Lamy 1.5 Italic Nib - Initial Impressions

[cvac]

 

[Andy]

Thanks for the review

I have the 1.1 for my Safari, looks like the 1.5 might be worth getting too (but then I will need another pen )

 

[oc_in_fw]

I love the 1.5 on my al-star, but am going to order a 1.1 for my Studio. The 1.5 can sometimes be a bit too large.

 

[noahpictures]

Thanks for the review.

 

[airmech]

I love the 1.5 on my al-star, but am going to order a 1.1 for my Studio. The 1.5 can sometimes be a bit too large.

I agree with the 1.5 sometimes is a bit too large. I think I will go back to the 1.1 as a good all around choice.

Tom

 

[N2theBreech]

Thanks for write up.

 

[rearviewmirror]

to get rid of the scritch you're feeling, get a paper bag from the grocery store and spend a half hour drawing figure 8s in both directions.

 

[Mike Schutz]

Most of us are comfortable scribbling with BP or RB pens. With Fountain pens (it doesn't matter the brand or point) we have to learn to write at a slower pace. You have to write slower than the ink flow. The wider the nib is, the slower you have to write in order to maintain a good line. I experienced this today using a flex pen with a heavy ink. Patience is good with fountain pens. Patience is something our generations tend to be short on. Slow down your writing and you will see a definite improvement in the performance and the quality of your fountain pens. Enjoy!

 

[SAFETYpin]

Good to know, I thought i was experiencing feed problems but perhaps I am just rushing things!

 

[syngent]

Most of us are comfortable scribbling with BP or RB pens. With Fountain pens (it doesn't matter the brand or point) we have to learn to write at a slower pace. You have to write slower than the ink flow. The wider the nib is, the slower you have to write in order to maintain a good line. I experienced this today using a flex pen with a heavy ink. Patience is good with fountain pens. Patience is something our generations tend to be short on. Slow down your writing and you will see a definite improvement in the performance and the quality of your fountain pens. Enjoy!

I have this very pen on load at the moment and the first few lines come out great then i keep speeding up, it makes such a huge difference taking you time (with the whole couple of hours and three pen experience i just aquired) cant say how one pen is better then another, but of what i have this is by far the most forgiving when you take your time,

makes me look like i have clean writing instead of the chicken scratch i usually have at work with my cheap bics
just took 20 minutes out of my life to write a nice letter to a friend of mine, something i havent done in many many years, it didnt say much but it was fun to do and i took my time with every word as well looks fantastic btw

a little personal to show a pic though

 

[rockviper]

Congrats on the letter writing, syngent! Makes me even happier that I put the PR Blue Suede into the Lamy! I bet the recipient will get quite a pleasant surprise when the letter arrives.

 

[gks]

I have this very pen on load at the moment and the first few lines come out great then i keep speeding up, it makes such a huge difference taking you time (with the whole couple of hours and three pen experience i just aquired) cant say how one pen is better then another, but of what i have this is by far the most forgiving when you take your time,

makes me look like i have clean writing instead of the chicken scratch i usually have at work with my cheap bics
just took 20 minutes out of my life to write a nice letter to a friend of mine, something i havent done in many many years, it didnt say much but it was fun to do and i took my time with every word as well looks fantastic btw

a little personal to show a pic though

This is what got me into fountain pens. For what it's worth.

 

[strop]

I have this very pen on load at the moment and the first few lines come out great then i keep speeding up, it makes such a huge difference taking you time (with the whole couple of hours and three pen experience i just aquired) cant say how one pen is better then another, but of what i have this is by far the most forgiving when you take your time,

makes me look like i have clean writing instead of the chicken scratch i usually have at work with my cheap bics
just took 20 minutes out of my life to write a nice letter to a friend of mine, something i havent done in many many years, it didnt say much but it was fun to do and i took my time with every word as well looks fantastic btw

a little personal to show a pic though

If you enjoy the letters, there is a card and letter group here on B&B. Click on the "Community" button at the top. PM brianw if you're interested, then PM anyone in the group to exchange addresses. Although I'm about 3 months behind in replies, there are several of us that regularly exchange letters.

 

[syngent]

If you enjoy the letters, there is a card and letter group here on B&B. Click on the "Community" button at the top. PM brianw if you're interested, then PM anyone in the group to exchange addresses. Although I'm about 3 months behind in replies, there are several of us that regularly exchange letters.

wow that seems kind of fun,... i think ill wait till i lock down some basic gear, and ill be sure to ask brian about it when i meet up with him sunday at the toronto meet up thanks Mark never knew about that one