LM138 Lamy Al-Star Fountain Pen, Matte Black 2013 Special Edition, 14ct Gold Nib. (Soft Fine)

LM138 Lamy Al-Star Fountain Pen, Matte Black 2013 Special Edition, 14ct Gold Nib. (Soft Fine)

Date: c2013

Size: Length - 139mm capped; 172mm posted

This is a rather nice barely used Lamy Al-Star in the 2013 Special Edition colour of Matte Black - a rather lovely satin black finish.  Very unusually, this pen has received an "upgrade" in the form of a fine point 14ct gold two-tone Lamy nib replacing the usual steel one.  There is no damage at all on this pen that I was able to spot.  This pen is made from anodised aluminium.  It has a good, large size, but is not a heavy pen.  The cap has a very robust thick wire pocket clip.  It pulls off.  The gripping section is well shaped to afford a very secure grip.  The barrel has a little slot in it so you can see if you still have ink in the cartridge (or converter) you are using.  The pen will use a standard Lamy ink cartridge, or a Lamy Z24 ink converter (there is already a new one fitted to the pen).  

I have fully serviced this pen.  It writes with a lovely smooth fine width line.  There is also some softness to this nib.