Manufacturer | Lamy |
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Brand | Lamy |
Item Weight | 0.6 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3 x 0.5 x 0.63 inches |
Item model number | L288 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color | Black |
Closure | Snap |
Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | F |
Material Type | Plastic |
Number of Items | 1 |
Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
Point Type | Ballpoint |
Ink Color | Black |
Manufacturer Part Number | L288 |
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Lamy Pico Ballpoint Pen: Luxury Pocket Pen that Transforms into Full Size Biro, Lacquer Finish, Includes Double Push Mechanism & Refill - Writing Pens for Journaling & Office Supplies (Black)
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Brand | Lamy |
Writing Instrument Form | Ballpoint Pen |
Color | Black |
Ink Color | Black |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
About this item
- Matt Black finish with anti-roll device
- Small, neat and handy
- Innovative pocket pen that transforms to full size pen
- Easily fits into pockets and purses for convenient carrying
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Value for money | 4.2 | 4.2 | — | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Ergonomic | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | — | 4.6 |
Comfort | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | 4.4 | 5.0 | — |
Light weight | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | 5.0 | — | — |
Giftable | 4.9 | 4.9 | — | 4.9 | — | — |
Sold By | The Watch Locker | BIGFLY | Global Precious Brands LLC | Grab It fast | AGiftForMe | LY Berditchev Co. |
point type | Ballpoint | Ballpoint | — | Ballpoint | Ballpoint | Medium |
material | Plastic | Metal | — | Plastic | Plastic | ASA plastic |
closure type | Snap | Snap | Snap | Snap | Retractable | Converter |
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ASIN | B001346XNA |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #37,440 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #1,044 in Ballpoint Pens |
Date First Available | August 25, 2003 |
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A great travel pen, Small, neat and handy, innovative with a sophisticated press mechanism, Short in size but long in writing format.
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Customers like the quality, size and appearance of the pen. For example, they mention it's a solid little pen, it works well and is compact. Customers are also impresseded with the design, saying it'll fit in a pocket. As for performance, they say it works smoothly. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use, value, clickability, and grip.
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Customers like the quality of the pen. They say it's a solid little pen, works well, and looks great. The chrome looks and feels very solid and sturdy. Some customers say it feels really premium and is the best pen since sliced bread. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It's a glorious day.All that to say, solid little pen, works well and looks great...." Read more
"...Still the great quality I remember, and my friend loves it, too! My favorite travel and out-and-about pen." Read more
"Apparently this is the best pen since sliced bread, according to my boyfriend. I bought it for him for Christmas and he loves it...." Read more
"...The ink is good as well for a ballpoint as mine wrote smoothly and cleanly. My only problem with this is the ink isn't as dark as I want it to be...." Read more
Customers like the size of the writing instrument. They say it's small enough to easily fit in their pocket, perfect for keeping in a shirt pocket, or tossing. They also appreciate the compact design and the concealed size. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Doesn't have the weight of a Waterman or Montblanc, it's extremely light, but for my purposes as the owner of a very expensive pen holder that..." Read more
"Great for on the go if it’s anywhere, right smooth" Read more
"...to a mere three and five-eights inches allowing a perfect fit in a front pants pocket where always safely kept and immediately available...." Read more
"Great little pen, compact while still wide enough not to feel cramped. Writes very well" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the pen. They mention it has a nice design, is trendy looking, and classy. Some appreciate the Lamy thematic design and the beautiful color. Overall, customers find the pen to be a cute little pen for their pocket or purse.
"...All that to say, solid little pen, works well and looks great...." Read more
"It's a good design, except it rattles when in use. The ink is good as well for a ballpoint as mine wrote smoothly and cleanly...." Read more
"...; so take this for what it's worth (not much) the blue is a nice deep dark blue that almost appears purple to my eyes...." Read more
"...: this is a great pen for daily carry and use, it's durable, it's good looking, but the mechanism is a bit finicky and the pen shows damage pretty..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the pen. They mention that it works well, the mechanism works well and that it extends to just the right regular pen length.
"...It's a glorious day.All that to say, solid little pen, works well and looks great...." Read more
"...The function of this pen is quite impressive, something you'd expect from LAMY - and especially Franco Clivio...." Read more
"...When it comes to the writing, it is perfectly functional, but not fun. For $30, I had hoped it would feel like a more expensive pen in writing...." Read more
"...It works smoothly, extends to just the right "regular" pen length and writes as well as any pen I own...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the writing instrument. Some mention that it's compact and easy to use on the go, with a very simple, practical, and reliable mechanism. They also say that it is comfortable in their hand and smooth on the paper. However, other customers say that the pen has a poor feel in one's hand and is relatively difficult to manipulate as a pen. They feel that the mechanism can feel rough and grind some, feeling like it wants some lubrication.
