Why Do I Love This Pen?

[Diderot]

They are nice looking pens.

First time I saw one was earlier this year at a pen show.

I'm tempted but haven't I read somewhere here that they can be "hit & miss" writers out of the box - or is it my imagination.

 

[Icywolfe]

Haha. I was generally speaking about the Sport's shape. The massive cap and small length. Ugh... It's so ugly I like it. I think I'll end up getting one in the very near future.

 

Tom.

I second you.

 

But I might get it even though it's a ugly pen. I like pocketpens. But I'll say it's ugly because it looks like a brick and not a pen. At least the Pilot Elite looks like a pen.

[Mishka5050]

Show-off!

[ink-syringe]

I had a bum one. An AL Sport, just a horrible purchase gone awry. It leaked fixed twice and still leaked. I gave up. Fast forward and I got my paws on Raw AL Sport. This one works great right out of the box.

 

I love the raw finish.

 

It is the pen i grab off the desk when I am going out for a bit.

 

The finish fascinates me. It is still like new and feels groovy in the hands.

[Green Ink]

Thanks to those who are posting pictures! Trying to decide between raw aluminum and silver..... You know, you could really flip a coin. They both are handsome pens.

[FoszFay]

Thanks to those who are posting pictures! Trying to decide between raw aluminum and silver..... You know, you could really flip a coin. They both are handsome pens.

Go for the silver. Unless you like scratches. I like the Raw look, but hate wear signs. I've got a silver on the way.

 

Tom.

[holgalee]

I liked the silver until I saw the raw; it just looks so much more exciting and matches the nib better. But I can't stand scratches! So either I will have to baby the pen or learn to live with scratches.

 

One question: are the non raw versions coated with paint that will flake?

[LisaN]

It is anodized, so no. The anodizing may wear off over time, but that would be several decades, unless you kept it jangling around other metal.

Just like the keychain beer opener.

[Namru]

I think over the years I've managed to sell quite a few of these for Kaweco. Think it's about time I machined a slot in the side and fit a lever box in mine.

[Green Ink]

I fear I succumbed to the silver, like yours! I ordered a replacement 1.1 calligraphy nib for it. It comes FRIDAY!

[FoszFay]

I fear I succumbed to the silver, like yours! I ordered a replacement 1.1 calligraphy nib for it. It comes FRIDAY!

You Sir, have great taste. Hahahaha. Mine is also coming Friday.

 

Tom.

[bullet08]

last few days, i have switched out my AL with CS. i'm partial to burgundy/maroon/oxblood, and i like the color of CS. tho the thing is keep getting scratched.. if they make AL in burgundy, i'll jump all over that one.