LAMY Pens: The Complete Brand Guide for Singapore (2026)

Complete Brand Guide · 2026

LAMY Pens Singapore:
The Complete Guide

Founded Heidelberg, 1930 · Every series, every nib, every Harry Potter edition, Singapore tips — from Cityluxe, Singapore's authorised LAMY retailer.

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You have seen them on every desk from a JC classroom in Bishan to a boardroom in Marina One — that unmistakable triangular grip, the bold spring clip, the chunky barrel in colours chosen by a graphic designer. LAMY is the German pen brand that taught a generation of Singaporeans how to love writing again. It is the default first fountain pen, the default corporate gift, the default upgrade from a disposable ballpoint — and yet the same brand also makes serious collector pieces worth more than a flight to Bangkok.

This is the complete LAMY reference for Singapore in 2026. Every model worth knowing — Safari, AL-Star, Vista, Logo, Studio, Aion, Scala, the legendary LAMY 2000, the capless Dialog CC, the pocketable Pico, the children's abc — plus the nib system, ink system, annual special editions, the 2025 Harry Potter collaboration, and Singapore-specific tips on humidity, engraving and paper. Everything here reflects what is actually stocked and engraved at Cityluxe, Singapore's widest LAMY specialist.

Quick Verdict: Which LAMY Should You Buy?

The Origin

The LAMY Brand Story: From Heidelberg, 1930 to Today

A Parker salesman, a Heidelberg factory, two design icons, and a 2024 chapter with Mitsubishi Pencil — the complete story.

1930

Josef Lamy founds the company, Heidelberg

Josef Lamy — formerly a Parker Pens sales representative travelling Europe — bought the Orthos Füllfederhalter-Fabrik in Heidelberg. After years studying what made a writing instrument sell, he decided to build one himself. By 1939, the factory was producing over 200,000 fountain pens a year under the ORTHOS and ARTUS brands. The company was formally incorporated as C. Josef Lamy GmbH on 31 March 1948.

1952

The LAMY 27 — a brand is named

The LAMY 27 launched as the first pen to carry the LAMY name, featuring an innovative Tintomatik automatic ink-feed system. The tagline — "Schreiben ohne Ermüden" (Writing without fatigue) — captured the brand's early philosophy: a pen that works with the writer, not against them. It also marked the company's relocation to Heidelberg's Wieblingen district in 1957.

1966

The LAMY 2000 — Bauhaus made permanent

Gerd Müller — fresh from Braun under Dieter Rams — designed the LAMY 2000. Brushed steel cap, Makrolon body, hooded 14k gold nib, piston filler. Zero unnecessary detail. It set the Bauhaus "form follows function" principle as the brand's permanent religion. Nearly 60 years later, it remains in production, unchanged, and is still considered one of the most important industrial-design objects of the 20th century.

1980

The LAMY Safari — the world's most-recommended starter pen

Wolfgang Fabian designed the LAMY Safari as a robust school pen for German teenagers — affordable, durable, with a triangular grip that guides writing posture. The original launch trade booth leaned hard into the safari theme: sand floors, canvas tents, zebra imagery. It became the world's most-recommended beginner fountain pen, and the backbone of Cityluxe's LAMY range in Singapore today.

1986

C. Josef Lamy passes; the family legacy continues

C. Josef Lamy passed away at age 87, having built a design-led company from a single factory acquisition. His son Dr. Manfred Lamy, who had been sole Managing Director since 1973, continued to grow the brand through the 1990s and 2000s. Under Dr. Manfred, LAMY opened the iconic glass-cube development centre, launched the LAMY scribble (2000) and LAMY noto, and earned repeated European and German Design Awards. Dr. Manfred Lamy passed away in 2021 at age 84, closing nearly 75 years of family stewardship.

2024

Mitsubishi Pencil Company acquires LAMY

In 2024, Mitsubishi Pencil Company (founded 1887, makers of the uni brand) acquired LAMY, ending nearly a century of family and independent ownership. Production and design remain in Heidelberg. For customers in Singapore, nothing changes at the counter — every LAMY pen at Cityluxe still carries the same German engineering, the same nib system, and the same lifetime of daily-writing reliability.

The Bauhaus Principle

Design Philosophy: One System, Many Pens

Form follows function. Nothing superfluous. And one nib fits almost every pen in the range.

"Nothing on a LAMY is there for decoration. That is why they age so well."

LAMY's genius is not just that the pens look good — it is that they share parts. A Safari, an AL-Star, a Vista, a Studio, an Aion and a Scala all use the same interchangeable nib unit. Buy a spare EF replacement nib at Cityluxe and you can move it across half the LAMY range. They also share the same T10 cartridge and Z28 converter — once you commit to LAMY's ink system, every new pen you add slots in without buying new accessories.

