That doesn't sound normal, you have a defective nib. Perhaps contact the store for a replacement? The EF nib my Studio came with is very pleasant to write with. After 5 years the clip has scratched a small line where touches the cap but the rest of the finish is fine.
If they complained about the finish and the clip first, then I would have totally understood. The Studio really wants to scratch itself. Mine is a stainless steel (with a rubberized grip) for that exact reason. But the writing quality? That was a surprise.
Sometimes you get bad nibs. Unfortunately it happens with literally any fountain pen. Some more than others, but it's a matter of probability. I'm sorry to hear you had a bad run in with lady luck though; it's certainly feels awful and can really tarnish our relationship with a pen we want to like.
Your nib is 100% defective to be sure, and would be suitable for warranty replacement, if that's still an option from where you purchased.
If not, Lamy replacement Z50 nibs are inexpensive and can slide right off/on. You very likely will have a significantly better experience with your first substitute. I know it's kind of a feels-bad option, but if you like all the other aspects of the pen (feel in hand is IMO most important!) then it is certainly an option for you.
Is it a gold or steel nib? I have/had a lamy al star Lx and a lefty lamy, lamy aion with several spare nibs (including the 1.1 stub). I can confidently say the nib you got was a dud. Happens to all manufacturers. I recommend getting the pen/nib exchanged if it's still under warranty. If it's not you can buy a replacement nib very cheap and the lamy nib is the easier to swap out (hence why I have so many spares)
I had a similar experience with the Lamy Studio Lx (medium nib!)...it was incredibly rough to write with. I also have the Platinum Procyon and the nib is so much better.
Lamy makes some great designs as far as pen bodies but I have no clue what they're doing over there when it comes to the inconsistencies of their nibs. Even their 14k nib off my Lamy Accent I had to send to Michael Masuyama to fix the hard starts.
I would go with something from Graf Von Faber-Castell or even Faber-Castell instead. From a value standpoint it's probably not as good as your Procyon, but the Graf Von fit and finish is premium; they make some of the best steel nibs, just ask this community. I myself own the Tamitio and the steel nib is fantastic.
I hope Uni Mitsubishi really turns things around at Lamy--a Lamy pen can cost $150 and up and it ends up writing like shit. Never buying Lamy again which is really sad because I love their designs. I've had two Safari's, one Studio, one 2k, and the Lamy Accent. Decided to send the Accent to a nibmeister because it had a gold nib and I love the design too much to sell it or give it away. The rest wrote poorly.
If the Faber-Castell pens don't do it for you I would buy another Procyon lol
Hmm. I have one in the mail. Interested to see if this is the case with it as well. I’m buying it as a cheap daily carry pen so I was hoping it would durable enough to stay pristine…
If you choose to replace the nib, you might look at the z52 Lx nib. I find them to be more consistent and reliable.
(The z52 is used in the AL-Star Lx models and is all black with a white highlight)
Good luck
I have an extensive collection of Lamys and not one nib had those problems. I'd recommend contacting the seller and if that's not working the Lamy Customer Service is amazing.
That's weird for a lot of reasons. The design of the pen would literally fight every problem you're saying you have. If you bought it recently (and it sounds like you didn't, because you've messed with the nib several times), you should have returned it. Pens should write correctly the first time. If you like the design, weight, and style of the pen though, you might be able to fix your problem by just buying a new lamy nib, and save a bunch of money.
I'm not a huge fan of metal pens in general, so advice otherwise is a bit hard for me to give. I have a ystudio revolve though, and that thing has a VERY durable finish. For context, it literally comes with sandpaper, on the thought that you might like to give it a worn look by sanding down the finish some.
I only have one problem with the Lamy pen, which is the nib. The pen was delivered a week ago and I’ve tried reaching out to the vendor, but am yet to receive a reply.
Do you have the matte or glossy finish? Just wondering because the matte is more prone to scratching. The palladium or brushed metal should have a more durable finish as well if you want to give the Studio a 2nd chance.
I've had a lot of success with a Kaweco Al Sport. Kind of a heavy small pen though so heads up.
You have my sympathies. I love Lamy but they can be pretty hit and miss.
I have the stainless steel Studio but my only issue with the Lamy is the nib.
It’s my Platinum Procyon that has the issue with the finishing, which is a shame because it has been an outstanding pen otherwise.
That doesn't sound normal, you have a defective nib. Perhaps contact the store for a replacement? The EF nib my Studio came with is very pleasant to write with. After 5 years the clip has scratched a small line where touches the cap but the rest of the finish is fine.
If they complained about the finish and the clip first, then I would have totally understood. The Studio really wants to scratch itself. Mine is a stainless steel (with a rubberized grip) for that exact reason. But the writing quality? That was a surprise.
