Lamy Dialog 3 Fountain Pen

[jwar2003]

Hi Guys

 

I have recently acquired a

Lamy Dialog 3 Fountain Pen

 

I say acquired I mean I have just been given one, due to a friend not been able to use the pen at all, they even sent it back to LAMY to have the nib checked out. (Twice)

They informed me that the nib was extremely flexible, and I must admit it is. They used cartridge ink so I know this is a no no. I also dont think the pen was pre pared for use, cleaned etc.

I am off to purchase a Z26 converter and a bottle of Diamine Oxblood for this bizzare looking pen, I have never had one in my hands before, but I am more that happy at the prospect of using it!!

Is there any advise I can use for this pen? the flex of the nib etc? I know it is medium but that is all.

I can post pictures if required?

[elderberry]

Hi,

 

I'm not really sure what kind of questions you have, but grats on your new pen! I have a d3 too and I like it a lot, though it's too heavy for some. However the nib on mine (an OB) is a nail without any flex at all, so I can't say anything about this.

 

Concerning filling and cleaning: the nib section can be removed from the barrel by unscrewing it, thus the nib can be cleaned and a converter can be filled. I think it wouldn't be wise to submerge the front end of the barrel in ink, so I usually remove the nib for filling.

 

The early versions of the d3 used to have several bugs I heard about such as insufficient sealing mechanism, quickly drying out and such. If your pen has some of these issues you might want to send it to Lamy. They seem to have fixed this in later batches.

[buffalowings]

Well, what problems was your friend/Lamy unable to resolve? I don't own a Dialog 3 but multiple reviews have stated that the nib dries out overtime even if it is retracted. And Lamy has Q/C problems with their nibs. Something I can personally attest to.

[plumista]

Hi Guys

 

I have recently acquired a

Lamy Dialog 3 Fountain Pen

 

I say acquired I mean I have just been given one, due to a friend not been able to use the pen at all, they even sent it back to LAMY to have the nib checked out. (Twice)

They informed me that the nib was extremely flexible, and I must admit it is. They used cartridge ink so I know this is a no no. I also dont think the pen was pre pared for use, cleaned etc.

I am off to purchase a Z26 converter and a bottle of Diamine Oxblood for this bizzare looking pen, I have never had one in my hands before, but I am more that happy at the prospect of using it!!

Is there any advise I can use for this pen? the flex of the nib etc? I know it is medium but that is all.

I can post pictures if required?

As long as I know about Lamy (I own 16 pieces), you probably should not count on any nib flexibility: I have never seen or heard of such a thing. In fact, I am really curious about what you mean: "I must admit it is"!!!!!!

As for the dry nib in any D3, well, I am afraid it can not be solved. You have to love it or leave it. This is only one of the several "Lamy issues" that put so many people against the brand.

[myyrkezaan]

Try this for ink flow/skipping problems

 

The 'dent' on the underside of the inner section is intended to be there, it is not an anomaly.

 

The Dialog 3 does have inkflow problems, rather dry out after non usage i was having problems with no ink flowing at all after about half the reservoir was finished and would have to rotate the plunger in a bit.

This happens because the feeder which connects the reservoir to the nib is badly designed in the Dialog 3 - its spine does not slide freely at all when u take the whole thing apart and this causes problems with inkflow....this problem can be readily rectified by swapping the feeder for a safari one...costs about $10.

[professionaldilettante]

Flexable? A Lamy? Nope. Never, especially in a D3. That nib is a nail, through and through. If you're getting the hey this is definitely flex, then either something is broken, or you're pressing way too hard.

[brad7k]

After reading many so-so comments on the Dialog 3, I wasn't sure if I would buy one or not. Then I saw the new black and wanted one all over again. I was fortunate to pick one from the friendly guys at Artlite in Atlanta. I was surprised by how smooth the nib while trying it at the store. After having used it for a few weeks, I am pleasantly surprised. The nib has a nice amount of flex and does not dry out one bit during a day or two of non-use. Both the front end at the rotating door and the midpoint have rubber seals, which I assume seals the inside of the pen, albeit with a fairly large volume of air in comparison to caps that seal near the nib. The pen has been great to use and is very dependable. I had two different vanishing points that I sold because they just didn't fit me, but the Dialog 3 is a keeper!

[professionaldilettante]

The nib has give, but nothing I'd call flex.

[jwar2003]

Well, what problems was your friend/Lamy unable to resolve? I don't own a Dialog 3 but multiple reviews have stated that the nib dries out overtime even if it is retracted. And Lamy has Q/C problems with their nibs. Something I can personally attest to.

 

I believe she was pressing on way to hard, however it has a lot more give than my Duofold International. The pen was sent back to LAMY twice and LAMY advised that the nib was as it should be, but replaced the pen for a new one anyway.

 

I have not acquired my converter as of yet, hoping to pick one up today, and I will ink it up with my Diamine Imperial Purple until I order my Oxblood (I quite fancy this coulor for this pen, don't ask me why).

 

Is there a better ink to use in this pen than Diamine?

 

 

It is slightly strange to hold this pen at first, but nothing I will not get used to.

 

Why did I start this OBSESSION!!!!! Not one month in and I now have 4 fountain pens and I said that I would stick to my wonderful Parker and not buy any others.

Granted two out of the 4 are on the cheaper end of the scale, but this is so my work colleagues don't use my nice pens

 

1. Parker Duofold International

2. LAMY Dialog 3

3. Parker IM

4. LAMY Safari

 

Will this ever end?

Edited February 25, 2012 by jwar2003

[Namo]

The nib has give, but nothing I'd call flex.

The d3 has a 14k gold nib, which has some give that the steel nibs don't. They are indeed very different nibs. If you can get used to the balance of the pen (I didn't), the d3 is a H of a pen - I love the design!

[PDW]

The nib has give, but nothing I'd call flex.

The d3 has a 14k gold nib, which has some give that the steel nibs don't. They are indeed very different nibs.

 

+1. I found that a nail-like Safari F nib made my wrist ache after a day's marking - I could feel every imperfection in the paper. Compared with it the slight springiness of the D3 should be much more forgiving, from my experience of equivalent older nibs and a dry press-against-the-paper test of a Lamy gold F nib.

Edited February 25, 2012 by PDW

[ScottieDarin]

I believe she was pressing on way to hard, however it has a lot more give than my Duofold International. The pen was sent back to LAMY twice and LAMY advised that the nib was as it should be, but replaced the pen for a new one anyway.I have not acquired my converter as of yet, hoping to pick one up today, and I will ink it up with my Diamine Imperial Purple until I order my Oxblood (I quite fancy this coulor for this pen, don't ask me why).Is there a better ink to use in this pen than Diamine?It is slightly strange to hold this pen at first, but nothing I will not get used to.Why did I start this OBSESSION!!!!! Not one month in and I now have 4 fountain pens and I said that I would stick to my wonderful Parker and not buy any others. Granted two out of the 4 are on the cheaper end of the scale, but this is so my work colleagues don't use my nice pens :smile:1. Parker Duofold International2. LAMY Dialog 33. Parker IM4. LAMY SafariWill this ever end?

 

Oh no this frenzy will never end once you've gone this far.