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 autumn pink Special Edition Mechanical Pencil

AL-star autumn pink Special Edition Mechanical Pencil

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Specifications

  • Mechanical pencil
  • 0.5mm grey lead included
  • Refill with LAMY M41 leads refill / HB 0.5mm, LAMY Z18 erasers
  • 13.9cm long
  • Made with aluminium, plastic
  • Made in Germany. Designed by Wolfgang Fabian

Details

Soft and warm as a favourite cardigan, LAMY's AL-star autumn pink Special Edition Mechanical Pencil is an inviting twist on a classic pencil design.

The delicate tones of autumn pink evoke the changing colours of the leaves at the turn of the seasons, lending this pen a wistful feel that feels almost poetic. It pairs beautifully with the matching sage colourway to create a reflective moment, one best served with a cup of tea and a window to look through.

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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