Studio Fountain Pen, Brushed Stainless Steel, Extra-Fine Nib (L65EF)

Of my Vanishing Points/Decimos, TWSBI's, and an E95, the Lamy Studio (stainless steel finish, extra fine nib) is my favorite. A quick note before the review continues: the seller matters. My initial purchase included a pen that was in a different products box, and wrapped in plastic labelled for a different pen. It didn't include a converter, the feed looked like it had been gnawed on by a chihuahua, and the nib looked like it had been roughened with sand paper. I returned it, and bought from Quality Supply Shop who had sealed the original package the pen should come in such that I knew it had not been tampered with. The package was indeed unopened and came with everything a new Lamy pen does (converter, cartridge, pamphlets UNDERNEATH the padded part that holds the pen). I would recommend them as a seller. Onward: The people who get this pen are the people who appreciate solid engineering design and a smooth, ridiculously consistent nib. There are "issues" that come up about this pen, rendering it what I think to be probably the most misunderstood pen among some circles on the internet. I'll address these issues here: 1. The grip is slippery My take: The grip on the stainless steel version is wonderful and has the texture of solid rubber. It is one of the most comfortable sections I have ever held. 2. The cap is "rattly" and "free to spin" My take: The cap, when posted or closing the pen, is as secure as any other cap, does not spin freely, and does not cause any issue whatsoever when writing. This comes with the benefit of not actually scraping the body of the pen (metal on metal) - a pretty cool design feature. I think those who complain about this may have received a damaged pen (something I experienced myself, but who knows). 3. The nib My take: Lamy has accomplished something that no other manufacturer has seemed to be able to pull off - produce a nib out of steel that is comparable to nibs on $150 dollar pens but performs consistently across all types of paper. This is not a nib for those seeking status, it is a nib for those who write, write often, and want to write without any fuss. It works as good if not better than any $200 grail pen that needs to have its diapers changed twice a day just to stay functional. I think for many who are into fountain pens the fact that the nib does not cost 80+ dollars on its own is somehow a negative - to bad for them. I can't get enough of just how well engineered their nibs are. This pen is weighted excellently. When posted, the pen becomes slightly back heavy - not in a bad way, but just enough to slightly unweight the nib when writing and causing it to glide smoother. It is just a pleasure to write with as is, and is absolutely going to be my new daily driver. I love it so much, I may even buy a gold nib (z56) just to let it know it's my #1.

I'm absolutely thrilled with my Lamy Studio! I also own a Lamy 2000, and I can confidently say the Studio is fantastic. It feels incredibly solid in hand, and the writing experience is consistently pleasant and fluid. For the price, this pen offers unbeatable value. Highly recommend it!

I purchased the Lamy Studio because of the price and compared with the Safari it was not plastic. I was not prepared for how well designed and comfortable this instrument feels. It is my go to pen now and it does not fail at any time I pick it up. The biggest difference between the Studio compared with the Safari is the triangular shape the Safari has when you hold it in your fingers. This is not a comfortable feel for me but it is still a great pen anyway. On the other hand, the Studio is more conventional in build and provides a metal construction (aluminum) that fits my style more closely. The pen can accept an ink converter as well as cartridges. I opted to use the ink converter and as of yet did not experience any leakage. As I recall, the converter does not come with the pen and has to be purchased separately. The flow of ink is consistent and I am currently using Noodlers brand. The nib I am using is extra fine and fits the category exactly where as other Lamy nibs seems to be one size up from its category. Overall, this pen is outstanding and it is a sleeper! I do not see too much about this pen. It is because of the Studio I chose to purchase the Lamy Dialogue 3!

I got this pen to serve as a more workaday alternative to the Lamy 2000; as with any Lamy fountain pen, it writes beautifully and looks and feels great, but as another reviewer has pointed out, there is one curious design flaw. The cap of the pen, whether open or closed, doesn't sit snugly on the body, but rather rattles somewhat. For a company whose designs are otherwise so deliberate and elegant, this is a strange oversight. It doesn't really detract from the experience of writing with the pen, but it is strange. I think I'd ultimately elect to get another 2000 in place of this if I had to do it again, but for the price, it's an excellent pen.

I ordered a LAMY Studio Fountain Pen in Brushed Stainless Steel with an Extra-Fine Nib. Love it. For only $51, it was an incredibly good value when compared to other non-Amazon sellers. And it arrived on time. It is beautifully finished, well balanced, and excellently made. I particularly like the black "rubberized" grip which makes it comfortable to hold and write with. (The Stainless Steel model is the only Studio that comes with this special black grip.) Incidentally, the pen came in the normal LAMY black rectangular box with the LAMY logo, inside a protective cardboard sleeve. Included in the box were the factory instruction pamphlet along with a blue ink cartridge. It didn't come with a converter, but I wasn't expecting one. I highly recommend this pen to anyone. --JM 6/23/2021

The Lamy Studio is a great fountain pen and a solid step up from the Safari/Vista/AL-Star/LX lineup of pens. I ma a fan of Lamy fountain pens and, to me, the Studio is the absolute sweet spot of the Lamy brand. It's a pen that works quite well in a professional setting without flexing too much. It is an excellent daily writer. One of the best things about the Lamy Studio is the ability to swap out nibs. I have the VF, F, M, 1.1, and 1.5 nibs and use them all. I am planning on getting another Studio and adding the 1.9 nib to use it solely for signatures with Montblanc Irish Green ink. If you have a Lamy Safari or AL-Star and want an upgrade, the Studio is an excellent option.

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I bought this pen in the stainless steel version so that the section was black and not chrome, given concerns often expressed about the very smooth bright metal section on other Studios. The extra fine nib supplied is more like a regular Lamy fine, such as on my Safari, although this one writes smoother and wetter, with less feedback. Using Noodler's Black Bulletproof ink, the pen is as smooth as my Pelikan M200 Fine or my TWSBI Diamond Mini Fine. I also bought it knowing that, unlike the 2000, it is easy and inexpensive to change to other nibs. There is no reason to buy a Studio with a gold nib. If you want gold, get a Lamy 2000. The Studio is a great value and I would buy it again in a heartbeat and it would make a great gift pen.