Ink Review #1353: Lamy Violet

A kind reader sent me a few Lamy Violet cartridges to try! I had forgotten about Lamy Violet. I prefer bottled inks and Lamy Violet (like Waterman Pink) is only available in cartridges. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Pen Chalet (aff. link).

The color:

Violet is exactly what it sounds like-a medium violet purple.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some interesting green sheen.

Writing samples:

Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.

Dry time: 30 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: Medium-there was some feathering on Rhodia and Leuchtturm.

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low-only on Leuchtturm.

Other properties: low shading, tiny green sheen, and no shimmer.

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and bleeding in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

In swabs Violet is closest to Montblanc Beatles but in writing it’s closer to Monteverde Purple Reign. Click here to see the Lamy inks together, and click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Lamy Safari Violet with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow. The shading is a bit subtle but it’s there if you look for it.

Overall, this ink is a bit paper dependent. It does well on Tomoe River (as 99% of inks do), but feathers on Rhodia and feathers and bleeds on Leuchtturm. I really loved this ink on TR, but I don’t love it on any other papers.

Disclaimer: This ink was provided by a reader for the purpose of this review. All photos and opinions are my own. This page does contain affiliate links but this post is not sponsored in any way.