LAMY AL-star Fountain Pen - black
The LAMY AL-star is the aluminum big brother to the LAMY safari. The smoky grey translucent triangular grip section makes it great for those starting out who have no idea how to hold a fountain pen, but it's used and loved by fountain pen lovers of all levels of experience.
This black aluminum AL-star comes with an interchangeable black steel nib, which can be easily swapped out for another size, and matching black trim for a fully stealthed out look.
This fountain pen comes with a blue LAMY ink cartridge so you can get started writing right away. If you'd like to use bottled fountain pen ink, you can also purchase a LAMY Z28 converter.
This color was previously the special edition for 2013, then became a regular edition in 2015.
Note: To ensure quality performance, LAMY tests their pens as a final step in manufacturing. If you happen to see any residual blue ink, rest assured that this is normal.
Click here to shop all compatible LAMY ink cartridges.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- LAMY
- Type
- Fountain Pens
- Color
- Black
- Demonstrator
Whether or not the barrel of the pen is translucent, allowing you to see the ink and filling mechanism inside.
- No
- Body Material
- Aluminum
- Cap Type
How the cap is opened/closed from the barrel of the pen. Some common options include Snap-Cap, Screw-Cap, Magnetic Cap, or Capless (no cap).
- Snap-cap
- Compatible inks & refills
Which ink this pen will accept. Choices include bottled ink and various styles of pre-filled ink cartridges.
- Bottled ink, Proprietary LAMY ink cartridges
- Filling Mechanism
How the pen fills with ink. Click here to watch our video tutorial on common filling mechanisms.
- Cartridge, Converter
- Grip Material
- Resin
- Nib Size
- Extra-Fine, Fine, Medium
- Nib Color
- Black
- Nib Material
- Steel
- Postable
Whether or not the cap fits securely onto the back of the barrel when open.
- Yes
- Retractable
Whether or not the nib/tip can retract into the body of the pen (usually for click or twist-open style pens).
- No
- Diameter - Body
- 12.8mm (0.5in)
- Diameter - Cap (without clip)
- 14.8mm (0.6in)
- Diameter - Cap (with clip)
- 19.5mm (0.8in)
- Diameter - Grip (mm)
Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.
- 8.9mm
- Length - Body
The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.
- 130mm (5.1in)
- Length - Cap
- 64.4mm (2.5in)
- Length - Nib
The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.
- 15.9mm (0.6in)
- Length - Overall (Closed)
- 139.4mm (5.5in)
- Length - Overall (Posted)
When the cap of the pen is posted onto the back of the pen body, this is the measurement of the entire pen including the nib.
- 167.4mm (6.6in)
- Weight - Body
If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.
- 12g (0.4oz)
- Weight - Cap
- 10g (0.4oz)
- Weight - Overall (g)
- 22.0g
- Max Ink Capacity - Cartridge
The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a cartridge.
- 1.56ml
- Max Ink Capacity - Converter
The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a converter.
- 1.08ml
Customer Reviews
I took a gamble and bought this pen along with Noodler's Black ink as part of my foray into fountain pens, and I'm glad I did. I notice very little feathering with the EF nib on regular, 20-pound printer paper. There is also a good amount of feedback, which really helps me when writing in tight spots, like in the margins on invoices.
I can't speak to longevity yet, but I've owned my pen for almost two months now, and it still looks and works great. I actually left it for a couple of weeks, and after cleaning the nib a little, it began writing like it did when I had capped it.
The only thing I would warn people of is the triangular grip. I personally like it because it allows me to consistently grip the same place despite having to constantly pick up and set down my pen. Others who have a non-standard grip may find it uncomfortable.
Not really. But it is a well made pen with a bit of the good-for-the-conference-room look The fine nib gives a little feedback, but is a smooth writing one. The flow seems a little to the dry side, but is not what I would call a dry nib. No issues with hard starts or skips. This is easily a good everyday writer. 👍👍
It's still one of my favs, years into collecting pens.
feels nice
The packaging was excellent, and I'm happy to report that the pen is functioning perfectly. This is my first AL start, Loved my safari pens ( I have 3), this feels more robust. Thank you for providing such high-quality products and service.
