Nib Guide

Since it’s the part of the fountain pen that touches the paper, the nib has a major impact on how each pen writes. Most LAMY fountain pens feature Extra Fine, Fine, Medium and Broad nibs, so here’s a look at each nib size and what it does best.

Extra Fine

Extra Fine nibs are sharp and precise, with the narrowest line in the LAMY range. EF nibs excel at detailed handwriting and updating your busy schedule in your diary, and also leave the least ink on the page, helping it to dry faster. Perfect for those with tight, neat handwriting.

Fine

Fine nibs are a touch broader than EF nibs, allowing the ink to flow more generously, which creates a richer line on the page, and also lets the pen glide more gracefully across the page.

Medium

Medium nibs are broader again, delivering a thick, vivid line as it moves across the page. That extra ink also helps the pen to flow as you write, and makes your handwriting look even more lively and vibrant. If you’re starting out with fountain pens, a Medium nib is a great introduction.

Broad

Broad nibs make for handwriting that’s full of flourishes and line variations, which lends a vibrancy to letters, notes and journal entries. It’s a lively experience, and can be quite stunning, but the amount of ink on the page means it can be hard to manage for fountain pen newcomers, with greater chances of blurring or smudging.

AL-star dark dusk Special Edition Fountain Pen

AL-star dark dusk Special Edition Fountain Pen

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Specifications

  • Fountain pen
  • Stainless steel nib
  • Blue ink included
  • Refill with LAMY T10 giant ink cartridge, or use Z28 LAMY converter for bottled ink
  • 13.8cm long
  • Made from aluminium, stainless steel, chrome and plastic
  • Made in Germany. Designed by Wolfgang Fabian

Details

Wind down with the soothing twilight tone of LAMY's reflective AL-star dark dusk Special Edition Fountain Pen.

 


With a meditative feel that evokes the night sky just after sunset, the dark dusk's blue-black finish carries with it a sense of resolute calm, capturing that magical moment of the evening as the stars begin to appear in the night sky. The subtle contrast of the translucent blue grip adds to the oceanic appeal of this elegant pen.

 

Made of feather-light aluminium, the AL-star feels solid and graceful, with a delicate heft that sits beautifully in your hand. The straight lines of the body meet the subtle curves of the grip, giving your fingertips a neat home that makes it easy to write for hours.

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