The 'raw' brass finish has no lacquer to wear off. Instead, the bare metal, like the pen's owner, will reflect the trials, tribulations and joys of a lifetime's work and play, with with the surface mellowing over time to a fine burnished patina unique to it's history.

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The Kaweco Ebonit Sport is made from ebonite, one of the most popular materials for making fountain pens in the pre-plastic days of the early 20th century. Ebonite is a type of natural rubber, and it has a warm, luxurious feel in the hand unlike any other material. The Kaweco Brass Sport Ballpoint pen belongs to Kaweco's "Sport" range, which is based on their original 1930s octagonal design.the joy of an inexpensive pen with a broad or stub nib: shimmering inks, sheening inks, no fear of ruining something super collectable/rare/vintage

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We use a state of the art laser engraving machine which gently etches away the top layer of the pen to reveal the base metal underneath. After having investigated the options I could find for a travel pen, I decided that a Kaweco brass Sport with “M”-nib would likely be the right choice for me. I did not have the opportunity to physically try any of the pens in question and had therefore to rely on what I could find online. It would be unfortunate to see a beautiful pen damaged or dissolved by cleaning with the wrong supplies (especially since you mentioned that your friend was a "clean-freak".

The Brass line becomes even better with age. The solid brass pens take on a unique, vintage character as they patina with time and handling. These weighty pens are even more substantial than aluminum Sports, but they are just as well balanced in the hand. I know that this is a bit of a zombie post, but I would recommend adding something about how different cleaning materials might react with different pen materials (ammonia, isopropol alcohol, etc). When writing with the pen I found its weight to be no problem at all. As I probably have average size male hands, I have to post the pen for anything exceeding just scribbling down a phone number or so. A substantial amount of the weight is in the cap so that the weight of then pen, when writing posted, rests against the hand and does not have to be moved around with the nib movements. Whether you want to try a new nib size, add visual interest with a different nib color, or even upgrade to a luxurious 14k gold nib, Kaweco’s fountain pen nibs can be easily exchanged and replaced. Read our guide to learn the differences between the nibs and how to swap them out. I turned to Youtube-university to learn what to do about this. I learned how to inspect the nib and found that in my case the nib halves were tightly pressed together. I adjusted that and cleaned also the feed just in case there would be some residue from production.

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Kaweco have been manufacturing pens and pencils in Germany since 1883. In the 1930s Kaweco created the Sport line of chunky hexagonal pens which became an enduring classic. The Kaweco brand is now in the hands of passionate pen people H & M Gutberlet and goes from strength to strength. Small and portable, the Kaweco Brass Sport fountain pen is ideal when you are always "on-the-go". Mirrored on the design of the Classic Sport, the Brass Sport combines durable solid brass with Kaweco's signature simplicity, ensuring this pen will never go out of style. The chunky octagonal profile and substantial weight gives this pen a presence in the hand, making it a real joy to hold. Over time the raw brass will weather creating a truly unique finish, individual to yourself and your pen usage. Key Features

The portable ballpoint pen pairs the Kaweco’s octagonal shape with a retractable mechanism. The pre-installed refill contains blue ink. While it’s perfectly serviceable, we recommend substituting it with a higher quality D1 size refill for a smoother and more consistent writing experience. Finally, I smoothened the writing surface of the nib on increasing fine polishing pads (starting at 8000 then 10k and finally 12k). The Skyline Sport features silver detailing on a variety of different body colors, including neutral and stylish hues. Inspired by the juicy colors of tropical fruit, the Frosted Sport features a translucent body. The six body shades are accented by silver details for a fresh take on the Classic design.

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My first impression was that your poor ink flow was due to machining oils, I would have started by that first. Other than that, I agree that it is a substantial yet comfortable pen and it has a great design (IMHO much better than its clones). Mine has aged nicely, and I suspect it will still evolve its patina. That's another plus for me, the organic surface and that it is raw, not varnished as the clones gives -again IMHO- a distinctive feeling. I hope you like the patina yours may develop, but if you don't, you can always polish it. Made from solid lead-free 'eco' brass, which is left untreated and uncoated, it weighs in at 36g which is more than most other pens currently available. The untreated finish means this pen will - like the Al-Sport Raw that came before it - wear over time and develop a unique patina depending on use and storage conditions. The finish can either be left to develop or can be restored using brass polish and a liberal application of elbow grease. Limited edition Kaweco Bronze Sport Pens and Pencils will darken and develop unique patinas over time. Available as ballpoint pens, fountain pens, gel pens, and mechanical pencils, these writing instruments are weighty yet well-balanced, perfect for those who prefer more substantial tools.Weighing in at 34 grams, the ballpoint pen has a nice substantial feel in the hand and is comfortable to write with. It’s a push button retractable pen, featuring the Kaweco logo in metal on the button. The pen came loaded with the Kaweco Soul 1.0 ballpoint refill in blue but accepts any standard D1 size refills. Kaweco was inspired by the look of worn-in jeans when they designed the AL Sport Stonewashed. The standard AL Sport is treated in a special procedure that gives the pen a vintage, distressed look.