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SProctor
April 26th, 2010, 01:55 PM
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With the recent influx of many "new-old-stock" (vintage) Lamy writing instruments into the market and the great experiences and rave reviews they are receiving, older Lamy fountain pens are going through a resurgence/revival of popularity and renewed interests of collectors and users alike. On the other hand, there are some of us out there that never quit being in love with them. :o

Among the most popular vintage Lamy models are the infamous Lamy 27, a predecessor to the Lamy 2000 (released in 1966) and the Lamy 99 which was produced when the 27 was discontinued, possibly due to the new Lamy 2000 taking over the 27's price-point niche. Less known and much less popular then and now are the Lamy 60 Series writing instruments that were released a few years later (1970?). This series of models included both cartridge-fillers (international size) and piston-fillers with both plastic capped models and those sporting a very durable steel cap. Pictured* below are the Lamy 66P (the "P" stood for "Patronen" meaning cartridge in German), the Lamy 67P (same as the 66P but with a steel cap), a Lamy 68 piston-filler, and two different iterations of the Lamy 69, also piston-fillers (same as the 68 except for the metal caps).


http://www.sproctor.com/lamy/lamy60sseriescapped.jpg
(Pictured from left: Lamy 66P, 67P, 68, and two different versions of the Lamy 69)



http://www.sproctor.com/lamy/lamy60sseries.jpg

All of the Lamy Sixties Series came standard with exceptionally smooth steel/alloy nibs, and the notable "L" at the apex of the cap. At 5 1/4 inches in length (closed) with stainless-steel clips and chrome furniture, these resin pens fit perfectly into a medium-sized hand and continue to be a joy to use...


*Sorry 'bout the poor pictures, I am in the middle of a big household move and couldn't find the right camera.

dannzeman
April 26th, 2010, 08:18 PM
Wow, this is great information! I knew nothing of vintage Lamy's so this is really an eye opener. Please keep it coming!!

rroossinck
April 27th, 2010, 12:42 PM
Absolutely right, Dan. We need more of this stuff! Lamy has some great vintage models (with a huge range of nib sizes, too) and they deserve more press!

Tortoise
August 29th, 2010, 02:15 PM
Absolutely right, Dan. We need more of this stuff! Lamy has some great vintage models (with a huge range of nib sizes, too) and they deserve more press!

I agree, too! After stumbling upon a mention of the Lamy 27 in your blog post about the Lamy 2000, I followed the trail to Karl Brandt's sale of vintage Lamys and came away with 2 magnificent pens - both NOS - a black 27/31 and a teal 99/36, and am ordering duplicates of each because they make such wonderful daily workhorses. I love reading about the history behind the pens almost as much as using the pens themselves. I'm all for more Lamy info!

cocowoo
March 29th, 2011, 01:19 AM
I knew nothing of vintage Lamy's so this is really an eye opener.

PointyThings
July 13th, 2012, 11:09 AM
More eye candy: Lamy 68 fountain pen and matching 202 ballpoint -- transparent demonstrators.

http://pointythings.com/images/pens/LamyDemonstratorSet-1.jpg

http://pointythings.com/images/pens/LamyDemonstratorSet-2.jpg

Bogon07
July 14th, 2012, 08:14 PM
Pointythings, I like the look of the Lamy 68 fountain demonstator and the ballpoint. The yellow/orange mechanism is a real standout.
SProctor, nice selection of 60s. Good to see vintage Lamys getting an airing.

manoeuver
July 15th, 2012, 07:52 AM
wow. I can see myself writing a grocery list or two with that pen.