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LAMY Reviews
What our customers say about their fountain pens, and the answers to the questions we are asked most frequently.
Barely on the market, and already a test winner!
In the latest fountain pen test by BILD, the new LAMY safari meteora was awarded a score of 1.4. The judges were impressed by its clean handwriting and secure grip. The verdict from Xaver Malkus and Jenny Hedermann from the BILD Kaufberater editorial team: “… the best choice for schoolchildren and frequent writers who want to start writing cleanly and without any hesitation. It sits securely in either hand, withstands drops and doesn’t annoy you with skips …”
The LAMY safari meteora is part of our Special Edition with a diamond-pattern texture on the grip and barrel. Also new is its sister model, the LAMY safari meteorite.

LAMY Fountain Pen Review – What our customers say about our fountain pens
Anyone who chooses a LAMY fountain pen or other writing instrument isn’t just looking for an ordinary pen.
What they’re looking for is precision, ergonomics and a design that stands the test of time.
But how do these Heidelberg-made writing instruments perform in everyday use?
To give you a clear picture, we’ll let our customers’ reviews speak for themselves.
In them, school pupils, students, business professionals and frequent writers share their genuine experiences.
Read the relevant LAMY fountain pen reviews here, straight from real-life use.
Find out, too, how our in-house service, the modular design and our spare parts ensure that even minor issues are transformed into a perfect writing experience in no time at all.
Our overall rating: Quality that connects generations
Customer satisfaction is our top priority. A glance at the platforms shows that the principle of “form follows function” still strikes a chord even after decades.
Excellent ergonomics: Over 90% of users emphasise in their LAMY fountain pen reviews that the distinctive grip grooves make writing noticeably easier and effectively prevent hand cramps.
Durability: LAMY writing instruments are not disposable products. Barrels made from robust ASA plastic, aluminium or stainless steel are designed to last for decades.
Modular design: Nibs, caps and ink feeds can be reordered and replaced individually. This is kind to both the environment and your wallet.
Authentic testimonials from the LAMY customer community
Every writing instrument only truly reveals its strengths on paper. Here are unfiltered accounts from people who write with LAMY every day:
“Flawless”
“I’ve been using LAMY fountain pens since my sixth-form days. I wrote my A-levels entirely with a 1983 CP1. I still have it and needed new converters for it and my Logo. LAMY pens are workhorses that last a lifetime – not pointless, overpriced trinkets. I’d buy them again and again and recommend them. The order went smoothly and arrived on time. Flawless!”
KittyK BlackCat
“Excellent quality, I’m very satisfied”
This is a very good shop. Delivery was quick. The quality of the product is excellent, and the engraving was done neatly and carefully. I’m very satisfied and can definitely recommend the shop.
Tetiana
“Extremely satisfied, great product, friendly customer service, I’m thrilled”
Extremely satisfied. I rang LAMY to ask whether the LAMY AL-star EMR digital writing pen is compatible with my Samsung Tab S11 Ultra 5G. I was told to get in touch again by email. I did so straight away and received an immediate reply saying they didn’t know but would look into it and get back to me. The very next day, I received a very friendly email confirming that the two products were compatible. So I ordered it straight away. Very fast delivery. Very well packaged. Great product.
My verdict: I’ve rarely experienced such friendly customer service as I have with Lamy. I’m just as thrilled with the Lamy AL-star EMR as I was with the fountain pens I used at school.
Aurelia Christina ILL
Minor hurdles easily overcome: How to optimise your writing experience
Where there’s a lot of writing, questions sometimes arise. We take feedback from our community very seriously. Occasionally, customers report minor challenges in everyday use.
But the beauty of high-quality writing instruments from LAMY is this: almost any problem can be instantly turned into a positive experience through correct handling or a quick flush.
The new LAMY fountain pen isn’t writing well – what should I do?
We sometimes receive feedback that a new LAMY fountain pen isn’t writing well or is scratching the paper when it first touches it.
In practice, this is almost never due to a manufacturing fault, but rather to a simple physical fact: every person’s handwriting has a unique angle.
The solution: If your LAMY fountain pen doesn’t glide perfectly at first, this is usually because the nib hasn’t yet been fully broken in, or because of minimal production residues (such as very fine dust) in the ink feed. Simply rinse the barrel under lukewarm, clear water.
The right nib: As LAMY uses a modular system, you can change or replace the nib in no time at all. From extra-fine (EF) through to medium (M) and special nibs for beginners (A) or left-handers (LH) – we have the perfect fit for every hand. After just a few sentences, the nib will adapt to your hand, and that initial ‘awkward writing’ will transform into a feather-light glide.
“My LAMY fountain pen is leaking”: causes and quick fixes
Another issue that is occasionally discussed is that the LAMY fountain pen is leaking. Naturally, nobody wants blue fingers at the office or at school.
The solution: In 99 per cent of cases, a supposedly leaking fountain pen is down to an ink cartridge that hasn’t clicked into place properly. If the cartridge isn’t pushed over the mandrel with sufficient pressure when inserting it, ink can accumulate inside the barrel.
Simply clean the barrel and grip section thoroughly with a damp cloth. Then insert the cartridge until you hear a distinct ‘click’.
Or use the original LAMY twist-on converter for your fountain pen. Thanks to the precise threads, the barrel seals airtight and liquid-tight – so stains are a thing of the past.
Why the LAMY principle is an advantage: durability rather than a throwaway culture
A critical review of LAMY fountain pens online shows us one thing above all: our customers love their writing instruments and want to use them for years to come.
Whereas cheap pens are thrown away after the first few glitches, LAMY offers a durable writing system.
Every component is well thought-out and, in most cases, repairable and interchangeable. That is our promise of LAMY quality ‘Made in Germany’.
Find the top-rated LAMY fountain pens here
See for yourself the excellent experiences of our global customer community.
Whether for school, university or as a stylish statement in your professional life: in the official LAMY online shop, you’ll find exactly the fountain pen model that meets your needs.
Benefit from fast delivery, our manufacturer’s service and a quality that truly delivers on its promises.
FAQs
Yes. Almost every LAMY fountain pen review worldwide praises its outstanding ergonomics, reliability and timeless design. The writing instruments are manufactured directly in Heidelberg, which guarantees a consistently high standard of quality. Thanks to the modular system – where nibs and other parts can be easily replaced – LAMY fountain pens are very durable companions for school, university and work.
For millions of frequent writers, school pupils and design enthusiasts, LAMY fountain pens are undisputedly among the world’s best. The excellent value for money, combined with the ergonomic Bauhaus philosophy (“form follows function”), makes them the most popular fountain pens for everyday use.
The first-class manufacturer’s service and precise craftsmanship make LAMY fountain pens the best choice for many.
That depends entirely on your personal needs. Among the most popular and best are, for example:
The best all-rounder: The LAMY safari (or the aluminium version, the LAMY AL-star) is, for example, the undisputed bestseller for school, university and everyday use. It is very robust and has the highest-rated ergonomic grip.
The best for business and work: The LAMY studio impresses with its elegant, gently curved design and fantastic weight distribution, making it ideal for long meetings.
The best premium model: The LAMY 2000 is a true design icon. Fitted with a platinum-plated gold nib, it offers the absolute maximum in writing comfort for the most discerning and prestigious requirements.
Made in Germany
We are a company from Heidelberg and are one of the leading German manufacturers of writing instruments.
Design
According to the Bauhaus principle “form follows function”, design for us is a holistic approach that goes beyond pure product design.
Quality
From technology and materials to production, our high quality standards run through the entire value chain.
Thinking tools
Our tools for writing, drawing and painting help to create new forms of expression and make thoughts tangible.