My first Lamy(s): Al-star Coffee and Champagne/Pearl! - and a question...

[Amira]

Hi everybody

After reading a lot in this forum over the last week, I decided to buy a Lamy Al-star. I prefer the metalic colors to the Safari colors, but was not sure which one to get.

So picture my surprise when the I went to my local shop among the standard colors the also had a Coffee and Pearl/Champagne version!!! :)

So of course I ended up getting both of them. I just had to.
Good thing I read about the Al-star in this forum before buying one, I would not have known about the special editions otherwise!

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So now my question: what ink would you recommend to go with the coffee one? I'd like to match the colors, and if possible would prefer a waterproof ink....

Thanks,
Amira

[Lady Onogaro]

Lucky you! Those are beautiful colors.

I would recommend Private Reserve Chocolat for the brown one, or perhaps Montblanc Toffee Brown. Both are nice brown inks (the Chocolat will be darker than the Toffee Brown).

[Amira]

Thanks, Lady Onogaro - do you know if they are waterproof? I'd like to be aple to sketch with them and add a light wash with out the ink dissolving into puddles...

[Lady Onogaro]

Thanks, Lady Onogaro - do you know if they are waterproof? I'd like to be aple to sketch with them and add a light wash with out the ink dissolving into puddles...

I don't think they are waterproof. FPN is a good place for ink reviews. You can search for them there to see what tests people have done on them. Or ask Chrissy--if she's tested them, she would know. Migo also is a good source of ink information. Or take a look at our own Ink Reviews forum.

I just noticed this thread, too, which lists some brown inks:

http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/14353-Permanent-Fountain-Pen-Inks

[piggybank]

I want the coffee color so bad!!!

Could you tell me where you get this?

[DavidtheGnome]

Perhaps the new J Herbin ink would be a good choice:

http://www.gouletpens.com/j.-herbin-caroube-de-chypre-1670-anniversary-ink/p/H150-45

[Fountain Pen Mike]

Lovely pens! Congrats.
When I first started using FPs a few months back, I gravitated towards the older designs. Still like them, by the way.
But I looked at the Safari/Vista/Alstar, and the design was so different that they kind of turned me off. Then I found a Charcoal Grey Safari at a local thrift store, for cheap. I love that pen! It writes smoothly, fits my hand well, and is just a pleasure to use. And it looks very much better holding it in my hand.
Now, when I see a Lamy, I start breathing heavy, :D