Kaweco Ballpoint Pen Liliput Capped AL Silver

The Kaweco Liliput Capped is a capped ballpoint pen crafted from anodised aluminium – machined in the slender silhouette of a fountain pen, with a cool, smooth feel that endures even after extended use. Capped, it disappears into any shirt or trouser pocket at just 97 mm; screw the cap onto the barrel and you suddenly have 126 mm of ready-to-write instrument in hand. At 22 g, the weight sits surprisingly well-balanced – light enough for everyday carry, substantial enough for controlled writing.

Features

• Aluminium housing in silver: The anodised aluminium is scratch-resistant and corrosion-proof – the surface remains uniformly matt-silver even after years of daily use, without oxidising or discolouring.
• Cap screwed onto barrel: Screwing the cap onto the barrel extends the pen from 97 mm to 126 mm – this provides sufficient leverage for writing without making the pen feel unwieldy.
• Fountain pen aesthetic: The proportions – short barrel, clearly defined cap, subtle clip line – are inspired by classic fountain pen design. Looks distinctly more formal in meetings and when signing than a standard ballpoint.
• D1 standard refill, 1.0 mm blue: Factory-fitted with a blue D1 refill in 1.0 mm line width. The D1 format is standardised and widely available – refill changes are straightforward. Available in black and blue, in line widths of 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm and 1.2 mm.
• 22 g weight: Remarkably light for a solid metal pen of this size – no fatigue when carried in a breast pocket, no imbalance when writing without the cap attached.

Use & Tips

• Pocket EDC: Capped, the Liliput fits effortlessly into the small coin pocket of jeans. The screw cap holds reliably – no unintended opening in daily use.
• Refill choice by paper type: For smooth, calendered paper, the 0.8 mm refill is recommended for finer lettering; on standard office paper, the 1.0 mm refill delivers a richer, more even line.
• Left-hander friendly: Since the D1 refill uses oil-based ink and dries quickly, there is minimal smudging when writing over fresh lines – practical for left-handers.
• Always attach cap when writing: Only with the cap screwed on does the pen achieve its optimal balance and grip length – the short 87 mm barrel alone is somewhat too compact for most hands.
• As a notebook pen set: The Liliput fits into the pen loops of many notebooks and makes a compact, pocket-sized writing set paired with an A6 pad.

For Ballpoint Enthusiasts

The D1 refill is the most widely used standardised ballpoint refill system – compatible with a wide variety of pens from other manufacturers. Those wishing to switch to quick-drying, water-based gel refills will find alternatives in the D1 format that approach gel pen writing characteristics without changing the pen itself. The Liliput's aluminium barrel is not rolled but turned (CNC-machined), which allows for precise bevel geometry at the cap and transition – evident in the cleanly defined shoulder between pen and cap.

Technical Specifications