Ink
Different types of ink
There are many different types of ink for writing with fountain pens: Solvent-based, pigmented or water-based - or ink for drawing. Lamy inks are water-based and are manufactured in Heidelberg: From colour-intensive to document-proof to erasable ink - they are all vegan and free from questionable ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
The shade is predominantly the same, but the ingredients differ. The components and color pigments such as the red dye required for this ink are no longer available, giving the new ink a slightly different colored sheen which dries green rather than gold as in the original production.
As with 'dark lilac', the LAMY T52 petrol is not an exact replica of the original. The original formula can no longer be produced as certain ingredients are no longer available. The shade is predominantly the same, but the ingredients differ.