"new" Lamy Dialog 3 Piano Black - Any Opinions?

[A1979]

Hi, I'm very interested in the Lamy Dialog 3 Piano Black. I've already read a lot of reviews about the LD3, and I would like to know if the actual production has solved the issues with the twist mechanism and the "precocious drying" (which seems to be quite common, according to some reviews).

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Edited July 12, 2015 by A1979

[lehrer07]

I have two Lamy Dialog3 models with the modified (lengthened) cuff that emerges from the iris when opened, thus fixing (to my knowledge) the older flawed version that led to a) leaking and drying out.

 

In June I had the chance to try both new colors at P.W. Akkerman in Amsterdam—aside from the finish and perhaps a slight difference in weight, they function just like my second generation matte black and palladium Dialog3 models.

[A1979]

I have two Lamy Dialog3 models with the modified (lengthened) cuff that emerges from the iris when opened, thus fixing (to my knowledge) the older flawed version that led to a) leaking and drying out.

 

In June I had the chance to try both new colors at P.W. Akkerman in Amsterdam—aside from the finish and perhaps a slight difference in weight, they function just like my second generation matte black and palladium Dialog3 models.

Thank you! Very helpful.

[FrankvK]

The mechanism manufacturing has been improved to prevent any of the issues from the past

[FOUR X FOUR]

The shiny black is nice but I have and am partial to the black matte and the silver matte

[benbot517]

The Dialog 3 is such a cool pen. Knowing me, I'm positive I would really hate writing with it due to its weight, but it's so darn pretty. I love the design of it.

[A1979]

I finally ordered the Dialog 3 "Piano Black" with EF nib. I'll post some pictures when I receive it.

[mkleng]

Hey, A1979, have you received your pen yet? Keen to have a look at how the EF nib performs.

I'm also looking for the same spec as you. Can you post some pics of it in your hand? I'm thinking maybe it's too big for my hands.. Thanks

[FOUR X FOUR]

The shiny black is nice but I have and am partial to the black matte and the silver matte

Also, I think the shiny D3 would show scratches very easily

[FOUR X FOUR]

I finally ordered the Dialog 3 "Piano Black" with EF nib. I'll post some pictures when I receive it.

Great, I'm looking forward to seeing it. I'll be interested to see how it fairs against scratches

[A1979]

Hey, A1979, have you received your pen yet? Keen to have a look at how the EF nib performs.

I'm also looking for the same spec as you. Can you post some pics of it in your hand? I'm thinking maybe it's too big for my hands.. Thanks

Not yet !

The package went lost because of the strikes in the Netherlands, and the poor Joost (Appelboom pens) had to order a new one for me. I expect to receive it by the end of next week and will then post some pictures.

Edited August 7, 2015 by A1979

[mkleng]

Sorry you haven't received it, A1979.

 

I can't wait!! ;D

[piblondin]

Not yet !

The package went lost because of the strikes in the Netherlands, and the poor Joost (Appelboom pens) had to order a new one for me. I expect to receive it by the end of next week and will then post some pictures.

Any luck with the pen yet? Let us know how it is!

[A1979]

Any luck with the pen yet? Let us know how it is!

 

Believe it or not... After the first package went lost, I received a new pen. Fine, but they have mistakenly sent me a "Matte Black" instead of the "Piano Black". So, I have to wait a little bit more... Je vous tiendrai au courant.

[Pravda]

Oh boy doesn't sound promising :/ I contacted them for mine and couldn't get status update as he's on vacation. I hope no mixup in the creation there

[A1979]

Oh boy doesn't sound promising :/ I contacted them for mine and couldn't get status update as he's on vacation. I hope no mixup in the creation there

Don't worry, such a situation happens only once... and it happened to me.

[A1979]

Here a couple of pictures of the "Piano Black", inked with Waterman green. The EF is too broad for my taste, but extremely smooth! The pen is heavy, but not too heavy: I would say substantial, solid: it gives a good feeling and the black shiny lacquer make me think of the my Montblanc 149's "precious resin".

 

 

[frogbaby]

This is such and interesting pen and is certainly on my wish list. I am glad to hear that they have improved previous models.

[creedo]

Here a couple of pictures of the "Piano Black", inked with Waterman green. The EF is too broad for my taste, but extremely smooth! The pen is heavy, but not too heavy: I would say substantial, solid: it gives a good feeling and the black shiny lacquer make me think of the my Montblanc 149's "precious resin".

 

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That's a one beautiful pen! Envious of you!

[A1979]

That's a one beautiful pen! Envious of you!

 

Thank you! I have been using it since a couple of weeks, and I confirm the first, positive impression.

I really like the lacquer coating: never slippery and pleasant to hold.