I have two Studios (I write in one colour and annotate with another) They are superb. I totally agree with you, I have had no issues with the polished grip. So many English language reviewers completely underestimate Lamy. All too often they seem to try to find faults and then exaggerate them. The nibs are superb. With just a little polishing with cardboard I have Lamy steel nibs which write almost as well smoothly as my Pilot 836. Which is famous for it's ultra smooth writing. As always - Thanks for the great review.
Nice review.Thanks. I love my Studio. One note; the Studio will take either the Z24 or Z26 converter. I have a Z24 in mine and it works just fine. I think Lamy is concerned with aesthetics here. The black tipped ones look more "formal" for lack of a better word, so they specify them for their more expensive pens, and the Z24 for everything else. There are slight differences in both converters, but they are interchangeable in a practical sense. I bought both converters, and used the Z24 in the Studio because I plan to purchase a Vista, and think the black will look better in a demonstrator.
Hi Mike. Thanks for your kind words and comment I also do have both the Z24 and Z26 converters. Now, I do have all of them in inked up pens at the moment. I had a quick look at them right now: My Z24 has two nipples on each side that holds them in place in the notches that such pens as the Vista, AlStar, or Safari have. My Studio, however, only has one such notch (of which I technically am unsure what this is for, since I am not aware of a Lamy converter with one nipple to fit only) which leads me to assume that the two nipples Z24 wouldn't fit in there. However, I have not tried it.
Awesone review! I currently own 2 Lamy Safari pens, one white and one red color.They both are great instruments and have been reliable and efficient! I am at the point where I want to upgrade to a different model from Lamy. Your video def. Introduced me to the Lamy Studio model and I am considering as my next purchase of a fountain pen!!
Eden y Alvin Vega thanks! Glad it was helpful. Look into the Lamy Aion as well. Fantastic pen in the same price range, but less slippery grip. I also have a review of the Aion on UA-cam
great video...great color...sounds like a great pen also...but I just don't get the idea behind that clip I mean it looks awful I think that is the worst part which almost all of LAMY products have... especially the safari series...of course other than that they all write perfectly...just needs some great design for the CLIP
Thanks for the review! I am planning to upgrade from my safari which I use mainly for sketching: great first pen, but the ink flow is not enough for fast drawing (with whatever nib). Is the Lamy Studio better in terms of ink flow?
Risto Huber thanks for your kind comment. No, I would say the Studio is the same. Have you tried a better flowing ink (eg Pilot Iroshizuku)? Or is it really the feed? Normally flow issues come from the feed. Fast strokes should pose no real prob to a EF/F Safari. Otherwise maybe google specifically for scetching fountain pens or tap into the respective community via the relevant hastags on Instagram and ask these people. They may know what great sketchink-fountain pens are (not really my use case)
Thanks a lot! Shame on me that I didn't blame the ink in the first place. I am using Diamine fountain pen ink right now, I will very probably try the one you've mentioned. Thank you for your advice!
Risto Huber most welcome! Diamine makes great and affordable inks - I enjoy using them myself. But at times (depending on the particular ink) they are known for a little drier and/or inconsistent flow - especially with finer nibs. Iroshizuku and also the Sailor Jentle inks are much better in that respect. You can get them at very affordable prices straight from Japan via ebay sellers (just takes some weeks to arrive from the island)
That's a wonderful pen, Michael - I really like the ergonomics, & that 'Imperial blue' is stunning. Lamy, as always, create simple, effective lines, with flawless function. On the strength of (this) review, I'm going to purchase one, adding to my collection of Lamy's. Thank you very much, my friend !! :D
You getting a pen upon my babbling away is the highest possible praise. I am a very blessed pen reviewer, indeed ;-). Thanks much for being around, my friend. I appreciate your comments very much, and you know that!
Thank you very much for your kind comment! I have not yet reviewed the Lamy 2000. I have one, and it is one of my all-time favorite pens. A review will be coming - but it will still take a little time, because I have other things lined-up for review before. Don't hesitate with any questions you may have in the meantime, though. Have a nice sunday, and many thanks again!
hey Scrively, i bought a brand new Lamy Studio ( M ) fountain pen on 26th Oct 2017, the pen writes super smooth until 2 days ago it started to skip writing and got certain hard starts, today, it has become a bit feedbacky in addition to hard starts, i also think the it has started to write a bit thinner, i always place the pen with nib facing upwards after use, i don't understand y this problem started all of a sudden, esp that feedback thing, which was almost absent 2 days ago. is it some serious issue ? it's only 23 days old ( from the date of purchase ), should i go to the retailer or does the pen needs cleaning, ? the retailer mentioned to clean the pens once every 2 months, but it has been just 23 days so far, so, what might be the issue ?
lamy turquoise ink. is it normal for the tines to get misaligned with time ? update : now, the pen has almost stopped writing, i had filled up the converter yesterday itself, i think the feed is running dry.
well, a normally well behaved ink. so the ink should not be the problem. it is not normal for tines to be or get misaligned, no. but it can happen for many reasons (pen capped crooked, pen dropped, pressed to hard onto the nib, you name it...).
