This is my first fountain pen and I absolutely love it! I was concerned about the grip because it sounded like some people were not fans, but I think it has actually helped in keeping a good writing position while learning. Currently I'm using the Lamy cartridges and the flow has been great. Worst part of the pen is really keeping from buying more pens right away, which I have failed :/ Shipping was fast and I loved how it was packaged. Will definitely be purchasing more products.

Comfortable

The pens are good the customer service is great however the delivery leaves a lot to be desired. I believe the biggest reason is because a couple of items are shipped by USPS which has shown on many occasions that they don' care about their customers, I wish we had the chance for our items to be other carriers be it Fed EX or UPS. Thanks for your Jim Mugrauer

Everything worked on the pen perfectly but it did come discolored. The cap was noticeably darker than the body but I'm assuming thats a lamy batch issue.

I am new to fountain pens and purchased two (2) different pens of which this was one. Like the experience and like the pen. Will continue to experiment with fountain pens. Goulet handled my order perfectly and the packaging was well done.
I have subsequently made two (2) purchases since this intitial order. Having fun with fountain pens. I use mainly for journaling, but have recently incorporated into my work day.

Took me a while to catch on. Anodized aluminum in color is a pleasure.

Honestly is a great pen, very smooth, but I have my problems with it. It’s more me than the pen. I like heavy pens and I assumed since it was metal it would be. DUNCE!! It’s aluminum. Very light but smooth writer, great looks, and reliable.

It was a gift But after placing the order I needed to make a change and customer service was able to coordinate and were willing to make the change. No hassle. Thank you!

Did not have this pen and wanted to use it.

Hello! My pen is beautiful and as described. Writes beautifully. Except the little plastic push rivet at the end came out within a few days of use. In order to replace I have to pay shipping to send it for inspection by Lamy. They won't send me a replacement part. I can buy a whole new cap for 25$ if I want, but that's the extent of their effort. They send auto replies to every email. They clearly don't care about the customer after sale. Bob Nurin is signed at the end of each email I get, but I only get generic responses like it isn't a person. I'm not willing to pay almost new pen price for a new cap, or shipping to get my pen audited so they will warranty repair it. It's my own fault for thinking they would have good customer service or stand by their products like other companies do. I'll try dealing with this through Goulet next and hopefully have better luck.

I just ordered an Ocean Blue Al-Star so I must like these, right? The only prob with these Safaris and Al-Stars is that they have a lifetime based on number of cap on/offs. The cap fits to the body using a mechanism that grabs near the pen nib in front of the section. Something there wears out and after a certain time just quits. The one I was using was my note pen that I use also when on "phone duty" with my company so it went through many on/off cycles.

This pen is amazing. After using it for about 3 months, I can say a few things. First, the aluminium body adds the perfect amount of weight to make it just right. Also, the ef nib is great. It has some nice feedback while still gliding over the paper. Also, the triangle shaped handle makes it good to give to friends, since it sets them up for success with the right grip. However, the clip is getting a bit loose, but that is a (kinda) easy fix. Overall, one of my favourite pens, especially considering how affordable it is.

This is my second Lamy Al Star and I really enjoy writing with it. It's always smooth writing, easy to hold, and the large clip makes it easy to attach to any shirt pocket, collar, or anywhere else a pen can be stored.

Can't go wrong with a Lamy Al-star! Feels good in the hand and writes so smooth (med. nib). Goulet I love ordering from you guys. Always super fast and carefully packed. Thank you for that!!! Keep up the awesomeness!

Ordered this with a broad nib. It writes very smoothly. Very nice when using their cartridge ink. After I used up the cartridge it came with, I inked up Azurite and now its really wet. I think this is a great pen though.

