Lamy Dialog cc Dark Blue Fountain pen

Author: Cyrus Lok

Review Title: A genuinely special everyday pen

• Review Add on: 01-06-2026
• Average Rating: (5)

The dark blue is gorgeous in person — a deep matte that reads almost black until the light catches it, and the rose gold roll-stop and finial keep it from looking severe. Photos don't do the finish justice.
The twist mechanism is the whole point and it delivers. Half a turn and the nib glides out; reverse it and the ball valve seals everything up. It feels mechanical in the best way, solid and deliberate, and not having a cap to lose or post is a quiet luxury once you get used to it. Mine was a touch stiff to twist out of the box but loosened up within a week of regular use.
The M nib is a treat — smooth, wet enough to be a pleasure but controlled, very much the dependable Lamy 14k feel. No skipping, starts reliably for me as long as I close it snugly.
It's heavy and best balanced unposted (there's nothing to post anyway), so if you like a featherweight pen this isn't it. But as a desk-to-pocket daily writer that turns heads, it's hard to beat. No regrets.

Author: Heleno Paiva

Review Title: Nice pen!

• Review Add on: 27-03-2023
• Average Rating: (5)

I loved this pen. It is the only retractable nib fountain pen with a full sized nib, and it is Lamy quality. The gold tip makes it extra smooth, compared to other Lamy with steel nib. I picked the EF because I like to write really small.
All about this pen is great. When you expose the nib, there is a clear click you feel it is fully extended, that’s when you should tighten it a bit to prevent start unscrewing it when it is closed. When you close it, there will be a similar albeit slightly weaker click.
Both clicks are now diminished on my unit because I used silicon line internally, as I find the moving mechanisms to all have a crispy feeling, all my pens are lubed. It makes everything quieter (have you ever used a Parker jotter? Mine is way more silent now after some lube) and smoother. I like it better this way but it is personal.

Author: Anubhav Kumar Jain

Review Title: Excellent and impressive

• Review Add on: 14-11-2022
• Average Rating: (5)

Excellent mechanism and very impressive blue paint. Feels like touching a luxury car. Gathers appreciation when you open it in front of others.

Author: Jeff Berkowitz

Review Title: Great Retractable Pen

• Review Add on: 07-10-2022
• Average Rating: (5)

I've always been partial to unique designs; especially retractable fountain pens. The original Dialog is one of my go to pens and this has been a nice addition to the collection. It looks great and writes really well. It is nice and smooth and glides across the page.

Author: Lauren Bass

Review Title: A conversation and new daily favorite

• Review Add on: 17-09-2022
• Average Rating: (5)

I purchased my Dialogue cc with a Broad nib and dark blue with rose gold accents. I couldn't be more pleased. The colorway is unique, and I appreciate the contrast in color and finish as well, The rose gold accessories are high polish, but the barrel has a velvety finish - just gorgeous! In my opinion, the richness of these characteristics makes the pen look more expensive than the retail price. Plus, it's fun to show "non-pen people" how this magical pen works. Pretty much everyone in my office has requested a demonstration!

As expected with Lamy, the bold 14k gold nib is just dreamy (it's a personal favorite). It glides beautifully over my Tomoe River paper.

Pro tip: I recommend filling a Dialogue cc with lubricating ink unless you plan to use it consistently daily.

Delighted with my new addition - and as always, Appelboom's outstanding service never disappoints! Thank you, Joost!

Author: Antje Fowler

Review Title: Wow! Love it!

• Review Add on: 15-09-2022
• Average Rating: (5)

It's a gorgeous pen!
I was attracted to it because of the vanishing nib and the understated elegance. It feels great in my hand, but it's a heavy pen! I like its heft, but I need to be in the mood for it and depending on the occasion, I might reach for another, lighter pen.
It writes beautifully, very smooth because of the gold nib. No issues with hard starts or uneven flow. I went with a B nib because that's what I saw in most reviews and the M seems a little "blah". A pen like this deserves to make a statement!
The rose gold accents are beautiful combined with the matte navy blue, but I'm not sure that the little protrusion is sufficient to protect the pen from rolling off a desk, so you might need to pay a little more attention than usual.
The leather sleeve fits nicely, but is tight. I haven't really found a good use for it yet, because I carry my pens in a case anyway...
Overall, I’m really impressed and would recommend it to anyone.

Author: John Stein

Review Title: Great Little Pen!

• Review Add on: 19-05-2022
• Average Rating: (4)

I purchased this pen after watching many reviews on YouTube, and I was not disappointed! I love the weight and the springiness of the extra-fine nib. The retracting mechanism is fun to use (I hope I don't wear it out!) and works flawlessly. It is a bit thicker than I was expecting, but I like my pens thick. The EF nib is much wetter than I have seen in other Lamy pens, but I like it!

Author: Rebecca Lapiner

Review Title: Love at second use

• Review Add on: 04-05-2022
• Average Rating: (5)

I bought the blur Dialog CC because it is beautiful and I prefer wider pens (11mm + section).
At first use it seemed too wide for me (medium woman hands), especially since it also has the roll stopper.
But, I learned "how to hold it" (i.e. got accustomed to it) and the nib is so smooth, it is now always on my desk.
And it has its own slip case to protect it.

