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product_id: 1412234
title: "joy black - calligraphy fountain pen with ergonomic grip & polished steel nib in line width 1.1 mm - Calligraphy Fountain Pen with ribbon nib - incl. ink cartridge T 10 blue"
brand: "lamy"
price: "VT16883"
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# includes blue ink cartridge T10 1.1mm polished steel nib ergonomic triangular grip joy black - calligraphy fountain pen with ergonomic grip & polished steel nib in line width 1.1 mm - Calligraphy Fountain Pen with ribbon nib - incl. ink cartridge T 10 blue

**Brand:** lamy
**Price:** VT16883
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✍️ Elevate your script — where craftsmanship meets comfort.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** joy black - calligraphy fountain pen with ergonomic grip & polished steel nib in line width 1.1 mm - Calligraphy Fountain Pen with ribbon nib - incl. ink cartridge T 10 blue by lamy
- **How much does it cost?** VT16883 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1412234-joy-black-calligraphy-fountain-pen-with-ergonomic-grip-and-polished)

## Best For

- lamy enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lamy brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Expandable Creativity:** Compatible with LAMY converters and diverse ink colors to customize your writing experience.
- • **Ink Visibility at a Glance:** Transparent ink window lets you monitor ink levels without interrupting your flow.
- • **Iconic Yet Modern Aesthetic:** Slim, tapered body inspired by LAMY Safari blends classic style with contemporary design.
- • **Designed for All-Day Comfort:** Ergonomic grip reduces hand fatigue during extended writing or sketching sessions.
- • **Effortless Artistic Expression:** Ribbon nib delivers smooth, creative calligraphy with every stroke.

## Overview

The LAMY joy black is a premium calligraphy fountain pen featuring a 1.1 mm polished steel ribbon nib for precise, artistic lettering. Its ergonomic triangular grip ensures fatigue-free writing, while the ink window provides real-time ink monitoring. Inspired by the iconic LAMY Safari design, this pen includes a blue T10 ink cartridge and supports refillable converters, making it a versatile tool for professionals and creatives seeking to add flair and sophistication to their writing.

## Description

desertcart.com : Lamy joy black - calligraphy fountain pen with ergonomic grip & polished steel nib in line width 1.1 mm - Calligraphy Fountain Pen with ribbon nib - incl. ink cartridge T 10 blue : Office Products

