How Many Lamy Orange Inks Are There?

[Tadeo]

Hello everyone!

 

I recently started to gather inks (after an initial pen acquisition phase) and since I have mostly Lamy pens I suppose a natural choice is to go and start with same-brand inks.

 

Looking at the packaging of Lamy ink bottles i noticed that they offer no additional information besides box coloring (no informative text besides bar code key). So, looking at color variety i noticed some blue, pink, green, red, orange, another different orange... but wait, what? Searching for some information on Lamy ink color range in ink reviews as well as product listings there is only (at least at the surface level) one orange: Copper orange.

 

So, my question is: Is there only copper orange in Lamy's color range, or am I missing colors?

 

I ask this because I have read some reviews about copper orange that got me enthusiastic. The bottle I bought comes in a box with three gray and three orange (two sides and bottom) sides.

 

Cheers!

 

[Runnin_Ute]

No experience with Copper Orange (which was a LE/SE ink if I recall correctly to match a Al Star of a same/similar color), have had samples of Coral (also a SE/LE ink) and while it is orange-ish, it is pink-ish too. Only inks I am aware of that Lamy has ever had in the orange portion of the color spectrum.

[jolsson]

There might be a 2018 release of a normal Orange ink.

[chromantic]

You can still find Coral on ebay, ranging from $5+s/h for carts to $50/up for bottles. As Runnin_Ute says, it's a pinky orange/orangey pink.

[Astronymus]

Copper orange was a pleasant orange. Worth bringing it back.

[lapis]

I know, I know, we're not here to bash things around but I still gnash my teeth when I hear of Lam* and their refusal to sell their own LEs in bottled form to their own folks in their own country

[Astronymus]

Lets see if it will actually happen after Rösner left the company.

[1nkulus]

I know, I know, we're not here to bash things around but I still gnash my teeth when I hear of Lam* and their refusal to sell their own LEs in bottled form to their own folks in their own country

+1

 

Definitely not a Lamylicious feeling but the departure of Bernhard M. Rösner may bring about a few tweaks, hopefully. QC being one of them.

[Tadeo]

You can still find Coral on ebay, ranging from $5+s/h for carts to $50/up for bottles. As Runnin_Ute says, it's a pinky orange/orangey pink.

 

Already bought one 30ml bottle

 

I like colors myself, but I'm trying to make my wife appreciate my hobby too! Colors that are also of her liking might help

[Noihvo]

[lapis]

Nice question. I make it at least 5:

 

2015 - Copper Orange

2015 - Neon Lime

2016 - Dark Lilac

2017 - Petrol

2018 - Vibrant Pink

 

Not sure about Charged Green, Coral and Pacific Blue. BTW all (or most) of these LE inks correspond to the issue of Safaries and/or Al-Stars having the same colour-names.

[taimdala]

Nice question. I make it at least 5:

 

2015 - Copper Orange

2015 - Neon Lime

2016 - Dark Lilac

2017 - Petrol

2018 - Vibrant Pink

 

Not sure about Charged Green, Coral and Pacific Blue. BTW all (or most) of these LE inks correspond to the issue of Safaries and/or Al-Stars having the same colour-names.

 

 

I've noticed some instances where a "regular" Lamy color is a very close match to special edition oolor.

 

I have a T-52 bottle of both Charged Green and Neon Lime, as well as a bottle of both Pacific Blue and Turquoise. I'm looking for a T-52 bottle of Lamy Violet--NOT Dark Lilac, which I've already got, but Violet. Should I get Violet in bottle volume, I will make a comparison of the two so as to note the differences.

 

So my observations and/or findings online:

1. Pacific Blue is a very close match to the regular Turquoise, but to my eye, Pacific Blue is a cooler/bluer shade and Turquoise is a warmer blue. The difference is obvious in a side by side comparison but seen separately it would be hard to spot the difference. The proof, I think, is decided by sheen: though both inks have a red sheen, Pacific Blue has more of it.

 

2. I *just* caught a review of Lamy's Orange (as opposed to Copper Orange) at The Clumsy Penman's Inkfusion Site. Much like Pacific Blue and Turquoise Blue, the colors are rather close akin but there are still discernable differences between the two. Copper Orange is slightly darker and has a copper-gold sheen. Orange is lighter and there is little sheening evident.

 

3. Dark Lilac and Violet. Much like the other two above. The special edition version is a little darker and has a vivid sheen. Interestingly enough, however, the regular Violet sheens more readily with less ink applied on paper. Violet's sheen is more electric green whereas Dark Lilac's more golden. However, until I get my hands on Violet in bulk (a 2ml sample or an entire T-52 bottle--one of my grails, btw), I won't be able to make a decisive assessment on that point. The differences I'm noticing in the sheen color and sheen occurance might simply be a condition of the different nibs I have in the pens I've inked them up in. The differences in COLOR is obvious: Dark Lilac is darker and favors the blue end of the spectrum. Violet is lighter and favors the red end of the spectrum.

 

Were it up to me, I'd say Dark Lilac is a blue-violet and Violet is a red-violet. If Crayola can make that work for their crayons, why not LAMY with its inks?

 

The Clumsy Penman comes through again with his excellent review of Dark Lilac, with comparison swatches of Violet.

 

4. Charged Green is very close to Neon Lime. Charged Green is a teense bit cooler/bluer than Neon Green. Both have the interesting property of drying a golden orange where it's applied heavily or has multiple passes. (Well, okay, both of these colors are special edition but still, worth mentioning because they are close.)

 

Has anyone made a comparison between Neon Coral and Lamy's regular Red ink? I find the regular red to be really light yet intense--almost eyestabbingly so. The pictures of the Neon Coral I've seen online show something rather vivid but yet light in value, much like the regular red seems to be. I'm interested to see if the difference is merely whether one color sheens or not, or perhaps there is more/less an undertone than the other.

