I tried the Aion with some pen friends. It was totally not on my radar, and I was not interested in a plain black pen (this is back when they first came out). We were passing pens around and I was blown away when I started writing with the Aion. It definetly feels different than any other pen, and I love the nib. I also tried the 2000 and the Studio that day, and I prefered the Aion. I couldn't get the pen out of my mind and had to get one! I'm glad they're coming out with other colors. It is a very understated pen that deserves a try.
It looks as a hybrid between the 2000 and the Studio. I find it esthetically interesting, mostly based on the fact that I like and enjoy both the aforementioned pens. I like your reviews much, they are right to the point and descriptive. Greetings
I have a lamy vista, a studio and two aions. I find the aion nib to be markedly smoother than the one on the vista/safari/studio. It's not just a different look. No one seems to be noting that as they review the pen, nor or is my experience and I experience it every day as I write with all these every day.
I have three Aions, all purchased from different US retailers within the last month, and none of them do that shaky cap thing. I wonder if it's something they fixed...?
I suggest that the three dimples under the cap simply holds the inner plastic cap in place. Compared to most pens it does not have a finial where a screw can be fitted and lock the inner cap firmly against the aluminium shell. Then they're just hidden under the clip.
I have 4 Aions, one in each color and nib size. I find it to be the perfect everyday writer because it so well-balanced, solid and functional. I particularly like the very long textured section with no step because, as a left-handed straight writer I tend to hold my pen rather high on the section to keep my hand from smudging the ink. None of my Aions rattle, by the way. The only thing that annoys me a little is that when capped, although the cap is quite secure, the pen body can spin freely, so you never know when you uncap it what position the nib will be in. It's a very minor thing and the Aion is not the only snap cap pen the does this.
I have the lamy 2000 and the lamy studio. Neither are my daily drivers. That distinction would have to go to my TWSBIs. I am expecting my first Aion to arrive today. I got the red one in fine. Hopefully this will work for me as I find the medium and broad to be too mushy for me.
Thanks Tom.. I have an original Olive Silver version.. like the pen but you said it! The cap rattle makes me crazy. It is so distracting from Lamy 's typical quality and that they've chosen not to fix this with the new red/blue versions is foolish in my opinion. Still, I love Lamy fountain pens--the 2000 leads the pack and is an every-day fountain pen.. along with one of my several Edison Pens, my Conway Stewart, Montegrappa 1930 extra, and Classic Pens Legend 766. I think the three digits are to allow a bit of fabric if clipping to a pocket to gain a closer grasp.. just a thought.. thanks Tom.. I enjoy your work and the Goldspot experience. Frank from Boulder, Colorado
Hey Frank, thanks for your message and compliments! I see your point if the digits under the clip were raised instead of impressions. It's a beautiful pen otherwise. The minimal style allows you to focus on what little design distinctions there are with this pen. That's why the cap rattle and those little three divots are so baffling.
It’d be so easy for companies to put up more information than anyone would ever want on their website and structure it so that only those who want to go deep would see it. Yet we can’t find simple answers from designers about products. I’d really like to know if this nib design is purely aesthetic or if there was any practical purpose.
Ask Jasper. Performance-wise, it's the same writing experience, same feed as the LZ50 nib on a Safari, AL-Star, and Studio, etc. I think the broader-sloped shoulders matches more with the overall design of this pen. It seems to be a purely aesthetic choice.
The Aion looks alright, though I reckon the Studio is still better. And the 2000 is Lamy’s best ever. Also, I own a few cheaper pens than the Aion which I think are probably better overall than the Aion - like the Conklin all-American, the Duragraph, Monteverde Impressa and a few others in the
It happens to be my favorite design from them. I find it very aesthetically pleasing and it's well balanced and comfortable to write with for long periods. I love the shiny, angled edge on the cap, suggesting a cap band and adding a bit flash to the brushed finish. This is best demonstrated on the red version. But, to each their own. What's your favorite LAMY design?
I tried the Aion with some pen friends. It was totally not on my radar, and I was not interested in a plain black pen (this is back when they first came out). We were passing pens around and I was blown away when I started writing with the Aion. It definetly feels different than any other pen, and I love the nib. I also tried the 2000 and the Studio that day, and I prefered the Aion. I couldn't get the pen out of my mind and had to get one! I'm glad they're coming out with other colors. It is a very understated pen that deserves a try.
It looks as a hybrid between the 2000 and the Studio. I find it esthetically interesting, mostly based on the fact that I like and enjoy both the aforementioned pens. I like your reviews much, they are right to the point and descriptive. Greetings
Helps the pen grip more securely when in pocket. I have two pens and both use Lamy ink. Lamy Al Star with converter and Gama Forever from Chennai.
