Year of production: Late 1960s – Early 1970 (Pens here 1972). Filling system: FP Piston filling; BP metal refills – short. Nib: Flexible EF Solid 14K gold, will write F, M, B. Material: Both pens are thick Olive Green resin, high shine and gloss, gold plated trimmings. Length (pen closed): Both pens are only 100mm in length. FP posted becomes a full length pen at 138mm. One of the most famous Kaweco pen lines, Sport mini pocket size pens sets, 16V and 619. These are rare version made out of green resin with a matching olive green pouch. The pens are 12 sided (dodecagons), that makes for a nice light reflections. The special feature is the pouch that bares the original Munich Olympics insignia badge. The fountain pen is EF size nib, semi-flexible, will write with ease up to B with a gentle push, and feels very smooth on the paper. Piston works perfectly, clear see through ink window. Both pens have gold plated trimmings and gold plated logos located on top of the cap and push button, crisp imprints. The Ballpoint pen has a specially designed Kaweco patented steel micro ball guided mechanism, which is extremely precise, reliable and easy to use. Both pens even though short have a perfect grip and feel as they are thick, however the fountain pen with the cap posted is as any normal pen, has a great balance and feel since the cap is quite long. All in all an amazing design and superb quality vintage pens from Kaweco, the original Sport series, pens that will fit in any pocket and always perform perfectly. Visible signs of usage.
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