Lamy AL-Star Ocean Blue Extra Fine Point Fountain Pen - L28EF Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this several months ago and I've been using it regularly. I have to say that I was VERY impressed with the quality. I have been reluctant to buy Lamy pens because, in my opinion, they didn't look like they were well made. To me they look a little cheap in appearance with the way the clip looked that you use to clip it to a shirt. But I've been reading reviews of other Lamys on Amazon and on the [...]. I've liked what I read so I checked independently from other sources. I was very impressed by what I read and so decided to take a chance and buy one here. I've been very pleased with the smoothness of the Lamy in the extra fine nib. Some pens have a 'scratchiness' with even their fine point nibs. But this is like writing on silk or on water. That's the best way I can express it. I get none of the scratchiness of other pens and I'm very happy about that. I'll be buying more Lamys in the future that I already know. I like a quality writing pen and Lamy has it all the way, you won't be sorry for your purchase. I'm not.


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Lamy Safari Al-Star Fountain Pen - Silver, Fine Nib, Model 025 Review

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(More customer reviews)Just in case you're confused: The Lamy Al-Star is the same pen as the Safari Vista and Safari- the only difference between the models is the material out of which the body is made- the Al-Star is aluminum, the Vista clear ABS Plastic, and the Safari various colors of ABS Plastic. The reviews you read for the Safari apply to the Al-Star, if you're looking for a bit more info.
I personally own an Al-Star, opting for it over the Safari because I wanted a fountain pen that was as rugged as possible. And I made the right choice- it's a wonderful pen. In the end, I'm not sure what else to say! I have an extra-fine point, and it is incredibly sharp. No need to write slowly.
I definitely recommend getting the converter- eventually you'll find that cartridges are a waste of money, and that the best inks around seem to be bottle-only. Don't worry- filling from a bottle isn't a messy ordeal in the least.
Bottom line: great pen! Great for a beginner, or for an existing FP user who wants something more practical than show-off.

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Lamy Safari Pink - Limited Edition Medium Point Fountain Pen - L013PKM Review

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(More customer reviews)this is a lovely pink shade and the service from the seller was very good - no complaints. my comment is with the design of the pen's grip. By all accounts it works well for a lot of people. But, if you are like me, left handed, and an "over writer" who holds her nib parallel to the line she's writing on, you won't like the grip on the pen. It's triangulated to "guide" your fingers to hold the nib to where most folks will find it works well. But that same "guide" does not work well for those who write the way I do - a simple circular grip is my preference.
I'd also comment, as you may hear from many folks, that Lamy nibs tend to write on the "fat" side of whatever they're designated - this medium is a very fat line, and I also have a Studio (love that pen) with an F nib that looks pretty close to a true medium.
so: pretty pen, and totally grand if the grip works for you. No problems with nib smoothness or ink flow. If not, it is at best a signature pen, unfortunately.

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Lamy Joy AL Fountain Pen - Black/Silver, 1.1mm Nib L11-1.1 Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been using a Safari for a few years and love it; I thought a broader tip might be a fun change of pace so I ordered this pen.
While I was disappointed with the cap (it doesn't stay on the end of the pen when in use) it's a lovely looking pen and the length of it makes it feel like an elegant writing piece.
I have the 1.1 nib, and find it has enough flare to be a bit fancier looking for letters and correspondence, but not so much it's not appropriate for use in the office.
I first tried to use a cartridge with it, but didn't like it. I found that the converter is a much smoother and consistent writing experience, no wonder it's included with the pen. If it matters I use the Lamy brand bottled ink. I'm very happy with the way it writes and wonder at this point if I'll go back to the regular Safari!


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Lamy Joy AL Fountain Pen - Black/Silver, 1.5mm Nib L11-1.5 Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been using a Safari for a few years and love it; I thought a broader tip might be a fun change of pace so I ordered this pen.
While I was disappointed with the cap (it doesn't stay on the end of the pen when in use) it's a lovely looking pen and the length of it makes it feel like an elegant writing piece.
I have the 1.1 nib, and find it has enough flare to be a bit fancier looking for letters and correspondence, but not so much it's not appropriate for use in the office.
I first tried to use a cartridge with it, but didn't like it. I found that the converter is a much smoother and consistent writing experience, no wonder it's included with the pen. If it matters I use the Lamy brand bottled ink. I'm very happy with the way it writes and wonder at this point if I'll go back to the regular Safari!


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Noodlers Fountain Pen Ink - BEAVER (Brown) Review

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(More customer reviews)This ink is rich, warm and conveys emotion which makes it an especially good choice for a Love Letter on ivory colored stationary.

