Whoa. I as a German kinda always took Lamy for granted, since almost everybody I've met uses a Lamy pen throughout their school life from 3rd grade through graduation. This tour is very impressive. After watching this tour, it's no wonder Lamy is such a constant presence in the writing instrument market.
Breathingspace almost everything that’s inexpensive is inexpensive for that reason, they’re mass produced. More bespoke / hand made stuff is going to be MUCH more expensive. Which is fine for your grail pen, but you wouldn’t want a metropolitan or safari to cost $800 just because it was hand made right?
Breathingspace How is that different from what I said? More automation/mass production = cheaper Less automation/more hand work = more expensive They could make the exact same pen but entirely by hand and it would be much more expensive because it takes more hourly labor costs and skill.
It's nice to see a completely vertically integrated manufacturing setup. Usually companies will 'outsource' different pieces of the process and focus on final assembly. This company does everything itself - from raw materials to finished product - which represents a considerable investment in plant and equipment. Makes me appreciate my LAMY all the more :-)
Very cool of LAMY to allow this video to be made. Clearly they must have great trust in Brian and as a result both sides have profited. More manufacturers should participate in these types of videos. It's really great PR for them and their distributors / retailers. I'm ordering my next LAMY now!
"How It's Made" doesn't bother to explain terms or the "why" of any step -- it's more automation porn than an actual explanation. This is 1000% better than any episode of "How It's Made" I've seen... Except maybe this one: ruclips.net/video/eMJk4y9NGvE/видео.html -- which pokes fun at the pointlessness of context-free process video ;)
No, that show was canceled a while ago. We weren't intending to imply it was the actual show, just wanted to show how the LAMY brand of pens are manufactured -Brian
Just wanting to show how the product is made and providing a glowing narration over the video are two different things for a retailer providing multiple brands to the consumer. You guys do great product reviews and I've been a fan for years, but this is a bit gratuitous. Let me step back and ask this, could we hypothetically see a highly produced video highlighting the downsides of a company through a video allowed by said company?
14:42 I'm from Bolivia and I bought my first Lamy, the Safari, here! Beautiful product that feels like absolutely personal craftsmanship despite all the clever automation. This documentary proves that they take their craft to heart, thanks Brian and Lamy!
A first rate insight into one of Germany's foremost pen manufacturers. Admittedly, i only own Lamy fountain pens that are 25 plus years old - I've never even tried a Safari model, but perhaps (now) I should take the plunge - their reputation has always been solid - much like (your) overview, Brian. Excellent video !! :D
Andrew Tongue I’m on the other end of the spectrum. All my old pens are Mont Blanc, Cartier, and others. I just found Lamy a few years ago and thought they only made the Safari. I turned up my nose to a steel nib at first, but the pens write great.
A more intricate process than I ever imagined. Plus I have a whole new fascination with pens of the color pink. I can't believe how my All-Star Vibrant made it's way to me. I feel vey fortunate. A wonderful documentary, Brian.
This is an older video, but I wanted to share my experience with Lamy. The Lamy Safari was the first fountain pen I owned, and I absolutely loved it. Got out of the hobby and then back in and am so thoroughly entrenched that it's more just a seamless part of my life now. Decided to give the Lamy 2000 a try and, not gonna lie, I hated it at first. Bought a medium nib and was shocked that the line width exceeded my broad nibs. Found it heavy compared to the Safari and my other resin pens and slippery to hold. Shelved it. Then took it out again when I needed something I could cap/uncap quickly to write passes and jot notes with. Paired it with a drier ink and the magic started. I noticed that this thing is a shading machine - even with inks not known to shade. With a drier ink, J. Herbin Le De The, the line shrunk quite a bit and was more crisp around the edges. It wrote so smoothly that soon I took it from just notes to grading. I stopped overthinking and held it like I prefer (close to the nib and at higher angle) and noticed that I could write for an hour straight with no hand fatigue. Now I just bought my second in a F nib and couldn't be happier.
I’ve just bought my fifth LAMY, my first one being 12 years old now! My goal is to also buy a LAMY for all the children in my family when they go to secondary school. I love that they have a range rather than just super expensive.