Scrively I don't apply much pressure on the nib, just enough for the nib to touch the paper and it starts writing automatically, I even cap and uncap it with care and I've never dropped it yet. I think I should order a loupe online of 30x power from USA to inspect more
@@Scrivelynotes Indeed! But on the other hand, most stationary items are more of a hobby thing here and all Paper and Stationary stores that was in every little village has closed down shop. So for any special fountain pen etc. one has to order online from Stockholm or Gothenburg. I bought my first fountain pen from the local book shop, a Pilot Metropolitan (MR) for 340 SEK, ca 34 €. That was before I'd found the good web shops that I sought out to get more stuff. There an MR is 230 SEK/23 € instead.
Gert Ahnström yeah. True. A pitty it is like that. And even the few stores in Sthlm and so on that have stationery have very limited selection. I grew up in Germany and did my yrkesutbildning in a stationery shop. Was lovely. Generally, Germany is a stationery paradise. You can buy bottled ink and simpler fountain pens even in shops like ICA there.
This is the thing that always gets me about German products. 30-50 euros including tax in Germany, 65 euros BEFORE tax in the USA. I know they have to pay for shipping, butit doesn't cost THAT much.
Many of the products it happens with have no taxes on them to bring into the USA even. I know at least some of it is the fault of the US distributors (Hazet, Stahlwille, and Gedore tools cost about 3 times as much in the USA as in Germany. In fact, I wanted to become a dealer, and my cost as a dealer was higher than just ordering the tools from a retail store in Germany and paying for the shipping). Honestly, this pen the price difference isn't a big deal compared to some. A Pelikan M1000 costs almost twice as much in the USA as in Germany. Motorcycle clothing is another example, usually if a motorcycle suit it is $1000 in the USA it is $400-$500 after paying for shipping from Germany, even though they are all made in Vietnam.
Not just the US I saw this same pen going for about eighty euro in an Irish pen shop. Thought that was the normal price, one of my friends had it and I really like the feel, so actually thought eighty was the price range. Until I found it on amazon for roughly fifty being sold by Lamy tjemselfs.
@@x-changex-outx-oner8224 sorry if I have offended you . Although it was pointing to a negative trait , didnt necessarily intend to be derogatory . I was trying to point to fact I have observed over a decade of sharing work-life with my respected german colleagues. I can happily take my comment down if it spreads hatred .
I have two Studios (I write in one colour and annotate with another) They are superb. I totally agree with you, I have had no issues with the polished grip.
So many English language reviewers completely underestimate Lamy. All too often they seem to try to find faults and then exaggerate them. The nibs are superb. With just a little polishing with cardboard I have Lamy steel nibs which write almost as well smoothly as my Pilot 836. Which is famous for it's ultra smooth writing.
As always - Thanks for the great review.
Very much agreed! Lamy makes top notch pens in all classes and writing types.
Nice review.Thanks. I love my Studio.
One note; the Studio will take either the Z24 or Z26 converter. I have a Z24 in mine and it works just fine. I think Lamy is concerned with aesthetics here. The black tipped ones look more "formal" for lack of a better word, so they specify them for their more expensive pens, and the Z24 for everything else. There are slight differences in both converters, but they are interchangeable in a practical sense. I bought both converters, and used the Z24 in the Studio because I plan to purchase a Vista, and think the black will look better in a demonstrator.
Hi Mike. Thanks for your kind words and comment I also do have both the Z24 and Z26 converters. Now, I do have all of them in inked up pens at the moment. I had a quick look at them right now: My Z24 has two nipples on each side that holds them in place in the notches that such pens as the Vista, AlStar, or Safari have. My Studio, however, only has one such notch (of which I technically am unsure what this is for, since I am not aware of a Lamy converter with one nipple to fit only) which leads me to assume that the two nipples Z24 wouldn't fit in there. However, I have not tried it.