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Platinum Carbon Black Ink Review

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(More customer reviews)Not as black as Noodler's bulletproof black.
Dry much quicker (in 1-2 seconds) then Noodler's (5-6 seconds)
Totally waterproof compares to Noodler's so call waterproof.

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Lamy Safari Red Broad Point Fountain Pen - L16B Review

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(More customer reviews)Lamy produces a fountain pen superior to even much more expensive fountain pens - I have shelved my Montblanc in favor of carrying my Lamy for daily use. The nib slides across paper of any tooth, rather than dragging or tearing at the fibers. Lamy is a German manufacturer who makes writing instruments geared to all levels of scribes, including schoolchildren. Pairs wonderfully with Moleskine sketch- and notebooks.

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Lamy Safari Converter Z24 Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this with my Lamy Safari fountain pen, and I am glad I did. Using the converter allows me to use my choice of inks with my new pen. Operation is simple, twisting the top of the converter draws in ink through the nib. The converter also snaps securely into the pen, so there is no risk of it coming out.
This product does exactly what it should. No extra bells or whistles, and no buying extra ink cartridges.

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Schmidt bluRAFIA Brand K5 Fountain Pen Ink Converter - 3 Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)I have used converters before. This one fits my Waterman pen well. It does what it is supposed to do. I attach it to the nib, dip the nib in ink, and twist the converter. The ink is dawn up in the converter. I buy my ink in 50 ml bottles rather than using cartidges. There is a cost saving using converters over cartriges. A 50 ml bottle of ink cost about the same as eight 1-2 ml cartridges.

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Sailor Profit Special Script Calligraphy Fountain Pen Review

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(More customer reviews)When I placed the order I was hoping to have a clear list of the parts and options. There was no mention if the pen would come with cartridges or with a reuseable pump for the ink. I was hoping that I could have a mechanism to refill the pen with my own inks. This needs to be stated and a chance given to order what one wants.

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Sheaffer Fountain Pen Piston Convertor (SR/86700) Review

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(More customer reviews)Got this for a Sheaffer Agio which was purchased in 1998 and it works extremely well enabling a variety of colored inks of choice.

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Lamy Studio Steel Fountain Pen - Stainless Steel, Fine Nib L65F Review

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(More customer reviews)Compared to my other Montblanc and Waterman fountain pens, the Lamy Studio feels well-balanced with good ink distribution and overall writes just as smoothly. I was honestly surprised at the quality of the pen given its affordability. I should have known better since I also enjoy using my Lamy Swift rollerball. This pen is highly recommended, you won't be disappointed.

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Lamy AL-Star Ocean Blue Medium Point Fountain Pen - L28M Review

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(More customer reviews)There were no instructions with this pen + it did take some time to discover missing parts were packed inside the pen body. Once assembled I find this pen to be a joy to use. I actually look forward to writing with it. This pen is superior to all the ball points I have ever used.

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Noodlers Fountain Pen Ink -- Concord Bream (purple) Review

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(More customer reviews)At first this ink didnt work very well with my pen. It was pretty unresponsive but after about a week it started to work real nicely. I recomend it for any fountain pen users who like purple.

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Lamy Safari Al-Star Fountain Pen - Graphite - Extra Fine Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this pen because I wanted to see if I could get accustom to writing with a fountain pen. I originally purchased it with an extra fine nib, but also bought a fine nib for it as well. I found the extra fine nib to produce a width that I really love, but it seemed to be somewhat scratchy on most paper. The fine nib was a little wide for my taste, but it did write and feel very smooth. The pen itself is very nice. It felt good in my hand and the weight was nice. There's simply a lot of value to be had here. If I had one complaint about this pen, it's the design. I understand it's suppose it's suppose to look a little more modern than most pens, but it's just not an attractive pen to me. If that's something you can look past or if you do like the look of this pen, then you're gonna get a lot of pen for your money here. I liked the pen so much, in fact, that I almost immediately went out and bought a Lamy Studio Steel Fountain Pen.

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Cross Townsend Garnet Lacquer Fountain Pen with Rhodium Plated Appointments and Rhodium Plated Nib - Medium Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this pen because it so reminded me of the Sheaffer Balance line of pens, but in a more contemporary design. When I received delivery I realized this pen is in a class by itself. Well balanced in the hand, the barrel is quite beautiful. There are a couple of other colors available in this design, but they are all hard to find with a gold nib, and not inexpensive. However, I've used my as a daily writer for months on end, and it shows no signs of wear. That's a quality pen!

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