This is the best Lamy nexx review I found, and I've watched a ton! Thank you for all the effort you've put in!

@BlakesBroadcast

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vanessa! I appreciate it.

I got into fountain pens because of hand injury. I liked them so much that I made hobby of collecting them. The Lamy Nexx is the most comfortable pen in my collection! It's the one I use when I plan to write for any length of time. I don't care for the looks. I keep telling myself that "form follows function..." This is the first time I've seen your channel. I just became a subscriber.

@BlakesBroadcast

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dwight! I appreciate it. The looks are definitely polarizing but is a great pen and I am glad to hear that it works well for you.

Thanks for another very good video. I'm glad to see the Nexx getting some attention. I really like using it and have had one or more ever since they first came out. I've just bought the 2021 special edition with the black cap. The Nexx and the CP1 are my two favourite Lamy modern ink pens (followed by the Accent) as both are ideal for long-writing sessions. I find the Nexx weight and grip make it an ideal writing pen. Stick in a cartridge and it is perfect. For the record, I gave my Safari away, as I did not think that it was nearly as good. Very uncomfortable to hold. A friend with arthritis also uses the Nexx because of the wider, softer grip. Classic piece of design.

@BlakesBroadcast

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear from a fellow Nexx user! I think this is definitely an underrated pen in Lamy's line. It is one of the most comfortable fountain pens out there.

This has been my main fountain pen for taking notes for the past 10 years or so (M nib). I didn't remember the model name but looked up the rubberized grip and triangular shape and it was easy to find. I really like the grip in particular, the fact that it's rubber means that it's not cold to the touch. I also appreciate that it's pretty light, although I don't use it posted. It's light enough without the cap that using it posted would likely change the center of gravity by a noticeable amount. All in all a great pen, I'm very happy with it. At under $30 it's a good deal.

@BlakesBroadcast

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Desmond! Thank you for the comment. Glad to hear that this pen has been working for you for 10 years! That is really excellent, especially given the price. The rubber grip section is still in good shape?

I got that pen so I could carry it on a lanyard if I wanted to, and it better than I expected. That rubberized grip is extremely comfortable and I like a light-weight pen. Very happy with the aesthetic, too.

@BlakesBroadcast

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Arlene! I am glad to hear that you are using the pen on a lanyard and that it works well. It definitely has a unique look which I appreciate.

As you said, a great everyday pen. A plus I found, if you have arthritis in your fingers, it’s a easy and comfortable to use.

@BlakesBroadcast

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment! It is good to know that it works well for people with arthritis in their fingers.

The Lamy Nexx was the step up version of the Lamy ABC. This was aimed at older students in the European market. A standard Nexx comes with the Lamy A nib (which is one of my favorite nibs). Please try the A nib. Since it is a learning nib, it is almost impossible to hold the pen at a wrong angle while learning to write.I have purchased A nibs and use them on Safaris and AL-Star pens. It is my go to nib for fast and on the spot note taking.

@BlakesBroadcast

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know. I have been interested in their A nib for a while. I will have to get one.

@jannieschluter9670

Жыл бұрын

One drawback is that the A nib is so stiff. In my experience with fountain pens, eventually the nib bends into the 'perfect' form, adjusting itself individually through months of applied habitual pressure. However, I also remember that writing with the Lamy ABC that has the A nib was so incredibly smooth and easy. However, that one Parker fountain pen I had for years that eventually had its nib formed out of shape, that pen wrote 'perfectly'. Don't underestimate that.

Thanks for a helpful review.

@BlakesBroadcast

3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

The Original Lamy ABC was a pen thst literally every elementary school student in Germany had when I studied. So, it was very common that one would take the desk mates pen home, too, or not know which was which. So, one could individualize the pen by writing the name on the cap. With the same idea the Nexx cap is designed. One can attach whatever band to the cap to individualize it so that there would be no problems in school. You must understand that writing with fountain pens is a must in Germany's elementary school and thus all students have Lamy pens. That's why all the Lamy pens come in so many different colors and it is even common to stamp the name into the material, too.

@BlakesBroadcast

Жыл бұрын

That is good to know. Is Lamy by far the most popular brand? I know I have seen Pelikan and Schineder school fountain pens as well.

Thanks for the review :)

@BlakesBroadcast

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Haven't heard of this pen until now. It looks to me like a wedge-shaped Faber-Castell Loom, at least back when the Looms were more colorful. And speaking of colors, I like the cap color of this one. That bright teal is fun.

@BlakesBroadcast

3 жыл бұрын

You are right that it is similar in looks to the Loom but the Nexx M is about half the price (though the Loom is made of fancier materials).

Does the grip on the nexx become sticky with time or does it's stay the same kinda grippy the day u brought it. Most of the items supporting a rubbery kinda grip becomes sticky and irritating with time u end up just throwing the whole thing out then. Do u think it might share the same fate. ??

@BlakesBroadcast

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't had mine for a long time but I imagine that the rubber grip section will break down with lots of use.

