Lamy Al-Star Petrol 2023 Cap Cross/Finial Misaligned

[SHPenFan]

Hi there, I just received a Lamy Al-Star EF I ordered from PenChalet, a reputable US pen seller. I noticed that the nib had a lighter laser engraving than previously-purchased nibs (M), but I wonder if this is just the Case of the EF nib using a different laser engraver. The cross on the finial is also not aligned to the two legs of the clip, instead, it stands at a more perpendicular angle. All other Lamys I have owned (Safari, Vista), have had the cross aligned to the two legs of the clip. Is this just normal manufacturing variation or did PenChalet receive a weird shipment?

 

As the pen writes very well, I would think it is just normal variation, but the proliferation of counterfeits on Amazon are getting me a little concerned.

[Astronymus]

Just turn it.

[ErrantSmudge]

PenChalet is a legitimate Lamy dealer.  There's no chance that's a counterfeit.

[SHPenFan]

Thanks for the info.

Found this link: https://www.reddit.com/r/pens/comments/4vsdmd/the_x_design_is_not_aligned_with_the_clip_of_my/

 

Turns out the X design is not aligned from the factory.

[sirgilbert357]

I have a Turmaline SE that isn't aligned, and as I got it from Goulet, I'm pretty sure (110%) that it's not a counterfeit. I think that piece being aligned is just luck of the draw for the most part. I've never bothered to adjust it, but maybe you can.

[Astronymus]

Best is to use something soft. Like a piece of wood or plastic. So the plastic of the finial won't get damaged. But I, for my part, don't bother to adjust it on my pens.