Lamy aion Fountain Pen vs Lamy noto Ballpoint Pen
Lamy aion Fountain Pen ($89) vs Lamy noto Ballpoint Pen ($14) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right fountain pen.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Lamy aion Fountain Pen | Lamy noto Ballpoint Pen |
| Price | $89 | $14 |
| Weight | 30g | 22g |
| Material | Aluminium | — |
| Weight | 30g (LAMY published) | 22g (LAMY published) |
| Nib | Polished steel EF/F/M/B | — |
| Size | 15 x 15 x 143 mm | 20 x 20 x 150 mm |
| Refill | — | LAMY M 16 |
Pros & Cons
Lamy aion Fountain Pen
- Cartridge and converter filling
- Four nib sizes
- Clean aluminium body
- $89
- Converter is sold separately
Lamy noto Ballpoint Pen
- $14
- Standard M 16 refill
- Many colors
- 22 g and 20 mm square section is chunky
- Material is not stated on the brand page
Lamy noto Ballpoint Pen is the better value at $14. Both are part of our curated fountain pen index — tap through to check current pricing.