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Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen vs Tactile Turn Side Click
Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen ($90) vs Tactile Turn Side Click ($119) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right fountain pen.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen | Tactile Turn Side Click |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $119 |
| Weight | 23g | 28g |
| Size | 10cm capped, 13cm posted | — |
| Material | Anodized aluminum | Titanium or CU |
| Nib | EF to B (choose at order) | — |
| Fill | Cartridge or converter | — |
| Weight | 23g (with cap) | 28g |
| Origin | Nuremberg, Germany | — |
| Refill | — | Parker compatible |
| Mechanism | — | Side click |
Pros & Cons
Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen
- Aluminum pocketable when capped
- Posts to full comfortable length
- Octagonal grip distinctive and non-roll
- German nib quality
- Standard international cartridges
- Capped only (no clip standard)
- 23g heavier than plastic Sport
- AL Sport scratches over time
Tactile Turn Side Click
- USA made
- Titanium build
- Accepts any Parker refill
- Expensive
- Heavy for some
Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen is the better value at $90. Both are part of our curated fountain pen index — tap through to check current pricing.
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