LAMY Studio  ·  LAMY 2000  ·  LAMY AL-Star — three price points, one design philosophy

This modular logic is the Bauhaus principle in action. Where other manufacturers proliferate proprietary fittings, LAMY consolidates. The Safari's grip section is geometrically triangular not because it looks cool, but because that is the shape your fingers naturally form when holding a pen correctly. The clip is a flat steel spring, not a decorated bend of metal, because that is the lightest engineering solution that still works.

The Icon

1. LAMY safari — The Pen That Changed Everything

Launched in 1980 and barely changed since, the safari is LAMY's most recognisable pen and one of the best-selling fountain pens in the world. From SGD 31.

Best Seller · Most Popular Fountain Pen from SGD 55 · Ballpoint SGD 31 · Rollerball SGD 35 · Mechanical Pencil SGD 31 The safari changed what people expected from a fountain pen. Before it, fountain pens were for senior executives and collectors. The safari made the fountain pen everyday — affordable, robust, and available in colours that actually reflected personality. The design holds up: a triangular grip section that corrects pen-hold naturally, an integrated clip, a steel nib that's smooth enough for beginners and reliable enough for daily writers. Every writing format is available — the fountain pen (from SGD 55) is the most popular, but the ballpoint (SGD 31) and rollerball (SGD 35) are equally loved.

• Fountain Pen: SGD 55 — steel nib, available in EF/F/M/B; most popular starter FP
• Ballpoint: SGD 31 — reliable everyday click pen; great for gifting
• Rollerball: SGD 35 — smooth, gel-style ink; ideal for frequent writers
• Mechanical Pencil: SGD 31 — 0.5mm; same iconic body
• Colours: Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Red, White, Yellow, Umbra, and more
• Engravable — the most-requested LAMY engraving pen at Cityluxe

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safari · Special Editions From SGD 55 · Annual limited colour releases Every year LAMY releases special edition safari colours — distinctive shades that go beyond the permanent range. These are the ones pen enthusiasts track and collect. Once they're gone, they're gone. Current special editions include Pink Cliff and Violet Blackberry — both in the signature safari form. The Deelite series (Aqua Sky, Light Rose, Spring Green) brings an even lighter, pastel palette. And for collectors: the Harry Potter editions (Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin) in the safari body — available while stock lasts.

• Pink Cliff FP: SGD 55 — warm dusty rose, 2024 edition
• Violet Blackberry FP: SGD 55 — deep purple, limited run
• Deelite editions — Aqua Sky, Light Rose, Spring Green: FP SGD 55 / BP SGD 31 / RB SGD 35
• Harry Potter editions: FP SGD 60 — house colours with special clip accents
• All special editions are engravable

Safari Colours

Standard core colours include classic black, shiny red, vibrant yellow, white, green, and charcoal. On top of those, LAMY releases annual special-edition Safari colours every spring — 2026 brings Neon Yellow and Neon Pink, building on 2025's Dark Dusk and Sunset, and 2024's Pink Cliff and Violet Blackberry. These are limited and tend to sell out by the end of the year they are released.

The Safari core colour range: yellow, red and green. Browse the full LAMY Safari collection at Cityluxe.

Who it is for: students, anyone curious about fountain pens, gift recipients who already have a "nicer" pen but want something for daily journaling, and corporate clients ordering in bulk who want a smart engraved gift under SGD 60. It is one of the easiest pens in the world to recommend.

2. LAMY AL-Star — Safari in Aluminium

AL-Star · Anodised Aluminium Fountain Pen from SGD 73 · Rollerball SGD 52 · Mechanical Pencil SGD 45 The AL-Star keeps the safari's triangular grip and steel nib but adds an aluminium barrel that transforms the feel completely. It's noticeably more substantial in the hand — not heavy, just present. The anodised colours have more depth than painted plastic: they glow slightly rather than sitting flat. Current colours include Aquatic (teal-blue), Black Purple, Ocean Blue, Turmaline, Mint, Graphite, and seasonal special editions. For Harry Potter fans, the AL-Star also comes in all four house colours (SGD 79).