I don't own a LAMY pen but after watching this, I'll probably get one. I bought my first fountain pen about two years ago and now I don't want to write with anything else. Fountain pens are incredible at precision handling. The quality of the handwriting is improved dramatically. A simple card writing becomes a work of art! They can be messy though. When you remove the cap, there can be ink on the shaft and they also expend ink much quicker than other types of pens so having a supply on hand of ink cartridges is necessary. They also require occasional maintenance such as cleaning (you run the tip and casing under water for a bit between refills). I can say that writing with a fountain pen is an enjoyable experience just like a craftsman enjoys working with the finest tools. I was surprised at the difference the pen makes.
This is by far one of the best film productions GP has made, raising hope that other fountain pen companies give them access to their production process. Ultimately this video fueled my purchases of a few LAMY pens at every range.
Lamy has been my hands down favorite for 40 years. Lamy has perfected quality, affordability, and aesthetic. Probably have too many already, but I'm ready to buy 10 more!
If there was advertising that really worked on me, it would be this. The behind the scenes of a product. It’s a visual of the quality of their products, and now that i’ve seen with my own eyes (sort of) where and how their pens are made, I want to buy even more! Big respecc to Lamy, their facility, staff, mission, and of course products are fantastic 👌
An amazing film on the various processes involved in the manufacture of the LAMY pen. I am the proud owner of several LAMY fountain pens, and they are extremely well made and write beautifully. It's always a pleasant surprise finding material like this on RUclips and seeing how this precision writing instrument is made. An absolutely outstanding bit of filming too.
Oh my what a FANTASTIC video!!! Beautifully narrated, Brian, and beautifully assembled!!! Such a pleasure to see from start to finish so I must give praise to Lamy for allowing this, sharing their assembly, and process with you and now US!!! Please extend my gratitude to LAMY for their faith in you and the fountain pen community to allow the access they did!!!
Nice, love to LAMY story, Keep it up. Love from India. I am 83, now work as Urban Sketcher and stock photographer. Worked as Art Director at JWT Brussels and New Delhi.
Thanks Brian (and Andi), this is a really great video. Made me think of the engineers that actually devise some of the machines they use. Truly fascinating.
@@Gouletpens Hey Brian, I actually work for the company that designs and builds these assembly machines. Building such a machine is truly fascinating and to see the finished prodct is even better. The machine showen in this video is nearly 30 Years old but still does a fantastic job.
I wish I was a pen nerd 25 years ago when I was stationed in Germany. Heck, I even had my hand bolted back together at the Army hospital in Heidelberg!
Great Video! I have a Lamy Safari ballpoint I purchased in 1997. All I ever put in it is ink. It's been to job sites, offices etc. The yellow color means that I don't lose it!
What if I can’t come to the store the day my order is ready? We will happily hold your order for you in store until you are ready to collect it. Was this helpful? Yes No
@@Blizky There are no 24H shifts though. There are people working in the factory 24/7, but not always the same people. They follow conventional work hours as is mandatory in Germany to employers.
Thank you to Lamy for detailed access and Goulet, I have many's (not all, yet) and a greater appreciation for the attention to detail and fine quality of the craftsmanship. Great Job!
I completely agree, Orsi, but then, few youngsters tend to use fountain pens these days (there are, obviously, exceptions to this), which is rather unfortunate - seemingly, technologies have outstripped the mechanical usage, in terms of communication - letter writing, etc :)
@@andrewtongue7084 I go to a school that frowns on the use of information technologies. A Lamy Safari was an incredible purchase. I've even inspired a few of my friends to give it a go.
Bauhaus, where form follows function. Form over function implies something that looks great, but doesn't work as it should. Great video. Interesting to see the whole process. Greetings from Germany.
This is a marvelous video... I'm from Germany and I love my Lamy pens (just like the majority of German children who grow up with Lamy pens at school) and I'm thrilled to see how my beloved pens are made. Astonishing!
After hearing some slightly dismissive comments about LAMY from a bit of what now I'd consider a fairly pretentious source I skipped ordering one as my first fountain pen and went with a Pilot MR instead... After seeing this, and the fact that LAMY allowed you into their factory to make this, I'm won over... I'll be picking up one or two along with converters from you guys shortly. I'm really impressed with the depth and passion you guys cover things, and with smaller details like the clear color samples of ink you provide on your site. As someone new to all this, that's hoping fountain pens will help with his hatred of writing you guys are now my go to site for anything I need.
