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3 March 2024 – LAMY Dark Lilac!

Not on,y did the release of this ink stun the fountain pen community, it created enough of a stir to catch the attention of the NYTimes. A good reminder that we live in an age where digital often feels like a kind of death, and returning to the simple slowness and elegance of analog brings…
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2 March 2024 – LAMY Cliff

The second 2024 special edition ink is another lovely blue denim, with nice saturation while retaining subtle lighter tones.
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1 March 2024 – LAMY Blackberry

This is the ink that started the buzz. Along with tomorrow’s ink (Cliff), these two inks match the two 2024 Special Edition Safaris. But already there was a rumor going around about a resurfacing of the classic (think “more prized than Petrol”) Dark Lilac ink. At this point, nobody knew what would happen… but some…
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29 February 2024 – LAMY T53 Azurite

Another “higher end” ink from LAMY, this ink doesn’t disappoint. And once again, I learned about mineralogy.
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28 February 2024 – LAMY Petrol

We come today to probably the most expensive, most collectible, more rare ink I own. The Special Edition Safari Petrol released by LAMY in 2017 had a matching ink,and today both the ink and the pen are quite rare and therefore pricy. But this is an amazingly terrific ink, and the name is perfect! Enjoy!
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27 February 2024 – LAMY Mango

I really want this color to be more vivid, because I love the Special Edition Safari it is supposed to match. It for me, this ink falls short due to weak, uninteresting color. (Honorable mention for slightly pleasant shading)
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26 February 2024 – LAMY Crystal Rhodonite

LAMH inks are economical, relatively speaking, and the “pricier” crystal line are still very affordable. And this Rhodonite is an absolute stunner. I’m surprised how many inks are named for gems and elements, so I learned a little about Rhodonite today (always thrilled to learn new things).
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25 February 2024 – LAMY Bronze

Basically the ONLY thing I don’t like about LAMY ink bottles is that nowhere does the name of the ink appear in writing. The color appears on the box, and the bottle lid suggests the color, but when you have quite a bit of ink, you end up with lots of colors that are pretty…
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25 February 2024 – LAMY Preview

LAMY inks are up next! These generous bottles have both standard color lines and special edition inks that often match the Special Edition Safari pens I collect. Luis, there’s an ENORMOUS surprise coming from the world of LAMY!
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24 February 2024 – Kaweco Smokey Grey

I love the idea of grey, but struggle with it just seeming like diluted black. Not my favorite color today. I guess I want grey to be more saturated than this one.