LAMY twin pen – for quick correspondence

The basis for Lamy's decision in favour of modernity as the driving force behind writing instrument design, was not a restrictive, rigid dogma. The shape of the LAMY 2000 did not establish a formal pattern - instead, it was simply the impetus for development aimed at creating the greatest variety of designs and shapes. The first variation on the theme of contemporary writing instrument design was the LAMY cp1 writing instrument of 1974, with its slim cylindrical shape and brush finished metal body which later also appeared in white and metallic lacquer as well as in matt black titanium oxide coating.

From the physical point of view, the LAMY twin pen is closely related to this writing instrument range. However, it is set apart by its ability to transform itself from a ball point pen to a mechanical pencil and vice versa. It combines two writing systems in one.

A quick change of writing instrument system is often especially necessary when handwritten communications are being produced in a working environment. People want a means of writing which suits each particular occasion or that is appropriate to the materials used. A quick twist makes it possible.

LAMY twin pen is an example of Lamy's overall production philosophy, that new forms of writing instruments should meet user requirements and also be the fruits of the very latest innovative writing instrument technology. This writing instrument and the LAMY tri pen, which has a trio of functions, show Lamy's commitment to its guiding principle of being a forerunner in the future development of writing technology.

Design: Gerd A. Müller