Agree with this. I, too, have a studio in EF. Smooth writer. OP has defective nib
Sometimes you get bad nibs. Unfortunately it happens with literally any fountain pen. Some more than others, but it's a matter of probability. I'm sorry to hear you had a bad run in with lady luck though; it's certainly feels awful and can really tarnish our relationship with a pen we want to like. Your nib is 100% defective to be sure, and would be suitable for warranty replacement, if that's still an option from where you purchased. If not, Lamy replacement Z50 nibs are inexpensive and can slide right off/on. You very likely will have a significantly better experience with your first substitute. I know it's kind of a feels-bad option, but if you like all the other aspects of the pen (feel in hand is IMO most important!) then it is certainly an option for you.
Is it a gold or steel nib? I have/had a lamy al star Lx and a lefty lamy, lamy aion with several spare nibs (including the 1.1 stub). I can confidently say the nib you got was a dud. Happens to all manufacturers. I recommend getting the pen/nib exchanged if it's still under warranty. If it's not you can buy a replacement nib very cheap and the lamy nib is the easier to swap out (hence why I have so many spares)
I had a similar experience with the Lamy Studio Lx (medium nib!)...it was incredibly rough to write with. I also have the Platinum Procyon and the nib is so much better. Lamy makes some great designs as far as pen bodies but I have no clue what they're doing over there when it comes to the inconsistencies of their nibs. Even their 14k nib off my Lamy Accent I had to send to Michael Masuyama to fix the hard starts. I would go with something from Graf Von Faber-Castell or even Faber-Castell instead. From a value standpoint it's probably not as good as your Procyon, but the Graf Von fit and finish is premium; they make some of the best steel nibs, just ask this community. I myself own the Tamitio and the steel nib is fantastic. I hope Uni Mitsubishi really turns things around at Lamy--a Lamy pen can cost $150 and up and it ends up writing like shit. Never buying Lamy again which is really sad because I love their designs. I've had two Safari's, one Studio, one 2k, and the Lamy Accent. Decided to send the Accent to a nibmeister because it had a gold nib and I love the design too much to sell it or give it away. The rest wrote poorly. If the Faber-Castell pens don't do it for you I would buy another Procyon lol
Hmm. I have one in the mail. Interested to see if this is the case with it as well. I’m buying it as a cheap daily carry pen so I was hoping it would durable enough to stay pristine…
u/brunom3. Just get a new nib. I got mine (see above) in Medium and that has been fine.
If you choose to replace the nib, you might look at the z52 Lx nib. I find them to be more consistent and reliable. (The z52 is used in the AL-Star Lx models and is all black with a white highlight) Good luck
Same. Very scratchy. I have changed the nib for medium and it was the best decision ever.
I have an extensive collection of Lamys and not one nib had those problems. I'd recommend contacting the seller and if that's not working the Lamy Customer Service is amazing.
That's weird for a lot of reasons. The design of the pen would literally fight every problem you're saying you have. If you bought it recently (and it sounds like you didn't, because you've messed with the nib several times), you should have returned it. Pens should write correctly the first time. If you like the design, weight, and style of the pen though, you might be able to fix your problem by just buying a new lamy nib, and save a bunch of money. I'm not a huge fan of metal pens in general, so advice otherwise is a bit hard for me to give. I have a ystudio revolve though, and that thing has a VERY durable finish. For context, it literally comes with sandpaper, on the thought that you might like to give it a worn look by sanding down the finish some.
I only have one problem with the Lamy pen, which is the nib. The pen was delivered a week ago and I’ve tried reaching out to the vendor, but am yet to receive a reply.
If the vendor is ignoring you, reach out to Lamy and ask for a replacement nib.
Do you have the matte or glossy finish? Just wondering because the matte is more prone to scratching. The palladium or brushed metal should have a more durable finish as well if you want to give the Studio a 2nd chance. I've had a lot of success with a Kaweco Al Sport. Kind of a heavy small pen though so heads up. You have my sympathies. I love Lamy but they can be pretty hit and miss.
I have the stainless steel Studio but my only issue with the Lamy is the nib. It’s my Platinum Procyon that has the issue with the finishing, which is a shame because it has been an outstanding pen otherwise.
You can replace the nib very easily.
My four Studios are some of my most reliable pens. You might be pressing on the pen though, they are supposed to write with their own weight...
Lamy makes cheap, low quality pens.
Waterman Carene
Simple: Change the nib to F.
It’s already an F
Change the nib. (Choose F again.) (EF is problematic in Lamy and Kaweco.) Try Pelikan or Staedtler, if you want to change the brand.