Sunderland Machine Works MK1

My thanks to Sunderland Machine Works for sponsoring The Pen Addict this week.

The Sunderland Machine Works MK1 has made its triumphant return to a machined pen market that greatly benefits from its existence.

The design of the MK1 stands out for what you can’t see. Sure, it is fantastic on the outside and provides a comfortable writing experience. But, the engineering hidden under the grip section gives the MK1 a threadless appearance while still allowing the cap to screw on securely.

The cap also posts on the back of the pen without the use of threads, and the pen allows you to use any Pilot G2 compatible refill for a smooth writing experience. The anodized barrel colors are sharp and vibrant, making the MK1 a perfect gift for you, or any Pen Addict, this holiday season.

The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 386 - Massive Massive Mistake

The Graf von Faber-Castell Pen of the Year 2020

I wrote down a list of everything on my desk. Here is the link to said list. And this is the podcast where I discussed it. I kind of love the fact that I did this. I also love discussing abs on pens.

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Lamy Lx Marron Fountain Pen: A Review

The Lamy LX (="Luxe") is a special edition pen that builds on the foundation of the Lamy AL-Star. The pen is made of double-anodized aluminum with metal finials on the cap and on the bottom of the barrel.

The clip is shiny metal in the usual upturned "U" shape found on many Lamy pens. It's functional, but also just looks cool. The cap snaps on and off.

The barrel is etched subtly with "LAMY" and two ink windows appear on either side. The grip is gray, translucent plastic. Its triangular shape is comfortable and assists in holding the pen correctly.

My Lamy Lx Marron came with a steel fine nib in black. I really like the look of this nib. It reminds me of the nibs on the much more expensive Lamy Imporium (reviewed here). This nib is smooth and trouble free, something I've not always experienced with Lamy nibs. It’s a pleasure to write with because it starts up immediately, doesn't skip, isn't scratchy, and has a wet flow.

A mid-sized pen, the Lamy LX measures 5.5 inches/138.9mm capped, 5.1 inches/130.6mm uncapped, and 6.7 inches/169mm posted. Because the cap is rather heavy with its metal finial and clip, posting throws the balance off considerably. Overall, the pen weighs 21 grams. Uncapped it weighs 10 grams.

The Lamy LX is packaged in a special anodized aluminum cylinder that matches the pen color. It's a nice touch, but I'm not sure what to do with the cylinder other than store it in my closet. I suppose you could use it as a pen stand, of sorts, if you wanted to display your Lamy when it's not in use.

The pen comes with one blue cartridge but no converter. You can purchase a Lamy converter ($5.00) if you want to use your preferred inks in the pen (I recommend this). I inked my Marron with Diamine Ancient Copper.

The Lamy LX comes in a variety of colors: Marron (my favorite), Palladium, Rose Gold, Gold, and Ruthenium. You can purchase the pen from JetPens for $56.00.

(JetPens provided this product at no charge to The Pen Addict for review purposes.)

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