I got this for my first fountain pen and have been using it for about 3 or 4 months now. It is pretty light in the hand, so the weight is similar to other ballpoint pens (i.e. Pilot G-2 ballpoint). I like the cartridge refills it came with and the ink color is very nice.
I go through ink pretty quickly, so I decided to get separate bottles of ink and a converter for this Lamy. The converter is Lamy brand and from the Lamy sellers. I am not crazy about the design of the converter for this particular pen. The converter has a rectangular twist mechanism for filling/emptying the converter and is thin and very fragile. Mine cracked my first use and I had to get a replacement. So although I like this pen itself, the brand's converter (not included) is a mark against it for me.
As I said, I got this for my first fountain pen. I have since bought some others with different size nibs and different designs/brands. I like the width of letters/lines using this pen, but I will say that this Lamy is less comfortable to hold long-term (as a student, I write a LOT of notes) than my other pens. It works fine and the price is good and I still use it very frequently. But the triangular area where your fingers hold the pen is very tight and causes some strain in my hand. I have some wider/fatter fountain pens that are circular and easier to hold that I prefer to use.
TL;DR
pros- cheap, writes well, cartridge refills nice
cons- uncomfortable to write with for extended time (fine for memos, not for novels), if opt to buy converter for ink bottle refill (cheaper long-term) Lamy Brand converter poor design
| Manufacturer | Lamy |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lamy |
| Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 4.72 x 4.72 x 4.72 inches |
| Item model number | 1203886 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | Blue |
| Closure | Snap |
| Grip Type | Contoured |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | F |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel, Plastic |
| Number of Items | 6 |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Point Type | Fine |
| Line Size | 0.3mm |
| Ink Color | Black |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1203886 |