I think the QC between Pilot and LAMY is a bit of a toss-up. They can both be expected to come misaligned with tines too tight. Nothing major though, I'd say.
Even as a german I am deeply impressed, how much perfection there is in this factory. Every single step of manufacturing something sold under 50€ (I think 80-90% are Entry level stuff- until I searched for Ink cartridges on Amazon to get over the limit for same day delivery for something other, I didnt even know about converters, bottled ink and other Lamy Pens as the Safari, ABC and Al-Star- and I have used Lamy Pen's for about 15 Years until that) is perfected, simplified and rationalized.
In 2019 we visited the Louvre and I remember being just as excited when we walked into the LAMY shop as I was in the museum! Great vid and thank you. Cheers from Sydney, Aust - Dave
At about 0:35 the narrator says "where they have more than 350 employees working 24 hours a day, six days a week." I bet they're all pretty tired by that seventh day after working 144 hours straight!
I have written 6 books, been around the world many times, jungles, deserts etc, and whilst I have more expensive pens I wouldn't be without my original Lamy Safari, it's brilliant.
LAMY provides excellent service. The rubber coating on my pens had gone bad (deteriorated) and sticky... they asked me to sent the pens back for repair or replacement. And they have done so... they are now all in tip-top condition. Free of charge.
I own a lamy safari and a 2000. Really impressed with the detailing the company gives to all the manufacturing processes and a great video showing it. Makes me prouder owning these fountain pens👏👏
I will say what pretty much everyone else here is either thinking it has said, thank you for the video showing how the pens, ink, and converters are created. This inside look into the process makes me appreciate it even more.
There was a statement at 6.11 which went like, "...this is what will help keep the nib dry when the pen is sealed." I am wondering if this is correct. It may also be said the inner cap would keep the nib wet. Right? Just a thought.
It is a treat to get to see the Lamy manufacturing plant and the precision assembly of their pens. I don't own a Lamy yet, but want one for my birthday. I can hardly wait!
The little look into the Lamy flagship store at the end was nice, I live in Heidelberg and I love going to the store from time to time just to test out the different pens!
ElementalHeroJoe a very good choice. The safari is one of the best designs ever made. When I was at primary school over 40 years ago it changed my writing experiance , after all these Pelicano and Geha pens I had to use before......
The Lamy Safari was my first fountain pen, I bought it in a mom & pop office shop in Germany. After many years I still have it, use it regularly, and get a lot of compliments and curiosity when I whip it out (even if it's an entry-level fountain pen), I love it!
Let me just say that Brian Goulet of Goulet Pens does a brilliant job of delivering the story of How It's Made and keeps your interest all the way through. Thank you @GouletPens. All involved and working at Goulet Pens make your shopping trip an EXPERIENCE.
At 6:05 , is the plastic insert to keep the nib dry, or wet? I thought it was to keep it wet so for the next writing session the pen wouldn't have dried up and just work.
The only brand that does that is probably TWSBI. Most of the other popular brands are also pretty sturdy. Not Safari level of indestructibility, but they last as long as you take care of them.
Ultimate Pixel My only guess would be that it is a quality control test to ensure that everything is torqued to spec; rather have the cap come apart under these 'extreme' conditions in the factory instead of in the customers hand. It's just a guess though *:)*
Great video. I just gave my girlfriend a lamy pen for her birthday last week because she’s always loved writing, but never had a good quality pen. She was so surprised, and she’s really happy with how it writes. Apparently it’s the best gift she’s gotten, haha.
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Whoa. I as a German kinda always took Lamy for granted, since almost everybody I've met uses a Lamy pen throughout their school life from 3rd grade through graduation.
This tour is very impressive. After watching this tour, it's no wonder Lamy is such a constant presence in the writing instrument market.
Behinds the scenes footage makes the user appreciate the product even more so.
Star Gazer so true... I'm considering getting one now
Seeing how these are mass-produced and squirted out by the hundreds by robots, makes the product ugly and ordinary for me.
