Offering a range of high-quality and vibrant colours along with a light-weight writing experience. The LAMY AL-Star range of pens offer the perfect writing instrument for both beginners and collectors alike. Being part of the LAMY AL-Star range, this pen features the signature AL-Star anodised aluminium barrel. Resulting in a design that is not only light-weight but also extremely robust. The barrel of this pen is further decorated with an engraving of the LAMY logo, further coupled by a sleek ink viewing window. The ergonomic, translucent grip section of this pen not only offers a modern twist to a classic design. But also ensures the correct posture for writing, making this the perfect pen for any beginner fountain pen writer. The cap of this pen further compliments the barrel through the use of an all-metal clip. All together resulting in a sleek and eye-catching design. The high-quality stainless-steel nib completes this pen. Coming in sizes from Extra Fine to Broad this pen ensures full personalisation when it comes to line widths, the user wishes to write with. Being able to take both ink cartridges along with the LAMY Z28 converter, this pen also allows for the user to choose between using bottled or cartridge ink.
Offering a range of high-quality and vibrant colours along with a light-weight writing experience. The LAMY AL-Star range of pens offer the perfect writing instrument for both beginners and collectors alike. Being part of the LAMY AL-Star range, this pen features the signature AL-Star anodised aluminium barrel. Resulting in a design that is not only light-weight but also extremely robust. The barrel of this pen is further decorated with an engraving of the LAMY logo, further coupled by a sleek ink viewing window. The ergonomic, translucent grip section of this pen not only offers a modern twist to a classic design. But also ensures the correct posture for writing, making this the perfect pen for any beginner fountain pen writer. The cap of this pen further compliments the barrel through the use of an all-metal clip. All together resulting in a sleek and eye-catching design. The high-quality stainless-steel nib completes this pen. Coming in sizes from Extra Fine to Broad this pen ensures full personalisation when it comes to line widths, the user wishes to write with. Being able to take both ink cartridges along with the LAMY Z28 converter, this pen also allows for the user to choose between using bottled or cartridge ink.
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The lowest price we last saw for Lamy Al-Star Black Fountain Pen, Medium was $38.24 at P.W. Akkerman Den Haag, compared across 4 retailers (last seen 15 May 2026). Prices may have changed since.
The all-time low we recorded was $30.30 on 2 Dec 2023.
Prices last updated 15 May 2026.
Lamy Al-Star Black Fountain Pen, Medium
Offering a range of high-quality and vibrant colours along with a light-weight writing experience. The LAMY AL-Star range of pens offer the perfect writing instrument for both beginners and collectors alike. Being part of the LAMY AL-Star range, this pen features the signature AL-Star anodised aluminium barrel. Resulting in a design that is not only light-weight but also extremely robust. The barrel of this pen is further decorated with an engraving of the LAMY logo, further coupled by a sleek ink viewing window. The ergonomic, translucent grip section of this pen not only offers a modern twist to a classic design. But also ensures the correct posture for writing, making this the perfect pen for any beginner fountain pen writer. The cap of this pen further compliments the barrel through the use of an all-metal clip. All together resulting in a sleek and eye-catching design. The high-quality stainless-steel nib completes this pen. Coming in sizes from Extra Fine to Broad this pen ensures full personalisation when it comes to line widths, the user wishes to write with. Being able to take both ink cartridges along with the LAMY Z28 converter, this pen also allows for the user to choose between using bottled or cartridge ink.
