Lamy's quality

[jofpn1236]

I now have 3 Lamys: 2 Al-Stars and 1 yellow Safari. I noticed on their website: lamyusa.com, there are several nice looking ones. Of course, their design is minimalistic and non-traditional style.

 

I like a couple of them, but am not sure of Lamy's general quality in their other models. Are they consistent in quality all throughout their other non-Safari models?

 

Thanks.

 

jofpn

[chainwhip]

My first fountain pen was a Lamy Studio - good pen with a few caveats:

 

1) Thinner than I expected

2) Clip scratches the cap

3) Cap not tight (capped nor posted) - it didn't start this way, just worked itself loose I suppose... I may send it back to get the cap tightened.

 

I have two Lamy 2000's (regular and stainless steel) - quality is topnotch! I may get another since my wife has claimed one of them for her own.

 

I have two Lamy ABC school pens that I haven't inked (saving it for my daughter) - but quality seems to be good.

 

Thinking back, I should've just tried the Safari first (now I have a few of those), then gone straight for the 2000.

[jofpn1236]

That Studio model is slick. I like it. They have one for $75.

 

They have models that are in the $70 range. That's probably what I'm shooting for. Thanks for your reply. I wish they have a $50 range, like the Pelikans . I just recently purchased a Pelikan M200 and love it.

 

Below is the link of the model that I'm shooting for.

 

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[Glenn-SC]

All my Lamys have been great writers and top quality pens.

Safaris, Vistas, Al Stars, 2000, Personna, and Accent.

[thewolfgang]

I love my 2000.

 

Except … does anyone else have a problem with the cap slipping off too easily?

[alexalex]

I have Al-Star and Lamy 81 (read my review here).

Quality of both is really outstanding

 

alex

[rak]

I love my Lamy 2000. The Parker "51" and the 2000 are my most used pens. I did have trouble with ink leaking between the makrolon and stainless steel. Lamy fixed it quickly and have had no trouble since then. I love the nib on the 2000. I liked the pen so much, I bought one for my father for Christmas last year and he has had no trouble with it at all. I would definitely purchase another Lamy product.

[Glenn-SC]

I love my 2000.

 

Except … does anyone else have a problem with the cap slipping off too easily?

There is a snap ring/clutch ring in the section that snaps the cap on.

The cap should not loosen.

At least mine never does.

Edited May 29, 2006 by Glenn-SC

[thewolfgang]

Thanks Glenn -

 

Look like it needs a trip back to Lamy!

[jofpn1236]

It's nice to know their customer service is great. At tleast there is no fear of owning a broken pen. I realize their design is so much difference than traditional fountain pens. They're unique.

 

Joseph