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The ''KWG'' is a little-known company whose history is closely linked to the [[Kaweco]] one, indeed, it worked with this name only for a few years, until 1929, when it acquired the more famous [[Kaweco]], who just went bankruptcy. Since that time the company used the [[Kaweco]] brand for all its production and for this reason since 1929 it is essentially identified with this name.  

The ''KWG'' is a little-known company whose history is closely linked to the [[Kaweco]] one, indeed, it worked with this name only for a few years, until 1929, when it acquired the more famous [[Kaweco]], who just went bankruptcy. Since that time the company used the [[Kaweco]] brand for all its production and for this reason since 1929 it is essentially identified with this name.  

Given the short period of activity ''KWG'' branded pens are quite rare, since after the acquisition of the [[Kaweco]] the original brand disappeared completely from the market. They still were good quality pens even if they were geared towards the economy market segment and today for their scarcity are of great interest to collectors. {{Infobox_Brand|KWG}}

Given the short period of activity ''KWG'' branded pens are quite rare, since after the acquisition of the [[Kaweco]] the original brand disappeared completely from the market. They still were good quality pens even if they were geared towards the economy market segment and today for their scarcity are of great interest to collectors. {{Infobox_Brand|KWG}}{{BrandData|Founder=Frederik Grube, Heinrich Woringen, J. Knust|Date=1925|Place=Wiesloch|Country=DE}}

== History ==

== History ==

[[Image:Logo-KWG.svg|thumb|Logo KWG|200px|left|The ''Badische Federhalterfabrik Knust, Woringen & Grube'' logo, before [[Kaweco]] acquisition.]]

[[Image:Logo-KWG.svg|thumb|Logo KWG|200px|left|The ''Badische Federhalterfabrik Knust, Woringen & Grube'' logo, before [[Kaweco]] acquisition.]]

The first company pens were sold in shopping malls under the brand [[Arumia]], and were presented in various versions  (''Real'', ''Liga'', ''Supra'' e ''Spezial''). The company obtained a good success selling over 20,000 units in the first year. In [[1927]] the company introduced some new models, particularly noteworthy was the [[Arumia|Arumia Original]], a [[button filler]], also made in [[celluloid]], very similar to the [[Duofold]], which was guaranteed for 5 years. In the same year was also created a new line of [[safety]] fountain pens, the [[Colleg]] in the economy segment addressed to students that also was a great success, multiplying by six times the production since the beginning of the [[1926]].

The first company pens were sold in shopping malls under the brand [[Aurumia]], and were presented in various versions  (''Real'', ''Liga'', ''Supra'' e ''Spezial''). The company obtained a good success selling over 20,000 units in the first year. In [[1927]] the company introduced some new models, particularly noteworthy was the [[Aurumia|Aurumia Original]], a [[button filler]], also made in [[celluloid]], very similar to the [[Duofold]], which was guaranteed for 5 years. In the same year was also created a new line of [[safety]] fountain pens, the [[Colleg]] in the economy segment addressed to students that also was a great success, multiplying by six times the production since the beginning of the [[1926]].

In [[1928]] were resolved disputes with [[Parker]] for the use of [[button filler]], and were introduced four new celluloid models in for the [[Arumia|Arumia Original]] ''U'' series, where had been used a letter in the absence of a better brand, probably to indicate the initial for ''unbreakable''. Was also introduced a new line, the [[Meisterklasse|Arumia Meisterklasse]], more expensive. New models met with great success and at the end of the year the plants were operating at full capacity, and barely able to meet the demands.

In [[1928]] were resolved disputes with [[Parker]] for the use of [[button filler]], and were introduced four new celluloid models in for the [[Aurumia|Aurumia Original]] ''"U"'' series, where had been used a letter ''"U"'' in the absence of a better brand, probably to indicate the initial for ''unbreakable''. Was also introduced a new line, the [[Meisterklasse|Aurumia Meisterklasse]], more expensive. New models met with great success and at the end of the year the plants were operating at full capacity, and barely able to meet the demands.

In [[1929]] ''KWG'' was looking for a brand that would replace the unattractive [[Arumia]], and started contacts with Max Sauter, the [[Kaweco]] liquidator. After months of negotiations September 31, 1929, ''KWG'' bought the brand and changed its name to ''Kaweco Badische Füllhalterfabrik, Woringen & Grube''.

In [[1929]] ''KWG'' was looking for a trademark that would replace the unattractive [[Aurumia]], and started contacts with Max Sauter, the [[Kaweco]] liquidator. After months of negotiations in September 31, 1929, ''KWG'' bought the brand and changed its name to ''Kaweco Badische Füllhalterfabrik, Woringen & Grube''.

From that moment on the ''KWG'' brand was completely abandoned, the [[button filler]] [[Arumia]] models of the "U"  series were [[Kaweco]] rebranded as [[Meisterklasse|Kaweco Meisterklasse]], in the same colors. The line [[Colleg]] was maintained as [[Colleg-Extra]] and became a real line of cheaper products, aimed for use at school. The company continued its activities as [[Kaweco]].

From that moment on the ''KWG'' brand was completely abandoned, the [[button filler]] [[Aurumia]] models of the "U"  series were [[Kaweco]] rebranded as [[Meisterklasse|Kaweco Meisterklasse]], in the same colors. The line [[Colleg]] was maintained as [[Colleg-Extra]] and became a real line of cheaper products, aimed for use at school. The company continued its activities as [[Kaweco]].

{{BrandChrono|KWG}}

{{BrandChrono|KWG}}

==Riferimenti esterni==

==External references==

* [http://kaweco-pen.com/en/Historie/kaweco-historie.php Storia] dell'azienda

* [http://kaweco-pen.com/en/Historie/kaweco-historie.php] Company history

* [http://kaweco-pen.com/e_page2tab.htm Storia dettagliata] dell'azienda, non più disponibile (materiale venduto su CD)

* [http://kaweco-pen.com/e_page2tab.htm] Lost web site, with detailed history (was sold on CD)  

* [http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?s=c45f3e9adbdca24ea62226e4eabdbc10&showtopic=14104 Articolo] sulla storia della [[Kaweco]], prima parte

* [http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?s=c45f3e9adbdca24ea62226e4eabdbc10&showtopic=14104] Article on [[Kaweco]] history, first part

* [http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?s=ab60822e2091e705b31735ce27f02b3a&showtopic=14106 Articolo] sulla storia della [[Kaweco]], seconda parte

* [http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?s=ab60822e2091e705b31735ce27f02b3a&showtopic=14106] Article on [[Kaweco]] history, second part

* [http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?s=c45f3e9adbdca24ea62226e4eabdbc10&showtopic=20363 Discussione] con alcune informazioni sulla produzione di pennini in Germania

* [http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?s=c45f3e9adbdca24ea62226e4eabdbc10&showtopic=20363] Discussion with information about German nibs

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