Lamy D3 Piano White Pictures

August 31, 2015

Ladies & Gents.. Good day to you

I received my LD3 yesterday and wanted to share some pictures with you

First impressions:

- Beautiful white color adds a nice contrast to inks, notebooks and cases.

- Lamy seemingly test their pens prior to dispatch, so it arrived with dry ink on the nib and section.

- The M nib is more like a Montblanc F. Contrary to what I've been reading that the LD3 nibs run a bit wide.

- Very smooth nib and writing experience. Great balance to the pen. Feels quality metal and a bit big in the hand, as if you're writing with a posted pen at all times.

- No drying issues with nib over the course of the night. Starts easy.

Please let me know if there's anything else you would like me to comment on or for additional pictures requests.

August 31, 2015

Nice pictures. I'm wondering if you've any experience with the Pilot/Namiki Vanishing Point pens and can compare the Lamy D3 to those. I just ordered a VP (in domestic-only Deep Yellow) and am waiting on delivery. The LD3 looks more...I don't know. It has a certain je ne sais quoi (or, seeing as it's a Lamy, perhaps "Ich weiB nicht was"?) that appeals to me.

August 31, 2015

Nice pictures. I'm wondering if you've any experience with the Pilot/Namiki Vanishing Point pens and can compare the Lamy D3 to those. I just ordered a VP (in domestic-only Deep Yellow) and am waiting on delivery. The LD3 looks more...I don't know. It has a certain je ne sais quoi (or, seeing as it's a Lamy, perhaps "Ich weiB nicht was"?) that appeals to me.

I actually saw the Pilot/Namiki at the store. From a distance, I didn't warm up to the design/colors from the selection that was available. Upon handling, they didn't have the heavy/metal quality feel I found in the LD3. To be honest, I didn't buy it due to the nib mechanism (wasn't looking for a vanishing or retracting nib) although it is pretty cool.

I just really admired the shiny white metal color and have always fancied a white pen.

But more importantly, my experience with the Lamy Vista surpassed my expectations. It is a solidly good writer despite its inexpensive/plastic aesthetics it didn't disappoint me.

Haven't formed an opinion beyond 'the looks' on the LD3 though, yet. My second day with it still

August 31, 2015

That looks clean!!!! I like. Post an update once you've had more time to use it (and let it sit longer without using it).

August 31, 2015

Nice pictures of a fantastic looking pen!

The all white look is very striking indeed. So pure and minimalist.

Fitted with an oblique nib it is now firmly on my wish list.

August 31, 2015

Nice pictures of a fantastic looking pen!
The all white look is very striking indeed. So pure and minimalist.
Fitted with an oblique nib it is now firmly on my wish list.

Glad you like it. I was actually just about to ask for oblique (that's how I like my nibs) but at the last second decided to go with a 'safer' regular M. Obliques need the tilt/rotation and with the clip there, meh..