Tactile Turn Side Click Mini vs Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen
Tactile Turn Side Click Mini ($149) vs Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen ($90) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right pen.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Tactile Turn Side Click Mini | Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | $90 |
| Weight | 28g | 23g |
| Material | Titanium Grade 5 | Anodized aluminum |
| Mechanism | Side click | — |
| Refill | Pilot G2 compatible | — |
| Length | 4.6" (mini) | — |
| Origin | Dallas, TX USA | Nuremberg, Germany |
| Weight | 28g | 23g (with cap) |
| Size | — | 10cm capped, 13cm posted |
| Nib | — | EF to B (choose at order) |
| Fill | — | Cartridge or converter |
Pros & Cons
Tactile Turn Side Click Mini
- Grade 5 titanium machined
- Side click satisfying
- Pilot G2 refill universal
- Dallas TX handmade
- 4.6" mini pocket-perfect
- $149 for a pen
- Titanium shows wear marks
- Mini may be short for large hands
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 AL Sport Fountain Pen is the better value at $90. Both are part of our curated pen index — tap through to check current pricing.
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