• Fountain Pen: SGD 73 (most colours) / SGD 79 (Harry Potter editions)
• Rollerball: SGD 52 — the same smooth AL-Star writing experience
• Mechanical Pencil: SGD 45 (0.5mm)
• AL-Star EMR Digital Pen: SGD 118 — same body, compatible with Wacom/Samsung/reMarkable tablets
• Engravable — a step-up gift for the safari lover

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LAMY Harry Potter Special Edition: Three Pen Series

In 2025, LAMY partnered with Warner Bros. to release a full Harry Potter collaboration spanning three different pen series — giving every collector a price point and a writing style to match. All four Hogwarts houses (Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, Ravenclaw) are available across each series. Here is how they compare:

LAMY Nexx Harry Potter Edition — SGD 48

Gryffindor

Hufflepuff

Slytherin

Ravenclaw

The LAMY Nexx Harry Potter Edition is the most accessible entry into the collaboration at SGD 48. A lightweight plastic body in a slimmer cylindrical profile than the Safari — the Nexx is a capable everyday writer, available in EF, F, M and B nibs. All four houses are currently in stock at Cityluxe.

LAMY Safari Harry Potter Edition — SGD 60

Gryffindor

Hufflepuff

Slytherin

Ravenclaw

The LAMY Safari Harry Potter Edition at SGD 60 brings the world's most-recommended starter fountain pen to the wizarding world. Same iconic triangular grip and indestructible polycarbonate body as the standard Safari, with house-specific colourways and trim. Available in EF, F and M nibs — stock is low across all four houses. Released November 2025.

LAMY AL-Star Harry Potter Edition — SGD 79

Gryffindor

Hufflepuff

Slytherin

Ravenclaw

The LAMY AL-Star Harry Potter Edition at SGD 79 is the premium tier of the collaboration — the same anodised aluminium body and translucent smoked grip as the standard AL-Star, dressed in house-specific colours. Released in February 2025, these have mostly sold through. Hufflepuff has limited units remaining; the other three are sold out. Each came with a matching T10 cartridge.

3. LAMY Vista — The Transparent safari

Vista · Demonstrator Fountain Pen SGD 55 · Ballpoint SGD 31 · Rollerball SGD 35 · Mechanical Pencil SGD 31 Demonstrator pens — pens with transparent bodies — exist so you can see the mechanism and the ink in action. The Vista makes the safari's internals visible: the cartridge, the converter, the ink as it moves. It's a pen for people who find the writing process as interesting as the result. The Vista is identical in price and performance to the safari. It comes alive when filled with a coloured ink — the transparent body becomes a display window for whatever colour you're using. It's the best way to explore ink colours and the most satisfying way to use a converter.

• Same nib and grip section as the safari — same writing quality
• Clear body — pairs beautifully with coloured inks from the LAMY T52 or T53 range
• Available as FP, BP, RB, and MP at the same price points as the safari
• A thoughtful gift for fountain pen enthusiasts and ink collectors

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4. LAMY Logo — The Everyday Ballpoint

Logo · Ballpoint Ballpoint from SGD 25 · Logo M / M+ SGD 26 · Logo Fountain Pen (Brushed) SGD 81 The Logo keeps the LAMY design sensibility — clean lines, quality materials, German precision — at a price point that works for volume gifting. Available in matt Black, Blue, Green, and Red. The push-button mechanism is satisfyingly crisp. The Logo M and Logo M+ variants add a metal accent and slightly broader silhouette — still under SGD 30. For teams or events where the safari is slightly over budget, the Logo delivers the LAMY name at a more accessible price. The Logo Fountain Pen (brushed stainless, SGD 81) is a different animal entirely — a premium-feeling pen at a mid-range price.

• Logo BP Matt: SGD 25 — Black, Blue, Green, Red; the budget LAMY corporate pen
• Logo M / M+ BP: SGD 26 — Black, Blue, Red, White; metal accent ring
• Logo Fountain Pen (Brushed): SGD 81 — brushed stainless finish; understated and refined
• All Logo models are engravable

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5. LAMY Lx — Anodised Luxury

Lx · PVD-Coated Accents Fountain Pen from SGD 120 · Ballpoint SGD 86 · Rollerball SGD 100 The Lx is the safari form at its most refined. The body is anodised aluminium in a deep, muted tone; the clip, nib, and trim are PVD-coated to match — creating a pen that looks entirely of one material. The effect is quietly striking: no contrast, no flash, just a well-executed object. Available in Maroon (deep wine with bronze trim), Palladium (cool silver throughout), Ruthenium (dark gunmetal), and Rose Gold. The Lx is an excellent mid-tier gift — the packaging, the finish, and the form all communicate premium without reaching Sonnet or studio prices.