Review: Nice art pen; not practical for everyday writing - I am very happy with it, but there are trade-offs. Summary: I use this pen (with an extra-fine nib) for ink sketching, it is well suited to that purpose and I would recommend it for that. I keep two Lamy Joy pens inked up at all times for sketching (one the regular black-bodied pen and the other is a white version) , one is always loaded with waterproof black ink, and the other with whatever alternative ink I've decided on, usually either a water-soluble black or brown, or with grey ink. For more general use I would recommend the Safari over the Joy, it's just a more well-rounded pen, but the Joy does have some advantages and it is my go-to pen for ink sketches. I swapped an EF nib for the 1.1mm stub that came with the pen, I prefer the EF nib for sketching, although I do use the 1.1 nib in a Safari for everyday writing. Let me first compare it to the more common LAMY Safari, and then I'll talk about a couple of Pros and Cons with this pen specifically. From the ink window forward to the nib the Joy and Safari are identical and completely interchangeable. The most obvious difference is that the stem on the Joy tapers, which is nice in the hand, and allows one to pull their hand back further from the nib, which can benefit looser mark-making. This can done with the Safari too, but it is less comfortable as the cap and clip interfere with one's grip. It's mainly this feature which makes the Joy a better drawing pen. Overall the Joy is longer than the Safari (all in the stem); at first it seems significantly longer, about 40mm but that's bit deceiving because once you post the cap on the Safari that difference drops to a negligible 3mm, and even with the cap posted on the Joy (which sort of works but doesn't really) it's only 10mm longer than the Safari. The wight is very similar, both are light pens, with the Joy feeling just slightly heavier. Again, the Safari with a posted cap, vs. the Joy without (which is how I would suggest using each) leaves the Safari the slightly heavier. They balance very similarly uncapped, with the Joy balance a couple mm further to the rear. With the cap posted the Safari however balances about 15mm further back compared to the uncapped, un-posted Joy. So the Joy is more forward heavy than the Safari, and I find that it feels a little more comfortable, but that's probably going to be a matter of preference and in either case the weight and balance of these pens is of negligible importance.. Pros: It is a LAMY Pen. If you're a fan, like me, then this is a good thing. LAMY, in my opinion, invests value in the right places in their pens, meaning that they are an excellent balance of quality and cost in a writing (sketching) tool. I really like 1.1mm the stub nib. I liked it so much in fact that I switched it to my Safari, so that I could use that for my everyday writing. Both of my Joys are fitted with EF nibs. Personally I like the balance, length and the taper. It's nicer to hold than a Safari and you don't have have to choke up on it. This is an advantage for making freer strokes and is more often how I use it when drawing. Cons: The length is also a drawback, as it cannot easily be carried in a pocket. A jacket's breast pocket would be OK, but not a shirt pocket. The taper makes the posted cap wobbly as it's only snug right at the end, and posting defeats the value of the tapered stem. This leave you with a cap to put somewhere and retrieve when you're done. Not too big a deal, but overall on the negative side of the ledger. (EDIT: to meliorate this, or even move it to the "Pros" category I have found that one can clip the pen to the outside of a sketch book and leave the cap there there when removing the pen to use it for sketching. This means that it isn't a pocket clip, its a book cover clip :) and it works very well as such.)
Review: Truly a joy to write with! - I learned to write calligraphy with chisel tipped pens, so this was a wonderful find. The Lamy Joy Calligraphy pen with 1.1 mm stub brings me back to the time when I was first learning calligraphy. It's a smooth writing experience with no hiccups, bumps, burps. The pen is so smooth, the only thing smoother would be a felt tipped pen, but why would you want to go back to that after using the lamy? I like the triangular grip, it rests more easily in my grip. The converter cartridge is super easy to use, and the pen works great with an ink that's known to clog other fountain pens (Diamine shimmering ink). I really appreciate the ink window to let me know when it's time to add more ink a thoughtful move on the designers part. The only thing I would want to add to this pen is a flexible nib, but I recognize I'm chasing a modern unicorn of a fountain pen. Otherwise, this is a great pen to add a little flair to your everyday writing.

## Features

- WONDERFUL WRITING: The LAMY joy calligraphy fountain pen is the perfect writing instrument for anyone who wants to express their creativity and personality - with the LAMY joy, every word becomes something unique.
- WITH CALLIGRAPHY NIB: The ribbon nib makes both creative lettering and sophisticated calligraphy work effortless.
- AESTHETIC HOMMAGE: The overall appearance and ergonomic grip of the LAMY joy are inspired by the iconic design of the LAMY safari fountain pen, while the slim, tapered body is reminiscent of classic fountain pens.
- PERFECT ERGONOMICS & FUNCTIONALITY: The ergonomically shaped grip surface enables long, fatigue-free writing every day. Thanks to the small ink window in the body, it is easy to see whether there is enough ink in the cartridge or in the converter.
- MATCHING ACCESSORIES: Enjoy the writing experience with the refillable fountain pen and the included blue washable ink cartridge (LAMY T 10). The optional accessories, such as the LAMY Z 28 converter and ink bottles from LAMY in various colours, expand your creativity and application possibilities.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002T3ZKG |
| Additional Features | Ergonomic |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #99,013 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #110 in Calligraphy Pens #395 in Fountain Pens |
| Body Shape | Round |
| Brand | Lamy |
| Brand Name | Lamy |
| Closure Type | Click-Off Cap |
| Color | black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,618 Reviews |
| Drill Point | 1.1 mm |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00021274082356, 04014519082354, 04014519273288 |
| Grip Type | ergonomic grip |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Hardness | H |
| Included Components | pen |
| Ink Base | Water |
| Ink Color | Blue |
| Item Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 18 Grams |
| Line Size | 1.1 Millimeters |
| Manufacturer | LAMY |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Name | joy |
| Model Number | 1208235 |
| Pattern | single item |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Home Improvement |
| Style | 1.1 mm |
| UPC | 021274082356 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Writing Instrument Form | Fountain Pen |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Lamy
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Fountain Pen
- **Color:** black
- **Ink Color:** Blue
- **Age Range (Description):** Adult

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: My lamy joy 1.1 arrived with a nib with no markings. is this a real lamy nib?**
A: That does not sound right. Where did you get it? I would complain. They owe you a nib!

