Kaweco DIA2 Rollerball Pen Black Chrome

Out of all the Kaweco models, the DIA2 undergoes the most complex manufacturing process. The traces of the Kaweco DIA go back to 1921. There have been various variants since then. At that time, the writing systems fountain pen, twist-, push- and multi-colored pencils were made of black ebonite and high-grade, colored celluloid. Today, the series is made of high-quality acrylic and is polished by hand as a last step.The screw-on cap seals securely in about one rotation, keeping the gel tip from drying out between uses. Post the cap for a full-length writing experience at 159mm, or write uncapped for a more compact feel. The pen ships with a Kaweco EURO Rollerball refill in black (0.7mm).Assembled from more than 15 individual parts. Hand-polished. Hand-assembled. Individually inspected in Nuremberg, Germany. Presented in Kawecos long metal tin.Why Its SpecialGel rollerball meets 1920s heritageThe smoothest writing experience in the Dia2 family, pairing effortless ceramic roller delivery with a design language faithfully preserved from Kawecos golden-era originalsHand-polished black acrylicCNC-machined from high-quality PMMA, then polished by hand to a deep, glossy black finish thats surprisingly scratch-resistant and develops a beautiful luster over timeBrass-lined barrel for balanced weightThe internal brass lining gives the Dia2 the kind of planted, substantial feel that belies its acrylic construction balanced enough for extended writing without fatigueScrew-on cap with secure sealKeeps the gel tip protected and ready to write, unlike twist or click mechanisms where exposed tips can dry out; posts securely for full-length useSignature knurled detailingThe distinctive knurling pattern on the cap and barrel end has been a defining Dia design element since the 1930s, giving the pen a tactile character you wont find on anything else in the lineup15+ individual parts, hand-assembled in NurembergEvery pen is polished, assembled, and individually inspected by hand in Germanys historic pen-making cityDetailed specs:Body material:High-quality acrylic (PMMA), brass-lined barrelTrim: Chrome-platedRefill:Kaweco EURO Rollerball (0.7mm black included)Cap: ThreadedWeight: 32 gramsLength: 132mm / 5.2 in capped 125 mm / 4.92 in uncapped, 122.7 mm / 4.83 in , posted 159 mm / 6.26 inDiameter:14.2 mm / 0.56 in (without clip)Made in Germany