Breathingspace almost everything that’s inexpensive is inexpensive for that reason, they’re mass produced. More bespoke / hand made stuff is going to be MUCH more expensive. Which is fine for your grail pen, but you wouldn’t want a metropolitan or safari to cost $800 just because it was hand made right?
@@radicalxedward8047 A Lamy Safari would still sell for 100 $, if more hand labour was involved to justify the price.
Breathingspace How is that different from what I said?
More automation/mass production = cheaper
Less automation/more hand work = more expensive
They could make the exact same pen but entirely by hand and it would be much more expensive because it takes more hourly labor costs and skill.
I am still using my red Safari I bought in school in 1988. same nib. had to replace the cap once. works like a charm. love it.
Can you please upload a pic and share the link?
Wow much respect ✊
Wow!! Talk about durability, quality, and craftsmanship. Respect!!
Same but from 2005 and it’s red too 😂
Bought one in 2018 and it lasted for about a year, the nib doesn’t work anymore.
It's nice to see a completely vertically integrated manufacturing setup. Usually companies will 'outsource' different pieces of the process and focus on final assembly. This company does everything itself - from raw materials to finished product - which represents a considerable investment in plant and equipment. Makes me appreciate my LAMY all the more :-)
Zone1242 kinda like apple and it’s iPhone Many more advantages and less chance of quality control issues
@@dfawn not sure if thats correct
@@dfawn apple is not vertically integrated
They are Germans.. truly Germans
Don't trust anyone for quality
That's how all companies should be. Take notes uhummm Apple!!!
Very cool of LAMY to allow this video to be made. Clearly they must have great trust in Brian and as a result both sides have profited. More manufacturers should participate in these types of videos. It's really great PR for them and their distributors / retailers. I'm ordering my next LAMY now!
I agree, hopefully this opens up doors to other brands! Would love to see other operations. - Colin
Made me appreciate my 2000 even more!
Mr. Carlow, I doubt too many others would be as proud of their facility and operation as these folks. This was simply amazing. Best.
I just got my first Lamy, it's Safari (red). I love its design, it's so elegant, modern and simply beautiful. I didn't realize this pen is so light! 😃
Often unintelligible, as the narrator's voice drops off significantly at the end of each sentence, mumbling his final one or two words.
14:38 Proud to be a Sri Lankan.Thank you Lamy for shipping those amazing fountain pens to our country.I love Lamy fountain pens so much!
Best episode of "How It's Made" ever! Thanks!
"How It's Made" doesn't bother to explain terms or the "why" of any step -- it's more automation porn than an actual explanation.
This is 1000% better than any episode of "How It's Made" I've seen... Except maybe this one: ruclips.net/video/eMJk4y9NGvE/видео.html -- which pokes fun at the pointlessness of context-free process video ;)
No, that show was canceled a while ago. We weren't intending to imply it was the actual show, just wanted to show how the LAMY brand of pens are manufactured -Brian
Just wanting to show how the product is made and providing a glowing narration over the video are two different things for a retailer providing multiple brands to the consumer. You guys do great product reviews and I've been a fan for years, but this is a bit gratuitous. Let me step back and ask this, could we hypothetically see a highly produced video highlighting the downsides of a company through a video allowed by said company?
BennyGesserit get out of my miiiind!
Oh, I'm sorry, I meant that as a compliment.
Super cool to see my pen being 'born' and given so much love.
Nice to see that my oldest LAMY fountain pen is almost as old as LAMY is! I have several LAMY fountain pens in my collection and I'm very proud of it!
I started writing with LAMY in elementary school and still enjoy it very much, to write with a LAMY - never stopped to enjoy this masterpiece of pens.
14:42 I'm from Bolivia and I bought my first Lamy, the Safari, here! Beautiful product that feels like absolutely personal craftsmanship despite all the clever automation. This documentary proves that they take their craft to heart, thanks Brian and Lamy!
Fascinating video. My respect for the LAMY brand just increased even more. Great work, Brian!
Now I don't feel bad when spending $20 for a new Lamy nib. Great video
Here in Argentina they cost like 60 dolars
€5 - 7 in Germany.
In Turkey it is like 30 dolars
Haha and I‘m not ready to pay 8€ for one. Didn’t know they are so expensive outside Germany
Its 5 dollars here
I love my Lamy’s but have a new appreciation for them and their company. Thanks so much for the video!
