Manufacturer | Lamy |
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Brand | Lamy |
Item Weight | 0.8 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 4.72 x 4.72 x 4.72 inches |
Item model number | L15-15 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color | Shiny black |
Closure | Snap |
Grip Type | ergonomic grip |
Material Type | ASA Plastic |
Number of Items | 1 |
Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
Point Type | 1.5 mm |
Ink Color | Blue |
Manufacturer Part Number | L15-15 |
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Lamy joy calligraphy fountain pen - black - 1.5mm
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Brand | Lamy |
Writing Instrument Form | Fountain Pen |
Color | Shiny black |
Ink Color | Blue |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
About this item
- Fountain Pen T10 cartridge
- Black shiny plastic and stainless steel nib
- Includes 1 Blue T10 ink cartridge. Can be modified for use with converter Z24.
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point type | 1.5 mm | Broad | Chisel | Fine | — | Fine |
material | ASA Plastic | Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Resin | Plastic | Metal | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Stainless Steel | Metal |
closure type | Snap | Snap | Snap | Click-Off Cap | Click-Off Cap | Retractable |
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ASIN | B0002T3ZLA |
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Best Sellers Rank | #28,779 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #149 in Fountain Pens |
Date First Available | April 2, 2004 |
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Beautiful handwriting is an expression of personality and individuality. Now there is the ideal writing instrument - the LAMY joy AL, a fountain pen that inspires beautiful, creative writing. Made of black shiny plastic. Ergonomic grip section and flexible clip of spring brass wire. Cartridge filling system with ink cartridge (can be modified for use with converter Z 24 - included)
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Customers like the durability, value, flow, quality and appearance of the pen. For example, they mention it's well made, dependable, writes well and looks nice. Some appreciate the italic look and find it to be good value for money.
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Customers like the quality of the pen. They mention that the 1.1mm italic nib is very nice to write with, consistent, and has an even flow. They also say that it writes as smooth as butter, is great for the price, and is perfect for writing notes and signing documents. Customers also say it makes lettering and note taking a joy, and that it's perfect for drawing.
"...Overall, this is a very satisfying feel and finish, writes better on fountain pen paper (aka like Rhodia 80gsm) versus watercolor paper, at least in..." Read more
"...I'm pleased with the pen, and love the nib. I also own a Rotring ArtPen with a 1.1mm nib...." Read more
"...it makes it better suited for a desk, and might be better suited to longer writing sessions...." Read more
"...Not so with the Joy model. It started to consistently write with an even flow and I was in Love💗 Lamy Joy has become my new toy...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the pen. They mention it looks nice, has a great italic look, and makes cursive look more interesting. The simplicity and elegance in LAMY pens keeps them focusing on their work. The shape of the body is quite stylish, and the pen is well designed.
"...Construction feels very solid, but it is still nice and light weight...." Read more
"...Just received my second and will order another. Various color combinations for project, with lots of detail...." Read more
"This pen writes well and looks nice. In fact, it is quite comparable to the Lamy Safari...." Read more
"...That being said, the shape of the pen body is quite stylish and the easily replaceable nibs a major plus...." Read more
Customers like the value of the pen. They mention it's good value for money, it'll give you a solid start in the hobby, and it'd be much cheaper than buying a converter. The nib is great for an inexpensive pen, and works great for ink sketching. The cartridges work well, and the nib performs well. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Beautiful results on my end, definitely would buy it for a friend." Read more
"...And it's typically less expensive than an ArtPen...." Read more
"...this pen (with an extra-fine nib) for ink sketching, it is well suited to that purpose and I would recommend it for that...." Read more
"...Good value" Read more
Customers like the flow of the pen. They mention that it has excellent ink flow, and the nib provides steady flow. They also say the pen is very efficient with ink, and that the special structure of the nib allows for freer strokes.
