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Kaweco AL Sport Piston Filler Set

Kaweco AL Sport Piston Filler Set

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Kaweco AL Sport Piston Filler Set

Kaweco had been producing piston-filler fountain pens since 1934. Unfortunately, after the bankruptcy in the 1970s, they stopped such production. Since then, the currently available Sport model could only be used with ink cartridges or converters. However, this year, 2024, marks the official comeback of the authentic piston-filled version of the Sport! 

The piston filling mechanism not only provides a larger ink capacity but also boasts a more complex structure. Implementing such a mechanism in such a compact pen body is highly challenging, thus making petite piston-filling fountain pens a rarity. The piston-filled Sport truly represents Kaweco‘s top-notch craftsmanship! 

Featuring a sleek matte black aluminum alloy pen body with a transparent ink window, the pen always allows for convenient monitoring of the ink level.

The stainless steel nib, manufactured in Germany, is available in various sizes: Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad, Double Broad.

The pen comes beautifully packaged in an exquisite vintage round tin that includes a 32ml bottle of Blue Tinte ink, making it a perfect choice for gifting or personal use!

The company behind the renowned German brand Kaweco, “Heidelberger Federhalter-Fabrik”, was originally founded by Carl Luce and Friedrich Enßlen in 1883 in Heidelberg, which started out as a producer wooden dip pens and seller of imported steel and gold nibs.  Since then, the company changed ownership several times, until in 1899, Heinrich Koch and Rudolph Weber took over the Heidelberg company.

The name, Kaweco, is a shortened combination of “Koch, Weber & Co”, which is derived from the founders’ names: Koch, Weber and Company.  Kaweco was initially used to label a collection of safety fountain pens, as seen in Catalogue 1908 (a catalogue of writing instruments at the time). Between 1910’s and 1920’s, the company became very successful as a market leader for fountain pens and dip pens.  In 1921, the company became a public holding company and by 1924, the company employed more than 1200 people.

However, starting in 1925, Kaweco faced stiff competition from Sonnecken and Montblanc as its business experienced a drastic decline.  In 1929, the Heidelberger company was forced to file for bankruptcy and in the same year, a small company out of Wiesloch, Badische Fullfederfabrik, run by J. Knust, Heinrich Woringen and Friedrich Grube, acquired Kaweco.  This company originally made push-button filler pens under the brand Aurumia and following the takeover, the brands, designs, models and filling mechanisms of Aurumia and Kaweco were merged, creating the original KA/WE/CO logo in a tripartite medallion that is still in use today.

Since then, Kaweco introduced many iconic designs are still in production today, including Special (previously known as Colleg-Extra), DIA and Sport.  Kaweco Sport was first presented in its current octagonal form in 1935.  This petite octagonal pocket pen became a staple due to its compact size and practicality. The Kaweco Sport series is still one of the most popular models to this day, available in various materials and as fountain pens, ballpoint pens, rollerballs and mechanical pencils. 

Under the leadership of Friedrich Grube, Kaweco experienced a period of economic boom up until his passing in the mid-1960. By 1969, as traditional fountain pens were increasingly replaced by the more convenient ballpoint pens, the company faced economic difficulties and reached a settlement by transferring its intellectual property rights to Mrs. Grube.  Beginning in the 1970’s, as writing instruments become cheap mass-produced items, the structural changes in writing instruments industry led to the demise of Kaweco (for the time being) in 1980.

Then, a visionary pen collector named Michael Gutberlet came along to revive the Kaweco brand in 1994 under H & M Gutberlet gmbh in Nuremberg.  The modern Kaweco Sport was developed under the influence of the original Kaweco Sport design of 1935.  By 2010, the first revived Kaweco catalogue was published, with an expanded product range.  Today, Kaweco continues to produce a wide range of writing instruments, maintaining its commitment to quality and innovation while honoring its rich heritage.

