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The Kaweco Student is a full-size acrylic fountain pen from Germany's Kaweco, styled after its 1920s pens and named for the students its first shop served. Kaweco lists the 60's Swing at 13.1 cm closed, 16 cm open and 25.4 g, with EF to BB nibs. It takes international cartridges or a converter and sits in our $$$ band.
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The 60's Swing Student, 13.1 cm closed, per Kaweco.
Product facts
Product
Kaweco Student fountain pen, 60's Swing, Medium nib
Acrylic body and cap with gold-coloured trim; steel nib (Kaweco; Amazon US)
Price range
$$$$20–75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count)
Colors
Black
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Notes on these facts
Made by Kaweco (H&M Gutberlet GmbH), Germany. Made in Germany: Kaweco's Amazon US listing says its products are hand-assembled and individually inspected in Nuremberg and that all nibs are made in Germany; Kaweco's German product page also says all nibs are made in Germany. Neither says where the acrylic parts are made. Source. Price: example listing.
Colors: names per Kaweco, checked October 24, 2026. Seven colors per Kaweco's STUDENT series page. Tints were sampled from Kaweco's product photos; the five decade colors are two-tone, with a cream barrel and a colored cap. Tints are representative, not measured. Shops stock different colors.
Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026. Conversions to US dollars are approximate, at October 2026 rates (US$1 = ¥158 = ₩1,330 = NT$32.5 = CN¥6.7 = SEK 9.9 = DKK 6.7 = ₺49.6 = C$1.41 = A$1.43 = CZK 21.7; €1 = US$1.12; £1 = US$1.32; CHF 1 = US$1.21).
Key takeaways
Kaweco's German site lists the 60's Swing at 13.1 cm (5.2 in) closed, 16 cm (6.3 in) open and 25.4 g.
It measures 13.6 mm across without the clip, noticeably fuller than the 105 mm pocket Sport.
Kaweco sells the 60's Swing for €62.50 (about US$70) in Germany, in a tin case.
Nibs come in five widths, EF to BB, all made in Germany and swappable with any Kaweco 060 nib.
The 60's Swing Medium had 207 Amazon US ratings on October 23, 2026, averaging 4.4 stars.
What is the Kaweco Student?
It’s Kaweco’s full-size acrylic fountain pen, styled after its pens of the 1920s and named for the university students who were its first customers. Kaweco’s German series page says the company began in 1883 with a small shop near Heidelberg University, selling mostly to young students.
The pen has a rounded, slightly bulbous body with a clip, unlike the clipless, octagonal Sport. Kaweco calls its shape “nostalgic”.
It’s one of Kaweco’s most-reviewed full-size pens in the US: the 60’s Swing Medium had 207 ratings on Amazon US when we checked on October 23, 2026.
Kaweco Student specs
Spec
Kaweco Student 60’s Swing (Kaweco Germany)
Length closed
13.1 cm (5.2 in)
Length open
16 cm (6.3 in)
Diameter
13.6 mm without clip
Weight
25.4 g
Material
Acrylic, gold-coloured elements
Nib
060 thread, EF, F, M, B or BB
Packaging
Tin case
Germany price
€62.50 (about US$70)
Kaweco lists the 16 cm “open” length without saying whether the cap is posted; at 2.9 cm longer than the closed pen, it matches the cap posted on the end. Kaweco doesn’t publish a cap-off length.
Closed and posted, drawn to scale from Kaweco's 13.1 cm and 16 cm.
What colors does the Kaweco Student come in?
Seven: Black and Transparent with silver-coloured trim, and five decade-themed colors with gold-coloured trim. The decades are 20’s Jazz, 30’s Blues, 50’s Rock, 60’s Swing and 70’s Soul.
Kaweco describes the 60’s Swing as a soft, organic green, matched to the decade’s motto of harmony and peace. Amazon US describes the decade colors as paired with cream and gold details.
How does the Student compare to the Kaweco Sport?
The Student is a full-size desk pen; the Sport is a pocket pen that needs its cap posted to reach full length. Both take the same 060 nib unit, so you can move a favorite nib between them.
Kaweco Student
Kaweco Classic Sport
Length closed
13.1 cm (5.2 in)
10.5 cm (4.1 in)
Length posted
16 cm (6.3 in)
13 cm (5.1 in)
Weight
25.4 g
10.7 g
Clip
Fitted
Sold separately
Price band
$$$
$$
See our Kaweco Sport guide for the pocket pen, the Kaweco Perkeo for Kaweco’s budget full-size pen, and the Kaweco system guide for which nibs, converters and cases fit which pens.
What ink does the Kaweco Student use?
Standard international cartridges or Kaweco’s converter. Kaweco offers eleven ink colors as cartridges or bottles, and its standard converter fits the Student.
Kaweco’s Mini Converter is made for the pocket Sport and Liliput; the larger Student takes the Standard converter. Our converters guide explains how converters work.
Which nib should you choose on the Kaweco Student?
Kaweco recommends M for beginners. It says EF suits small, fine handwriting and BB is often used for large, dramatic signatures.
The nib unscrews, and Kaweco says any nib with its 060 thread will fit. Western nibs such as Kaweco’s write about one size broader than Japanese nibs of the same letter, per Goldspot; our nib sizes guide compares them.
Where is the Kaweco Student made?
In Germany, by Kaweco’s account: its Amazon US listing says the pens are hand-assembled and individually inspected in Nuremberg, and all nibs are made in Germany. Kaweco’s German product page repeats the German-made nibs.
Kaweco’s own shop has paused orders to the USA because of import and customs costs, so US buyers need a US retailer. For the brand’s story, see our Kaweco history.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kaweco Student bigger than the Kaweco Sport?
Yes. Kaweco lists the Student at 13.1 cm closed and 13.6 mm across, while the Sport is a 10.5 cm pocket pen that only reaches full length with its cap posted.
What cartridges fit the Kaweco Student?
Standard international cartridges, including Kaweco's own in eleven colors. Kaweco's standard piston converter also fits the Student for bottled ink.
Can I change the nib on a Kaweco Student?
Yes. Kaweco says the nib unscrews and can be replaced by any nib from its range with the 060 thread, the same unit used on the Sport, Liliput, DIA2 and Special.
Which Kaweco Student colors are there?
Kaweco's German site lists Black and Transparent with silver-coloured trim, and five decade-themed colors with gold-coloured trim: 20's Jazz, 30's Blues, 50's Rock, 60's Swing and 70's Soul.
Can you buy the Kaweco Student directly from Kaweco in the US?
Not right now. Kaweco's German shop said on October 23, 2026 that it had paused orders to the USA because of high import and customs costs, and pointed buyers to US retailers.
Which nib should a beginner choose on the Kaweco Student?
Kaweco recommends M for beginners. EF suits very small handwriting, and BB is meant for large, dramatic signatures.
