on saleLAMY dialog cc Fountain Pen - darkblue

This is now one of my favorite pens. It's got a nice feel in the hand and is nicely weighted for lots of writing.

My wife bought this pen from Goulet for myvChristmas gift in 2023. It has been in my regular rotation ever since. I really like the look, feel, and writing of this pen-- when it writes! Consistently dries out after 2-3 days. Then I have to try different things to get past the hard starts. I have tried different inks in the converter and Lamy cartridges. I really like this pen otherwise. Frustrating-- makes me want to just keep it on the shelf.

What I like about the pen:It's stunning to look at. The design is superb, simple yet elegant. The dark blue and gold color combination works exceptionally well. The saddle shape of the end cap is beautifully done and adds to the stunning lines of the pen. While some may miss a clip, I think it would have diminished the look of the pen. The minimalism of the pen is what makes it so special. The matte aluminum exterior is another feature I love.What I don't like about the pen:It's not a comfortable pen to write with for long periods of time. It is fairly heavy and surprisingly "girth-y" even though I have large hands. It's just hard to hold on to. Perhaps a slight taper of the grip section might resolve that. The smooth aluminum exterior (though it adds to the look of the pen) also makes it challenging to get a good grip on the pen. I have to hold the pen at the very end, with my fingertips close to the nib, to get a secure feel.Perhaps not unexpectedly, given the mechanism that makes it retractable, the pen tends to dry out. If I don't use it at least daily, I have to scribble on scratch paper for a moment to get it to write (I use Iroshizuku ink). I have no such issue with any of the other retractable models that I own (e.g. the Vanishing Point, Curida, Fermo). The nib is a bit wobbly, probably because of how far it extends from the pen. It's not a huge issue but just noticeable enough to be annoying (especially with a Fine nib, I want the utmost precision). It's rare that I would consider returning a pen but given the price point, lack of writing comfort, and the finicky nib, I may have to send this one back (which would be a shame because it is so beautiful to look at).

Beautiful pen and super smooth nib. Feels really good in the hand - solid yet not overly heavy. Love it.

This pen is very well made, with a unique style and great performance. Highly recommended.