A first rate insight into one of Germany's foremost pen manufacturers. Admittedly, i only own Lamy fountain pens that are 25 plus years old - I've never even tried a Safari model, but perhaps (now) I should take the plunge - their reputation has always been solid - much like (your) overview, Brian. Excellent video !! :D
Andrew Tongue I’m on the other end of the spectrum. All my old pens are Mont Blanc, Cartier, and others. I just found Lamy a few years ago and thought they only made the Safari. I turned up my nose to a steel nib at first, but the pens write great.
This is a first-rate professional job. It's as good, if not better, than any episode of "How It's Made."
I honestly come back to watch this again and again! It makes me appreciate my Lamys even more.
A more intricate process than I ever imagined. Plus I have a whole new fascination with pens of the color pink. I can't believe how my All-Star Vibrant made it's way to me. I feel vey fortunate. A wonderful documentary, Brian.
Far more profound than I expected too Lil.
its*
This is an older video, but I wanted to share my experience with Lamy. The Lamy Safari was the first fountain pen I owned, and I absolutely loved it. Got out of the hobby and then back in and am so thoroughly entrenched that it's more just a seamless part of my life now. Decided to give the Lamy 2000 a try and, not gonna lie, I hated it at first. Bought a medium nib and was shocked that the line width exceeded my broad nibs. Found it heavy compared to the Safari and my other resin pens and slippery to hold. Shelved it. Then took it out again when I needed something I could cap/uncap quickly to write passes and jot notes with. Paired it with a drier ink and the magic started. I noticed that this thing is a shading machine - even with inks not known to shade. With a drier ink, J. Herbin Le De The, the line shrunk quite a bit and was more crisp around the edges. It wrote so smoothly that soon I took it from just notes to grading. I stopped overthinking and held it like I prefer (close to the nib and at higher angle) and noticed that I could write for an hour straight with no hand fatigue. Now I just bought my second in a F nib and couldn't be happier.
I’ve just bought my fifth LAMY, my first one being 12 years old now!
My goal is to also buy a LAMY for all the children in my family when they go to secondary school. I love that they have a range rather than just super expensive.
Also I am really happy to see so much is done in-house to highest quality standards and thus truly worthy of being called Made in Germany.
Just bought my first Lamy. Bought it home and started writing. I'm in love..
I don't own a LAMY pen but after watching this, I'll probably get one. I bought my first fountain pen about two years ago and now I don't want to write with anything else. Fountain pens are incredible at precision handling. The quality of the handwriting is improved dramatically. A simple card writing becomes a work of art! They can be messy though. When you remove the cap, there can be ink on the shaft and they also expend ink much quicker than other types of pens so having a supply on hand of ink cartridges is necessary. They also require occasional maintenance such as cleaning (you run the tip and casing under water for a bit between refills). I can say that writing with a fountain pen is an enjoyable experience just like a craftsman enjoys working with the finest tools. I was surprised at the difference the pen makes.
This is by far one of the best film productions GP has made, raising hope that other fountain pen companies give them access to their production process. Ultimately this video fueled my purchases of a few LAMY pens at every range.
Very interesting video! It does indeed make you appreciate the products so much more
Absolutely amazing to see Lamy at work producing some of the worlds finest writing instruments thank Brian.
Thank you Brian...
You have reinstilled the craze for Fountain Pens through your Channel in many like us
I am grateful to you ☺️
Lamy has been my hands down favorite for 40 years. Lamy has perfected quality, affordability, and aesthetic. Probably have too many already, but I'm ready to buy 10 more!
Japanese and German people.. really, just amazing and very detailed in their work.
If there was advertising that really worked on me, it would be this. The behind the scenes of a product.
It’s a visual of the quality of their products, and now that i’ve seen with my own eyes (sort of) where and how their pens are made, I want to buy even more!
Big respecc to Lamy, their facility, staff, mission, and of course products are fantastic 👌
Simply amazing. An fascinating process in such an amazing video.
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Thank you! This one was a lot of work, and I'm glad to see if pay off so much :) -Brian
Mohit it certainly was.