**Q: Is the nib changable? i like the design of this pen but i like my lamy safari nibs for every day writing.**
A: yes the nib can be changed, on all lamy fountain pen the nib can be changed and they all use the same nib

**Q: Is this made in Germany or China?**
A: made in Germany, Lamy is only mad in Germany, not one lamy fountain pen are made in china only made in Germany

**Q: When storing for a few days (capped, of course), does it matter if I store it nib-up, nib-down, or horizontal?  If so, what is best?**
A: I prefer to store my pens nib up, really it doesn’t matter because the caps on modern fountain pens are designed to resist gravity when stored. The exception is when flying in a airplane when you should carry your pen empty or at least nib-up.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice art pen; not practical for everyday writing
*by I***S on January 1, 2017*

I am very happy with it, but there are trade-offs. Summary: I use this pen (with an extra-fine nib) for ink sketching, it is well suited to that purpose and I would recommend it for that. I keep two Lamy Joy pens inked up at all times for sketching (one the regular black-bodied pen and the other is a white version) , one is always loaded with waterproof black ink, and the other with whatever alternative ink I've decided on, usually either a water-soluble black or brown, or with grey ink. For more general use I would recommend the Safari over the Joy, it's just a more well-rounded pen, but the Joy does have some advantages and it is my go-to pen for ink sketches. I swapped an EF nib for the 1.1mm stub that came with the pen, I prefer the EF nib for sketching, although I do use the 1.1 nib in a Safari for everyday writing. Let me first compare it to the more common LAMY Safari, and then I'll talk about a couple of Pros and Cons with this pen specifically. From the ink window forward to the nib the Joy and Safari are identical and completely interchangeable. The most obvious difference is that the stem on the Joy tapers, which is nice in the hand, and allows one to pull their hand back further from the nib, which can benefit looser mark-making. This can done with the Safari too, but it is less comfortable as the cap and clip interfere with one's grip. It's mainly this feature which makes the Joy a better drawing pen. Overall the Joy is longer than the Safari (all in the stem); at first it seems significantly longer, about 40mm but that's bit deceiving because once you post the cap on the Safari that difference drops to a negligible 3mm, and even with the cap posted on the Joy (which sort of works but doesn't really) it's only 10mm longer than the Safari. The wight is very similar, both are light pens, with the Joy feeling just slightly heavier. Again, the Safari with a posted cap, vs. the Joy without (which is how I would suggest using each) leaves the Safari the slightly heavier. They balance very similarly uncapped, with the Joy balance a couple mm further to the rear. With the cap posted the Safari however balances about 15mm further back compared to the uncapped, un-posted Joy. So the Joy is more forward heavy than the Safari, and I find that it feels a little more comfortable, but that's probably going to be a matter of preference and in either case the weight and balance of these pens is of negligible importance.. Pros: It is a LAMY Pen. If you're a fan, like me, then this is a good thing. LAMY, in my opinion, invests value in the right places in their pens, meaning that they are an excellent balance of quality and cost in a writing (sketching) tool. I really like 1.1mm the stub nib. I liked it so much in fact that I switched it to my Safari, so that I could use that for my everyday writing. Both of my Joys are fitted with EF nibs. Personally I like the balance, length and the taper. It's nicer to hold than a Safari and you don't have have to choke up on it. This is an advantage for making freer strokes and is more often how I use it when drawing. Cons: The length is also a drawback, as it cannot easily be carried in a pocket. A jacket's breast pocket would be OK, but not a shirt pocket. The taper makes the posted cap wobbly as it's only snug right at the end, and posting defeats the value of the tapered stem. This leave you with a cap to put somewhere and retrieve when you're done. Not too big a deal, but overall on the negative side of the ledger. (EDIT: to meliorate this, or even move it to the "Pros" category I have found that one can clip the pen to the outside of a sketch book and leave the cap there there when removing the pen to use it for sketching. This means that it isn't a pocket clip, its a book cover clip :) and it works very well as such.)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Truly a joy to write with!
*by I***S on June 16, 2021*