Author: Andy Wong

Review Title: Unique and Inspiring Design

• Review Add on: 02-05-2022
• Average Rating: (5)

I like this pen...a lot.
I grew on me real quick.
The mechanism is fidget insanity.
The linear body might not appeal to some but it too has a uniqueness on it's own. I have med-large hands and the girth is fine.
The nib writes smooth and predictable.
Hard to put down and it has shadowed most of my pens in my rotation.

Author: Doug Rathbun

Review Title: Ultra-Smooth and VERY wet bouncy nib!

• Review Add on: 30-04-2022
• Average Rating: (4)

I did a YouTube review of my Lamy Dialog cc Dark Blue (medium).
https://youtu.be/fTfoNQqug5A

Author: Kenny Fu

Review Title: Good pen and good service

• Review Add on: 30-04-2022
• Average Rating: (4)

Firstly, my conclusion for dialog cc, it is a worth buying pen. Great balance, great design, lovely retracting mechanism, reliable 14k nib, capless and finally clipless.

I’ve been struggling for long for a capless pen. After trying the dialog 3 and pilot capless, i was still dissatisfied. I found the clips on them were uncomfortable to hold. Then I met the dialog cc. i purchased it on first sign. Comparing it to the legend lamy 2000, it is also undefeatable. I had a lamy2000 but i sold it. The barrel was slippery and my fingers sweated while holding it. Dialog cc is now my daily writer. No issue on using it so far.

And for the service. Many thanks to Appelboom. I had some qestions and Appelboom responded quickly. Really appreciate it. I will definitely purchase again.

Author: Ashif Somani

Review Title: Lamy Dialog CC and Appelboom

• Review Add on: 14-03-2022
• Average Rating: (5)

This is an excellent fountain pen. Its a little heavy but appears to be well balanced. I prefer this version over the Dialog 3 fountain pen. The size is really nice and it writes extremely well.

The service from Appelboom is exceptional. Prompt responses and great service!

Author: Tony Ching

Review Title: Appelboom and Lamy gold nibs are great!

• Review Add on: 05-02-2022
• Average Rating: (4)

I've been holding off review since it rolled off the table dropping on the 2nd day of receipt denting the front nib opening; Ouch! and removing any chance of warranty. The twist mechanism IMHO suffers from using friction to maintain nib deployment. On my unit, it is easy untwist the barrel and not be able to retract the nib or getting incomplete closing of the hatch. Gripping the barrel tighter to secure the front section and twisting for the last slight soft click increases chances of the nib retracting properly. Other users have reported Lamy service for resolution which is a plus. My Pilot Fermo (twist end knob, not barrel) and Pilot Capless LS (knock) protracts and retracts securely without this design issue. On paper the pen is heavy but balanced so that the weight is not a hindrance. Despite the woes of my dented, poorly retracting Dialog cc, I have discovered the charms of Lamy gold nibs which led to another Appelboom order on a Safari. All is well!

Author: Hannah

Review Title: Lamy Dialog CC

• Review Add on: 23-12-2021
• Average Rating: (5)

This is a gorgeous pen. It has a very rich and elegant feel to it when I write. I thought that the pen will be heavy, but it was such a joy to write with this pen. The nib was wet and smooth, making my writing experience a really great one. Huge thanks to the Appelboom team for helping to tune my pen well!

Author: Jürgen Fugger

Review Title: Queen of the Dialog series

• Review Add on: 21-12-2021
• Average Rating: (5)

I purchased the Dialog CC with a B-nib. The writing is supersoft and Lamy-like perfect out of the box. The closing-mechanism has evolved and feels very soft and elegant. I chose the dark-blue version - the silk-like surface provides a good grip and looks georgios in combination with the rose-gold accents. The surface is also not sensitive to fingerprints. The build-quality is without flaws. Its the best way to enjoy the world of Lamy Dialog if the clip at the Dialog 3 bothered you while writing.

Author: xplorer

Review Title: A fine variation of Dialog series

• Review Add on: 25-11-2021
• Average Rating: (5)

I have the Dialog 3 and now the Dialog CC. In my opinion, the main difference is the length (140mm. vs. 124mm.). It does give different feeling when handling the pen. The Dialog 3 seems too long to keep in the shirt pocket, the CC does not have clip but the length is about right.. Both models give a very smooth writing which is dominant for Lamy fountain pens. The Dialog 3 looks classic whereas Dialog CC looks classy. And because of this sense, I have purchased both and feel satisfied.

Author: Wayne Kates

Review Title: It's a LAMY

• Review Add on: 23-11-2021
• Average Rating: (4)

Great pen. As with all the Lamy pens I own it writes GREAT out of the box. The nib is very smooth and ink flow is perfect. There is no railroading or skipping, The pen texture is perfect to feel and hold. I purchased the dark blue with a medium nib. Great pocket pen. It is a little smaller than the pervious version of the Dialog 3 and without a pocket clip. Mine came with a leather pouch and makes it a great carry pen for your jacket or pant pocket. But, be careful. The previous version of the Dialog 3 had 2 lines on the barrel and a slight bump when you closed the pen so you could feel it and see it was closed. This only has the slight bump so you have to make sure to feel the bump or it is not closed. I couldn't understand why it was a hard start and the nib dried out (my fault). Then playing with it I felt the bump so I had not been closing it all the way.It writes beautifully right at the start. Great pen but then it's a Lamy, could not expect less. Would definitely recommend.

Author: Eugen

• Review Add on: 22-11-2021
• Average Rating: (5)

Nice pen, beautiful color combination. The extra-fine nib writes absolutely smooth. I really enjoy it