Happy to see an Indian in the comments box
An amazing film on the various processes involved in the manufacture of the LAMY pen. I am the proud owner of several LAMY fountain pens, and they are extremely well made and write beautifully. It's always a pleasant surprise finding material like this on RUclips and seeing how this precision writing instrument is made. An absolutely outstanding bit of filming too.
Such perfection in pen production and movie presentation. Well done.
Oh my what a FANTASTIC video!!! Beautifully narrated, Brian, and beautifully assembled!!! Such a pleasure to see from start to finish so I must give praise to Lamy for allowing this, sharing their assembly, and process with you and now US!!! Please extend my gratitude to LAMY for their faith in you and the fountain pen community to allow the access they did!!!
Absolutely. This level of insight into the production was amazing. Would love to see other major brands open up like this. - Colin
For me every product made in germany trusted and perfect quality,, i love all germany products although it's expensive but it's perfect performance
Lol I work for Germany company in Asia. Not necessarily true.
Wait till you own a BMW or mercedes.
Nice, love to LAMY story, Keep it up. Love from India. I am 83, now work as Urban Sketcher and stock photographer. Worked as Art Director at JWT Brussels and New Delhi.
Thanks Brian (and Andi), this is a really great video. Made me think of the engineers that actually devise some of the machines they use. Truly fascinating.
Yeah, I thought of that as well. Engineering marvels some of those machines are! - Colin
It has me all excited too Peter.
@@Gouletpens Hey Brian, I actually work for the company that designs and builds these assembly machines. Building such a machine is truly fascinating and to see the finished prodct is even better. The machine showen in this video is nearly 30 Years old but still does a fantastic job.
I was sold by the transparency of the company. Thank you for this spectacular presentation! :)
I truly enjoyed this video and appreciate all the work done to produce it. Thank you Brian, Rachel and staff.
I wish I was a pen nerd 25 years ago when I was stationed in Germany. Heck, I even had my hand bolted back together at the Army hospital in Heidelberg!
This is so cool.. i would love to see one of TWSBI
Thank you Bryan, it has been like a Disney ride!!! They are sooo great. I love Lamys even more now!!!
Thank you, Brian.
You're very welcome! to say it was my pleasure would be an understatement ;) -Brian
Great Video! I have a Lamy Safari ballpoint I purchased in 1997. All I ever put in it is ink. It's been to job sites, offices etc. The yellow color means that I don't lose it!
Thoroughly engrossing. Nice job. Great narration. You could repackage it as "how its made" and get more views.
What if I can’t come to the store the day my order is ready?
We will happily hold your order for you in store until you are ready to collect it.
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Looks like they took your advice.
@@robbie6625 Seriously ? What was the previous title, forgot
@@TheFinalRevelation1 Not sure, but I noticed that they now have "How it's Made" in the title.
Thatsbwhat i was thinking, it really seems just like a How It's Made video, just a different narrator.
I bought a new LAMY fountain pen several years ago, and am still pleased with it. The way fountain pens are manufactured is fascinating!
9 dislikes are from Montblanc executives.
Jean Marceaux disliked for 24 hour shifts
@@Blizky There are no 24H shifts though. There are people working in the factory 24/7, but not always the same people. They follow conventional work hours as is mandatory in Germany to employers.
I'm a Jinhao user, but LAMY is a very good brand. Some day I'll buy a Lamy pen. ;)
@@Blizky Yeah, cause Goulet Pen Company totally has anything to do with Lamy business practices and deserves a dislike for it.
and the other 300?
Thank you to Lamy for detailed access and Goulet, I have many's (not all, yet) and a greater appreciation for the attention to detail and fine quality of the craftsmanship. Great Job!
So interesting! I wish kids these days could go on school field trips to fountain pen factories. They might not, but I think that would be cool :D
so true, it would be a dream come true
I completely agree, Orsi, but then, few youngsters tend to use fountain pens these days (there are, obviously, exceptions to this), which is rather unfortunate - seemingly, technologies have outstripped the mechanical usage, in terms of communication - letter writing, etc :)
@@andrewtongue7084 I go to a school that frowns on the use of information technologies. A Lamy Safari was an incredible purchase. I've even inspired a few of my friends to give it a go.
That was so fun to watch. Thanks so much to Lamy and Brian! Good job to Andi too!!
