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Theroc
j-e-g
306
Sep 22, 2016
OK ... Theroc ... The 2 "extra" choices made me laugh :) I have a number of pens... well into the "hoarder" range..... but I do not have a Lamy. I don't know if you get the iPen box each month... In the Spring they had the Dark Lilac Safari. I resisted the urge to keep it for myself, because I knew my friend would love it... and she did.
It is definitely a smooth writer. I am not opposed to one just based on that. Also, as far as the grip, it seems to be a love it or hate it thing. I rather like the grip ( and similar grips ) for my hands when they are cranky and lazy with arthritis. I might have to consider this drop - Thanks for keeping us laughing !
Theroc
2318
Keyboard Club Member
Sep 23, 2016
j-e-gI myself don't mind the triangular grip at all. It's not something I look for specifically in a pen, but I do find ergonomic attempts interesting.
That's why I was somewhat surprised when I realized there is a whole community of fountain pen users who "loathe" and "abhor" (to quote a few) triangular grips.
Still, to each his own.
j-e-g
306
Sep 23, 2016
TherocI do have a question - The Dark Lilac came with a Fine nib, and I ordered/swapped it out with a Extra Fine for my friend. I think I would also prefer an Extra Fine. However, the Fine was noticeably smoother than the Extra Fine - Is this typical ? Can any Lamy owners tell me if they find this to be the case or not. ( As I am writing this I realize that I didn't think to check to see if it needed a tiny or smoothing ) Thanks !
Theroc
2318
Keyboard Club Member
Sep 23, 2016
j-e-gThe extra-fine definitely gives more feedback, sure. It should not be scratchy or stingy though. MY EF is fast and easy to write with. The feedback is not a flaw, just part of its character, if you will.
j-e-g
306
Sep 23, 2016
TherocOk... Mister Roc ;) ... because I trust your opinion... I had to take my friend's Lilac Lamy for a ride this afternoon. I wanted to check it out a little bit more than when it first arrived. I tried it with a few different papers, crummy paper, bagasse, inkjet and Tomoe... I can't say Extra Fine is "scratchy" and it wasn't unpleasant. Needless to say, it is better on better papers. It does give more feedback than the Fine, which is probably a combination of the size and steel nib. It may also be a bit smoother after a few months of use.
With that, yes, I'd probably order an Extra Fine :) Now, if we could get a drop for a bottle of the Dark Lilac ik - It is really a very nice color.
j-e-g
306
Sep 23, 2016
Therocp.s. glad you inspired me to take another look at it :)
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