Kaweco AL Sport Stonewashed Fountain Pen

The most popular model from a brand long synonymous with classic, high-quality writing instruments, the Kaweco AL Sport stonewashed fountain pen has the pocket-friendly size of others in the Sport Series—with a comfortable, timeworn look reminiscent of your favorite pair of jeans.

The AL Sport closely follows the 1935 octagonal design that inspired Kaweco’s slogan—”small in the pocket, great in the hand”—while improving upon its plastic predecessor’s nib, feed, swap-ability, and overall feel. The pen’s characterizing feature is its unique stonewashed finish, created with a surface treatment similar to the process used in jeans manufacturing. Providing good weight and a pleasant grip, it’s rounded out with an aluminum barrel, an aluminum screw-on cap bearing the Kaweco logo on the finial, and a stainless steel nib. A pocket clip, available in two different styles, can add character to the Sport’s sleek profile, but note that it may cause scratches to the barrel over time.

Made in Germany from mouth-blown, hand-painted glass, this tree ornament makes a great gift for the pen collector in your life. It’s modeled after the Kaweco Sport, and both the aluminum-colored body and the gold-colored nib are appointed with the Kaweco logo. Measuring 7 inches long and a full inch at its widest point, this ornament is sure to make a statement this holiday season—and for many more to come.