Bauhaus, where form follows function. Form over function implies something that looks great, but doesn't work as it should. Great video. Interesting to see the whole process. Greetings from Germany.
This is a marvelous video... I'm from Germany and I love my Lamy pens (just like the majority of German children who grow up with Lamy pens at school) and I'm thrilled to see how my beloved pens are made. Astonishing!
After hearing some slightly dismissive comments about LAMY from a bit of what now I'd consider a fairly pretentious source I skipped ordering one as my first fountain pen and went with a Pilot MR instead... After seeing this, and the fact that LAMY allowed you into their factory to make this, I'm won over... I'll be picking up one or two along with converters from you guys shortly.
I'm really impressed with the depth and passion you guys cover things, and with smaller details like the clear color samples of ink you provide on your site. As someone new to all this, that's hoping fountain pens will help with his hatred of writing you guys are now my go to site for anything I need.
I think the QC between Pilot and LAMY is a bit of a toss-up. They can both be expected to come misaligned with tines too tight. Nothing major though, I'd say.
Even as a german I am deeply impressed, how much perfection there is in this factory. Every single step of manufacturing something sold under 50€ (I think 80-90% are Entry level stuff- until I searched for Ink cartridges on Amazon to get over the limit for same day delivery for something other, I didnt even know about converters, bottled ink and other Lamy Pens as the Safari, ABC and Al-Star- and I have used Lamy Pen's for about 15 Years until that) is perfected, simplified and rationalized.
This video was very calming to watch and super informative about fountain pens. Reminds me of “How it’s Made” back when I was a kid
In 2019 we visited the Louvre and I remember being just as excited when we walked into the LAMY shop as I was in the museum! Great vid and thank you. Cheers from Sydney, Aust - Dave
After watching the video, feel like buying one to try it out.
Blue Sky same
The background music also makes the user appreciate the product even more!
Didnt know LAMY is from Heidelberg, 20min from me. I am living in Mannheim, the next city :o
Ich hatte auch keine Ahnung
Nobody cares
Perhaps you should drop in and see if you can get your own little tour?
MONNEM!
I love this video!!! So glad you got to go and share this with us.
At about 0:35 the narrator says "where they have more than 350 employees working 24 hours a day, six days a week."
I bet they're all pretty tired by that seventh day after working 144 hours straight!
I'm pretty sure they take turns lol
Nathan Carrille woooosh
Yeah that would be in shifts.
Asa Houra ....and busting to take a leak! 😵
Wow! Nice one! As if he suggests the robots
The *machines themselves* are amazing engineering & art.
This is actually a pretty good illustration of why Lamy makes a lot of variants of the Safari... Lots of tooling reuse!
I am a huge Pilot fan but after seeing how much care and effort goes into making a Lamy, I might end up getting one for the collection in the future.
My LAMY pens felt a little homesick when they watched this.
Thanks Brian. Enjoyable Wonderful Lamy sculpture garden.
I have written 6 books, been around the world many times, jungles, deserts etc, and whilst I have more expensive pens I wouldn't be without my original Lamy Safari, it's brilliant.
Lamy is such a great company and a pleasure to write with.
I wish I could “like” this more than once! :)
Thank you, Lamy, for allowing the Goulet Pen Company to make an awesome video!
Very nice editing and narration.
Feels like a how it's made documentary. Only thing that was disconcerting were some of the pans. Steadycam pls
Couldnt agree more Howtomed.
Brian, thank you for taking the time to explain such an intricate assembly of one of the world's most user friendly pens.
Another one on pilot please
If Pilot invites us, I'm sure Brian would love to do another one! - Colin
Ditto on that Nemi!
Thank you The Goulet Pen Company for providing us with great content!
The long awaited how its made 😄
LAMY provides excellent service. The rubber coating on my pens had gone bad (deteriorated) and sticky... they asked me to sent the pens back for repair or replacement. And they have done so... they are now all in tip-top condition. Free of charge.
Very cool. Great work on the vid!
That was really amazing! Thank you LAMY and thank you so much Brian for doing that!
I'm sure you wanted to take that roll paper home that they tested the pens on. Would make for some neat wrapping paper.
Ha! It's mesmerizing, the circles the pens were making. - Colin
Just imagine it Cole.
