LamyVista Fountain Pen Demonstrator, Clear Fine Nib (L12F)

This is my third LAMY fountain pen and it works as I expect, in other words, it writes smoothly and is easy to hold when writing.

Great quality for the price

This is my first Lamy pen, so I was not sure what to expect. I LOVE it! The writing experience is very smooth. I am excited to receive the converter I ordered so that I can add some colorfast ink. 10 out of 10!

It is now my favorite fountain pen of many.

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.

I received the pen in working order, however it has clearly been used. It has blue ink remaining in the pen, though the cartridge had not yet been pierced. Not only this, but the pen arrived outside of its original box with scuffs and fingerprints and cardboard fibers covering the body. It works just fine, but the item has already been used. I could've just gone to eBay for a lower price and similar experience. I am glad they did not put it in a landfill, but don't charge someone full price. That's silly.

I fell hard with my first Lamy Safari pen and quickly added the Vista. They’re the same, but somehow the demonstrator Vista just feels as though it has something extra. Maybe it’s the difference in the Lamy colors and the nakedness of this pen, or maybe it’s my imagination. I have always loved fountain pens but didn’t discover Lamy til recently, and now I can’t stop! I love the colors, but as I stated, the Vista has that ‘something extra’ that I’m so extremely drawn to. My other pens are jealous, and rightly (or ‘writely’) so. Nothing feels like a Lamy. And with arthritis getting the grip of a fountain pen is the ultimate must -have. My hand doesn’t tire, and I can always easily see the ink level in this pen, yet they still put the ink level view windows. I’m thinking of getting a medium nib, though I prefer the fine, just as an excuse to get another Vista. Yes, they are that addictive! What a perfectly fine tuned little pen. The craftsmanship is over the top, but the price is definitely not. I’m so, so in love!

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.