Thoughts On Lamy Logo?

[TheAkwardNinja]

So recently I've been looking for a new pen and are drawing into the Lamy Logo. I am a student. What does everyone think about the Logo.

 

p.s does anyone have a pic of the logo with a black nib?

[swanjun]

I have the brushed steel one (steel nib) and I really love it.

[BT-7274]

Having had the Logo prior to paying it forward to a newbie, I can say that it's a pleasant writer with only a few caveats - it's a pretty slim and lightweight pen compared to most other starter pens out there. Sure, it's stainless steel and all, but it's relatively thin, making it a lightweight pen. They're nice for the price and use the slightly nicer (IMO) LZ26 converter, which the likes of the Studio and Dialog 3 use.

[cyclemanic]

Having used the brushed Logo for school for quite a while now, I think I have a better take on the pen now.

 

Pros

• There is a very solid feeling with the Logo, perhaps due to its mostly metal body, such that you feel that you are "getting a lot of pen" for the money
• At least for the brushed variant of the Logo, it is almost impossible to leave scuff marks due to the concealing nature of the brushing pattern
• The multiple ribbings on the section makes for a grippy pen. My fingers tend to have a bit of sweat during fast writing in class, but the Logo's grip keeps me pretty well planted (something I have a slight problem with the smooth plastic section on my Safari)
• The firm (interchangeable) Lamy nibs are great for school in my opinion. One does not have to worry too much about pressing on it slightly too hard during class/examinations, thus not being distracted from the real events at hand

Cons

• The tightness with which the snap cap is on the section could either be a boon or a bane, depending on what your preferences are. I would rather the cap be less tight such that it allows for faster removal for the taking of sudden notes (the Safari is great in this respect). With the Logo, I have to slowly remove the cap with one hand because using two hands would result in too much force, with the ink flying out as a result (I use Sailor's Kiwa-guro, if that matters)

 

I hope this helps you!

[bokchoy]

I've had my Logo for a while. While I've had no problems with the metal grip, some people do find it slippery.

 

The cap is the snap-on snap-off kind, which is convenient because I often re-cap my pen between bits of writing. Mine is probably less stiff than cyclemanic's (I've never had ink go flying). Still, it needs a firm tug in the right direction. I think one reviewer was worried that the nib could scrape the inside of the cap when pulling the pen at an angle other than straight out. Not a problem for me but this is subjective.

 

Those are the main cons in my opinion (other than a slight tendency for the barrel to unscrew if not tightened enough).

 

Anyway, I love my Logo. The EF nib on mine works wonderfully on cheap student paper. If you like clips, the Logo's is spring loaded.

[proton007]

If the slimness is acceptable and something you're comfortable with, it's a good pen.

[TheAkwardNinja]

Thanks for all the feedback!!! The Logo will will under my radar for now. But any photos of the black steel nib with Logo? I want to try the black nibs, but I don't want it to look wierd on the Logo.

[casualmerlinconstant]

Lamy cp1 gets you a more solid pen and a Matte black body with a *I think* a black nib.

[casualmerlinconstant]

Oops never mind it comes with a silver nib. But I think you can get the goulets to wack on a black one for you.

[TheAkwardNinja]

The cp1 is out of stock at Goulet.

[*Mirjam*]

I love my logo, I have a black nib on it and it looks awesome. I`ll try to make photo for you later, my battery is empty now.

[*Mirjam*]

Here are my photo's. I made them with my phone camera, so they are not very good.

 

[Bigeddie]

I have two, one the same model as *Mirjam* posted in his images and another with metal end caps and a slightly different brushed finish. Both write well, but I find the section a little thin for longer writing sessions, the plastic end caps are very plastic-y on mine. I mainly use mine for editing work with an alternate colour. The steel nibs are good, same as the Safari and Al-Star, either of which would be preferred if I were to write something more than a page.

 

Over here Lamy Logos can be had quite cheaply. I picked some up as gifts when a high street stationers here (WH Smiths) had a clearance for about £12 each, including converters.

[brunico]

I had Mirjam's model, too. I liked the pen, and I remember thinking it was posh at the side of my Safari. But it's thin, and I remember finding the metal section uncomfortable one hot summer after writing solidly with it for a few hours. It's not a bad pen by any means, and I enjoyed mine for years: it's just that I prefer other Lamys.

[TheAkwardNinja]

Oh my. I starting to hear different opinions. So what about other Lamy's? I have an AL Star and used for a few months a Safari.

[casualmerlinconstant]

I've played with one at the store before, the build quality was fine but a bit rough around the edges.

Other lamy stainless steel pens:

Lamy linea

Lamy pur

Lamy st

Lamy Scala

Lamy 2000 SS

Lamy Studio (has a SS version)

[owend]

I've had a Logo for four months now, and I'd agree with most of the above. Three things not mentioned:

 

The barrel can be unscrewed without taking the cap off - quick and clean way of checking ink level! I've never had the barrel unscrewing by accident, eg in a pocket.

 

The clip is very good - press down on the end, and the mouth opens, making it easy to clip to thick or thin material.

 

I found the Fine nib wrote like a Medium, and it was scratchy; it took a while t get it polished and smooth. This is a criticism of the Z50 nib rather than the Logo, of course, and others have said their nibs wre smooth. Luck of the draw!

 

Overall, it's a good value, well-made, pen.

[LamyOne]

Hello TheAwkwardNinja,

 

Here is my general take on these pens:

 

Logo

CP-1

Studio

 

I think the Logo is a nice all-around pen, but there are general complaints about the cap being too hard to remove smoothly.

 

The CP-1 has an easier to remove cap and it clicks to post, BUT, it has a very slender section, so the feed nibble is exposed - this makes flushing the pen with a bulb syringe very difficult; or impossible without splashing water about. You may also find the slender grip and barrel difficult to hold for long writing sessions.

 

If you can at all afford it, I recommend the Studio - a great all-around pen. The cap clicks to post, it is easy to flush and and the cap is easy to remove. It has none of the problems the Logo or CP-1 have. Also, if you think the smooth, chrome grip will be too slippery for you, the brushed steel version, (which is actually $10 less than the enameled versions), has a rubberized grip section - thus solving that potential problem as well. The Stainless Steel Studio with the rubberized grip is $70 at Goulets, (and the Z-26 converter is included). What is more, the Studio is a pen that you will enjoy using long after you're out of college.

 

I hope this helps you out a little.

 

Best regards,

 

Chris

Edited September 27, 2014 by LamyOne