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Comparison Lamy Steel 1.1Mm Vs Lamy Fine


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I didn't know where to post this as this isn't really a comprehensive review.

 

I've used both 1.1mm and F nibs on my Lamy Nexx pen. I'll include a writing sample below so you can have an idea of what it looks like. I tested both with Parker Quink blue washable. Simply put, the fine nib writes as smooth as warm butter and noticeably smoother than the 1.1mm nib but it's much more fun to write with the 1.1mm stub nib and it's no slouch either. Both are fantastic for Mathematics if your handwriting is not too small.

 

 

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1.1, I wants it. Thanks for this!

"I was cut off from the world. There was no one to confuse or torment me, and I was forced to become original." - Franz Joseph Haydn 1732 - 1809
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That's interesting because my wife came to exactly the same conclusion... which means it must be true *ducks*

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I love my Lamy Al-Star with these italics - 1.1- 1.5 - 1.9mm.

 

The M nib, which came with the pen, has been kept in my drawer since I purchased them.

 

The Lamy italics are awesome for the price!

 

Now I want to try the Twsbi stub 1.5mm.

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I really like my Nexx with 1.1i, which I've used with assorted Diamine inks. I used the 1.5i in an aquamarine Safari with Lamy Blue-Black (the part-iron gall one) for addressing my Christmas cards, and that looked nice. 1.9i is getting a bit wide for me to handle.

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Goodness, this really makes me want a 1.1 Lamy nib. I feel like it would compliment my writing style (I currently write with a Fine calligraphy tip, so the static line variation is something I am long since used to) and sounds much smoother than what I am currently using!

 

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I would really love this Lamy 'Joy' pen and the red is a nice touch... too bad it doesn't come in matte like the Charcoal Black Lamy Safari.

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I just picked up a Lamy Joy set the other day and I installed the 1.1mm nib on my AL-star. I agree it does write very smoothly and I'm glad I'm not the only one who likes doing math with an italic nib.

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I just picked up a Lamy Joy set the other day and I installed the 1.1mm nib on my AL-star. I agree it does write very smoothly and I'm glad I'm not the only one who likes doing math with an italic nib.

 

I think it is especially nice to work through math with an italic because of the various constants that simply look so much nicer using an italicised font. For instance, epsilon/delta, pi, sigma, and other more 'script' styled letters in general.

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Have been using a 1.1 for my daily writing pen and love it. The subtle line variation gives the writing a nice visual appearance. Having done a lot of maths when I was younger, the 1.1 would definitely look nicer. Pity my new 2000 doesn't have such a nib.....

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very nice! makes me want to go and buy a 1.1 nib for my safari :D

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