My therapist and I got on the topic of fountain pens and here I am the owner of a Lamy Al-Star. I have only used the normal Zebra fountain pens and wow what a step up. I cant wait to dig in deeper now that I have my own funds.
(Edit to add: yes i know my handwriting sucks. I take a shit ton of medication and I have the shakes. So I guess sue me?)
I don’t want to put this thing down. I had no idea how much I would enjoy it. What a life upgrade 😄😍
I would really love to see these two lamy 2000 nibs next to one of the following, if you have them. I’ve seen other comparisons online but none with the nibs I trust 😭
Pilot custom 823 Medium or Fine
Platinum 3776 Fine or Soft Fine
Sailor PGS Medium Fine
I am leaning towards the Lamy 2k fine only because it seems to be more consistent from what I’ve noticed online, as opposed to the EF who sometimes is mentioned as having some sort of architect nib (I don’t particularly care if it writes like a fine, as long as the line is consistent in all directions)
Help a girl out with some writing samples or links to videos comparing the pens above 🥹
Hey all, looking for some help. The pen is leaking out of the circled spot pretty constantly (I can take a tissue to it and always get something). I know nothing about any of this, so any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Should i grab a gold nib for my safari?
Hi pen folk!
My dad gifted me a Lamy Safari last year for my birthday, and since it has sentimental value, I would love to use it more often. Unfortunately I hate the triangular grip on the section. I’ve been trying to adapt to it over the last \~8 months and it just isn’t clicking. I am a leftie and an underwriter, and the way that the section on the Safari asks me to hold the pen just isn’t comfortable no matter how much I try to acclimate to it. I also have a writer’s bump on the left side of my middle finger and the section edge digs into it painfully.
I’m wondering if there’s any way to modify the section to make it usable for me. Have any of you ever tried to do this? Are there aftermarket sections that would fit the safari but have a uniform grip?
Those are now my forever pens. The purple one is for fast writing at work, the fine nib for slow and careful writing and the calligraphy nib for consistent writing in my planner. I love the grip and the lack of weight of Lamy’s and can’t even contemplate another brand right now. But I can see that inks may be a slippery slope ..
Used my Lamy with black ink for the body and blue for the headings. My hand was aching by the end, but there's something meditative about writing long-form with a fountain pen that typing can't match. Still working on consistency with my letter spacing
As a kid/teenager I always hated the Lamy Safaris. And somehow managed to overlook this gorgeous Bauhaus styled one.
Got me one. Hope it writes as well as it looks.
Hey guys. I’m seriously considering picking up a Lamy 2k, but I’m stuck choosing what nib to grab with it. I’m looking to use it daily, and at the moment, my Pilot VP F lays down the absolute perfect line for any of my note taking.
What nib size on the 2k most resembles a VP fine?? I’ve heard varying opinions about the EF on the lamy being a little dry and scratchy, but also wider than most Japanese fines…? Just not really sure where to go!! Any advice would mean the world!
Thanks guys 🤙