Its a well-established fact that I love Kaweco pens. As fountain pens go, the Kaweco Sport line ticks all my boxes:
- great nib
- not too big/heavy
- reasonably priced
- pocket-able
- classic looking
- clip is optional
- interchangeable nib system
The only downside with Kaweco was the lack of appealing body colors. Beyond black, white and aluminum, I wasn’t all that keen. I currently own two out of three of the colors mentioned, so I was starting to run out reasons to add any more Kaweco Sports to my stash. Until now.
When I saw the new Skyline series in Mint, I knew immediately I had to have it. The Grey model was a very-close second. The silver hardware and nib just add to the appeal for me. I’ve enjoyed my gold-toned hardware but I’m so glad to finally have the option for silver.
The color is the softest mint turquoise color. It looks luminous even though its a simple, opaque plastic body. A ghostly almost supernatural color. I love the color. I mean LOVE it!
The writing experience is consistent with all my previous Kaweco Sport pens – it writes smoothly, is comfortable in the hand (when posted) and generally makes me happy to use it. I prefer to use my Kaweco Sports posted with the clip which adds just enough weight to make the pen feel more substantial. I either use cartridges or reuse an old cartridge using a syringe to fill it with bottled ink. The Skyline is no different.
Despite the likelihood that the Skyline series may be limited edition, the price point makes it a pen I’m comfortable carrying around with me on a daily basis.
The Kaweco Skyline series is currently available for pre-order at Fontonplumo in the Netherlands. The Skyline is available in Mint, Grey and Black for €16.95 (about $23 US). Frank kindly sent me the first one he could get his hands on so that I could share it with you. Estimated delivery is early July.
Also, Fontoplumo is offering all Well-Appointed Desk readers a 10% discount if you enter the code WAD2014 on anything you order. This offer is good until the end of 2014. Thanks, Frank!
Lovely pens. I only have one – the limited edition Jetpens music one, but it’s a great pen. Thanks for sharing this with us:)
Pretty! I love that the clip is optional. Must put this on my list.
That mint colour is dreamy 🙂
I can’t wait for mine to arrive in July. Love the color!
Oh my… what is that lovely brown flecked version called? I see some images of it on Google Images but can’t find anyone who is selling it.
Sadly the “Art Sport” was a limited edition series available in Europe. There are some sellers on the internet that may have a few models in stock but they are pricier than the regular Sport line. Best of luck tracking one down!
Love your reviews : D and thank you for the discount code. I just ordered some pens and the service is fantastic!
I got one for Christmas. Mine came from jetpens.com. It would come back in stock, sell out, come back, sell out. Mine has a broad nib.
I found your blog while searching for the Kaweco Sport Skyline in mint. The color is very light, lighter than the mint braided bracelet I got this year. But I can tell it’s the same color, just lighter.
Question for you, Ana. Are you a member of any fountain pen forum?
I check Fountain Pen Network pretty regularly. I tend to read more than I comment though.
Any thoughts on coordinating ink? I’m at a loss.
For as close to a match as I could find, I used the J. Herbin Vert Reseda. But I tend to use teals or blue-blacks in my mint Skyline like Kaweco Midnight Blue or De Atramentis Pigeon Blue but those are two of my favorite inks so I might be too biased.