Kanwrite Desire Fountain Pen
Everyday Carry. Effortless Writing.
Designed for writers who appreciate comfort, versatility, and timeless fountain pen design, the Kanwrite Desire is an everyday-carry fountain pen built for effortless writing. Its classic cigar-shaped silhouette, ergonomic hourglass section, lightweight construction, and interchangeable nib system make it a dependable companion for everyday writing.
The hourglass-shaped grip section is carefully contoured to follow the natural shape of the fingers, providing a secure and comfortable grip even during extended writing sessions. At just 16 g with the cap and approximately 10 g uncapped, the Desire offers an excellent balance of lightness and stability in the hand.
The pen is manufactured from a specially engineered acrylic resin using a precision injection molding process, resulting in a lightweight yet durable body with clean, consistent dimensions and a refined finish.
3-in-1 Filling System
The Desire gives you complete freedom in how you fill your fountain pen. Choose between:
- Cartridge – Convenient and mess-free for everyday use
- Converter – Enjoy the freedom of using your favourite bottled inks with Proprietary threaded KW converter for leakproof operation
- Eyedropper – Fill the entire barrel directly for increased ink capacity
Handcrafted Nibs, Tuned for Pleasure
Choose from a range of handcrafted Kanwrite nibs, each tuned and tested to deliver a smooth and enjoyable writing experience. Whether you prefer precise fine writing or a broader, more expressive stroke, there is a nib option to match your writing style.
Your Choice of Feeder
The Desire is available with two feeder options to suit different writing preferences:
- ABS Plastic Feeder – Controlled and dependable ink flow, ideal for everyday writing. Recommended for Finer points for regular flow.
- Ebonite Feeder – Higher ink flow for a wetter, richer writing experience. Highly recommended with Flex, UltraFlex and broader point nibs for wet flow.
Plug & Play Interchangeable Nib Unit
The interchangeable nib unit makes changing or upgrading your nib simple. Its Plug & Play design allows you to switch nib units easily and personalize your writing experience without replacing the entire pen by just twisting the threaded nib unit in anti-clockwise direction.
An elegant spring-steel clip adds the finishing touch, combining a refined appearance with the flexibility needed for secure everyday carry.
Lightweight, ergonomic, versatile, and built around Kanwrite’s expertise in handcrafted nibs, the Kanwrite Desire is made to go wherever you write—and make every writing session a pleasure.
Nib Guide – Choose Your Writing Style
Every Kanwrite Desire nib is handcrafted, tuned, and tested for a smooth and enjoyable writing experience. Choose the nib that best matches your handwriting and writing style.
Regular Nibs
Extra Fine (EF) – 0.5 mm
Fine, precise lines for small handwriting, detailed notes, and precision writing.
Ideal for: Small handwriting • Fine notes • Precision
Fine (F) – 0.6 mm
A versatile everyday nib offering a smooth balance of fine lines and comfortable ink flow.
Ideal for: Everyday writing • Notes • Journaling
Medium (M) – 0.75 mm
A smooth, fuller line with excellent balance and ink presence.
Ideal for: General writing • Journaling • Signatures
Broad (B) – 1.0 mm
A bold, expressive nib that brings out ink shading and character.
Ideal for: Signatures • Headings • Expressive writing
Flex & UltraFlex Nibs
Designed for line variation and expressive writing, Flex nibs produce a broader stroke as pressure is applied. They require a lighter, more controlled writing technique than regular nibs.
Extra Fine Flex – 0.5–1.5 mm
Fine starting line with controlled flex and delicate line variation.
Ideal for: Fine expressive writing • Flex practice
Fine Flex – 0.6–1.6 mm
A versatile flex nib combining everyday usability with noticeable line variation.
Ideal for: Flex writing • Lettering • Expressive handwriting
Medium Flex – 0.75–2.0 mm
A fuller starting line with more pronounced flex and expressive strokes.
Ideal for: Creative writing • Signatures • Calligraphic styles
Fine UltraFlex – 0.6–2.6 mm
Designed for maximum line variation, offering a fine starting line with dramatic flex when controlled pressure is applied.
Ideal for: Advanced flex • Flourishing • Expressive lettering
Feeder Recommendation
The Desire is available with ABS plastic or ebonite feeders.
- ABS Plastic Feeder: Controlled, dependable ink flow; recommended for regular EF, F, M and B nibs.
- Ebonite Feeder: Higher, wetter and more consistent ink flow; highly recommended for Flex and UltraFlex nibs to maintain a steady ink supply when the tines open during flexing.
SPECIFICATIONS:
| MODEL | DESIRE |
| Body material | Engineered Acrylic Resin |
| No. of ink filling systems | 3 |
| Ink filling mechanism | Cartridge/Converter/Eyedropper |
| Cap type | Screw on |
| Trims | Golden/Silver |
| Nib material | SS |
| Nib tips | EF/F/M/B |
| Nib cuts | Reg/Flex/UltraFlex |
| Nib color | SSF/GP/TT |
| Feed material | ABS Plastic(Regular Flow)/Ebonite(Wet Flow) |
| Total length with cap (mm) | 140 |
| Section Diameter (mm) | 10.8 |
| Total weight with cap (gms) | 16.2 |
| Total weight without cap (gms) | 10.3 |
*If you want to customize the nib to a non-stock nib not mentioned in the options above, drop us a mail at kanpurwriters@gmail.com and we will share a customized quote. All nibs available on request.
Susanne (verified owner) –
The third fountain pen I ordered was the “Desire Marble Purple”, the cheapest of the three, but by far the very best! The extra-fine flex nib writes well, doesn’t scratch, and the design looks good. It’s a shame that the expensive fountain pens aren’t as perfect.