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This is attempting to be a handwritten review - its my first attempt not only at a pen review but also at using an image hosting site so wish me luck!

 

The box

http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o417/calliej_album/Lalex_review/boxfunc_resizer.jpg

 

http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o417/calliej_album/Lalex_Review/rev1func_resizer.jpg

http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o417/calliej_album/Lalex_Review/rev2func_resizer.jpg

http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o417/calliej_album/Lalex_review/rev3func_resizer.jpg

The Pen

http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o417/calliej_album/Lalex_review/penfunc_resizer.jpg

 

not the best photography - sorry

 

http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o417/calliej_album/Lalex_review/pen2func_resizer.jpg

http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o417/calliej_album/Lalex_review/pen3func_resizer.jpg

 

edited to resize images

 

the pens in the comparrison are a kultur, lamy alstar and a rotring initial

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So I'm opinionated - get over it!!.......No, really - get over it!!

Hmmmm I was going to put up a WANTS list - but that's too long as well ......

 

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Very nice review. I have the rollerball equivilent of this in the same color, and it really is a nice little jewel of a pen. I had ordered it sight unseen, and was surprised at how small it was, but that eventually turned out to be one of its nicest features.

 

Congratulations.

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Very nice review. I have the rollerball equivilent of this in the same color, and it really is a nice little jewel of a pen. I had ordered it sight unseen, and was surprised at how small it was, but that eventually turned out to be one of its nicest features.

 

Congratulations.

 

Thank you - its very daunting doing a first review but it turned out to be very enjoyable AND I have learned a few new tricks with image hosting! Just need to improve my photography and vary my handwriting to show how the nib perfroms at different angles (which is very well by the way.... even side on it is smooth and still giving a full line)..... :happyberet:

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So I'm opinionated - get over it!!.......No, really - get over it!!

Hmmmm I was going to put up a WANTS list - but that's too long as well ......

 

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Thanks for this review. Lalex is not often named here at the Forum, but they make very good pieces, substantial and valuable pens. Metallic grips are not my thing, but the looks of the rest of the pen are fantastic. I'm surprised to see the small size compared to the All-Star. Handwritten reviews are always extra interesting!.

 

 

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Pardon my laziness, but is this our first Lalex review? Thanks, Callie! It's a lovely pen, and your pics make the finish look better than some I've seen online. I've been checking out the Lalex Linea (I think) for awhile, so it's nice to know that, so far, opinions of Lalex are good. Thanks for a wonderful review, and I'm starting to recognize your stationery! :happyberet:

 

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Have to say I am not a fan of metal grips either but in this instance because of the shape of the pen and the fact I tend to grip high on the barrel (as much as 3-4 cm away from the nib on occasion) I actually dont use the metal grip at all and hold the pen on the resin so it isnt a problem.

So I'm opinionated - get over it!!.......No, really - get over it!!

Hmmmm I was going to put up a WANTS list - but that's too long as well ......

 

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Thanks for the description of the clip. I had read somewhere else that someone had thought the metal accents on the Lalex Forme to be "thin," which gave me the impression that the clip wasn't all that great.

 

The orange square is a great design, I'd love to see some pictures if you end up buying it.

Wassup wid that, homes? Looks like you're WANT to feel the hurt. -ethernautrix

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