Lamy Al-Star Heidelberg Kollektion

[Astronymus]

Obviously they are trying to sell those as "special editions". It's just a black AL-Star with tampon print. As a collector I pass even if it is sold by Lamy themselves.

 

https://lamy-popup.de/products/lamy-al-star-black-orinialheidelberg?variant=34935015080096

 

What do you think?

[sebastel23]

for tourists who happen to enter the lamy shop on Hauptstrasse. and there are many.

[Glenn-SC]

What kind of stamp?

[jchch1950]

I like the pens. A little difference with the standard one. Why not? You can have a souvenir from Heidelberg that writes ok.

[N1003U]

Obviously they are trying to sell those as "special editions". It's just a black AL-Star with tampon print. As a collector I pass even if it is sold by Lamy themselves.

 

https://lamy-popup.de/products/lamy-al-star-black-orinialheidelberg?variant=34935015080096

 

What do you think?

It is a souvenir logo for a ~2EUR upcharge. In the realm of souvenir products, there are much worse examples. This item is at least functional, and the logos look modest enough. If you like Heidelberg, seems reasonable to me.

 

I am betting whoever came up with these didnt have collectors in mind (certainly not as a primary target).

Edited September 29, 2020 by N1003U

[austollie]

I would gladly buy one, if only I could get to Heidelberg to go the Lamy shop (on my bucket list). Given where things are at with this pandemic, I can't see that happening for years.

[bogiesan]

The shop in San Francisco had a similar imprint last time I was there. White Safari ballpoint.

Of course I bought it.

And I like it muchly.

[PAKMAN]

When I was touring Germany last year (seems like decades ago!) I checked out every pen shop I found. I would've bitten had I seen this pen or any other city I visited stamped pen.

[N1003U]

I would gladly buy one, if only I could get to Heidelberg to go the Lamy shop (on my bucket list). Given where things are at with this pandemic, I can't see that happening for years.

 

I believe the pens may also be available on-line for delivery. Check the link in the OP.

[sentience]

If I made the trip to Heidelberg, I'd probably pick one up as a souvenir, but I don't feel like I need one in my collection for completeness.

[inkstainedruth]

If I made the trip to Heidelberg, I'd probably pick one up as a souvenir, but I don't feel like I need one in my collection for completeness.

+1

I've bought worse things as souvenirs over the years. I'd be less likely to buy this if it ONLY came in black. If it came in other colors though? Maybe. And yes, I'd use it.... After all -- I use a Sheaffer Snorkel that still has the nib size sticker on the section.

Just like I use the coffee mug I bought in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame the time we went (it lists that year's inductees) -- I just used it yesterday, in fact because it's quite large compared to some of the other mugs we have. I also bought a really silly vinyl tote bag which has a sort of crazy 1960s design in lots of bright colors. Makes a great bag to carry CDs in on long car trips.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Chandon]

I bought one of their Noto ballpoints with the Heidelberg imprint a few years ago from the Lamy shop. It is an inexpensive, nice pen that reminds us of the time we spent in the city, so it is a good souvenir of what was a happy holiday.

[sebastel23]

if i made the trip to heidelberg, i'd skip the lamy shop (except for looking into the window).

but then, i'm one of those stingy germ(an)s who tend not to buy souvenirs anyway. heidelberg's old city being only a 20 minute bicycle ride away, might be another factor.

 

 

seriously - a nice souvenir shop specializing on kaweco pens is located in Untere Straße, not far from Café Knösel.

(Knösel of "Heidelberger Studentenkuß" fame)

Edited October 26, 2020 by sebastel23