Specifications
| Physical Dimensions | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 138 mm | 5.43 inches |
| Width | 8 mm | 0.31 inches |
| Weight | 20 grams | 0.7 oz |
| Technical Details | ||
| Mechanism | Click Style | |
| Closure | Retractable | |
| Material | All Metal Body | |
| Refill | Lamy M16 Ballpoint Refill | |
Design
The Lamy cp1 ballpoint pen. You can immediately tell as you pick up this pen that it’s a level up on the competition and it’s a level up on the Safari or AL-Star.
The matte coating, matte finish is really nice and smooth but not slippery. The minimal design aesthetic really works for it with the clip being a nice brushed aluminium and I’m very pleased with how it looks overall.
It’s got a satisfying click that’s a little interesting. It’s not on the noisy side but not silent.
Writing
Refill Performance
I find this easy to write with and more smooth to write with than the Safari and All Star.
The Lamy cp1 is quite thin so larger hands might want to look at the Lamy 2000 ballpoint. The refill is a Lamy M16 and you know what you’re getting.
Pro’s
- Good for smaller hands
- Seems to write smoother than other Lamy options I’ve tried (Safari, AL-star)
Con’s
- Might be too thin for some
Notes
The M17 ballpoint refill is not available everywhere which will give Lamy ballpoint users another option.