Lamystudio lx-all-black - Fountain Pen in elegant metal body - steel nib, partially platinum-plated & in nib size EF - incl T 10 blue ink cartridge

First of all picked this up for a stupid low price as the retailer must have been clearing stock. I was slightly apprehensive as my experience with German nibs is that they tend to run a size larger than advertised (Pelikan for example). This Lamy medium is just that and such an incredibly smooth writer, though not slippery. Great weight and balance too.This came in a nice gift box with instructions, guarantee card, 5 Lamy blue cartridges and a converter that I wasn’t expecting.I did have trouble with the pen hard starting (no ink on paper during the first stroke or two). I’m not sure if the quick soak of the nib section in warm water or the change to the converter using Pelikan ink solved it but either way the pen is now a dream to use.Love the writing experience, the simple styling and the finish. The cap closure doesn’t feel very positive but it’s actually secure.I’m not sure about the steel nib versions in this range but Lamy has a great reputation in that regard. My recommendation though is look out for the Gold nibbled Studio pens as they are absolutely worth the ‘Ticket price” and even more enticing when reduced.

this is my second studio pen, replacing the first after the best part of eight years use as my main daily pen. eventually the lid lost its click and it was time to replace.this one is a matt finish compared to the first one which was gloss, otherwise the same as was and its a great pen to use, cheap enough to afford to lose or drop (not that i have), much nicer to write with than a biro..

This is a fantastic pen for the price; the engineering really is top notch with a nice flow of ink coming from the nib right from the outset. It feels well balanced when posted, it also looks and feels very nice in my hand. I find I can write for hours with it without fatigue setting in - the eyes give out long before cramp sets in! While not overly heavy, it's more weighty than you might expect for what is a trim and relatively thin pen compared to some of its chunkier cousins, to me this tends to reinforce the fact that it's a quality, well engineered item which should last for years. The fact that the nibs are interchangeable opens up a whole new world of experimentation, should you be interested in going down that route. This has quickly become my every day use pen at work; it's an absolute pleasure to use and at this price it wouldn't be the end of the world if it got lost or broken. Be aware that as opposed to what some earlier posts suggest it comes with one blue ink cartridge only, you will have to buy the Z26 cartridge converter separately.Finishing on a bit of a sour note I was a little miffed about the box it arrived in, as opposed to the image in the listing it's a thin cardboard box, not much bigger than the pen itself (see photo). The box was reminiscent of the type that the freebie pens we hand out at work are packaged in. There were no instructions or warranty information leaflets inside; the box contents amounted to just the pen and an ink cartridge. While this obviously isn't a premium fountain pen, it's not an overly cheap one either - a £5 Parker would come in a nice presentation case. While nowhere near enough to drop a star, you should be aware of this if you are e.g. buying it as a present.

First and foremost, as a writing implement this ticks all the boxes. It's slightly thicker than I would usually choose but but it's comfortable and the weight feel's just about right. I've never used a Lamy before but if they continue in this vain then I'll definitely be getting another. I find fine nibs that aren't scratchy hard to find but this does a decent job. It's certainly smoother than the Parkers I've had before. It flows nice and cleanly over paper with a lot less "patchy" ink delivery like I've experienced with my current Parker Jotter. There are times when paper is on a hard surface that it can feel a teeny bit scratchy but I expect it with a fine nib.As an artistic expression, the design is lovely. The brushed aluminium metal makes the pen glow and shimmer in the light beautifully. While it may not be chromed or covered in expensive metals, it looks the part and the weight is sufficient to feel reasonable quality. The grip section doesn't have any soft touch materials but it's still pleasant to hold with just about enough natural grip to stop slipping. I would note that the clip is extremely stiff; I never use it but this may be a deal breaker if you rely upon it. The outside is also a bit of a fingerprint magnet; they don't show as prints but little scuffs in the reflective surface which dulls the looks a little.I was quite disappointed with "bits" supplied with it. I've seen Lamy pens supplied in nice presentation cases, sometimes with a converter etc but this came in a very tacky cardboard box and had a single blue T10 ink catridge supplied with it. Pens of similar value from Waterman, Parker, Sheaffer and Kaweco usually come with a presentation box (even if it isn't especially fancy) and so this would be a problem if you had intended the item as a gift.

I have six fountain pens—not a huge collection, but I have a decent variety in terms of size, weight, etc. This is by far my favorite of them all. The design is beautiful and sleek, and the weight and balance are perfect. I have a couple of other Lamy pens (vista and safari), but I think this is the best of the bunch.The only minor criticism I have is that if your hands get even a little bit sweaty the stainless steel grip can be a bit slippery since there is really no contour of any sort to compensate for greater control. That said, I personally like the lack of the contoured grip as my other Lamy pens force me to grip them in a slightly uncomfortable way. This is generally not a problem, and not enough for me to lower my rating, but something some folks might want to be aware of.