"...JOY, well balance for no stress on the hand, consistency with flow of the ink. Love that I can get thin to think lines in one fountain pen!..." Read more
"...This is an advantage for making freer strokes and is more often how I use it when drawing...." Read more
"...pen must be "re-primed" after only a few minutes idle time- IE the ink won't flow, after sitting uncapped for twenty minutes, without a lot of..." Read more
"...The converter cartridge is super easy to use, and the pen works great with an ink that's known to clog other fountain pens (Diamine shimmering ink)...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the pen. They say it's comfortable in hand, has amazing ergonomics, and the grip is comfortable. They also say it has a satisfying feel and finish. Overall, customers are satisfied with the comfort and quality of the writing instrument.
"...Overall, this is a very satisfying feel and finish, writes better on fountain pen paper (aka like Rhodia 80gsm) versus watercolor paper, at least in..." Read more
"...JOY, well balance for no stress on the hand, consistency with flow of the ink. Love that I can get thin to think lines in one fountain pen!..." Read more
"...obvious difference is that the stem on the Joy tapers, which is nice in the hand, and allows one to pull their hand back further from the nib, which..." Read more
"...sculpted for a hand hold and billed as soft touch feels like a very smooth and fairly slick plastic...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the durability of the pen. They mention that it is well-made, tougher than one might think, and dependable. The nib is strong and works very well, and the larger cartridges make it last quite a long time. The pen writes very smoothly and confirms Lamy's good reputation.
"...I do like having the snap cap over the twist on/off cap. Construction feels very solid, but it is still nice and light weight...." Read more
"...lack of a metal case and the much larger cartridges makes it last quite a long time and is easily carried...." Read more
"...I do like the pen- very well designed, and sturdy practical construction. Two things make this pen less useful to me however:..." Read more
"...Incredible nib, great Lamy quality, and amazing ergonomics. Only complaint is there are not more similar options...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the writing instrument. They mention that it's light to hold, and feels lighter than the safari. However, some customers feel that the pen is heavy enough to provide great control without being too heavy.
"...Construction feels very solid, but it is still nice and light weight...." Read more
"...the much larger cartridges makes it last quite a long time and is easily carried...." Read more
"The pen is really light weight and too long to fit in a standard shirt pocket. It doesn't use a standard ink cartridge...." Read more
"...Feels lighter than the safariCONS:- Not as comfortable in the hand as the Lamy Safari (your mileage may vary)-..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the pen. Some love the length, saying it's different and the nib is wider. They also say it'll give you a lovely effect when writing. However, others say that it'd be too long for a shirt pocket, awkward, and too big for note taking.
"...The Joy is too long to fit in a shirt pocket (get a Safari or AL-Star for that), and it's even marginally long for some pen cases, but if you want..." Read more
"...Personally I like the balance, length and the taper. It's nicer to hold than a Safari and you don't have have to choke up on it...." Read more
"...The longer shape of the Joy makes it less pocketable than the Safari, but it makes it better suited for a desk, and might be better suited to longer..." Read more
"...Also, it is much longer than the Safari and is a very comfortable writing instrument.Price vs Performance...this pen is a no brainer!..." Read more
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Overall, this is a very satisfying feel and finish, writes better on fountain pen paper (aka like Rhodia 80gsm) versus watercolor paper, at least in my experience. Haven't tried it myself on Tomoe River paper, it does throw down a lot of ink. Goes without saying probably not made for normal copy paper (20 lb). Beautiful results on my end, definitely would buy it for a friend.
Just received my second and will order another. Various color combinations for project, with lots of detail. Needed multiple of the Joy fountain pen to help, wish I could get different color Joy pen.
For me, in general, the bigger difference between thicks and thins when lettering with the 1.9mm (verses the 1.1mm) nib is more satisfying and fun. Mostly that's true, but not always. That's why it's important to have a range of nibs at hand.
The Joy is too long to fit in a shirt pocket (get a Safari or AL-Star for that), and it's even marginally long for some pen cases, but if you want the balance of a classic calligraphy pen or brush, this is a perfect choice. Lamy pens... yes, highly recommended!
