LAMY | The popular "Lamy Icon" ballpoint pen welcomes six new colors.
DESIGN / PRODUCT
April 2, 2015

LAMY | The popular "Lamy Icon" ballpoint pen welcomes six new colors.


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Also notable is the design by Austrian design trio EOOS.


Six vivid colors join the popular Lamy Ikon ballpoint pen.



The Lamy Ikon, a ballpoint pen from German writing instrument brand Lamy, is known for its minimalist yet impactful design. The popular series, previously available only in stainless steel, now welcomes six new vivid colors as the "Lamy Ikon Colors."


Text by YANAKA Tomomi




The grip with grooves on the body and the clip made from a single bent piece of metal add a distinctive touch.



Lamy is a stationery brand that enhances the user's presence with its simple yet sophisticated designs. Among its offerings, the Lamy Ikon is a popular series for its design that strips away excess while retaining individuality and presence. The grip, featuring linear grooves on the body, and the clip fashioned from a single bent piece of metal, serve as accents. The thoughtful use of materials and the meticulous attention to detail, balancing usability and high design, are the secrets to its popularity.



Previously offered in a single, understated stainless steel color, the "Lamy Ikon Colors" now introduces six vibrant hues: black, white, sky blue, crimson, grass green, and citron.


Exciting and novel ideas inspired by art.



Founded in 1930, Lamy has produced ballpoint pens and fountain pens that embody the Bauhaus philosophy of "design shaped by function," ranging from casual to elegant models, including the Lamy Ikon. Known as a brand that represents minimalist German design, the unique "Lamy design" style is significantly influenced by the art that surrounds it. It's no exaggeration to say that art plays a crucial role in the creation of their distinctive style.


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Lamy's headquarters, known as the "Black Glass Cube" in the historic German city of Heidelberg, is adorned with numerous artworks. Additionally,立体 art pieces are scattered throughout the rooftop garden of the lush green factory. Lamy's staff and designers, who produce nearly all product parts in-house, from ink blending to mold making, draw exciting and novel inspiration from these artists' works, discovering new perspectives and ideas.



Furthermore, Lamy's characteristic approach involves commissioning designers and architects from various fields to develop stationery that makes writing enjoyable, free from conventional constraints. The Lamy Ikon was designed by EOOS (pronounced Eos ), an Austrian design trio known for their exquisite Bauhaus-style furniture and designs for renowned brands.


The Lamy Ikon is not just easy to write with; it also fully conveys the brand's philosophy simply by being held. The new colorful options, which seem to bring a sense of energy, are perfect for choosing based on one's personal style or mood.


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Lamy Ikon Colors

Colors | Black, White, Sky Blue, Crimson, Grass Green, Citron

Price | ¥3,500



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