• Fountain Pen: SGD 120 — EF / F / M nib options
• Ballpoint: SGD 86 — reliable everyday mechanism
• Rollerball: SGD 100 — smooth water-based ink line
• Colours: Maroon, Palladium, Ruthenium, Rose Gold
• Engravable — a premium-looking gift at a mid-range price

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6. LAMY Aion — The Contemporary Step Up

Aion · Machined Aluminium Fountain Pen from SGD 135 · Rollerball SGD 125 Where the safari family is compact and upright, the Aion is elongated and tapered — a longer barrel that narrows gracefully toward the end. It's machined from solid aluminium with a precision that's apparent when you pick it up. There are no unnecessary details: just the shape, the material, and the writing experience. Available in Deep Dark Blue (a rich, near-black blue), Darkgreen (a deep forest tone), and Olive Silver (a muted metallic). The Aion suits buyers who want something more architecturally interesting than the safari or Lx — particularly popular with design and architecture professionals.

• Fountain Pen: SGD 135 — F or M nib; the most popular Aion format
• Rollerball: SGD 125 — smooth, consistent line
• Colours: Deep Dark Blue, Darkgreen, Olive Silver
• Longer grip section — more comfortable for extended writing sessions
• Engravable — a distinctive gift for design-conscious recipients

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7. LAMY studio — Where Precision Meets Luxury

Premium Gift Fountain Pen from SGD 200 · Ballpoint from SGD 150 · Rollerball from SGD 170 The studio's propeller clip is the detail that makes it unmistakable — a rotating blade of metal that clips to fabric with a precision you can feel. Combined with a brushed or lacquered finish, the studio is a pen that reads as genuinely premium from across a desk. The core range — Black, Brushed, and Imperial Blue — sits at SGD 200 (FP), SGD 150 (BP), SGD 170 (RB). Step up to Palladium (SGD 380 FP) or Piano Black (SGD 440 FP, lacquered barrel with gold nib) for the studio's most significant expressions. The studio is the right pen when you need a gift that communicates real consideration.

• studio Black FP: SGD 200 — clean, professional, universally appropriate
• studio Brushed FP: SGD 200 — brushed stainless, the most versatile studio
• studio Imperial Blue FP: SGD 200 — a colour that says personality without saying casual
• studio Palladium FP: SGD 380 — palladium-plated nib, full palladium trim
• studio Piano Black FP: SGD 440 — lacquered barrel, gold nib; the studio's finest
• All studio models are engravable

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8. LAMY 2000 — Designed in 1966. Still Definitive.

LAMY 2000 · Makrolon & Stainless Fountain Pen from SGD 350 · Ballpoint SGD 150 · Rollerball SGD 215 Designed by Gerd A. Müller in 1966 as part of LAMY's commitment to Bauhaus principles, the 2000 was conceived as a pen for the year 2000 — which was then 34 years away. The design arrived so completely resolved that it has remained unchanged. That almost never happens. The 2000 Fountain Pen Black (SGD 350) is the one to start with: a Makrolon fibre-glass body with a brushed stainless steel section, a hooded 14k gold nib, and a piston filling system that takes ink directly from a bottle. No cartridges, no converters — just ink. The writing experience is unlike any other pen at this price: smooth, consistent, and satisfying in a way that's difficult to describe until you've tried it.

• 2000 FP Black: SGD 350 — 14k gold nib, piston fill, Makrolon body
• 2000 FP Metal: SGD 680 — full stainless steel; heavier, more substantial
• 2000 BP Black: SGD 150 — push-button mechanism; the most affordable 2000
• 2000 BP Blackwood: SGD 248 — grenadilla wood accents
• 2000 BP Taxus: SGD 248 — yew wood; warm, distinctive
• 2000 BP Metal: SGD 385 — full stainless steel ballpoint
• 2000 RB Black: SGD 215 — rollerball; very smooth line

The LAMY 2000 is piston-fill only — it does not take standard cartridges. You fill it from an ink bottle. This is a feature, not a limitation: the ink capacity is enormous and the filling ritual is part of the appeal.

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9. LAMY Dialog CC — No Cap. No Compromise.

Dialog CC · Retractable Nib SGD 720 · All Black · Dark Blue · White A twist mechanism exposes and retracts the nib completely — no cap to post, no cap to lose. The Dialog CC sits in a class of its own: a precision fountain pen that behaves with the convenience of a ballpoint. It's the pen that makes other fountain pen users stop and ask what it is. The body is machined aluminium with a smooth rotating action. Available in All Black, Dark Blue, and White — each a complete visual statement. The Dialog CC is a collector's piece, a desk signature, and a significant personal or corporate gift for a recipient who already has everything.