Love my brushed steel Studio. Looking at an imperial blue or the green..
All your explanations are very good, I'll continue watching your videos.. greatings from Bogotá.
Thanks very much! Happy to hear.
This is like the parker vector of the lamy lineup, i dont know why but it reminds me so much of a parker vector
I love the Lamy Studio. I have one in Terracotta.
Awesone review! I currently own 2 Lamy Safari pens, one white and one red color.They both are great instruments and have been reliable and efficient! I am at the point where I want to upgrade to a different model from Lamy. Your video def. Introduced me to the Lamy Studio model and I am considering as my next purchase of a fountain pen!!
Eden y Alvin Vega thanks! Glad it was helpful. Look into the Lamy Aion as well. Fantastic pen in the same price range, but less slippery grip. I also have a review of the Aion on UA-cam
great video...great color...sounds like a great pen also...but I just don't get the idea behind that clip I mean it looks awful I think that is the worst part which almost all of LAMY products have... especially the safari series...of course other than that they all write perfectly...just needs some great design for the CLIP
I guess that really is a matter of personal preference.
I agree with you on the safari clip. It looks kind of stupid. But the studio clip is one of the best-designed clips I have ever seen!
Thanks for the review! I am planning to upgrade from my safari which I use mainly for sketching: great first pen, but the ink flow is not enough for fast drawing (with whatever nib). Is the Lamy Studio better in terms of ink flow?
Risto Huber thanks for your kind comment. No, I would say the Studio is the same. Have you tried a better flowing ink (eg Pilot Iroshizuku)? Or is it really the feed? Normally flow issues come from the feed. Fast strokes should pose no real prob to a EF/F Safari. Otherwise maybe google specifically for scetching fountain pens or tap into the respective community via the relevant hastags on Instagram and ask these people. They may know what great sketchink-fountain pens are (not really my use case)
Thanks a lot! Shame on me that I didn't blame the ink in the first place. I am using Diamine fountain pen ink right now, I will very probably try the one you've mentioned. Thank you for your advice!
Risto Huber most welcome! Diamine makes great and affordable inks - I enjoy using them myself. But at times (depending on the particular ink) they are known for a little drier and/or inconsistent flow - especially with finer nibs. Iroshizuku and also the Sailor Jentle inks are much better in that respect. You can get them at very affordable prices straight from Japan via ebay sellers (just takes some weeks to arrive from the island)
Great thoughts, it seems before buying a new fountain pen it'd rather be wise to first extend my ink palette. Thanks again!
Great review thanks! bought mine now.
That's a wonderful pen, Michael - I really like the ergonomics, & that 'Imperial blue' is stunning. Lamy, as always, create simple, effective lines, with flawless function. On the strength of (this) review, I'm going to purchase one, adding to my collection of Lamy's. Thank you very much, my friend !! :D
You getting a pen upon my babbling away is the highest possible praise. I am a very blessed pen reviewer, indeed ;-). Thanks much for being around, my friend. I appreciate your comments very much, and you know that!
Always a pleasure, Michael :)
How is the ink evaporation in the Lamy Studio?
What exactly do you mean?
Great review - you covered all my questions. Very helpful - thank you very much! (I love your blog too :) Happy Holidays 🎄
Vicki Wood thanks much for the very kind words - and happy holidays to you, too! 💫
lovely review as usual. I was wondering if you had ever reviewed the Lamy 2000 and whether that was in the works? have a good weekend!
Thank you very much for your kind comment! I have not yet reviewed the Lamy 2000. I have one, and it is one of my all-time favorite pens. A review will be coming - but it will still take a little time, because I have other things lined-up for review before. Don't hesitate with any questions you may have in the meantime, though. Have a nice sunday, and many thanks again!
hey Scrively,
i bought a brand new Lamy Studio ( M ) fountain pen on 26th Oct 2017, the pen writes super smooth until 2 days ago it started to skip writing and got certain hard starts, today, it has become a bit feedbacky in addition to hard starts, i also think the it has started to write a bit thinner, i always place the pen with nib facing upwards after use, i don't understand y this problem started all of a sudden, esp that feedback thing, which was almost absent 2 days ago. is it some serious issue ? it's only 23 days old ( from the date of purchase ), should i go to the retailer or does the pen needs cleaning, ? the retailer mentioned to clean the pens once every 2 months, but it has been just 23 days so far, so, what might be the issue ?
