Lamy Al Star 50th Anniversary Fountain pen

[kowang]

hi,

 

I'm wondering if the Lamy Al Star 50th Anniversary Fountain pen is "just" the regular Al Star Graphite (026) with some graphics applied.

 

When I remember correctly the first Al Star Graphite (026) comes with a black nib. The current ones come with a silver nib?

<- or did they change the model over the years?

 

Does anyone have a comparison between following models: 025 - 026 - Anniversary Pen - Ruthenium? 

 

thanks in advance

 

cheers

[Mr.Rene]

For a long time Lamy is making SAFARI´S with different colours and names but the same pen...🤣🤣😂🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[kowang]

https://kmpn.blogspot.com/2016/10/lamy-al-star-thinking-tools-2016.html

 

As he mentioned the Al Star Anniversary Pen is exactly the Lamy 026 + with some graphics applied

 

but if you compare more accurate you will see the differences in the colour shape (top one vs 3rd (from right to left))

 

https://kmpn.blogspot.com/2011/03/lamy-al-star-collection.html

Edited January 9, 2021 by kowang
wrong link

[kowang]

After some research and hints from kmpn I found this https://www.facebook.com/LAMYGermany/posts/1193967590664601:0

on their fb page:

 

translate:

on the occasion of this event we will launch a exclusive special edition: LAMY AL-star thinking tools.

The Lamy Al-star graphite will be added with a lasered?? Line,...

 

seems that Lamy just reused the standard 026 Model for their Anniversairy Edition.

Despite that fact. It comes with a fancy metalbox & packaging.

 

I would appreciate it, if anyone could take a photo of them (side by side) for comparison

 

cheers

 

 

Quote

Um diesen besonderen Event gebührend zu feiern, launchen wir eine exklusive Special Edition: LAMY AL-star thinking tools.

Der LAMY AL-star graphite ist mit einer gelaserten Linie versehen, welche auf dem zentralen Element der Ausstellung und unserer Jubiläums-Gestaltung basiert.

 

[Saint]

On 1/14/2021 at 5:43 PM, kowang said:

I would appreciate it, if anyone could take a photo of them (side by side) for comparison

 

With a bit of delay, but I hope it helps although lighting isn't perfect.

Both pens are identical. In case there's the difference it's because of lighting reflection, not because of different colour.

 

 

[Astronymus]

It was advertized as that. So, no foul play.

[inkstainedruth]

I've been trying to get a straight answer (based on the "official" photos because the Azure al-Star isn't Stateside yet) as to what the color actually is.  The first photos made it look to be a very pale blue, but since then I've seen photos where the pen just looks pale silver/grey.  

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Astronymus]

They are not out yet. I'll post pictures once I get them. As usual. I'll put some other colours beside them if you like.

[inkstainedruth]

That would be really helpful, thanks.  If you've got a Ruthenium LX that would really be stellar, because then I'll have a really good comparison -- I have one of those -- to compare a grey pen with the Azure (the photos I've seen have been so inconsistent -- some look straight grey and some really look more ice blue).

Originally I was looking at Azure as a marginal substitute for the old French Blue Safari (NOS ones on the Bay of Evil being at not-quite nosebleed prices, but way more than I wanted to pay for a Safari) but then lucked out on a used one from a seller halfway across PA for not much more than MSRP on a new al-Star (and I didn't even have to buy a converter -- the pen already had one installed.  I've had it since February and haven't taken it out of rotation yet (I don't think I was even that way with the Dark Lilac, my first Safari) -- just keep refilling the pen with Lamy Crystal Benetoite.  

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

 

[Astronymus]

Unfortunately I only have the golden Lx. I'll try to put other common stuff next to it for comparison. Can't be long till they come out. I'm waiting for the newsletter. 😁

[kowang]

On 4/13/2021 at 5:51 PM, Saint said:

 

With a bit of delay, but I hope it helps although lighting isn't perfect.

Both pens are identical. In case there's the difference it's because of lighting reflection, not because of different colour.

 

 

Thank you! Really appreciate it.

 

Cheers

[Anne-Sophie]

On 4/13/2021 at 5:19 PM, inkstainedruth said:

That would be really helpful, thanks.  If you've got a Ruthenium LX that would really be stellar, because then I'll have a really good comparison -- I have one of those -- to compare a grey pen with the Azure (the photos I've seen have been so inconsistent -- some look straight grey and some really look more ice blue).

Originally I was looking at Azure as a marginal substitute for the old French Blue Safari (NOS ones on the Bay of Evil being at not-quite nosebleed prices, but way more than I wanted to pay for a Safari) but then lucked out on a used one from a seller halfway across PA for not much more than MSRP on a new al-Star (and I didn't even have to buy a converter -- the pen already had one installed.  I've had it since February and haven't taken it out of rotation yet (I don't think I was even that way with the Dark Lilac, my first Safari) -- just keep refilling the pen with Lamy Crystal Benetoite.  

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

 

 

I feel the same way about the Azure, Ruth, the promotion picture make it look like a pale blue but, there are no real life pictures from users, this maybe a bit early for that.

 

And no retailers's video to introduce the new color.

 

 

 

 

[Astronymus]

Mr. Goulet shows us some comparrisons on both new colours.