Offering a range of high-quality and vibrant colours along with a light-weight writing experience. The LAMY AL-Star range of pens offer the perfect writing instrument for both beginners and collectors alike. Being part of the LAMY AL-Star range, this pen features the signature AL-Star anodised aluminium barrel. Resulting in a design that is not only light-weight but also extremely robust. The barrel of this pen is further decorated with an engraving of the LAMY logo, further coupled by a sleek ink viewing window. The ergonomic, translucent grip section of this pen not only offers a modern twist to a classic design. But also ensures the correct posture for writing, making this the perfect pen for any beginner fountain pen writer. The cap of this pen further compliments the barrel through the use of an all-metal clip. All together resulting in a sleek and eye-catching design. The high-quality stainless-steel nib completes this pen. Coming in sizes from Extra Fine to Broad this pen ensures full personalisation when it comes to line widths, the user wishes to write with. Being able to take both ink cartridges along with the LAMY Z28 converter, this pen also allows for the user to choose between using bottled or cartridge ink.
Last updated at 15/05/2026 19:01:01
Lamy Al-star black fountain pen Medium (M)
Delivery $42.14
LAMY AL-Star Black Fountain Pen Broad Nib (B)
Delivery $74.47
LAMY AL-star Black Fountain Pen
Delivery $13
Lamy Al-star 1225279 m Fountain Pen Model 071 black M Black
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originally posted on gouletpens.com
I am allergic to most flowering trees. At the least, they make me sneeze. At the worst, my head clogs to the point where I cannot close my jaw. Thank you LAMY, for allowing me to enjoy the beauty of flowering trees without the threat of fragrance and pollen. The AL-star is a great workhorse pen, and is a wonderful showcase for this lustrous color. I selected a medium nib so I could enjoy fun ink. It is currently inked with Sailor Yurameku Dategokoro which is darker, but a nice match for the hue. Though the pen is not dark, I rather fancy inking it with LAMY Dark Lilac if they are kind enough to re-issue it.
originally posted on gouletpens.com
I usually enjoy wet nibs and inks when I write, but I've found myself impressed by the fine nib on this lamy. It's absolutely a dry nib, no doubt about it, but dry does not equal scratchy! Coupled with the LAMY black cartridges that I have a gross amount of, the pen actually writes really well.On printer paper, there was some bleed through, but no feathering (atleast to my standards), and this is also terrible printer paper. On FP friendly printer paper I'm sure it would fare much betterPerfect performance on Midori MD paper. I expected it to feel poor with the combined slight tooth of the paper, but it was actually pretty smooth.Tomoe River much the same as the Midori.Overall I recommend this pen to those who enjoy drier writing experiences and a finer nib.
originally posted on gouletpens.com
One of my deep fountain pen regrets is not paying attention in 2017 when the LAMY safari Petrol was released. So, I was very excited when the Petrol AL-Star was announced. I ordered it immediately so I would receive the matching pen case. The color more than lived up to expectations and is now my favorite AL-Star color. Since LAMY has yet to reissue the Petrol ink (fingers crossed!) I am using Sailor Yurameku Sukigokoro in in it. The ink is a dead ringer for the pen's color when it first emerges, but then does that color shift magic and no longer matches. Not a perfect ink choice, but certainly a fun one. It's high time for LAMY to reissue the Petrol & Dark Lilac inks!
| Ink colour | Black |
| Product dimensions | 12 x 12 x 12 cm; 24 Grams |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Closure | Cap |
| Point Type | Medium |
Lamy Al-star black fountain pen Medium (M)
Delivery $42.14
LAMY AL-Star Black Fountain Pen Broad Nib (B)
Delivery $74.47
LAMY AL-star Black Fountain Pen
Delivery $13
Lamy Al-star 1225279 m Fountain Pen Model 071 black M Black
Free delivery
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
I am allergic to most flowering trees. At the least, they make me sneeze. At the worst, my head clogs to the point where I cannot close my jaw. Thank you LAMY, for allowing me to enjoy the beauty of flowering trees without the threat of fragrance and pollen. The AL-star is a great workhorse pen, and is a wonderful showcase for this lustrous color. I selected a medium nib so I could enjoy fun ink. It is currently inked with Sailor Yurameku Dategokoro which is darker, but a nice match for the hue. Though the pen is not dark, I rather fancy inking it with LAMY Dark Lilac if they are kind enough to re-issue it.
