Kanwrite Emperor empowers you to rule the world and lead the life of an emperor making your own choices. The Emperor inspires confidence and valor within the penman with finesse. Emperor is the latest introduction in the Machined Metal Pen range from the house of Kanwrite. The Emperor is a precisely machined full metal pen featuring the in-house manufactured signature smooth nibs from Kanwrite. We believe as an emperor you have every right to make choices among a plethora of nib and color options to choose from and create a unique character for yourself.
The Emperor offers a fixed piston type filling system with twist mechanism accommodating 1 ml capacity of ink. An additional ink cartridge of 2ml capacity is also provided.
You also get to choose the type of feeder material between Ebonite & Plastic types. We recommend Ebonite feeder for Medium & Broad tip points for higher ink flow/wetness.
SPECIFICATIONS:
| MODEL | EMPEROR |
| Body material | Brass |
| No. of ink filling systems | 3 |
| Ink filling mechanism | Cartridge/Converter/Eyedropper |
| Cap type | Snap on |
| Trims | Golden/Silver |
| Nib material | SS/Ti/14k |
| Nib tips | EEF/EF/F/M/B |
| Nib cuts | Reg/Flex/Uflex |
| Nib color | SSF/GP/TT |
| Feed material | Ebonite/Plastic |
| Total length with cap (mm) | 142.7 |
| Section Diameter (mm) | 12 |
| Total weight with cap (gms) | 38 |
| Total weight without cap (gms) | 28 |
*Nib cuts: R/F/UF = Regular, Flex & Ultra Flex
*Nib color: SSF/GP/TT = Chrome, Gold & Dual Tone; SSF/GP = Chrome & Gold; SSF = Chrome
*Nib Special Grinds are made to order
Saptarshi (verified owner) –
Ah, I got my Kanwrite Emperor with an ebonite feeder in an extra fine nib last week, and after writing a handful of pages, I can confidently say that it writes like a charm. I am new to this hobby, and although I have been writing only with fountain pens for the last five years, my experience has been limited to Pilot’s. Pilot’s ‘fine’ is too fine, so, since I needed an equivalent from an Indian brand, so I went with an extra fine for Emperor. It is smooth, with just enough feedback to tell you what is happening. I wrote for nearly three hours, and there were no missing lines, no dryness or ink flow issues. It is not a very dry writer, unlike Pilot Kakuno, but not too wet either – just perfect. Here is a list of pros and cons from a short-term user:
Pros:
1. Writes like a charm. Just enough wetness in the nib, smooth gliding over pages, and continuous ink flow from the feeder. Just the right amount of feedback.
2. The rosewood colour is elegant. It gives the appearance that it is made of wood, but actually, the barrel and the cap are entirely made of metal. The grip is of plastic.
3. Ebonite feeder at no extra cost. This is an unexpected and welcome deal for me.
4. Plethora of customisability on the Kanwrite website! The nib finish, nib type and feeder.
5. It is a heavy pen. This is both a positive and a negative, depending on your hand size and preference. I have moderately big hands and I prefer a bit heavy pen, particularly made of metals. The name really suits the product.
6. Well balanced.
7. Comes with a reusable cartridge and a converter.
Cons:
1. It is a heavy pen. If you have small hands, this probably is not the best choice for you. Unless you are habituated to using heavyweight pens, this may not be suitable for a long writing session.
2. Its finish could have been better. The tip of the nib does not align precisely with the middle of the feeder tip. This needs to be improved, but it might be the fault of the particular piece I received.
3. The converter included looks nice, but I have a feeling that it might not survive the test of time since it feels brittle. It’s hard plastic, not a soft one. I would have liked if they provided an option to choose a metal converter. It would have increased the pen’s weight, but that would have been fine with me.
This comes in a nice gift box. In this price range if you prefer a full metal pen on the heavier side, this is an excellent buy!
Caution: Two words on the use of the cartridge. The blue capped side (the thicker side) goes towards the feeder, not the other side. That is the reason the opposite side is sealed. This might be confusing for the first-time users since both ends are screwed.
Prasad Gopal (verified owner) –
01-Jun-23.
This is my first Kanwrite – Emperor Rosewood – Broad, gold nib. Online transaction, packaging, delivery, schedule – excellent. Pen looks like a Cuban cigar. Gold trims. Hope the lustre lasts.
Writing – Good converter. I use fructal blue ink – very smooth. Does not blotch. No delayed start. Curves in letters and numbers well inked. An overall wonderful experience. I thank Shri Sandeep Awasthiji for his personal attention to details in the order and for sharing more info about the pen over phone. I think I will add Kanwrite to my collection…
Vipula (verified owner) –
Handmade in India. So beautiful and EF nib is perfect. Love everything about it. A bit heavy and you can’t post it but because of the weight, it makes perfect sense.
The delivery was quick and packaging is also nice. A very good pen, indeed.
kanpurwriters –
Dear Ma’am,
Thanks for the appreciation.
regards.
Kanwrite
Susanne (verified owner) –
My “Emperor Rosewood” looks very nice, a little darker than in the photos. It looks classy at first glance and has a very pleasant weight. However, the gold-plated rings in the middle of the fountain pen are already peeling off. The Ultraflex nib scratches extremely badly and really cuts the paper. After polishing the nib for an hour, it writes a little more smoothly, but it’s still scratchy. I’ll have to keep polishing.