I LOVE THE LAMY 2000, AND I ALSO LOVE THE STUDIO AND OTHER LAMY PENS. I MAY JUST LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S SALE PRICES OF THE AION!
I have a lamy vista, a studio and two aions. I find the aion nib to be markedly smoother than the one on the vista/safari/studio. It's not just a different look. No one seems to be noting that as they review the pen, nor or is my experience and I experience it every day as I write with all these every day.
Thanks for the feedback! That is an excellent point (literally)!
I have three Aions, all purchased from different US retailers within the last month, and none of them do that shaky cap thing. I wonder if it's something they fixed...?
Testing the other pens we had available, they did do the rattle as well.
Mine doesn't rattle either
Mine doesn't raddle either. It's was the first thing I checked taking it out of the box.
I suggest that the three dimples under the cap simply holds the inner plastic cap in place. Compared to most pens it does not have a finial where a screw can be fitted and lock the inner cap firmly against the aluminium shell. Then they're just hidden under the clip.
I have 4 Aions, one in each color and nib size. I find it to be the perfect everyday writer because it so well-balanced, solid and functional. I particularly like the very long textured section with no step because, as a left-handed straight writer I tend to hold my pen rather high on the section to keep my hand from smudging the ink. None of my Aions rattle, by the way. The only thing that annoys me a little is that when capped, although the cap is quite secure, the pen body can spin freely, so you never know when you uncap it what position the nib will be in. It's a very minor thing and the Aion is not the only snap cap pen the does this.
Happy to say, that I don't get cap wiggle on mine. I got a red aion a few days ago
Ha, ha, Demolition Man. That was good. "He doesn't know how to use the three seashells!"
It's interesting that the holding area used to be the same texture as the pen. It's now slippery chrome.
I have the lamy 2000 and the lamy studio. Neither are my daily drivers. That distinction would have to go to my TWSBIs. I am expecting my first Aion to arrive today. I got the red one in fine. Hopefully this will work for me as I find the medium and broad to be too mushy for me.
Good choice! It might just be the fact that the Lamy nibs run a bit broader than most other pens, including TWSBI. I hope you enjoy it!
Thanks Tom.. I have an original Olive Silver version.. like the pen but you said it! The cap rattle makes me crazy. It is so distracting from Lamy 's typical quality and that they've chosen not to fix this with the new red/blue versions is foolish in my opinion. Still, I love Lamy fountain pens--the 2000 leads the pack and is an every-day fountain pen.. along with one of my several Edison Pens, my Conway Stewart, Montegrappa 1930 extra, and Classic Pens Legend 766. I think the three digits are to allow a bit of fabric if clipping to a pocket to gain a closer grasp.. just a thought.. thanks Tom.. I enjoy your work and the Goldspot experience.
Frank from Boulder, Colorado
Hey Frank, thanks for your message and compliments! I see your point if the digits under the clip were raised instead of impressions. It's a beautiful pen otherwise. The minimal style allows you to focus on what little design distinctions there are with this pen. That's why the cap rattle and those little three divots are so baffling.
It’d be so easy for companies to put up more information than anyone would ever want on their website and structure it so that only those who want to go deep would see it. Yet we can’t find simple answers from designers about products. I’d really like to know if this nib design is purely aesthetic or if there was any practical purpose.
Ask Jasper. Performance-wise, it's the same writing experience, same feed as the LZ50 nib on a Safari, AL-Star, and Studio, etc. I think the broader-sloped shoulders matches more with the overall design of this pen. It seems to be a purely aesthetic choice.
So the cap jiggle is a feature not a bug. Bummer.
Nice pen
As always a polished vlog... But not so 'critical' as in I am little wiser. The vlog just seemed to gloss over. But thanks.
The Aion looks alright, though I reckon the Studio is still better. And the 2000 is Lamy’s best ever. Also, I own a few cheaper pens than the Aion which I think are probably better overall than the Aion - like the Conklin all-American, the Duragraph, Monteverde Impressa and a few others in the
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Most ugliest pen designed by lamy. Period
Personally, I think that it is a cooler design than both the Scala and the Imporium.
It happens to be my favorite design from them. I find it very aesthetically pleasing and it's well balanced and comfortable to write with for long periods. I love the shiny, angled edge on the cap, suggesting a cap band and adding a bit flash to the brushed finish. This is best demonstrated on the red version. But, to each their own. What's your favorite LAMY design?
@@lilymanson4896 lamy 2000 launched in 1966 but still looks like as if it was just designed the previous year.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think it's one of the best looking pens I own.
Whoops!!!! Looks like you forgot that the Safari and Al-Star are made by Lamy.