That's such a cool idea, Cole !! :D
I own a lamy safari and a 2000. Really impressed with the detailing the company gives to all the manufacturing processes and a great video showing it. Makes me prouder owning these fountain pens👏👏
This is really fascinating!
I will say what pretty much everyone else here is either thinking it has said, thank you for the video showing how the pens, ink, and converters are created. This inside look into the process makes me appreciate it even more.
My LAMY safari been with me for 4 years. Best investment for a pen.
Bottle ink much cheaper and last for a long long time.
Which is the name of the bottle of ink? i have to buy one :)
I got a studio when a passed one of my tests
origano But I think this ink bottle work only for the piston converter fountain pens, not squeeze converter fountain pens.
That's all amazing! Makes me appreciate my Lamys even more now.
There was a statement at 6.11 which went like, "...this is what will help keep the nib dry when the pen is sealed." I am wondering if this is correct. It may also be said the inner cap would keep the nib wet. Right? Just a thought.
I think Brian meant to say 'keep it from drying out', sorry for the confusion! - Colin
Thank you =)
It is a treat to get to see the Lamy manufacturing plant and the precision assembly of their pens. I don't own a Lamy yet, but want one for my birthday. I can hardly wait!
For myself, this would have been like going to a chocolate factory, and my name is Charlie.
Did you get free samples?
Laughing here, David - a man after my own heart :D
The little look into the Lamy flagship store at the end was nice, I live in Heidelberg and I love going to the store from time to time just to test out the different pens!
Got my first fountain pen today. Lamy Safari 😁✒🖋
ElementalHeroJoe a very good choice. The safari is one of the best designs ever made. When I was at primary school over 40 years ago it changed my writing experiance , after all these Pelicano and Geha pens I had to use before......
I'm here 10 months in the future, how's that Safari working?
Congratulations!😀
@@CKGerlach oh wow i forgot about geha!! had to buy my first lamy with my pocket money 🤣 never looked back 💖
get a Lamy studio its much better
The Lamy Safari was my first fountain pen, I bought it in a mom & pop office shop in Germany. After many years I still have it, use it regularly, and get a lot of compliments and curiosity when I whip it out (even if it's an entry-level fountain pen), I love it!
when my Al-Star asks how pens are born
Let me just say that Brian Goulet of Goulet Pens does a brilliant job of delivering the story of How It's Made and keeps your interest all the way through. Thank you @GouletPens. All involved and working at Goulet Pens make your shopping trip an EXPERIENCE.
At 6:05 , is the plastic insert to keep the nib dry, or wet? I thought it was to keep it wet so for the next writing session the pen wouldn't have dried up and just work.
Yeah, I caught that too. He probably meant to keep it from drying out.
Wow....makes me appreciate my Lamys even more!
LAMY pens are the tanks of fountain pens, unlike those pens that keep self-destructing every months.
chanhien been using the same mont Blanc for 20 years
The only brand that does that is probably TWSBI. Most of the other popular brands are also pretty sturdy. Not Safari level of indestructibility, but they last as long as you take care of them.
Congrats, those pens I mentioned are solely TWSBI pens.
Tell me about it, Chan.
Well, Lamy's pens (even the cheaper ones) are well known to last a very long time. TWSBI on the other hand, still have cracking issues up to now.
I love these factory tours. I would love to see more of them please, Goulet team!
Well worth the wait! I wonder why they spin the caps at 10:05
Ultimate Pixel
My only guess would be that it is a quality control test to ensure that everything is torqued to spec; rather have the cap come apart under these 'extreme' conditions in the factory instead of in the customers hand.
It's just a guess though *:)*
They're making sure it won't fall apart after countless rotations in an office chair.
It looks like she uses it to put the finial on.
Ultimate they spin them so you don't have to hahahaha, how funny... ;)
Great video. I just gave my girlfriend a lamy pen for her birthday last week because she’s always loved writing, but never had a good quality pen. She was so surprised, and she’s really happy with how it writes. Apparently it’s the best gift she’s gotten, haha.
Felt like watching Charlie and the chocolate factory!
Just bought a LAMY fountain pen two days ago and it is really nice one and writes smoothly. Very happy to have one and appreciate it.