The Kaweco brand originated in 1883, when the "Heidelberger Federhalter Fabrik" ("Heidelberg Dip Pen Factory") was founded by  Luce and Enßlen in Heidelberg. Kaweco inks, made in Austria. These high quality pens are made from metal, acrylics, and plastic with steel and gold nibs, and are piston filled. These Pens are for wordsmithing, hand lettering, writing, calligraphy, drawing, and art.