What ink are you using? Also, check the tines. Are they "misaligned" (google "misaligned nib" in case of doubt - to see what I mean)
lamy turquoise ink. is it normal for the tines to get misaligned with time ?
update : now, the pen has almost stopped writing, i had filled up the converter yesterday itself, i think the feed is running dry.
well, a normally well behaved ink. so the ink should not be the problem. it is not normal for tines to be or get misaligned, no. but it can happen for many reasons (pen capped crooked, pen dropped, pressed to hard onto the nib, you name it...).
make sure the converter sits in properly and that also the feed sits properly in the section.
Scrively I don't apply much pressure on the nib, just enough for the nib to touch the paper and it starts writing automatically, I even cap and uncap it with care and I've never dropped it yet. I think I should order a loupe online of 30x power from USA to inspect more
No ink window :(
i will buy the imperial bule
Cool! Let me know how you like it!
Check out my latest Lamy Haul Video. Picos, Ticos, Safari, Al-Star and more! ua-cam.com/video/hQEKj7aSukk/v-deo.html
good reveiw
Thank you!
Gifted by my auncle from Germany
In Sweden this pen is about (the equivalent to) 75€! To find it at 35€ would be a bargain!
Gert Ahnström in Sweden most stationery is prohibitively expensive. Most pens, ink, and paper cost a lot more than in Germany for instance
@@Scrivelynotes Indeed! But on the other hand, most stationary items are more of a hobby thing here and all Paper and Stationary stores that was in every little village has closed down shop. So for any special fountain pen etc. one has to order online from Stockholm or Gothenburg. I bought my first fountain pen from the local book shop, a Pilot Metropolitan (MR) for 340 SEK, ca 34 €. That was before I'd found the good web shops that I sought out to get more stuff. There an MR is 230 SEK/23 € instead.
Gert Ahnström yeah. True. A pitty it is like that. And even the few stores in Sthlm and so on that have stationery have very limited selection. I grew up in Germany and did my yrkesutbildning in a stationery shop. Was lovely. Generally, Germany is a stationery paradise. You can buy bottled ink and simpler fountain pens even in shops like ICA there.
This is the thing that always gets me about German products. 30-50 euros including tax in Germany, 65 euros BEFORE tax in the USA. I know they have to pay for shipping, butit doesn't cost THAT much.
I think this has to do with some pricing issues. Same applies to eg Japanese pens outside Japan, and so on. You are right - it is annoying.
Many of the products it happens with have no taxes on them to bring into the USA even. I know at least some of it is the fault of the US distributors (Hazet, Stahlwille, and Gedore tools cost about 3 times as much in the USA as in Germany. In fact, I wanted to become a dealer, and my cost as a dealer was higher than just ordering the tools from a retail store in Germany and paying for the shipping). Honestly, this pen the price difference isn't a big deal compared to some. A Pelikan M1000 costs almost twice as much in the USA as in Germany. Motorcycle clothing is another example, usually if a motorcycle suit it is $1000 in the USA it is $400-$500 after paying for shipping from Germany, even though they are all made in Vietnam.
Not just the US I saw this same pen going for about eighty euro in an Irish pen shop. Thought that was the normal price, one of my friends had it and I really like the feel, so actually thought eighty was the price range. Until I found it on amazon for roughly fifty being sold by Lamy tjemselfs.
Your review is really good. But your handwriting is not suitable to make review of a pen of this standerd.
Who are you to decide that and why do you feel entitled to share your ill-mannered comment with a stranger you don’t know?
Bruh!!!!🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
ur writing ugh
John Le ikr
your commenting guh
John Le
Your spelling is just as ......ugh.
@@x-changex-outx-oner8224 u just seem to go around n do this for ur full-time I see ... this completes the picture 🤣🤣🤣
Really .. why all Germans have most weird way of holding pens .. and a bad handwriting ..
veera muthu could be a nation wide gene defect
@@Scrivelynotes I didn't mean to attribute performance to genetics .. I was purely pondering why it wasn't corrected at all ..
@@wi8shad0w
I know people who hold their pens "correctly" and still write horrendously.....so I'm not sure what your point is.
@@x-changex-outx-oner8224 sorry if I have offended you . Although it was pointing to a negative trait , didnt necessarily intend to be derogatory . I was trying to point to fact I have observed over a decade of sharing work-life with my respected german colleagues. I can happily take my comment down if it spreads hatred .
@@wi8shad0w
There is no hatred....I was simply pointing out my observations.