This is a great review! I am using the gold nib on an Al Star. The gold nib is under appreciated and writes as well as nibs that cost significantly more. If you love Lamy, get yourself a gold nib. It’s a dream.
starts writing at 9:50 he does a great job explaining the nibs in the first couple minutes but just for anyone that wants to skip to the writing portions.
Great video thank you! I've been using Lamy FP's since I was in 2nd grade and I'm 60 now! I think (purely personal) the gold nib is a great writer, but honestly with the advance in metallurgy these days it really does make that much of a difference! Of course ecstatically it looks and feels great but as far as writing it does not make that much of a difference as you said, a little bouncier and I'm a leftie as well. On the other hand, I've used Pelican, Pilot, Sailor, Platinum Parker, and a few other brands and always, always come back to my holy grail Lamy. Now that the company is bought a Japanese firm we have to see if the legacy continues. Thank you for all you do! Cheers
Thank you for review and remarks on writing experience. I took me while to come to the same conclusion. Have two Z55 nibs for my Lamy dialog 3 - EF and OB. I am light handed guy and love the character of OB nib. OB nib, shading ink and good Tomoe River paper give me a lot of pleasure.
I bought a Scala on sale in glossy piano black which no one would buy because it shows fingerprints. The nib alone worth about $140 AUD alone. If you have a good pen yes it is worth it.
huh that lamy safari looks so cute, what color is it? I don't like safari because of their bad cap seal but that color is cute! also their caps get ink on the handle sometimes :|
Exactly the kind of reviews I was looking for. Thanks for helping me let go of the desire of getting a Lamy EF 14k gold nib! Will save the money for getting a Japanese pens with gold nib for that nice EF nib I'm searching for.
Great review as always, I like that you take the time to focus on nibs (I also recall your review of the LH Z50 from a while back). I your book, I would qualify as a heavy-handed writer. In that light, do you have any thoughts to spare when comparing the Z50 with the PVD coated Z53?
Thank you very much! In your question, are you referring to the nib that comes on the Aion? I honestly can not remember, as I have reviewed the Aion quite a while ago, and I do not own it any longer. But you can watch my review of the Aion - I believe that I talk about this in the review.
Thanks for your review, I love the Lamy gold nibs. I'd love you see you review the imporium as it doesn't get much attention. It's a pen i've always had my eye on.
1. Interesting. My CP1 with a steel B nib is extremely wet. Now I'm curious about the gold, it must be wetter than wet. 2. Have you tried the current LAMY gold nib, maybe called the Z56? It can be easily distinguished by the lack of a breather hole. Some reviewers find it inferior to the earlier Z55.
I believe the Imporium in the review comes with the Z57 - which is the black version of the Z56. If so, the reviewer did not appear to notice any difference 😀
As Gijsbert has supposed, the Imporium that I was showing appears to have the Z56 installed. Which I did not notice as I was looking across 3 or 4 different nibs. But mabye that is telling in itself. That I have not noticed any difference that would stand out enough for me to register it ;) .
This is a great review! I am using the gold nib on an Al Star. The gold nib is under appreciated and writes as well as nibs that cost significantly more. If you love Lamy, get yourself a gold nib. It’s a dream.
Fully agree with you, James! Thanks much for the kind and nuanced comment.
I have the same combo, Al Star + Z55 fine, it's great.
I’ve Aion paired with the 14k gold nib. It does write like a dream.
Yes, the whole nib is in gold and it is platinized except the middle part!
Thank you very much for feeding in with this information!
starts writing at 9:50 he does a great job explaining the nibs in the first couple minutes but just for anyone that wants to skip to the writing portions.
Great video thank you! I've been using Lamy FP's since I was in 2nd grade and I'm 60 now! I think (purely personal) the gold nib is a great writer, but honestly with the advance in metallurgy these days it really does make that much of a difference! Of course ecstatically it looks and feels great but as far as writing it does not make that much of a difference as you said, a little bouncier and I'm a leftie as well. On the other hand, I've used Pelican, Pilot, Sailor, Platinum Parker, and a few other brands and always, always come back to my holy grail Lamy. Now that the company is bought a Japanese firm we have to see if the legacy continues. Thank you for all you do! Cheers
Thanks for your kind comment! Yes, indeed. Also super curious to see where the Lamy journey now goes!