I usually enjoy wet nibs and inks when I write, but I've found myself impressed by the fine nib on this lamy. It's absolutely a dry nib, no doubt about it, but dry does not equal scratchy! Coupled with the LAMY black cartridges that I have a gross amount of, the pen actually writes really well.On printer paper, there was some bleed through, but no feathering (atleast to my standards), and this is also terrible printer paper. On FP friendly printer paper I'm sure it would fare much betterPerfect performance on Midori MD paper. I expected it to feel poor with the combined slight tooth of the paper, but it was actually pretty smooth.Tomoe River much the same as the Midori.Overall I recommend this pen to those who enjoy drier writing experiences and a finer nib.
One of my deep fountain pen regrets is not paying attention in 2017 when the LAMY safari Petrol was released. So, I was very excited when the Petrol AL-Star was announced. I ordered it immediately so I would receive the matching pen case. The color more than lived up to expectations and is now my favorite AL-Star color. Since LAMY has yet to reissue the Petrol ink (fingers crossed!) I am using Sailor Yurameku Sukigokoro in in it. The ink is a dead ringer for the pen's color when it first emerges, but then does that color shift magic and no longer matches. Not a perfect ink choice, but certainly a fun one. It's high time for LAMY to reissue the Petrol & Dark Lilac inks!
This is not my first AL-Star, but it is superior to my older one. The grip section is far smoother to hold, and the color of the body is amazing! I bought it with an EF nib, and it's a smooth, wet writer when filled with Noodler's Heart of Darkness. I've been using it for work, and my new co-workers are quite impressed by it. The cartridge converter only lasts a couple of weeks before I need to refill, but I have no complaints. This is a perfect pen for on the go, and would be ideal for both beginners and regular FP users who want something that doesn't need to be fussed with.
I already had three Safaris and purchased the bronze Al-Star because i liked the look of the finish. I liked it enough to order a second one in Azure a week later. I have been using and loving fountain pens for forty years and think that Lamy and TWISBI are the absolute best deals in the fountain pen world. They write every time. No skips or slow starts. Very attractive. Very easy to clean. I especially like that both brands offer easily replaceable inexpensive nibs. I purchased 1.1 and 1.5 mm stub nibs for my Lamys which are the smoothest writing, and have the most character of any stubs I have used. The medium is my workhorse, but I also have a broad which is almost like a Sharpie. I love the Lamy grip section and appreciate the snap cap which uncaps fast and lets ...Β MoreI already had three Safaris and purchased the bronze Al-Star because i liked the look of the finish. I liked it enough to order a second one in Azure a week later. I have been using and loving fountain pens for forty years and think that Lamy and TWISBI are the absolute best deals in the fountain pen world. They write every time. No skips or slow starts. Very attractive. Very easy to clean. I especially like that both brands offer easily replaceable inexpensive nibs. I purchased 1.1 and 1.5 mm stub nibs for my Lamys which are the smoothest writing, and have the most character of any stubs I have used. The medium is my workhorse, but I also have a broad which is almost like a Sharpie. I love the Lamy grip section and appreciate the snap cap which uncaps fast and lets me hold the pen a bit higher on the barrel without feeling threads. When writing, the pen just feels like part of me. I generally do not post my pens, but these post securely and donβt feel back-weighted. I have been writing with with my Lamys for a few months and can say that there is nothing I donβt love about these pens. Buy one β or two or three! You will want more than one. They are inexpensive enough to collect and stay married. And, by-the-way β buy them from Goulet pens. I canβt think of a better vendor.
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.