"...When extended, it's a surprisingly good writer: comfortable in my hand and smooth on the paper...." Read more
"...Mechanism can also feel rough and grind some, feeling like it wants some lubrication..." Read more
"...The popping mechanism is amazing and makes it super convenient, you will not belive the comfort it provides when extended...." Read more
"...Also is a confortable pen for writing, have a very simple, practical and reliable mechanism for open and close the pen...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the pen. Some mention it's worth the cost, while others say it'll overprice you.
"Great purchase! Unique. Easy to store. Looks awesome. Good quality." Read more
"Price just a little too high. Pen is a nice one." Read more
"...to worry that the refills are a little expensive because they are well worth it since they last such a long time. A very smooth ink flow...." Read more
"Handy travel pen. A little bit overpriced but again it's LAMY. I bought it to make a 35 dollar one day shipping with other stuff." Read more
Customers are mixed about the clickability of the writing instrument. Some mention that it has a decent clicking mechanism, while others say that it's rough and difficult to manipulate.
"...Its clicky mechanism works well, and it's almost joyful to open it for the first time. I thought: "ooh, that's clever; I like this!"..." Read more
"...There is no click or tactile bump when you have pushed the action in far enough to actuate it and you have to push the plunger ALL the way in.. So..." Read more
"...The popping mechanism is amazing and makes it super convenient, you will not belive the comfort it provides when extended...." Read more
"...While the pen mechanism is nifty, It has a very light spring action, so I did feature accidentally deploying the pin tip while in my pocket...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the grip of the writing instrument. Some mention that it's comfortable in their hand and glides over paper super smooth, while others say that it is slippery and a firm grip might be difficult to achieve.
"the good:good feel, I like the color and the texture of the body...." Read more
"...hand and when combined with the polished barrel, a firm grip might be difficult to achieve...." Read more
"...it's a surprisingly good writer: comfortable in my hand and smooth on the paper...." Read more
"...The strengths of the pen, however -- the Lamy thematic design, the smooth action when expanding or contracting the pen, and matte black finish --..." Read more
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All that to say, solid little pen, works well and looks great. Doesn't have the weight of a Waterman or Montblanc, it's extremely light, but for my purposes as the owner of a very expensive pen holder that happens to roll on four wheels, it works just fine.
Now to use. My red one just quit working, will not extend and lock pen for use. Other two working fine and have probably had more use. Despite reviews to the contrary I have seen on Amazon, I have never seen ink refill problems like skipping etc.
One problem that does occur on occasion is that the darn things unscrew in my pocket. If partially unscrewed it comes apart as I pull it out and I start looking for the components on the side walk - so far I have always been able to find the components and screw it back together.
Overall it is the perfect pen for my application, beating other compact options I had tried. Sometime I will set down at my camera repair desk and try to figure out what ails my red pen, if not it will go to trash unfortunately. That is the only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5.
good feel, I like the color and the texture of the body. It appears to be a durable matte hard anodizing almost like a fine powder coat in texture. The color is rich and dark in a good way. I am "colorblind" so take this for what it's worth (not much) the blue is a nice deep dark blue that almost appears purple to my eyes.
The action is fun and interesting. a nice departure from the pull open telescoping pens like the fisher, zebra, rotring esprit, tombow pixie, etc...
The anti roll knob is a nice touch and is well done.
the bad:
I wish the deployment action were more tactile and positive. There is no click or tactile bump when you have pushed the action in far enough to actuate it and you have to push the plunger ALL the way in.. So that took a few presses to get right initially. It is a relatively long action to deploy. The entire mechanism appears to be made from the soft black plastic that you see exposed in the photos. I can't say that in itself is bad, but just something to note and that contributes to the relatively mushy actuation.
I do not like the ink cartridge... but I also absolutely hate fisher space pen cartridges, Parker cartridges are ok, but I don't like this lamy cartridge either. That being said, I don't particularly enjoy any ballpoint pen (my favorite of the most common BP refills are probably the pilot G2 style) I am more of a fountain pen and mechanical pencil guy.
Lastly, if you stick this pen in your pocket it is with 100% certainty that at some point the plunger will be pushed at least part way in and the tip will be exposed in your pocket. The tip is just BARELY recessed when the pen is in the closed/stowed position so any minor press will expose the tip. It would have been nice if they added a 1/4 turn lockout feature to prevent accidental deployment... like the rotring esprit has only in the reverse direction.
Overall:
It's a fun little pen for a dorky pen/pencil collectors and gadget guys like me, but if I were looking for the most practical and useful every day pocket pen this would not be my choice.
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Falls der Stift auch nach Monaten der Benutzung so bleibt: sehr gut + sehr zu empfehlen, wenn nicht nur digital oder mit (kleinem) Füller geschrieben wird.