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Lamy logo Ballpoint Pen vs Lamy aion Fountain Pen

Lamy logo Ballpoint Pen ($12) vs Lamy aion Fountain Pen ($89) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right ballpoint.

Lamy logo Ballpoint Pen
Lamy
logo Ballpoint Pen
$12
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Lamy aion Fountain Pen
Lamy
aion Fountain Pen
$89
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Spec-by-spec
SpecLamy logo Ballpoint PenLamy aion Fountain Pen
Price$12$89
Weight14g30g
MaterialStainless steelAluminium
Weight14g (LAMY published)30g (LAMY published)
Size10 x 10 x 135 mm15 x 15 x 143 mm
RefillLAMY M 16—
Nib—Polished steel EF/F/M/B
Pros & Cons

Lamy logo Ballpoint Pen

  • $12
  • Steel body at 14 g
  • Four colors
  • Plastic parts alongside the steel
  • Proprietary M 16 refill

Lamy aion Fountain Pen

  • Cartridge and converter filling
  • Four nib sizes
  • Clean aluminium body
  • $89
  • Converter is sold separately
Lamy logo Ballpoint Pen is the better value at $12. Both are part of our curated ballpoint index — tap through to check current pricing.
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