Lamy al star the lamy al star purple fountain pen makes writing easier than ever with the light weight durable aluminum design with dark purple metallic anodised finish the polished alumunium surface gives the lamy al star pen a shimmering appearance to its form which is solid yet graceful and elegant features a stainless steel nib because the lamy al star has nothing to hide all instruments have transparent grip sections with ergonomically formed two side mouldings the character