In case you've not encountered this piece of info yet, I'll mention it: All Lamy pens are tested at the factory and a tiny bit of blue ink may remain on the nib of your brand new pen when you first open the box. Also note: Like others, I've had good luck refilling Lamy cartridges with Noodlers ink using a syringe, and then replacing cartridge on the pen. Not had any leaks yet. You might try this before you get a converter.
If I had done my research, I would not have been surprised, but I was slightly disappointed to find that this pen is essentially identical to the Lamy Safari. The nib section and cap, except for a few minor details, are the same. The biggest difference is the elongated body of the joy, but other than that cosmetic detail, there is no difference.
The longer shape of the Joy makes it less pocketable than the Safari, but it makes it better suited for a desk, and might be better suited to longer writing sessions. When I carried this pen around in my pocket, the cap came off and the nib was bent. Definitely not a good EDC pen. But for calligraphy at a desk, this pen is perfect.
Summary: I use this pen (with an extra-fine nib) for ink sketching, it is well suited to that purpose and I would recommend it for that. I keep two Lamy Joy pens inked up at all times for sketching (one the regular black-bodied pen and the other is a white version) , one is always loaded with waterproof black ink, and the other with whatever alternative ink I've decided on, usually either a water-soluble black or brown, or with grey ink.
For more general use I would recommend the Safari over the Joy, it's just a more well-rounded pen, but the Joy does have some advantages and it is my go-to pen for ink sketches. I swapped an EF nib for the 1.1mm stub that came with the pen, I prefer the EF nib for sketching, although I do use the 1.1 nib in a Safari for everyday writing.
Let me first compare it to the more common LAMY Safari, and then I'll talk about a couple of Pros and Cons with this pen specifically.
From the ink window forward to the nib the Joy and Safari are identical and completely interchangeable.
The most obvious difference is that the stem on the Joy tapers, which is nice in the hand, and allows one to pull their hand back further from the nib, which can benefit looser mark-making. This can done with the Safari too, but it is less comfortable as the cap and clip interfere with one's grip. It's mainly this feature which makes the Joy a better drawing pen.
Overall the Joy is longer than the Safari (all in the stem); at first it seems significantly longer, about 40mm but that's bit deceiving because once you post the cap on the Safari that difference drops to a negligible 3mm, and even with the cap posted on the Joy (which sort of works but doesn't really) it's only 10mm longer than the Safari.
The wight is very similar, both are light pens, with the Joy feeling just slightly heavier. Again, the Safari with a posted cap, vs. the Joy without (which is how I would suggest using each) leaves the Safari the slightly heavier.
They balance very similarly uncapped, with the Joy balance a couple mm further to the rear. With the cap posted the Safari however balances about 15mm further back compared to the uncapped, un-posted Joy. So the Joy is more forward heavy than the Safari, and I find that it feels a little more comfortable, but that's probably going to be a matter of preference and in either case the weight and balance of these pens is of negligible importance..
Pros: It is a LAMY Pen. If you're a fan, like me, then this is a good thing. LAMY, in my opinion, invests value in the right places in their pens, meaning that they are an excellent balance of quality and cost in a writing (sketching) tool.
I really like 1.1mm the stub nib. I liked it so much in fact that I switched it to my Safari, so that I could use that for my everyday writing. Both of my Joys are fitted with EF nibs.
Personally I like the balance, length and the taper. It's nicer to hold than a Safari and you don't have have to choke up on it. This is an advantage for making freer strokes and is more often how I use it when drawing.
Cons: The length is also a drawback, as it cannot easily be carried in a pocket. A jacket's breast pocket would be OK, but not a shirt pocket.
The taper makes the posted cap wobbly as it's only snug right at the end, and posting defeats the value of the tapered stem. This leave you with a cap to put somewhere and retrieve when you're done. Not too big a deal, but overall on the negative side of the ledger. (EDIT: to meliorate this, or even move it to the "Pros" category I have found that one can clip the pen to the outside of a sketch book and leave the cap there there when removing the pen to use it for sketching. This means that it isn't a pocket clip, its a book cover clip :) and it works very well as such.)