• Fully retractable nib — no cap needed, ever
• Twist mechanism — smooth, satisfying action
• Available in All Black, Dark Blue, White
• Compatible with LAMY T10 cartridges and Z28 converter
• The most distinctive fountain pen in the LAMY range

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LAMY Pico — The Telescoping Pocket Pen

Pico · Telescoping Ballpoint From SGD 55 · Uses M22 refill (SGD 7) An ultra-compact retractable ballpoint. Closed, it is barely longer than your thumb; clicked open, it telescopes to a full-size writing pen. The Pico is milled from a single piece of metal and finishes like a premium writing instrument. Perfect for slim wallets, evening jacket pockets and business travel.

• Pocketable when closed — expands to full writing length when open
• Single piece of machined metal — no separate cap
• Uses compact M22 refill (SGD 7)
• A conversation piece that is also a genuinely useful everyday tool

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Why the abc is different

• Beech wood grip — warm, non-slip, shaped for small hands
• A nib — ground specifically for children's writing style
• Left-handed and right-handed nib options
• Engraveable at Cityluxe — a personalised first pen makes a lasting gift

LAMY Scala: A slimmer, more premium take on the Studio. The Scala drops the propeller clip for a discreet straight bar and is shaped for a refined, business-formal aesthetic. Often chosen as an executive gift for senior management — quieter than a Studio, more presence than a Logo. Uses the M16 ballpoint refill.

The LAMY Nib Guide

LAMY interchangeable nib (left) and the nib size comparison chart (right). Replacement nibs from SGD 29 at Cityluxe.

LAMY's interchangeable nib system is one of the brand's most underrated features. A single replacement nib costs SGD 29 at Cityluxe, and swapping is genuinely a 30-second job — pinch the nib unit between thumb and forefinger and pull it straight off, push the new one on, done. No tools, no ink, no drama. This applies to the entire Safari / AL-Star / Vista / Studio / Aion / Scala family.

The standard nib sizes are:

• EF — Extra Fine (≈ 0.36 mm). The finest line. Best for small handwriting, Asian-language characters, and thin paper. Most commonly recommended for Singapore writers using Leuchtturm, MD Notebook, or standard school paper.
• F — Fine (≈ 0.46 mm). The default "Western fine". A good middle ground for everyday writing.
• M — Medium (≈ 0.56 mm). Smoother on the page, more ink flow, more shading from inks. Best for signatures and journaling on quality paper.
• B — Broad (≈ 0.675 mm). A bold, juicy line. Great for signing documents and showing off ink colour, but too wet for most thin papers.
• LH — Left-Hand. A specially ground oblique nib that puts the sweet spot where a left-hander's pen actually contacts the page. Solves the scratchy left-handed writing problem.

The LAMY Ink System

LAMY's ink ecosystem is small, simple and consistent — but it is also proprietary. The cartridges are not standard international, so you cannot drop in a Diamine or Kaweco cartridge. You have two options:

1. LAMY T10 cartridges. The default. Pop the back of the pen open, push a cartridge into the nib unit, give it a few minutes to start flowing, write. T10s come in blue, black, blue-black, red, green, turquoise, violet and a few special-edition colours each year. One cartridge typically lasts 2–4 weeks of daily writing.
2. LAMY Z28 converter (SGD 10). Replaces the cartridge with a small piston-driven reservoir that lets you fill from any bottled ink. Fits Safari, AL-Star, Vista, Studio and Aion. This is the single most useful accessory in the entire range — once you have one, you can use any quality fountain pen ink in the world.

For bottled ink at Cityluxe, the in-house options include the LAMY T51 30ml bottle (SGD 14) and the larger LAMY T52 50ml bottle (SGD 20), both in the same colour range as the cartridges. The T52 includes a clever roll of blotting paper hidden in the box. The LAMY 2000 is the one exception to all of the above — it uses a built-in piston filler, so no cartridges, no converter, just fill straight from a bottle.

LAMY Special Editions: The Annual Tradition

Every spring, LAMY releases new Safari and AL-Star special-edition colours, produced in limited quantities for that year only. Once they sell through, they are gone — which is why dedicated LAMY collectors order their special editions as early as possible. Beyond the annual colour series, LAMY occasionally releases licensed collaborations — the Harry Potter 2025 edition being the most notable in recent memory. Recent and current editions:

• 2026 Safari: Neon Yellow, Neon Pink
• 2026 AL-Star: Flamingo (pink anodised aluminium with pink trim), Pine (forest green with dark green trim)
• 2025 Safari: Dark Dusk, Sunset
• 2025 AL-Star: Harry Potter Edition (SGD 79, mostly sold out), Dark Dusk, Mint, Aubergine, Denim
• 2025 Nexx: Harry Potter Edition — all 4 houses (SGD 48, in stock)
• 2025 Safari (Nov): Harry Potter Edition — all 4 houses (SGD 60, low stock)
• 2024 Safari: Pink Cliff, Violet Blackberry, Cherry Blossom, Piña Colada
• 2024 AL-Star: Aquatic (spring blue), Fiery (reddish-pink)

Each special edition typically comes with a matching T10 cartridge colour and sometimes a coordinated T52 bottled ink — a small ritual that makes collecting feel cohesive. If you have a favourite colour from a previous year still in stock at Cityluxe, do not wait: when these go, they tend to go fast.