Pen Model Kaweco Sport Piston Filler
Body Color
  • Black
Body Material
  • Aluminum
Nib Material
  • Stainless Steel
Nib Color
  • Gold
Trim Color
  • Gold
Filling Mechanism
  • Piston
Compatible Inks
  • Bottled Inks
Cap Type
  • Screw Cap
Packaged with
  • Pen Box
  • Ink
Length - Body 9.9 cm
Length - Cap 6.9 cm
Length - Overall (Closed) 10.3 cm
Length - Overall (Posted) 12.8 cm
Diameter - Body 9.9 mm
Diameter - Cap 12.5 mm
Diameter - Grip 8.2 mm
Weight - Body 10.5 g
Weight - Cap 10.5 g
Weight - Overall 21.7 g

Shipping Options

Hong Kong, Macau:

  • Orders over HKD 1000 - Free Tracked Shipping
  • Orders under HKD 1000 - Standard Tracked Shipping 
  • In Store (Hong Kong only) - Free In Store Pick Up

The Rest of Asia:

  • Orders over HKD 2000 - Free Tracked Shipping
  • Orders under HKD 2000 - Standard Tracked Shipping or Expedited Tracked Shipping

*Notice to customers in Taiwan: Once an order has been placed, we will send you an email requesting for your ID #, which is required under Taiwan’s Real Name Authentication precaution for imported items. 

The Rest of the World:

  • Orders over HKD 5000 / USD 640 - Free Standard Tracked Shipping 
  • Orders under HKD 5000 / USD 640 - Standard Tracked Shipping or Expedited Tracked Shipping
    • Please enter your address details at checkout, and your shipping rates will populate automatically. 

Note: By default on most orders, we use Hong Kong Post (Postal Service Company) to ship out international packages as an affordable service that typically does not incur extra fees at the border custom. However, depending on your country of residence, some taxes may still be levied by the local customs, and you will be responsible for paying any assessed custom fees upon receipt. 

 

How much is my shipping?

Hong Kong and Macau have a flat rate of HKD 35.

For all other countries, the shipping rate is dependent on the order’s weight and will be calculated at checkout.

 

Which courier will my order be shipped through?

For Hong Kong and Macau, your order will be shipped through SF Express.

For Taiwan, your orders will be shipped through SF Express or E-Express.

For all other countries, Standard Tracked Shipping is shipped through E-Express. Express Tracked Shipping is shipped through Speed Post. 

 

When will my order arrive?

Standard Tracked Shipping: For Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, estimated delivery time is approximately 2-4 working days. For the rest of Asia, 2-7 working days. For the rest of the world, 7-14 working days.

Expedited Shipping: Within Asia, typically 2-4 days. For the rest of the world, around 3-5 days.

 

Order Tracking

All orders will include a tracking number. Once your order ships, we will send you an email that includes tracking information so that you can monitor where your package is! 

If you ordered from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, you may track your order here

If you ordered from anywhere else in the world, you may track your order here.

 

Worldwide Shipping

We ship to most countries worldwide. During checkout, if you are unable to select your country, please email us at info@muzepens.com and we will try to help!

 

Order Processing and Dispatch

We typically dispatch orders within 24-48 hours of the time that your order was placed. 

 

Shipping Location

We are a retail shop in Hong Kong, and ship from our warehouse in Hong Kong.

 

Import Tax

By default on most orders, we use Hong Kong Post or E-Express to ship out international packages as an affordable service that typically does not incur extra fees at the border custom. However, depending on your country of residence, some taxes may still be levied by the local customs, and you will be responsible for paying any assessed custom fees upon receipt. 

*We are committed to offering our customers reasonable shipping rates while maintaining a high-quality selection of fine writing instruments. Our shipping policies are subject to change, but we will always strive to provide you with the best possible service.

Thank you for your continued support - it allows us to not only offer exceptional products, but also take care of our dedicated staff. We appreciate you choosing us as your writing instrument provider!

 

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