LAMY

LAMY FAQ

What’s the history of LAMY?

LAMY was formed in 1930 in Heidelberg, a city in South West Germany. They are still there and very much lean into their ‘Made in Germany’ stamp of quality. LAMY themselves see the point at which they really came into their own as being 1966 when they launched, the presumably futuristic sounding for the time, ’LAMY 2000’. And, to be fair, nearly 60 years later it is still one of their best selling fountain pens.

What makes LAMY different?

LAMY uses Bauhaus principles in their design process. Bauhaus was an early 20th century German principle that works on the idea that form follows function. Which means that LAMY pens are both very practical and easy to use as well as having distinctive designs. This is something they have continued to follow all the way from launching the LAMY 2000 in the 1960s to their current range of digital writing instruments. .

Recommended LAMY products

LAMY has quite a few ranges, but some are very easy to recommend. If you are looking for a beginner fountain pen for children you should look at the LAMY abc. The ergonomic grip and light but durable wooden barrel are perfect for learning with. For something a bit more adult, the LAMY safari has been a classic fountain pen design for more than 40 years. Plus having 40 years to experiment means you will definitely be able to find a colour combination to suit you. If you are already sold on LAMY, and are looking for something a bit different, then you should have a look at our special editions collection. It’s frequently updated with anything that comes in a more unusual colour design.