So the cat had a freakout and sent my Safari shooting across my home office and landing hard on my porcelain tile floor. At first, I thought it had survived.Two days later, I discovered a crack in the barrel. And I mourned. The Safari, you see, had been my very first fountain pen, going back to the early 2000s. And while I have since collected others, my Safari was still my favorite, with its ultra smooth nib; it makes writing effortless. And sentiment. You always remember your first.But I couldn't replace it with another red Safari. I tried. In my heart, I knew it was the wrong move.Enter the black purple AL-star. It looked right. And now that it's here and in my hand, it feels right. The nib is as wonderful as my original Safari, although I think my original ...Β MoreSo the cat had a freakout and sent my Safari shooting across my home office and landing hard on my porcelain tile floor. At first, I thought it had survived.Two days later, I discovered a crack in the barrel. And I mourned. The Safari, you see, had been my very first fountain pen, going back to the early 2000s. And while I have since collected others, my Safari was still my favorite, with its ultra smooth nib; it makes writing effortless. And sentiment. You always remember your first.But I couldn't replace it with another red Safari. I tried. In my heart, I knew it was the wrong move.Enter the black purple AL-star. It looked right. And now that it's here and in my hand, it feels right. The nib is as wonderful as my original Safari, although I think my original was a broader tip, perhaps. (The packaging, however, is no longer plastic and yay less plastic but flimsy paper?)I did keep the converter from my Safari, so my AL-star is the best of the old and the new.RIP my Safari. Long live the AL-Star.
I've put off buying a Lamy AL-star pen for quite some time now. After all, they seemed to be fairly similar to the Safaris, a pen I have a love-hate relationship with, despite the fact that they've been my daily driver for almost ten years now. However, after seeing this color and finally purchasing one, I'm very annoyed that I didn't purchase one earlier.With a slight weight to it that's rather comfortable from the metal body, to the way in which I can see the ink easily, and the wonderful color, it's immediately become one of my favorite pens. It doesn't feel quite as bulky in my hand as some of my other pens can, and so it makes it remarkably comfortable, even if the fact that it's slightly heavier than other pens might seem otherwise.Overall, I love this ...Β MoreI've put off buying a Lamy AL-star pen for quite some time now. After all, they seemed to be fairly similar to the Safaris, a pen I have a love-hate relationship with, despite the fact that they've been my daily driver for almost ten years now. However, after seeing this color and finally purchasing one, I'm very annoyed that I didn't purchase one earlier.With a slight weight to it that's rather comfortable from the metal body, to the way in which I can see the ink easily, and the wonderful color, it's immediately become one of my favorite pens. It doesn't feel quite as bulky in my hand as some of my other pens can, and so it makes it remarkably comfortable, even if the fact that it's slightly heavier than other pens might seem otherwise.Overall, I love this pen, and I'm quite happy with it. If I'm not careful, I'm going to end up with a few more in my collection.
The Petrol is of course, gorgeous. We all knew it would be. Lamy has really struck gold with this color. Otherwise, this is a normal Al Star with all the same pros and cons:Pros- Great pen. Believe the hype.Cons- Every single Lamy I've bought needs to have its nib broken in. When they first arrive, they are ALWAYS scratchy. Every single time, I panic. After some use, though, they even and provide a pleasurable feedback. Lamy has some of my least-most favorite nibs.So, I'm knocking 1 star off for the emotional stress Lamy thinks I need.
This pen is beautiful, great weight, and length! I got it with the extra fine nib, as it was the only option available when I purchased it. As a recently new person on the fountain pen hobby, I hadn't tried an extra fine. The nib felt very scratchy at first, decided to use the pen with a fine nib instead, and have loved it ever since. As for the extra fin nib, I installed it on a Safari, and flexed it a bit. Not sure if its because of the lighter material or because of my flexing, but the nib doesn't feel scratchy anymore. Thank God for Lamy's interchangeable nibs, and the Goulet Pens Youtube channel!P.S.And if you're not sure what ink goes well with the color of the pen, Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-Ryoku looks great!
| Ink colour | Black |
| Product dimensions | 12 x 12 x 12 cm; 24 Grams |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Closure | Cap |
| Point Type | Medium |
