Lamy Scala Owners, How Bothered Are You By Fingerprint Smudges On The Shiny Chromed Elements?

[keybers]

I recently got myself a Lamy Scala ballpoint and am contemplating getting a FP. The shiny chrome part to which the (also shiny chromed) clip is attached is usually immediately smudgy after handling the pen. When it's a ballpoint, I can twist-open the pen and then try to wipe at least the clip. With the FP, my understanding is that posting the cap makes the pen top-heavy, and I don't usually post my pens anyway, so it means fumbling with the cap in my non-dominant hand and setting it down near my writing surface, which kinda means putting the cap on display—with all its fingerprint-smudgy glory.

 

Am I overthinking it? Do you guys notice the state in which your shiny chromed pen-parts are in the course of using the pen? Do you think others notice?

 

(I do own a Lamy Studio, so the shiny and finger-oils-smudged section is something I learned to handle and almost don't notice any more, but having _two_ major pieces of surface to display your finger oils....)

Edited December 31, 2019 by keybers

[bbs]

Um, Ive never really bothered about it! (On other pens, have to admit I dont own a Scala.) Can you handle the cap lower down?

Edited December 31, 2019 by bbs

[WLSpec]

I really only worry about the writing experience, but it can get on my nerves too. I have a Stipula ventidue with a shiny section that is a fingerprint magnet - which can be VERY annoying.

[DrDebG]

I have a Studio and a Scala. It only bothers me if I can feel the smudges on the section. Then I simply wipe them off with a soft cloth. Actually, I see more smudges on some of my acrylic pens than I do on my Lamys.

[dapprman]

I never think about it. I've a couple of Scalas, just replacing my Glacier ltd edition (Lamy 50th anniversary pen) with the dark lilac from this year. Find them comfortable to use (I don't post the cap). My active one is attached to my Midori Traveller and so could be considered an EDC, though not regularly used.

[keybers]

My thanks to everyone who have voiced their opinion.

 

I guess I came here to find enablers who would help to push me over the edge, and you've delivered. Giving myself another week or so to valiantly fight the temptation, but then to give in anyway.

[DrDebG]

I have to admit, though, that I live in a very dry climate so my hands do not sweat at all. Also, I have extremely shallow fingerprints - they are pretty non-existent - so I just don't notice fingerprint smudges even on my shiniest metal pens and accessories. And forget using the fingerprint reader on my iPhone or iPad. When I worked in laboratories with fingerprint security, I always had issues. My husband teases me about being a former spy and having my fingerprints removed.

[Karmachanic]

Reminds me of my grandfather. Hated cricket. Thought it was a stupid game and a waste of time. He'd watch it Sunday afternoons and grumble non stop.

[keybers]

Reminds me of my grandfather. Hated cricket. Thought it was a stupid game and a waste of time. He'd watch it Sunday afternoons and grumble non stop.

 

Yeah, this is what is called "a complicated relationship."

[roadrunner320]

I have a Scala, and other pens with chrome/metal section and it does not bother me all all.

The pens is own, it does not effect the writing experience and that is what counts for me.