Description
With its lacquered metal body and spring-mounted clip, the superbly designed Lamy CP1 surpasses expectations for a steel nib fountain pen in the under $100 category. This more slender little brother to the iconic Lamy 2000 is a wonderful showcase for Lamy design and engineering.
The CP1 was introduced in 1974 and designed by renowned industrial designer Gerd A. Müller, the same designer responsible for the Lamy 2000. Conceived as a slim, cylindrical writing instrument rooted in Bauhaus principles, the CP1 emphasized functional minimalism over ornamentation. Its name derives from “Cylindric Pen No. 1,” reflecting its clean geometric form and understated aesthetic.
The CP1 remains popular because of its elegant simplicity, lightweight metal construction, and exceptionally slim profile. Many fountain pen enthusiasts appreciate it as a refined everyday writer that feels discreet, balanced, and modern even decades after its introduction.
A cartridge-converter pen, the Lamy CP1 can fill using convenient Lamy brand ink cartridges for a no-fuss, no-muss writing experience. When fitted with a Lamy brand converter, it can also fill using any bottled fountain pen ink.
For those just beginning to explore fountain pens, the CP1 offers not only a reliable writing tool but also an accessible way to gain entry into a larger fountain pen culture of design, history, and collecting.
Lamy CP1 at a glance – for more details, click on the More Information tab:
- Pen Body – Metal
- Nib Material – Steel
- Filling System: Cartridge-Converter
- Country of Origin: Germany
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