About Lamy AL-star Fountain Pen - Graphite The Lamy AL-star was first introduced in 1996 and was derived from the Lamy Safari. Produced with a high-end aluminium surface wrapped around a resilient ABS plastic core, AL-star is light in the hand yet well balanced and with its ergonomic grip section, a comfortable writing experience is ensured. The AL-star fountain pen uses Lamy T10 ink cartridges or can be used with bottled ink by purchasing the optional Lamy Z28 converter. The nib is made from polished stainless steel and is available in a range of different sizes. Supplied with one blue Lamy ink cartridge. Designer Wolfgang Fabian.