@sanketss84

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlakesBroadcast Finally I got myself a Lamy Nexx EF nib. The EF nib sits between my Pilots Fine and Medium and I like the way the Lamy EF nib feels on paper. The grip is not the way I hold my pen but this thick curved grip on the nexx is a little forgiving than the sharp edge safari grip and I have found my way to hold it comfortably. tbh i am really enjoying writing with it. i also like the weight its less compared to my other pens don't feel fatigue.

@Lirleni

Жыл бұрын

I've had mine for several years (though not constant use) and it has not gotten the stickiness that you are talking of, and I know what you mean. The hand grips on a bike ended up with that softened/stickiness...

I very much enjoy the Nexx M, and think it is under-rated. This is the color I have. And I like the ink you use, the Diamine Bloddy Absinthe. It's a nice match for this pen, though I'm not one to be all matchy-matchy with my pens and inks.

@BlakesBroadcast

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Vik-Thor for the comment. I do think Bloody Absinth works well with this pen.

Is this pen for students. Long writing session's, exams , answers, notes . I am trying to find a good fountain pen . I git suggestions lamy safari , lamy al star , lamy lx , jinhao x450, Pierre Cardin president, platinum preppy , pilot metropolitan. Can you please suggest me too... For exams , improving handwriting, ling lasting ?

@BlakesBroadcast

Жыл бұрын

What is your budget? I think the pens that have been suggested to you are great pens. I don't have experience with the Pierre Cardin or the x450. You could also look at the Pilot Explorer or the TWSBI ECO if you are okay with a piston filler.

@__YASH

Жыл бұрын

@@BlakesBroadcast my budget is like 55$ .

Looks like it would be a good “student “ pen.

@BlakesBroadcast

3 жыл бұрын

I agree that it would be great for students.

It is called "Lamy Nexx M" because it comes with the M (Mittel meaning Middle or In-Between) nib attached. A "Lamy Nexx A" would be the same with a A (Anfänger meaning Beginner) nib. The "M" does NOT stand for "metal" as you have mentioned in the video. When you have a bunch of fountain pens with various nibs, eventually you will always name the nib type after the Pen, too.

@BlakesBroadcast

Жыл бұрын

I am not sure this is correct. Here they show the Nexx M with an A nib: www.lamy.com/en/lamy-nexx-m/ and here it is available with three nibs options: www.jetpens.com/LAMY-Nexx-M-Fountain-Pen-Graphite-A-Nib/pd/6036?msclkid=3b98abb534e614ffa1bac8c2f1ca988c&Product%20Ads(BSC)&Ad%20group%20%231 I do believe it is called the "M" because of the metal trim on the cap which the regular Nexx does not have. www.lamy.com/en/lamy-nexx/

Sturdy and cheap as dust workhorse fountain pen. This is imy first one ever fp in my collection and is still kicking.

@BlakesBroadcast

Жыл бұрын

It's a great pen.

I have this pen. It’s well made but the nib sucks. Supposed to be an EF, writes like a medium

@BlakesBroadcast

Жыл бұрын

Lamy's nibs can vary in width. I would recommend trying another EF nib.

This is a very well made pen and very comfortable. But for those of you who like Japanese extra fine nibs, you’ll be disappointed. I bought the extra fine and it writes like a medium ,

@BlakesBroadcast

Жыл бұрын

I agree that if you like a Japanese EF nib you wont be happy with any of Lamy's stock nibs.

Personally I really don’t like the looks of this pen. When I was in 7th class or something like that I even had one after I had lost my vista. Felt like a big downgrade for me back then. In addition it was advertised as a fountain for learners and I thus I thought it didn’t fit me. I still I remember how happy I was when after a year or so I got an Al star that I still have.

@BlakesBroadcast

Жыл бұрын

It certainly isn't going to be to everyones taste.

You have quite a unique pronunciation of "Lamy".

@BlakesBroadcast

3 жыл бұрын

Do I? What is unique about it?

@agathoklesmartinios8414

3 жыл бұрын

@@BlakesBroadcast, I have never heard someone lengthen the second vowel before. Everyone I have ever heard pronounce it lengthens the first vowel, which is also how it would be pronounced in German (Lamy being a German brand). To represent the sounds in the International Phonetic Alphabet: /lɑːmi/ (German pronunciation used by everyone I heard pronounce it before) instead of /lɑmiː/ (your pronunciation).

@Lirleni

Жыл бұрын

@@agathoklesmartinios8414 Agree. The most common pronunciation I've heard is (nonIPA) Lawmee, with both vowels equal length. (I've also heard a few pronounce it with an almost nasal short a, like bang, Lamee.

It's pronounced as "Laa'me" and no "La'meeee" like you did. It's a German brand with a German pronunciation. :)

@BlakesBroadcast

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jannie, I know my pronunciation of Lamy drives people nuts. I've tried to fix it to no avail.

Bro your hands are pretty rough

@BlakesBroadcast

10 ай бұрын

I know.

I love he trash talks the Lamy Nexx for being ugly..... with those nails and hands

@BlakesBroadcast

2 жыл бұрын

I hear you. I let them get really bad with all the hand washing, and hand sanitizer. I did get a manicure recently so in the future (probably in a few months) you will see hands in better condition.