Thank you for review and remarks on writing experience. I took me while to come to the same conclusion.
Have two Z55 nibs for my Lamy dialog 3 - EF and OB. I am light handed guy and love the character of OB nib. OB nib, shading ink and good Tomoe River paper give me a lot of pleasure.
Thank you for your comment. Enjoy your pens!
The whole nib is gold, not plated. Thanks for a great review.
thanks for the info!
The 14k is 585 it’s not just plated.
Thank you for this great review. I'm planning to buy a Lamy Aion dark green and change the nib a gold nib. This convinced me!
Glad this was helpful
I bought a Scala on sale in glossy piano black which no one would buy because it shows fingerprints. The nib alone worth about $140 AUD alone. If you have a good pen yes it is worth it.
This was a great review, and really showed off the differences between the steel and gold nibs, thank you so much for doing it.
Thanks my friend.
As always a great review. Thorough analysis, precise and objective info. Thank you again on these valuable info. Please keep up the good work!
Thank you very much!
How does it compare to Kaweco gold nibs or premiums?
Lamy gold nibs are much better.
Appreciate the review. I've been contemplating (still am) swapping to a gold nib for my Studio...
thanks. interesting option, for sure.
huh that lamy safari looks so cute, what color is it? I don't like safari because of their bad cap seal but that color is cute!
also their caps get ink on the handle sometimes :|
Cp1 is the most comfortable pen i used till now😊😊😊😊
Exactly the kind of reviews I was looking for. Thanks for helping me let go of the desire of getting a Lamy EF 14k gold nib! Will save the money for getting a Japanese pens with gold nib for that nice EF nib I'm searching for.
Always happy to be of service
Great review as always, I like that you take the time to focus on nibs (I also recall your review of the LH Z50 from a while back). I your book, I would qualify as a heavy-handed writer. In that light, do you have any thoughts to spare when comparing the Z50 with the PVD coated Z53?
I stand corrected; the PVD coated Z52. (The 53 is the nib for the Aion.)
Thank you very much! In your question, are you referring to the nib that comes on the Aion? I honestly can not remember, as I have reviewed the Aion quite a while ago, and I do not own it any longer. But you can watch my review of the Aion - I believe that I talk about this in the review.
That black and gold nib would be a perfect match for my Lamy Al-Star Black 😱
But, it is 2/3 the price of a Diplomat Aero... Rubbing my chin and thinking... Nah, Diplomat Aero it is. Hard choice!
Hi. Question: Gold nib fits that blue fountain pen with steel nib?
you can swap it out, yes
@@Scrivelynotes nice! thx for your answer!
Thanks for your review, I love the Lamy gold nibs. I'd love you see you review the imporium as it doesn't get much attention. It's a pen i've always had my eye on.
I have it laying here, lined up for review. So will come in the coming weeks.
Big thank you for this review/comparison.
Thanks much for stopping my and leaving a comment
1. Interesting. My CP1 with a steel B nib is extremely wet. Now I'm curious about the gold, it must be wetter than wet.
2. Have you tried the current LAMY gold nib, maybe called the Z56? It can be easily distinguished by the lack of a breather hole. Some reviewers find it inferior to the earlier Z55.
I believe the Imporium in the review comes with the Z57 - which is the black version of the Z56. If so, the reviewer did not appear to notice any difference 😀
As Gijsbert has supposed, the Imporium that I was showing appears to have the Z56 installed. Which I did not notice as I was looking across 3 or 4 different nibs. But mabye that is telling in itself. That I have not noticed any difference that would stand out enough for me to register it ;) .
@@gijsbertnoordam3394 very well spot. he did not ;) .
A really great review, thanks very much from a new subscriber in England.
thank you very much!
Brilliant review.
Thank you very much, Nitin!
The whole nip is gold.
Thanks!
This is the first time I have ever seen official packaging for a Lamy nib. Everyone have purchased has come loose or uniquely packed by the retailer.
I really like that packaging ;)
Not much of a test of steel vs gold nib: different pens, different nib widths, different inks.
Thanks for the highly scientific input. Now that you say it, I understand myself that this video must be completely useless.
Die komplette Feder ist aus Gold man sieht nur in der Mitte Gold der Rest ist rhodiniert zum Schutz.
Danke, Helmut!
Confusion - steel - silver - gold😮