 

 

Edited September 2, 2018 by taimdala

[Astronymus]

In contrast to Neon Lime, Charged Green won't flourescent under UV-light.

[ErrantSmudge]

1. Pacific Blue is a very close match to the regular Turquoise, but to my eye, Pacific Blue is a cooler/bluer shade and Turquoise is a warmer blue. The difference is obvious in a side by side comparison but seen separately it would be hard to spot the difference. The proof, I think, is decided by sheen: though both inks have a red sheen, Pacific Blue has more of it.

 

 

3. Dark Lilac and Violet. Much like the other two above. The special edition version is a little darker and has a vivid sheen. Interestingly enough, however, the regular Violet sheens more readily with less ink applied on paper. Violet's sheen is more electric green whereas Dark Lilac's more golden. However, until I get my hands on Violet in bulk (a 2ml sample or an entire T-52 bottle--one of my grails, btw), I won't be able to make a decisive assessment on that point. The differences I'm noticing in the sheen color and sheen occurance might simply be a condition of the different nibs I have in the pens I've inked them up in. The differences in COLOR is obvious: Dark Lilac is darker and favors the blue end of the spectrum. Violet is lighter and favors the red end of the spectrum.

 

1. Lamy has acknowledged that Pacific Blue is a simple rebranding of Turquoise. What you may be seeing is batch variation between samples.

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/318454-what-is-the-difference-between-lamy-pacific-and-turquoise-ink/

 

2. Lamy does not offer their violet ink in T-52 bottles, only cartridges (at least in the United States). I've never seen an explanation why.

Edited September 3, 2018 by ErrantSmudge

[Torrilin]

Violet is just plain not available in bottles, period. Which sucks, it’s a very nice ink. J Herbin Violette Penseé is very close but as far as I know it doesn’t sheen. I don’t have the lilac, but in reviews it doesn’t look remotely close, as it’s so dark.

 

I’d guess some of the bottle issue is that Lamy is sold everywhere here in Germany. Including most post offices, cvs type drugstores, bookstores, department stores, stationery stores... but only a few of these stores will carry bottled ink. And it can be tough to find bottled ink in any color besides Königsblau. (Or cartridges for that matter) So for the average Lamy retailer bottled ink isn’t a regular stock item. 50-200 packs of Königsblau cartridges yes. So while (some) end users want bottles, on average the retailers really really REALLY don’t.

 

So much Königsblau. You have no idea.

 

Note: it’s very obvious that in other types of pens, fancy ink colors sell well. As in they’re usually sold out.

[ErrantSmudge]

Id guess some of the bottle issue is that Lamy is sold everywhere here in Germany. Including most post offices, cvs type drugstores, bookstores, department stores, stationery stores... but only a few of these stores will carry bottled ink. And it can be tough to find bottled ink in any color besides Königsblau. (Or cartridges for that matter) So for the average Lamy retailer bottled ink isnt a regular stock item. 50-200 packs of Königsblau cartridges yes. So while (some) end users want bottles, on average the retailers really really REALLY dont.

 

So much Königsblau. You have no idea.

 

It is ironic that it is easier to buy Lamys full range of inks, including bottles, outside of their homeland. I share your disdain for Lamys blue ink....the worst part of buying a new Lamy pen is the blue ink cartridge that comes with it. (Refreshingly the 2000, being a piston filler, doesnt come with one).

 

But Im still feeling unsatisfied at the theory of Violets absence in bottled form. Why that color specifically, and not some of the Lamys other fancy colors like Turquoise? Its not making sense to me.

Edited September 3, 2018 by ErrantSmudge

[Torrilin]

Oh it’s not just Lamy Blue I dislike. I have a THING about blue ink. Turquoise I don’t necessarily hate. Blue black, sure. But the plain blue or royal blue ink I loathe. Nope nope nope do not want.

 

Germany, or at least the average German retailer selling pen stuff disagrees with me. So many pens! So cheap! Such nice nibs! And then you get to pick your choice of blue ink, any ink you like as long as it’s blue. And in cartridges.

 

It’s ok tho, I have a Kaweco Sport for eating all the fun cartridge colors I do find, and I have recovered from the dreadful blow of losing my ink collection in the move (no liquids for us to Europe moves).

[pranav.bhatnagar]

Hello everyone!

 

I recently started to gather inks (after an initial pen acquisition phase) and since I have mostly Lamy pens I suppose a natural choice is to go and start with same-brand inks.

 

Looking at the packaging of Lamy ink bottles i noticed that they offer no additional information besides box coloring (no informative text besides bar code key). So, looking at color variety i noticed some blue, pink, green, red, orange, another different orange... but wait, what? Searching for some information on Lamy ink color range in ink reviews as well as product listings there is only (at least at the surface level) one orange: Copper orange.

 

So, my question is: Is there only copper orange in Lamy's color range, or am I missing colors?

 

I ask this because I have read some reviews about copper orange that got me enthusiastic. The bottle I bought comes in a box with three gray and three orange (two sides and bottom) sides.

 

Cheers!

 

 

I had the same confusion when I was planning to buy orange ink from LAMY. Upon further research i understood that there are 3 versions until now

 

Lamy Orange - old and not available now

 

Lamy Copper orange - a little dark orange. Discontinued. You may find some bottles if available.

 

Lamy Bronze - current and available.

 

I know the problem is that they don't mention the color on the packaging and bottle, which made me believe i had orange ink for long time, until i discovered it was bronze. Anyhow what you could do is to search with the EAN Number which is available below the box on the internet. You will find details with this.

[miel]

There is the new LE Mango available now.
It is a quite light orange with good shading but - for me - a little bit pale.