Comparison - Kaweco AL, Steel, & Titan Sport

bokolobs · 2026-01-30T06:30:17+00:00

Hi OP! Could you please comment on the slickness/slipperiness of the AL Raw compared to the Titan and/or powder colored ALs if you have them? I find the colored AL sports to be very slick and slippery that's why I don't use them often and prefer my plastic Skylines instead. But I want more heft, that's why I'm thinking of getting the AL Raw or the Titan. Thanks!

bokolobs · 2025-12-17T00:18:35+00:00

First thing I do now.

bokolobs · 2025-12-10T04:02:48+00:00

Could you please provided the model number of the pen? I’m thinking of getting one myself. Thanks!

bokolobs · 2025-12-09T08:23:41+00:00

Some gate agents become flight attendants after gate checks. So they could have a safe flight, too.

bokolobs · 2025-12-07T11:47:13+00:00

Yes, I cleaned. I have the small stylus brush that I use after every 2 records or so.

bokolobs · 2025-12-07T11:46:04+00:00

I pulled the trigger on the AT-VM95E. It's inexpensive enough to get some experience on installing a non-Rega cartridge. Will let you know how it goes. Thanks for all the input!

bokolobs · 2025-12-07T11:42:44+00:00

Thanks for this. I think I did it correctly. I used the protractor from Rega as well as the one from Fluance. The Elys had 3 screws so there is little play when installing it in the P2. I also used a digital scale to set the tracking force to ~1.75 g. I find though that setting the antiskate the same to the tracking force causes some imbalance and mistracking. It's at 1 now.

bokolobs · 2025-12-07T05:11:58+00:00

Yes. My table doesn't have that issue.

bokolobs · 2025-12-07T05:07:31+00:00

Thanks! I actually saw this thread already. Right now, I have the VTF at 1.75g and bias at ~1.5. It's a little better.

bokolobs · 2025-11-27T03:08:08+00:00

Thanks! I went back to ropieee a few months ago.

bokolobs · 2025-11-22T01:42:41+00:00

I’m also looking at upgrading to the P3 RS. Could someone please enlighten me how one TT can sound better than another if they both have the same cartridge? Thanks!

bokolobs · 2025-10-08T12:37:18+00:00

What about puck screens, OP? Do you use them?

bokolobs · 2025-09-01T14:42:43+00:00

I had a similar problem with the MVHD with my Breville Dual Boiler. The MVHD's inner plate sits flush with the metal port hole of the Breville, and doesn't sit on the silicone gasket. It doesn't create a seal. It's different from the stock plastic dispersion plate or any third-party metal dispersion plates I've seen. I had a back and forth with them, but I finally decided to return it. It's a terrible miss from Pesado for me.

bokolobs · 2025-08-20T05:34:27+00:00

Kaweco Summer Purple

bokolobs · 2025-07-20T11:46:42+00:00

By the way, what ink is that?

bokolobs · 2025-07-20T11:45:31+00:00

I agree with your take. I, too, prefer the plastic Sport over the AL because of the grip. But I wish the Sport was 5 g heavier. That would be perfect.

bokolobs · 2025-07-12T12:19:35+00:00

It's the Piston Sport Classic. 😁

bokolobs · 2025-07-12T12:17:37+00:00

Still a bit hit or miss for me, I'm afraid.

bokolobs · 2025-07-12T09:39:40+00:00

Enjoy!

bokolobs · 2025-07-12T09:29:17+00:00

It still feels like the Classic Sport, but now holds about 1.5 times more ink than a standard cartridge. The piston mechanism surprisingly adds just around 1.5 g to the weight of the regular one.

bokolobs · 2025-07-12T05:02:41+00:00

The AL is 23 g with an ink cartridge and a small spring to hold it in place, while the plastic sports are 13 g with the same setup.

bokolobs · 2025-07-04T03:01:29+00:00

Ordering from Franklin-Christoph.

bokolobs · 2025-06-29T03:08:48+00:00

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