Lamy Vista Fountain Pen Demonstrator, Clear Fine Nib (L12F)

I will start by saying that this is the 2nd of this same pen I have ordered in the last 6 months. Reason being is that people like it. My first one 'grew legs' after 5 months.Now, for the pen its self. It writes well, and keeps up perfectly fine with my writing speed. Unless I'm drawing circles as fast as I can it hasn't had an ink flow speed problem with writing, which is on the faster end than most people. The nib feels good and with an ink type change will write on sticky notes of all kinds (I found that the supplied blue ink doesn't write or flow well on colored sticky notes). I like that its clear, where as some may want a design. It lets me see my ink levels and I like that. The shape of the pen fits well into my (and others) fingers.For the ink option, I've only used Noodlers Bullet Proof Ink, so I can not make any comments on how it handles others; but with Noodlers i can write on damn near anything. It will work on inexpensive copy paper without bleeding through, It will write on the cheap leather bound notebooks sold at walmart like a dream, and most importantly for me; it does colored sticky notes. There is something to note though about when you get a refillable converter. If you look at the converter, you will see two small bumps opposite each other it. When you insert it into the pen, it will allow you to insert it at almost any rotation, but if you look at it close, you can see that there is a set of narrow groves that end in a round channel. Make sure you put it in that way. I'm sure that's self explanatory, but the first time i used it I didn't do that, and I couldn't figure out why my pen didn't get good ink flow. Thankfully i didn't do anything that would cause it to come completely free from the feed tube, but i could imagine the mess it would cause.Anyway, for the pen overall, it is great. It's great for use in a place where it might walk away while on lunch or if you forget it at your desk and go home for a couple days off.

If you are looking at this page then you must buy this pen!This pen is amazing. I spent upwards of $70.00 on a supposedly "good" fountain pen at the local office supply store, and it isn't half as good as this Lamy. I love the lightweight and durable plastic, and the fact that it is clear is a big plus for keeping an eye on your ink. I prefer the less elegant, more utilitarian look; I felt like some kind of snob when I wrote (ehm, attempted to write) with the fancy chrome-trimmed pen. This writing tool is a steal at $22.80, and for that price the loss will be more emotional than monetary if you misplace it.I was amazed when it wrote after 2 seconds once I installed the included ink cartridge. My expensive pen required that you squeeze the cartridge and keep scribbling until it works. The ink that comes with the Lamy is brilliant blue, and it flows like a dream, even on my cheap notebook paper. The ink doesn't bleed or feather, and doesn't creep up on the nib like some. The cartridge is large enough that I'd probably be able to take a few weeks worth of notes in my college engineering classes before it even comes close to running out.I ordered the converter for it, but it has not yet arrived. I will update in the future on the pen/converter combo, but I imagine it will work exceedingly well.I am a Lamy customer for life.UPDATE:I've now used this pen for over a year, and my opinion has not changed a bit. I carry this pen everywhere clipped in my left pants pocket, just in case. I've used three different inks so far, and all have worked better than a dream. The only one showing any issues is Noodler's "Bulletproof" black ink, which is not 100% standard. Even it only suffers from an occasional dry-start and a little bit of feathering of the ink on the steel top of the nib. It must be something to do with the surface tension, but I'm no chemist. The only noticeable sign of wear is the metallic Lamy logo, which has rubbed almost completely off in my pocket.The converter kit works flawlessly with it, and I've had no leaks of any kind. I definitely recommend getting a converter with this, if only to save money in the long run. It's also nice to be able to change out ink whenever you want.I still love this pen.

I love how this fountain pen writes. It has a fine nib. And is perfect for writing in my field notes note book. Doesn’t bleed through. Was very pleased with this pen.

I've been using Waterman and Pelikan fountain pens for some time, along with some Muji; I'd been lusting after some ink like the J.Herbin 340Th Anniversary Ink Bottle - Limited Edition and wanted more pens for them instead of running the risk of clotting the ones I had by mixing ink from different companies... But without breaking the bank like with a Pelikan Souveran 805 Black ST Fine Point Fountain Pen - 925438... Something I could carry everyday and wouldn't look as serious or old fashioned as the black and gold pens... This fits the bill perfectly: Great price, very good looking, the transparent body gives them a very futuristic look, particularly with the Lamy Safari Converter Z24 and they seem to work fine (I got two).Both flow smoothly on Clairefontaine paper, just a tad "scratchy" on regular paper - but it's still barely noticeable, I just realized how spoiled I've been with what I've had, particularly the unflappable Pelikans and a high end Waterman...If you've never used a fountain pen but want something that's *yours* and not generic, and if you want to refill it with ink instead of eventually throwing it away... This is a great and cheap alternative. You'd have to watch the paper you use, but once you find it the combination of a good pen and good paper is amazing.

I love this pen. Instantly became my favorite pen to write with even though I have never used a fountain pen before. Love the blue ink color and how it flows. Nib pattern is exactly what I hoped for.