The Lamy Al-Star and it’s entry-level sibling, the Lamy Safari are part of most fountain pen users' pen journeys. Official LAMY store Buy Official, buy safe. This is a pen that is nice to have but frankly doesn’t need to exist. The Lamy Lx is the most fancy pen in the Safari family. The design upgrades and aesthetic features are well with the price premium. The Z27 replaced the Z26. Without further ado, here they are... October has been fairly light in terms of travel but duty called. The weak Canadian dollar is very painful for Canuck pen fans. On a positive note, it gave me an opportunity to plan another pen + ink load out. If I have to think of a fountain pen that doesn’t need an introduction, then I go for the Lamy Safari. Here are the main differences between Lamy Al-Star, Safari, and Vista. The Vista (with its clear plastic) and the Safari (with its opaque plastic) remain the best pens in this family. Safari and Vista have opaque bodies, while Vista is transparent. Lamy's approach has always been to match nib colour to clip colour, for both the Safari and Lamy Al-Star ranges. La pluma Lamy Safari Neon, Mod. So why does the Lx exist? The slimmer grip section, when compared to the Lamy Studio, might be a problem for people with larger hands. The limited edition Lamy Lx fountain pen is made from feather light anodized aluminum. The Aion is a really good fountain pen at a great price point. The Lamy Lx is basically the same pen as the Al-Star but with a few upgrades. grey. The progression from these entry fountain pens to the Aion felt seamless. LAMY Lx Fountain Pen - Marron - Extra Fine Nib. $53.98 $ 53. At first sight, this Lamy LX looks exactly like Lamy’s Al-star fountain pen. The plastic is more durable and, arguably, better feeling than the aluminum. These colors are … That is to say that it’s the luxury version of the Lamy Al-Star. Lamy Z26 vs Z27. Prior to the reveal, I had put the Lamy 2000 50th anniversary pen on my [wish list][0]. Considering this is a different nib to the Lamy Safari/AL Star/LX ranges I didn’t notice too much difference. The LAMY Lx is a stylish, modern writing instrument with that “something special”. Add to Cart LAMY Lx Fountain Pen - Rose Gold - Fine Nib ... LAMY Safari: A Comprehensive Guide. With distinct, spring-loaded and … The Al-Star nib also does not have a breather hole. Note: I have included links above for reference purpose only. The Z27 has a satin metal band in next to the black handle, the Z26 has a chrome band. Once again, I dipped into my September pen & ink line-up for this outing. The grey on the Lx appears darker that that of the Al-Star. But, if we are honest, Lamy’s flagship 2000 series pen has been largely unchanged for 51 years and the Safari, Al-Star, and LX lineup has been the same pen since it’s release in 1980. It has a cooler looking nib (but not a better working one) and a nicer gift case. 98 $70.00 $70.00. Lamy Safari is one of the more inexpensive fountain pens you can buy, making it an excellent way to sample a fountain pen without investing a lot of money. Unfortunately, I could not find it in the few areas that I normally store my pens and pen supplies. Clip of the Lx is coloured the same as the body. Just follow the mechanics in the photo to qualify for the giveaway. With this being the 50th anniversary of Lamy Bauhaus design, and being a Lamy aficionado, I was excited to see what Lamy had in store for us. I was understandably excited about a newly designed Lamy pen being released at the end of 2017. The recessed grooves guide your thumb, index finger, and middle finger into a tripod position. The shape of the barrel is sleek and modern. The section is a smoky transparent ergonomic grip and comes with a black color stainless steel nib. Lamy Lx comes in a aluminimum tube anodized the same colour as the pen body. The medium nib on the Lamy LX definitely seems wider. Lamy Al-Star comes in a small cardboard box which I have long since put into the recycle bin. It's a great pen, but I think over time I've come to prefer the Safari since it's lighter and better balanced, IMHO. These are all good pens and I think the Lx is well-priced to contend from a features perspective. As for the $18 or 47% premium over the Lamy Al-Star? This time the duties as a hockey mom which involved going with my son and his team to the city of Kitchener for a hockey tournament. The Lamy Logo like the Lamy Studio doesn't have the triangular grip section that the Lamy Safari has so it totally agrees with my hand though I can use the Lamy Safari with no problems. Ink, converters, pen refills and eraser refills ... Lamy Lx Fountain Pen Ruthenium Stylish aluminium fountain pen. I was, however, attracted to the Lamy Lx. At $100 AU its not happening, Lamy prices here are inflated - the new Safari Black is on sale here at $69. 13, es una nueva estilográfica, de edición limitada en el tiempo, con cuerpo plástico y un color verde fosforito - neón. I import mine from Singapore at a more reasonable price. Overall, the grip section shape and material is the same moulded plastic featuring the famous Lamy “triangular” grip. Overall thoughts. If you absolutely need the aluminum then you can upgrade to the Lamy Al-Star for not too much money. Remember to like and follow our page to ensure you don’t miss out on our winner announcements! So, when the pens hit the shelves at Wonder Pens, I think 1-2 weeks before our friends to the south, I put an order in for the rose gold version of the Lamy Lx. The Lamy Al-Star and it’s entry-level sibling, the Lamy Safari are part of most fountain pen users' pen journeys. This slit is longer than in the Al-Star. One week after returning from my trip to Philly, I was off to Canada’s capital, Ottawa, for a conference. They also come in ruthenium, palladium and gold colours. The LAMY Safari has a triangular grip to encourage an ergonomic hold. This is a quick review of the Lamy LX ( https://amzn.to/2FTOVtg ), a fountain pen that sells for about $36-$50 online. The LAMY Lx fountain pen comes in four vibrant and attractive colors. A throwback to a post from last May reviewing the Lamy 2000. Add to Cart. Powered by Squarespace, Throwback Thursday: Quick Look at Lamy 2000 + Akkerman Parkapop Purple, Currently Inked: Loadout for Weekend Hockey Tournament, Currently Inked: Loadout for Ottawa Conference, Wordless Wednesday: First Look at Lamy Lx (Rose Gold - Extra Fine), Currently Inked: Loadout for Weekend in Philly, Wordless Wednesday: Fountain Pens + Blazing Sunset. Lamy Safari Savannah Green (left) compared with Safari Lime (centre) and Apple Green (right) Lamy Safari Terracotta Orange from 1980 (bottom) compared with Safari Orange special edition from 2009. There’s a small window in the barrel so you can look at the ink level in a cartridge or a converter. Its spring system is manually adapted with the highest level of precision in each individual pen so that the nib and clip are in an exact straight line. This item: Lamy Z28 Converter for fountain pen models Abc, AL-star, joy, Lx, nexx, nexx M, safari, vista $2.99 In stock. This is not intended to be a detailed review of the Lamy Lx but rather, a quick comparison of the Lamy Lx with the Al-Star. Customer Service: online@luks.co.za.