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Thanks for this information. Also called Kaweco "Asia Sport" fountain pens, they are beautifully made, handle nicely with the cap posted, and have interchangeable threaded nib units (JetPens sells the nib units, among other sources).

/Robert

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I really enjoy my Kaweco Sports and think they are nice pens, but the prices for the Art seem a bit ridiculous to me.

Maybe I'm just a touch jealous...

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I think, though I can't tell for sure, that the Classic and Ice sports are made of significantly lower quality of plastic than the Art. But I can't find any real clear statement anywhere. My Art feels more resistant to scuffs and scratches than my Classic

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The Art Sport is turned acrylic, as is the Sport Luxe. The other non-AL Sports are injection moulded plastic.

 

I would dearly love a Lapis Art Sport, but yeah the price is silly.

 

ETA: And Kaweco is my favourite brand.

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And to make you feel really bad. About a year or so ago when Kaweco switched US importers, there were a fair number of Art Sports being liquidated on eBay. I wasn't aware enough to realize what was going on and pick up more than one before they were gone, but I did get a Rosit for $31.00

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Oh wow, that's an amazing price! I wish I knew! I've heard that the Art Sport is no longer being manufactured, that when they're sold out that's it. Can anybody confirm this?

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These are lovely pens. I have seven. The price is a bit high, but they are delightful pens. The acrylic is very high quality, with a lot of pearlescence and translucency, and the pens feel much nicer in the hand than the regular Sports.

Too many pens, too little time!

http://fountainpenlove.blogspot.fr/

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