LAMY Comparison: Safari vs AL-Star vs Studio vs 2000

Which LAMY Is Right For You?

If you have never owned a fountain pen, buy a Safari. There is no better starting point at any price. If you already love your Safari and want to step up, the AL-Star is the most natural upgrade — same shape, better materials. If you are shopping for a more serious gift (a promotion, a graduation, a retirement), the Studio or Scala hit the executive sweet spot. If you want a lifetime pen and you appreciate industrial-design history, the LAMY 2000 is one of the most rewarding purchases in the entire fountain pen world. For a child learning to write, get the abc. For a pocket EDC ballpoint, the Pico. For a capless fountain pen, the Dialog. The system is deep enough that there is a correct LAMY for almost every use case.

LAMY EMR: The Same Pen, Now for Your Tablet

LAMY makes more than ink pens — they also make a family of EMR digital styluses built on the AL-Star body, designed for people who want the same premium feel on a tablet that they get from a fountain pen on paper. EMR (Electromagnetic Resonance) is a passive technology: there is no battery, no charging, no Bluetooth pairing. The pen draws power from the tablet's own digitiser layer, which means it is always ready the instant you pick it up.

The LAMY AL-star EMR is powered by Wacom's EMR technology — the same tech inside Samsung's S Pen and Lenovo's Active Pen — which means it works natively with a wide range of devices including Samsung Galaxy Tab S series, Lenovo ThinkPad tablets, and Wacom drawing tablets. Pressure sensitivity is typically 4,096 levels, giving you expressive line variation in note-taking and illustration apps.

Black (PC/EL Tip)

Black (POM Tip)

Aubergine

Denim

All four variants are priced at SGD 118.00 and in excellent stock. Here is how they differ:

PC/EL Pointer vs POM Tip — Which Black to Choose?

Both Black variants use the same anodised aluminium AL-Star body, but the tip material differs:

• Black PC/EL Pointer — a hard, transparent pointer tip that doubles as a cursor pointer on screen. Better for navigating and tapping; the hard tip gives you precise pixel-level control. Suits those who use their tablet for both note-taking and general use.
• Black POM — a softer plastic (POM) tip designed to feel more like writing on paper. Slightly more friction against the glass, which some writers find more natural. Better for handwriting and sketching.

If you are primarily note-taking, choose POM. If you navigate your tablet heavily alongside writing, PC/EL gives you the pointer functionality too.

Aubergine & Denim — New 2025 Colours

Aubergine — a deep plum-purple anodised finish

Denim — a muted slate-blue anodised finish

The Aubergine and Denim are the newest additions to the EMR range, launched in late 2025. Both have identical POM tips and the same AL-Star triangular grip that LAMY is known for — the colour anodisation is the only difference. Both are well-stocked at Cityluxe (95+ units each).

Compatible Devices

The LAMY AL-star EMR works with any device that supports Wacom EMR technology. Key compatible devices popular in Singapore include:

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S series — Tab S6, S6 Lite, S7, S7+, S8, S8+, and later Tab S models
• Lenovo ThinkPad tablet models with active stylus support (ThinkPad X, Helix, and Yoga Book series)
• Wacom Intuos and Cintiq drawing tablets
• Various Android tablets with Wacom EMR digitisers

Check compatibility first: The LAMY EMR does not work with Apple iPad (which uses a different technology — Apple Pencil). Always verify your specific device model at wacom.com/comp before purchasing.

Engraving on the LAMY EMR

The LAMY AL-star EMR's anodised aluminium barrel engraves beautifully — the laser cuts through the anodised colour to reveal bright raw aluminium beneath, exactly as it does on the AL-Star fountain pen. The Black POM and Black PC/EL variants are both eligible for personalised engraving. Add engraving when ordering online, or contact us for corporate orders with logos or bulk requirements.