I was at first a little reluctant to purchase this LAMY AL-Star, but am glad to have done so. It is a great pen! It fits well in my hand, is not too light or too heavy in weight, and writes very well. In fact, it writes much better than expected. I am so pleased with this pen, I gave to my wife the Goulet Pen website link for this same pen, but in a different color. It was a not-so-subtle hint, as my birthday is coming up next month. Oh well... If she does not take the bait, I'll place the order myself!On a different note, I cannot say enough good about the staff at Goulet Pens. Customer service is always excellent, with a genuine willingness to assist their customer base. Thanks, folks!

Great value and quality. I bought with steel broad, replaced with Gold medium, both smooth and great quality. The shape of the forgrip give this pen intuitive orientation to maximize optimal rotation of nib to paper. Love it.

Excellent pen. This is my everyday pen. I throw it in my bag and don't worry about it. It always delivers. Excellent value for the money. Beyond excellent service from Goulet. Freakishly good shipping / packing. Thanks

I love this pen. First off, it is just a really nice size of thing to hold in your hand if you fidget a lot, you can pass it between your fingers when you aren't writing and it is just nice, the texture of the finish is somewhere between matte and shiny so that it looks really cool, catches the light in neat ways, and also just feels good. The smoky grip appeals to the nerd in me, it satisfies the urge to see inside the pen without being a full demonstrator that might look messy. It is heavier than the safari and I do not post it when writing, as posting makes it a bit too back-heavy for me (I have smallish hands). I got the extra fine nib and it writes great even on the less than nice quality paper I have. The one warning I would give is that I tried using noodler's ink with this pen and it made the nib go from an extra fine to like a medium or thicker on okay quality paper- so if you are into the very thin lines like I am I would go for dryer inks with this pen. I found the pen easy to clean, and the clip keeps it securely in any pocket you put it in. I already hope to get this pen in another color when I can. Also it came packaged completely in paper/cardboard and very snug and secure- so +1 for safe shifting and +10 for not hurting the planet while doing it.

This is a beautiful pen. This is my second Lamy, my first was a safari. This nib is high polished and writes finer than my safari even both are fine nibs. I wish they also came in purple like my safari. I definitely like the metal body. This is a step up from a safari. Nice addition to my collection.

I have several Lamys and they are simply the best all-around pen. Light, quick to reach for and easy on the pocketbook. Can't beat it!

I like the size and pen writes great. I was worried I'd need to use special paper but a Mead notepad with thin paper held the ink well and no bleeding.

I LOVE these Lamy pens. It's always fun to use, I've never had any trouble with them AND they can be taken apart so easily just in case they clog up with Shimmer inks! LOVE, LOVE LOVE this blue!

I've only had this one month. Very pleased so far.

I just received my Lamy Al-star, fine nib, paired with the Noodlers heart of darkness ink. Very smooth writing, easy to fill and the ink is exactly what I was looking for. Dried quick and no smearing. Thanks to the great staff at Goulet Pens for all their advice. It was spot on. Will be ordering again.

Another great Lamy AL-Star. No problems with the pen right out of the box. It's a beautiful metallic blue finish. In my opinion the finish is the metallic version of Noodler's Upper Ganges Blue ink so that's what I need it with. I know that as an older guy my color descriptions may not be as correct as my wife (or so she tells me.) That said I live on the west coast and see the Pacific Ocean frequently. This blue is not a shade I have ever seen in the wild.

Excellent fountain pen with a surprisingly soft nib for being steel. I ordered the fine and it's more of a medium/fine, but lays down ink beautifully. For $37 (plus $6 converter), it is amazingly nice. Also love the blue color.

The Lamy is a good writing instrument, it has nice even flow and is very consistent I recommend it.

I bought this pen as a step up from the Pilot Metropolitan many people start with, including myself. The triangular grip would be perfect for a beginner to learn how to grip a fountain pen. The pen was purchased with an extra-fine nib as reported a Lamy extra-fine is in best cases another brand's fine/medium. The ability to install a variety of different nibs makes this pen something to grow with and an excellent investment for daily use or passing on to someone else later on.