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Quick Review: Lamy Swift Rollerball In Anthracite

"I love Lamy pens. Over the years I've owned several Safari & Al-Star models in both rollerball an fountain pen flavors, including at least one demonstrator. I plan to keep my Lamy 2000 fountain pen for good. Last year I sold my Dialog2 RB as I found it a bit heavy for regular use, but I missed the clever mechanism, in which the clip retracts into the body of the pen. And I've been wanting another rollerball pen."

http://amateureconblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/review-lamy-swift-rollerball-in.html

 

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Excellent review.

 

Can anyone confirm if this pen can take the Pilot G2 refill. I have read that the Lamy Tipo(uses the same refill as Swift), can take the G2 with a little bit of razor blading. So i am guessing the Swift will also work with it , although some diffrence in the internal construction can prevent it from doing so too.

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Nope. The G2 is a slightly different shape. I love my Swift. The cartridges get a little skippy for my taste compared to a Parker rollerball that seems to last forever (YMMV). Yet, mine goes everywhere my fountain pens go as a nice alternative.

 

Incidentally, that clip has me drooling over a dialog.

 

Enjoy.

 

Edit...I just read about modding...probably possible but that's a lot of shaving. You've got me thinking I may need to take another look.

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Nope. The G2 is a slightly different shape. I love my Swift. The cartridges get a little skippy for my taste compared to a Parker rollerball that seems to last forever (YMMV). Yet, mine goes everywhere my fountain pens go as a nice alternative.

 

Incidentally, that clip has me drooling over a dialog.

 

Enjoy.

 

Edit...I just read about modding...probably possible but that's a lot of shaving. You've got me thinking I may need to take another look.

 

I am assuming if the Tipo takes it, then so will the Swift. They are pretty much the same inside.

 

Are you after a Dialog 2?

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Nope. The G2 is a slightly different shape. I love my Swift. The cartridges get a little skippy for my taste compared to a Parker rollerball that seems to last forever (YMMV). Yet, mine goes everywhere my fountain pens go as a nice alternative.

 

Incidentally, that clip has me drooling over a dialog.

 

Enjoy.

 

Edit...I just read about modding...probably possible but that's a lot of shaving. You've got me thinking I may need to take another look.

 

I am assuming if the Tipo takes it, then so will the Swift. They are pretty much the same inside.

 

Are you after a Dialog 2?

 

 

I'm not actively pursuing it. I have a lot of family expenses this summer. I'll most likely start seeking one out in the fall. If you have one you want to unload, definitely let me know. My arm could probably be twisted.

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