LAMY in Singapore: Things Worth Knowing

Singapore is a wonderful place to own a LAMY, but our climate has opinions. Three things to keep in mind:

1. Air-conditioning dries nibs faster than you think. The constant 22-degree, low-humidity office air will dry an uncapped LAMY nib within minutes. The Safari and AL-Star caps seal reliably — always re-cap between writing sessions, especially at your desk.
2. LAMY runs broad, our paper runs thin. Most Singapore stationery and school paper is on the thinner side. If you write on cheap exercise paper or a Leuchtturm, go a size finer than you would for European or American paper.
3. Engraving for corporate gifts. LAMY's Safari and AL-Star are two of the most popular engraved corporate gifts in Singapore — both barrels take a laser engraving cleanly, and the result lasts as long as the pen. Cityluxe offers in-house engraving, and corporate orders can be engraved in any font. Visit our corporate gifting page for bulk enquiries.

Cityluxe stocks one of the widest LAMY ranges in Singapore — see the full LAMY collection for current availability, or explore our personalised pen gifting options. If you are choosing between LAMY and another iconic German starter pen, our LAMY Safari vs Kaweco Classic Sport comparison is a useful read.

LAMY Laser Engraving in Singapore: Real Examples

LAMY pens are among the most popular choices for personalised laser engraving in Singapore — and it is easy to see why. The anodised aluminium barrel of the AL-Star takes a laser mark with exceptional contrast, and the polycarbonate Safari body engraves with clean, crisp lines that last the lifetime of the pen. At Cityluxe, all engraving is done in-house, which means the same team that packs your pen also engraves it — no outsourcing, no waiting weeks.

The result above is a LAMY AL-Star Rollerball Pen in Ocean Blue, laser engraved with a customer's name. The engraving cuts through the top layer of the anodised colour to reveal the raw aluminium beneath — producing a silver mark against the coloured barrel that is permanent, tactile and impossible to rub off.

AL-Star Ocean Blue — SGD 52

AL-Star Black Purple — SGD 52

Safari Dark Dusk — SGD 35

The AL-Star in Black Purple shows how engraving reads differently on darker barrels — the lighter aluminium reveal still produces a legible, clean mark, giving a subtler, more understated result compared to the high-contrast Ocean Blue. Both are popular choices for desk gifts and farewell presentations. The Safari Rollerball in Dark Dusk demonstrates that engraving is not limited to the premium range — the Safari's polycarbonate barrel takes a mark just as cleanly at its lower price point.

AL-Star Black Purple and Safari Dark Dusk engravings — different pens, same clean laser mark that lasts the lifetime of the pen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Shop LAMY at Cityluxe

Browse the full LAMY collection at Cityluxe — Safari, AL-Star, Studio, 2000, and the full range of nibs, converters, ink cartridges and bottled inks. For engraved corporate orders, visit our corporate gifting page, or explore personalised pen gifts for individual orders. Singapore's widest LAMY range, with in-house engraving and same-day local dispatch.

LAMY Special Editions: The Annual Tradition

LAMY Comparison: Safari vs AL-Star vs Studio vs 2000

LAMY EMR: The Same Pen, Now for Your Tablet

LAMY makes more than ink pens — they also make a family of EMR digital styluses built on the AL-Star body, designed for people who want the same premium feel on a tablet that they get from a fountain pen on paper. EMR (Electromagnetic Resonance) is a passive technology: there is no battery, no charging, no Bluetooth pairing. The pen draws power from the tablet's own digitiser layer, which means it is always ready the instant you pick it up.

The LAMY AL-star EMR is powered by Wacom's EMR technology — the same tech inside Samsung's S Pen and Lenovo's Active Pen — which means it works natively with a wide range of devices including Samsung Galaxy Tab S series, Lenovo ThinkPad tablets, and Wacom drawing tablets. Pressure sensitivity is typically 4,096 levels, giving you expressive line variation in note-taking and illustration apps.

Black (PC/EL Tip)

Black (POM Tip)

Aubergine

Denim

All four variants are priced at SGD 118.00 and in excellent stock. Here is how they differ:

PC/EL Pointer vs POM Tip — Which Black to Choose?

Both Black variants use the same anodised aluminium AL-Star body, but the tip material differs:

• Black PC/EL Pointer — a hard, transparent pointer tip that doubles as a cursor pointer on screen. Better for navigating and tapping; the hard tip gives you precise pixel-level control. Suits those who use their tablet for both note-taking and general use.
• Black POM — a softer plastic (POM) tip designed to feel more like writing on paper. Slightly more friction against the glass, which some writers find more natural. Better for handwriting and sketching.

If you are primarily note-taking, choose POM. If you navigate your tablet heavily alongside writing, PC/EL gives you the pointer functionality too.

