Lamycp1 Fountain Pen - M nib - black

Let's go back to the Bauhaus era with the Lamy cp1 in matte black, when modernist design was distilled into an expression of industrial production and function, ditching both the tired and static encrustations of Victorian decor, and the dynamic organic shapes of Art Nouveau. Those imperatives produced some drab slabs of aluminim and concrete for sure, but this pen is a machine for writing, and also for being slim and elegant. Right there we've violated one strand of Bauhaus ideology, that consumer predilections should not dictate design elements. Curiously, this pen, while hewing to the purest dictates of minimalist, industrial, and utilitarian design, fulfills my personal expectations, and satisfies too. Maybe it does this by being sweetly easy to hold and use, or maybe it's because we have all been trained, by now, to dig minimalist design. Or both? However we get there, this pen is reserved, but full of personality. To the particulars: It's a Lamy. That means it's reasonably priced for its design and materials, it's exquisitely engineered, and it writes perfectly, first time and every time. The finish feels organic and friendly, for painted metal; the cap clicks off and on with a resonant, precise click; and the nib writes a little wet, moving easily but with a very slight hint of toothiness. Not enough to drag - just enough so I always know by feel where the nib is and where it is headed next. Reviews call it very small. It's actually not a short pen, but it is slim. With the cap posted (it clicks on the end of the barrel almost as firmly and precisely as onto the section to close it up), it's long, and heavier. The cap almost counterbalances the tip, but not annoyingly so. I have large hands and like fatter sections but it's got enough weight to it that I feel it clearly in my fingers. I would like a bigger section but it's O.K. I got the FINE nib, a good decision, Lamys do write generously, maybe not quite "wet" but plenty of ink comes along, so a MEDIUM might be too wet for everyday paper. I'm drafting prose in a vintage-enough Mead notebook, with nice hard paper. Also does well on everyday note pads, legal pads, Post-Its, and Claire Fontaine index cards. Using the Lamy blue cartridge that came with it, will run Quink in the converter when I can find it. Blue ink seems awfully bourgeois, doesn't it? I think black Quink -- the ink of the masses, by the way, and a stricly utilitarian color -- would be a better choice.

This is the second fountain pen I've owned, and the quality is a really big step up from the Lamy Safari. The build quality is superb and I like that the pen feels light, but is still sturdy due to it's metal construction. The pen looks and feels very similar in size to those old black uniballs. The aesthetic is truly beautiful if you enjoy simple and clean lines. I've found that the cap roughly weighs the same as the pen body, so posting the cap makes the pen feel extremely top heavy and clunky to write with. Writing without the cap alleviates this issue and makes the pen feel very balanced.If you don't have a solid grip on it, the pen may slip and spin slightly due to the round and plastic grip section. This isn't an issue with ballpoint pens, but with a fountain pen, the angle at which the nib touches the paper is extremely important. The Lamy Safari may be a better option for people just getting into fountain pens, because the triangular grip section keeps the nib at the correct angle.Compared to other higher end fountain pens, the Lamy CP1 has a leg up in terms of versatility. You can purchase  Lamy Z26 Converter for Fountain Pens  and fill up the pen with any ink you fancy. You can also swap out the nib for any other Lamy nib. So if you want to switch to a broad nib, you can simply buy  Lamy Nib for Safari, Vista, Joy, AL-Star - Black Broad  and swap it out, instead of buying an entirely new pen. This is a huge feature to me. Note that any nib that works for Safari, Vista, Joy, or AL-Star also works for the CP1. Since the CP1 is a relatively rarely reviewed pen, Lamy doesn't seem to list it in the nib product description.Last thing about build: it seems like the pen housing and cap is made of brass(?) and is coated in a black paint that can scratch off if you drop it on concrete or something else abrasive. The clip seems to be made of stainless steel. The only plastic parts are the grip, and top part of the pen body where the cap can be posted. Overall I'd say the pen is a worthy investment if you value its aesthetics, thin size, build quality, and versatility.

Ever since my old English teacher fifty years ago snapped my biro (Ball point pen) in half, presented my with a fountain, and told me he'd never grade another paper unless it was submitted using that fountain pen, I've used a fountain pen. However, I've struggled to find one that a> doesn't leak, and b> fits your hand like a glove. That is, until I found this one. It really is as close to using a biro as I can remember. It's also perfectly balanced, sturdy, and, as every Lamy I've had (and there have been a few), flows as expressively as I try to write.

This fountain pen had ink under the nib, which means it has previously been used and this was not noted in the description. Also, it did not come with the blue ink cartridge as mentioned. Lastly, the pen arrived in just plastic bag without a box. Very disappointed. The pen itself seems ok, however I cannot test it without the cartridge and am waiting for the cartridges I ordered to try it out.

Great thin pen. Light, but solid. Same nib as the Safari, Al-Star, Accent, Studio. Nibs are swappable. If you can get this on sale, it's a great model with a clean, sleek design.

Sencilla, buen tacto, cuerpo fino y plumín de Lamy, para los amantes del minimalismo es imprescindible

la plume d'origine a été remplacée par une plume noire M qui est excellente, beaucoup plus agréable que la précédente.Très beau design et très bon rapport qualité prix.

Lovely pen, can’t really beat it for the money.

Buon prodotto, sottile ed ergonomica. Spedizione rapida, penna dal bellissimo design. La fluidità dell'inchistro è piuttosto buona, seconda solo alle stilografiche Pelikan.