Lamy Blue

[Iziem]

I'm revisiting Lamy Blue, since I'm a bit more knowlegeable about fountain pens now. The quick answer is: it's a standard ink that is nothing special, but it's extremely reliable and a good multi-purpose ink. The blue is pretty vibrant, though it seems a little less so with a thinner nib. I mixed mine with some HoD black to get it a little more suited to my tastes. Basically, you can't argue with something that works exactly as intended. As FPN user Ondina pointed out, it's a good ink for students/kids, and it's a quite popular color. Sorry about the less-than-straight writing; I wasn't writing on the best surface.

 

As long as the ink holds out, any requests to be tested or conflicting opinions are welcome. After all, multiple perspectives make for better reviews.

 

[Ondina]

I agree. Is well behaved, but "faint" and fades away in no time. Totally washable. Not for me, either. Thanks for the review.

[MYU]

I agree with a lot of what you've said, but concur with Ondina about the fading and washable nature. I'm now using it as a test ink and probably won't buy more afterwards. I did enjoy it as a starter ink, though.

[Friday]

Thanks for the review--nice drawings!

[bossy]

To 'light' for me, but really like your scotch tape drawings.

[Chris]

Ah, but once the ink is all gone, you have a most excellent ink bottle in which to put something else!

 

Chris

[menick]

Ah, but once the ink is all gone, you have a most excellent ink bottle in which to put something else!

 

Chris

 

I agree!

 

In my opinion, the Lamy bottle is THE best bottle there is!

 

nick

 

[mucephei]

This colour reminds me of school ink as well. I used some for a while when I bought my Safari last year. The feeling of deja vu was overwhelming.

[dstrollo]

I purchased a bottle of this ink for use with my Rotring Initial with a fine nib. I have to say that it was a bit of a disappointment, since it is more runny than your average ink, and takes too long to dry. I agree with Iziem that it is a good ink for those that like to use both sides of the paper, but I usually don't. In short, I don't think I would buy this ink again.

[Peter from Sherwood Park]

This colour reminds me of school ink as well. I used some for a while when I bought my Safari last year. The feeling of deja vu was overwhelming.

 

I agree totally -- "school ink" was my first thought when I saw the scan.

 

[Gran]

Very nice review. I agree with the others, even on the computer, I thought "school ink". An ink good for both sides of the page is useful to know about, should one need it.

 

I quite like your drawings of the tape dispensers!

 

Many thanks for posting this.

[PacificCoastPen]

School ink aside...I like this color blue...ok for letter writing but nothing archival.

[Aysedasi]

If you use it in a pen with a decent sized wet nib - not those silly little fine things () it's vastly improved...... And I like it runny - bring it forth with all speed!!

[bwnewton]

I just bought a bottle of this while on vacation in North Carolina. Bought it from Office Supplies & More in Chapel Hill. (No affiliation.) Inked up a Safari while still in NC. Only problem is, I accidently left it at my brother-in-law's house! I don't have a local B&M to buy more. Oh well. I did buy a bottle of Lamy Turquois on clearance (50% off) during a stop in Lexington, KY at Leather, Inc. Still, now that I'm back in Indiana, I wish I had my bottle of Lamy Blue!