Does Lamy Ink Bottle Top Unscrews Completely?

[Anne-Sophie]

I would eventually like to use it as a desktop inkwell, hence, I need to be able to refill it.

 

Any thoughts?

 

Sorry for the typo in the title

Edited April 14, 2013 by Anne-Sophie

[Beechwood]

The Lamy Ink bottle top unscrews like any other. Perhaps are you thinking that the glass bottle separates from the plastic base? That doesnt work, there is a large dimple (the nib well) on the bottom, so the bottle will not sit flat.

[neillmot]

Hi,

 

The center well of the glass container is press fit (not screwed) into a corresponding space in the plastic base that holds the roll of blotting paper. As noted above, this design prevents the bottle from laying flat, but you should be able to separate the two by holding the base in one hand and then carefully pressing up on the center well from the bottom of the base. Before you try this, make sure the cap is tightened securely in order to avoid any spills!

 

Tom

Edited April 14, 2013 by neillmot

[wallylynn]

I don't understand the question. The cap comes off like any other bottle.

 

Do you mean separate the glass from the plastic blotter paper base? It's a snap fit. Just pull it off.

 

(Gonna decant my Lamy Bl/Bk right now since it's no longer in production.)

[79spitfire]

The cap comes fully off the bottle, so refilling it shouldn't be a problem. The bottle also snaps off the base, so if you were inclined you could refill the blotter paper. I have no idea where to get the paper, you might have to make it.

 

I suppose if you wanted to make a custom holder for the bottles without the plastic base for desk use, it wouldn't be too hard. (that thought is kind of inspiring...)

 

The little knob cast onto the bottom of the bottle is there to help get the last bit of ink out of the bottle, as the ink naturally drains down into it. Very thoughtful and practial!

[Anne-Sophie]

Thank you everybody!

 

I saw a picture of the glass insert removed from the base which hold the blotter paper.

 

As 79spitfire noted "I suppose if you wanted to make a custom holder for the bottles without the plastic base for desk use, it wouldn't be too hard. (that thought is kind of inspiring...)

 

The little knob cast onto the bottom of the bottle is there to help get the last bit of ink out of the bottle, as the ink naturally drains down into it. Very thoughtful and practial!"

 

It looks to me that the glass inkwell would fit perfectly in the inkwell space found in some antique desks or writing slopes.