Make a bold, expressive statement with your handwriting and bring an iconic dash of colour to your pocket with the Kaweco CLASSIC SPORT Fountain Pen in Red. Originally introduced in 1911 as a compact pocket pen for athletes, travellers, and professionals, the legendary Kaweco Sport series remains a masterpiece of functional minimalism. This striking CLASSIC edition pairs a rich, high-gloss red resin body with warm, traditional gold accents—making it a sophisticated aesthetic choice and an incredibly reliable everyday writing companion.
The brilliance of the CLASSIC SPORT series lies in its clever, pocketable proportions. Measuring a mere 10.5 cm when capped, it slides completely unnoticed into any pocket, bag, or journal cover. However, once the signature, roll-preventing octagonal screw cap is posted securely onto the back of the barrel, the pen transforms into a beautifully balanced, full-sized length of 13.0 cm. Moulded from high-grade, lightweight plastic, it is meticulously engineered in Germany to provide a completely natural and fatigue-free writing experience.
Available in both Fine (F) and Medium (M) options, this pocket fountain pen features a beautifully polished, gold-plated steel nib manufactured by Bock of Heidelberg to ensure a flawless, skip-free ink flow from the very first stroke. Ready for use anywhere, it operates seamlessly using standard international short ink cartridges (one blue cartridge is included inside the barrel to get you started) or can be adapted for bottled ink using a Kaweco sport-sized mini converter.
- φ1.3 x 10.7 cm (excluding clip)
- Fine or Medium nib
- Plastic material
- Made in Germany
【ABOUT THE BRAND】
Founded in 1883 in the historic university town of Heidelberg, Germany, Kaweco is one of the oldest and most respected names in the fine stationery world. Originally starting as a dip pen factory, the brand evolved under the ownership of Koch, Weber, and Compagnie (creating the acronym Kaweco) to become a pioneer in precision German engineering and classic industrial design. Over nearly a century and a half, Kaweco has maintained an uncompromising commitment to creating high-quality writing instruments that effortlessly balance vintage aesthetics with modern, on-the-go functionality.
Kaweco specialises in creating compact, travel-friendly writing tools under the guiding philosophy of "Small in the pocket, great in the hand." The brand is globally celebrated for its iconic Kaweco Sport series—originally designed in 1911—which features a signature, roll-resistant octagonal cap that converts a pocket-sized pen into a full-length, comfortable writer when posted. Beyond the resin and raw-metal Sport lines, Kaweco's world-class catalog includes the ultra-minimalist Liliput solid metal pocket pens, the ergonomic Perkeo starter pens, and the sleek, full-sized hexagonal Special series, alongside high-precision mechanical pencils and rich fountain pen inks.
