Here's my first shot at a pen review...hope you all enjoy

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Here's a quick textual rundown in case my handwriting is illegible.

First Impressions: Short and skinny...probably too much so for many people. I like it. The Lamy style is really my kind of thing, and this pen is probably second only to the 2000 in its aesthetic appeal (in my opinion).

Appearance/Weight: Extremely minimalistic. Will not stand out in a crowd, except maybe for its diminutive stature. The finish is a matte black titanium oxide deal that feels nice to the touch...not counterproductively smooth, but not intrusively grippy, either. Weight might be an issue...it's a little too light when not posted, and fairly top-heavy when posted.

Nib: The usual stainless steel Lamy nib. I like it a lot, and when it's attached to a higher-end pen (relative to the Safari) it feels even better.

Filling System: C/C, Converter was included.

Cost/Value: Lists for 70, bought it for 50, I'm perfectly happy with that. Maybe not a great "value" per-se considering that you can get a Safari with the same nib for 20-ish dollars, but like I said, the upscale body makes it more enjoyable.

Overall: Great for me and for other minimal-pen-design enthusiasts, but probably shouldn't be your first Lamy...try a Safari first.

Here's a beauty shot, sullied only by the usual Noodler's nib creep:

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Here's a shot of the tail-end, with that weird little part unscrewed.

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Side by side CP1 and 2000 shot. Brother and sis, together at last

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Its very nice to see against the 2000

I don't think the end should unscrew (it doesn't on my Linea) I suggest you e mail Lamy

I prefer the Linea posted so give it a few tries & you may find its balance improves ~ the end socket is a perfect design for posting & will not cause wear rings on the barrel

Very nice review! I like that you included the writing sample too. I may have to check this pen out.

Thanks!

Thanks for the review. The CP1 is a pen that I've been curious about for a while. I didn't realize that the clip on it was so similar to the one on the 2000 -- thanks for your pix! Handwriting is perfectly legible.

Doug

Thanks for the review. I like it and your pen.

Thanks for this nice review, CP1 is one of my favorite pens!

Regards,
Hari

Ooo! Haven't seen one of these before. I will have to look into getting one.

Hi,

On my mom's CP1, the end cap does unscrew like that.

Dillon

How does that section feel? I wonder whether the rippled/bumpy texture is comfortable to grip? And what is the function of the cap unscrewing? I was excited when I first saw the picture, thinking it was a piston, but then read that it was C/C.

Too me, it looked more like a deluxe Safari gussied up in 2000 trim. Not unattractive, but more an exercise in form than of function.

I was considering getting one of these a while back but wasn't too sure so I went with the 2000 instead. I might have to reconsider now and test one out.
Thanks for the review and great pictures.

Thanks for the review!

Your review convinced me that the the CP1 but you DID sold me on getting Kiowa Pecan