Aubergine & Denim — New 2025 Colours

Aubergine — a deep plum-purple anodised finish

Denim — a muted slate-blue anodised finish

The Aubergine and Denim are the newest additions to the EMR range, launched in late 2025. Both have identical POM tips and the same AL-Star triangular grip that LAMY is known for — the colour anodisation is the only difference. Both are well-stocked at Cityluxe (95+ units each).

Compatible Devices

The LAMY AL-star EMR works with any device that supports Wacom EMR technology. Key compatible devices popular in Singapore include:

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S series — Tab S6, S6 Lite, S7, S7+, S8, S8+, and later Tab S models
• Lenovo ThinkPad tablet models with active stylus support (ThinkPad X, Helix, and Yoga Book series)
• Wacom Intuos and Cintiq drawing tablets
• Various Android tablets with Wacom EMR digitisers

Check compatibility first: The LAMY EMR does not work with Apple iPad (which uses a different technology — Apple Pencil). Always verify your specific device model at wacom.com/comp before purchasing.

Engraving on the LAMY EMR

The LAMY AL-star EMR's anodised aluminium barrel engraves beautifully — the laser cuts through the anodised colour to reveal bright raw aluminium beneath, exactly as it does on the AL-Star fountain pen. The Black POM and Black PC/EL variants are both eligible for personalised engraving. Add engraving when ordering online, or contact us for corporate orders with logos or bulk requirements.

LAMY for Corporate Gifts

Engraving available at Cityluxe — most LAMY models across the safari, AL-Star, Lx, Aion, studio and 2000 ranges accept personalisation. Enquire in-store or online for large corporate orders, custom packaging, and volume pricing.

LAMY in Singapore: Things Worth Knowing

Singapore is a wonderful place to own a LAMY, but our climate has opinions. Three things to keep in mind:

1. Air-conditioning dries nibs faster than you think. The constant 22-degree, low-humidity office air will dry an uncapped LAMY nib within minutes. The Safari and AL-Star caps seal reliably — always re-cap between writing sessions, especially at your desk.
2. LAMY runs broad, our paper runs thin. Most Singapore stationery and school paper is on the thinner side. If you write on cheap exercise paper or a Leuchtturm, go a size finer than you would for European or American paper.
3. Engraving for corporate gifts. LAMY's Safari and AL-Star are two of the most popular engraved corporate gifts in Singapore — both barrels take a laser engraving cleanly, and the result lasts as long as the pen. Cityluxe offers in-house engraving, and corporate orders can be engraved in any font — contact us for bulk enquiries. Visit our corporate gifting page for bulk enquiries.

Cityluxe stocks one of the widest LAMY ranges in Singapore — see the full LAMY collection for current availability, or explore our personalised pen gifting options. If you are choosing between LAMY and another iconic German starter pen, our LAMY Safari vs Kaweco Classic Sport comparison is a useful read.

LAMY Laser Engraving in Singapore: Real Examples

LAMY pens are among the most popular choices for personalised laser engraving in Singapore — and it is easy to see why. The anodised aluminium barrel of the AL-Star takes a laser mark with exceptional contrast, and the polycarbonate Safari body engraves with clean, crisp lines that last the lifetime of the pen. At Cityluxe, all engraving is done in-house, which means the same team that packs your pen also engraves it — no outsourcing, no waiting weeks.

The result above is a LAMY AL-Star Rollerball Pen in Ocean Blue, laser engraved with a customer's name. The engraving cuts through the top layer of the anodised colour to reveal the raw aluminium beneath — producing a silver mark against the coloured barrel that is permanent, tactile and impossible to rub off.

AL-Star Ocean Blue — SGD 52

AL-Star Black Purple — SGD 52

Safari Dark Dusk — SGD 35

The AL-Star in Black Purple shows how engraving reads differently on darker barrels — the lighter aluminium reveal still produces a legible, clean mark, giving a subtler, more understated result compared to the high-contrast Ocean Blue. Both are popular choices for desk gifts and farewell presentations. The Safari Rollerball in Dark Dusk demonstrates that engraving is not limited to the premium range — the Safari's polycarbonate barrel takes a mark just as cleanly at its lower price point.

AL-Star Black Purple and Safari Dark Dusk engravings — different pens, same clean laser mark that lasts the lifetime of the pen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Shop LAMY at Cityluxe Singapore

Browse the full LAMY collection at Cityluxe — Safari, AL-Star, Studio, 2000, and the full range of nibs, converters, ink cartridges and bottled inks. For engraved corporate orders, visit our corporate gifting page, or explore personalised pen gifts for individual orders. Singapore's widest LAMY range, with in-house engraving and same-day local dispatch.

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