Ruby Red Lamy Al-Star?

[MCN]

Does anyone happen to have one of these? I've seen pictures in printed catalogs that show this pen as a vivid true red color but on the Goulet web site the picture shows it as a fairly dull dusky red. Any help with its real color would be appreciated.

[Laura N]

I tried to post this before, but it didn't seem to work, so apologies if this goes in twice.

 

On my monitor, the Goulets' picture is accurate, but I wouldn't call it dull or dusky. It's a deep burgundy or cranberry color. Not a bright red like the red Safari. It's darker and metallic. I think it's a great looking pen.

 

If you follow hockey, it's like the burgundy of the Colorado Avalanche team colors. Not the red of the (2010 Stanley Cup Champion) Chicago Blackhawks.

[emanresu2011]

I have this pen. I ordered it as soon as it came out. It is beautiful.

This picture from Todd's site is very accurate. Really nice red. I love it.

 

http://isellpens.com/lamy.html

 

(Not affiliated. Just a very satisfied customer.)

[Alohamora]

I think the picture on Goulet Pens has the color right, but it's not dull. I'd call it cranberry.

 

I like it more in person than I thought I would from the photos.

[uzkntuocmw]

Has anyone seen one of these in the UK? Neither The Writing Desk nor Colnart are stocking it...

[ghorn11]

I tried to post this before, but it didn't seem to work, so apologies if this goes in twice.

 

On my monitor, the Goulets' picture is accurate, but I wouldn't call it dull or dusky. It's a deep burgundy or cranberry color. Not a bright red like the red Safari. It's darker and metallic. I think it's a great looking pen.

 

If you follow hockey, it's like the burgundy of the Colorado Avalanche team colors. Not the red of the (2010 Stanley Cup Champion) Chicago Blackhawks.

 

Nice to see another chicagoan on fpn! Da dadada dadada dada dadadadada...........

[Mike 59]

In UK, Al-Stars are stocked by W.H.Smith. I have seen in stock the silver, the dark blue and the cranberry colour.

I would say cranberry is a good description, possibly 'dark cranberry' but not 'red' (as in Post Office red.)

Another option is J.Lewis, they have Al-Star, Safari, Nexx, and Noto, the Al-Stars in Dark blue and silver, Safari's in Gloss black, White, Yellow, and Red.

[vistafan]

Has anyone seen one of these in the UK? Neither The Writing Desk nor Colnart are stocking it...

 

I was under the impression that it was for the US market only, so it is unavailable in the UK. There is, however, a purple-black Al Star.

Edited December 17, 2011 by vistafan

[uzkntuocmw]

In UK, Al-Stars are stocked by W.H.Smith. I have seen in stock the silver, the dark blue and the cranberry colour.

You're sure that it's the Ruby? They used to have the Raspberry, and they have the Purple/Black, but I've not seen the Ruby.

[Mike 59]

I will check in W.H.Smith this week (19-23 Dec) and find out what they have now.

Their stocks vary greatly from month to month, and as it's present buying time/madness, there has been a 'run' on all the pens, not much of anything left.

But generally they have 3 or 4 colours in Safari range, and same in Al-Star range. I know there are at least three variations on 'Silver' Al-Stars, they have the plainest version, (no colour tint.)

Exactly which dark red Al-Star it is, would be easier to say if they had more colours in stock, to compare with, but maybe that will change in the new year. But if Lamy's "black purple" is the common one, then that's what they will have. If the range changes, I will post on here about it.

As you know there is no point in looking for info on the silver backing card, regarding colour, they use the same packaging for all in the range.

Another shop that sells a range of Lamy pens is 'Paperchase', I found and bought 2 cartridge convertors in there, when no other shops had them. (They stock the bright red Safari if of interest.)

[chravagni]

I revived this old thread because yesterday, quite surprisingly, I've found a ruby red al-star in a shop. It should be the 2011 SE, i don't have heard of any reissue. And I bought it at once. Normal retail price, 25 euro, M nib but on the broad side. I'm happy, I missed this color then and always regretted it.

 

Here it is:

 

[bogiesan]

Nice catch! I enjoy my red Aion, a red AlStar would be a fine companion.

[chravagni]

Thank you! Yes, the color of the red Aion is beautiful. This one is a little darker.

[Sal the List Maker]

I revived this old thread because yesterday, quite surprisingly, I've found a ruby red al-star in a shop. It should be the 2011 SE, i don't have heard of any reissue. And I bought it at once. Normal retail price, 25 euro, M nib but on the broad side. I'm happy, I missed this color then and always regretted it.

 

Here it is:

 

It's a gorgeous red pen! Enjoy in good health

[chravagni]

It's a gorgeous red pen! Enjoy in good health

Thank you! I'm already in love 😊