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Kaweco Sport Classic vs Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen
Kaweco Sport Classic ($27) vs Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen ($90) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right fountain pen.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Kaweco Sport Classic | Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $27 | $90 |
| Weight | 14g | 23g |
| Length | 9.5cm capped / 13cm posted | — |
| Nib | Steel (EF to BB) | EF to B (choose at order) |
| Fill | International short cartridge | Cartridge or converter |
| Body | ABS / many options | — |
| Width | Hexagonal barrel | — |
| Year | Design since 1935 | — |
| Size | — | 10cm capped, 13cm posted |
| Material | — | Anodized aluminum |
| Weight | — | 23g (with cap) |
| Origin | — | Nuremberg, Germany |
Pros & Cons
Kaweco Sport Classic
- Tiny 9.5cm capped
- Posts for full writing length
- 1935 heritage design
- Many material variants
- Standard international cartridges
- Tiny grip tires hands
- No converter in box
- ABS Classic feels cheap
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
Kaweco Sport Classic is the better value at $27. Both are part of our curated fountain pen index — tap through to check current pricing.
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