LAMY AL-star Fountain Pen - graphite

LAMY AL-star Fountain Pen - graphite

$37.60

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$37.60

MSRP $47.00

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LAMY Z28 Cartridge Converter
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LAMY black - Ink Cartridges
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Color:
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LAMY Steel Nib - Silver
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Nib Size:
$16.00
$16.00

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 graphite silver aluminum AL-star comes with an interchangeable silver steel nib, which can be easily swapped out for another size. 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.

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.

LAMY Z28 Cartridge Converter

Product Code LMY-LZ28

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LAMY black - Ink Cartridges

Product Code LMY-LT10BK

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LAMY Steel Nib - Silver

Product Code LMY-LZ50SL-EF

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$16.00

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Customer Reviews

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Andy S.
Love everything...except the clip

I love that it's a snap-cap. I love the ink window, and the heft of the pen. I love how easy it is to swap nibs, and the range of nib-sizes available, and how smoothly it writes. I even love the grip section, contours and all! Many of my other pens' grip sections are too small for my hands. That clip though! It makes me think of a grade-schooler who lost their permission slip. It really takes away from what would otherwise be a pen I'd be proud to wear.

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Jim A.
EDC Fountain Pen

This is a great style of pen. It stays secure to my pocket, and people complement it frequently.

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Marty E.
A lot of pen for the money

I have now been writing with the pen for about an hour. It looks and feels rugged. The purchase was perfect from the get go. No need to adjust my fingers or wrist to find the sweet spot. I would say this is a step or two up from an entry level fountain pen. I see this being a daily use pen. LAMY did good with this one!

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Milos S.
Great beginners pen, but I have issues with it

I loved it in the beginning, but then over time it started doting, and breaking the line. I cleaned it and it works great again, but very fast it goes back to breaking line and not being continuous.

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Anonymous
Meh....

Everyone loves the Lamy pens. I am not overly impressed. Sorry

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I fill this LAMY fountain pen with ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

This fountain pen can fill with proprietary LAMY ink cartridges, or from a LAMY converter.

A cartridge is small, disposable, sealed plastic reservoir that holds fountain pen ink. These come pre-filled with ink, and typically you just push to insert them into place and you'll be ready to write!

This pen uses proprietary LAMY ink cartridges, which are available in a range of colors.

As for converters, LAMY does make two different converters - the red Z28, and the black Z27. All of their fountain pens (except the 2000) can accept the black Z27; typically this converter is included with the higher-end LAMY pens like the aion, cp1, scala, and studio. The red Z28 has additional knobs for a more secure installation that is compatible (and sold separately) on the AL-star, joy, and safari.

We've got a great video demonstrating both filling methods here:

How do I clean a fountain pen? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It depends on the filling mechanism, but it mostly comes down to flushing it out with water, and sometimes a little bit of Pen Flush if the ink is really stuck. 

It's a bit easier to show than to tell, so we've put together a few quick videos showing you the process:

We recommend a good cleaning every 2 weeks, and any time you change ink colors. Water will usually do the trick, but we recommend you use our Goulet Pen Flush if the ink has been left in the pen for a while and could have dried up, or when you’re switching ink colors.

What's your return policy? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

We accept returns for up to 30 days from purchase. You can read all our Return Policies here.

To initiate a return, please submit a request at the Return Portal. Our Customer Care team might reach out to you for more information.