I learned to write calligraphy with chisel tipped pens, so this was a wonderful find. The Lamy Joy Calligraphy pen with 1.1 mm stub brings me back to the time when I was first learning calligraphy. It's a smooth writing experience with no hiccups, bumps, burps. The pen is so smooth, the only thing smoother would be a felt tipped pen, but why would you want to go back to that after using the lamy? I like the triangular grip, it rests more easily in my grip. The converter cartridge is super easy to use, and the pen works great with an ink that's known to clog other fountain pens (Diamine shimmering ink). I really appreciate the ink window to let me know when it's time to add more ink a thoughtful move on the designers part. The only thing I would want to add to this pen is a flexible nib, but I recognize I'm chasing a modern unicorn of a fountain pen. Otherwise, this is a great pen to add a little flair to your everyday writing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nearly a perfect drawing and art pen
*by C***F on April 30, 2024*

Have been a fan of the Safari for a long time, and was aware of the Joy, but didn't see the point as far as the odd handle and the stub nibs. I'm not into calligraphy. But it turns out that for art this is an amazing pen, for many somewhat unexpected reasons. The nibs can be switched out in seconds, without having to remove the feed, a unique Lamy feature. This makes the Joy kit with the two extra feed sections a little puzzling. You are better of just buying different nibs and switching them out, rather than switching out the entire nib, feed, and section, and having to clean out the other parts because you have no cap to keep them from drying out. A drawback for artists is that these only come with stubs. I feel the 1.5 is the best size for handwriting. I got the 1.1 and it's not that dramatic in its difference between fine and broad strokes. The stubs are good for cursive and italic writing, but having tried the 1.1 for a while, not my preference for pen and ink drawing. I will be switching to an EF or F. Unintended benefit? The long handle with two flat facets is, along with the stub nibs, the distinguishing feature to the Joy, which seems to be intended mostly for looks to make it appear more like a calligraphy pen or something, but for drawing it's really a revelation. The extra length means you can hold it like a paintbrush which is ideal for fast hatching and shading. The facets align perfectly with the top and bottom of the nib, telling you exactly whether you have the nib facing the paper at the right angle or not. You can reverse write with the nib upside down with an EF or F nib, and get a super fine hairline, again using the long handle, great for light hatching. The stub nibs are not ideal for this, they reverse write but not with a very fine line. However, having no tip sticking up, a very low angle means you can lay down the entire top of the nib on the paper and spread a very broad field of ink for shading large areas, which is kind of unique. I even like the oblong ink window, another Safari signature, again an unintended advantage - it makes two nice depressions for your fingers to anchor to using certain drawing grips. Of course the well known triangular main grip section is a famous Safari feature is well, which I happen to love. I keep discovering little tricks like that that makes me think this is the best drawing pen ever. All Safaris have the snap cap, which I much prefer to a screw cap. I change drawing implements a lot and it's just so fast. This particular model has a satin black finish and an aluminum cap with black wire clip. The other color choices of all black, white, and red, are all gloss shiny plastic which I don't like at all. The soft black on this is really great and tactile, almost feels slightly rubbery. Also Lamy never include a converted which is pretty cheap of them, most fountain pens come with one. So I need to buy both a converter and another nib for drawing. Also the included cartridge is blue not sure why, I would never draw with blue ink. Also I was thinking you could mix and match caps with regular Safaris for different color options which useful if you have different kinds of drawing ink different pens . . . sadly my pebble black plastic Safari cap does not actually fit onto this Joy, somehow. Really Lamy? I'm not even sure Lamy realize what a good fine art pen this is, they don't market it that way. But I have about 40 or 50 fountain pens, brush pens, fude nibs, flex nibs, dip pens, technical liners, etc. This is now at the top of the heap.

## Frequently Bought Together

- LAMY Joy Calligraphy Pen 1.1MM (L15-11)
- Lamy Z28 Converter for fountain pen models Abc, AL-star, joy, Lx, nexx, nexx M, safari, vista
- Lamy Black T10 Ink Cartridges, 5/pk (LT10BKB)

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