The family business of Lamy was started by C Joseph Lamy in Heidelberg in in 1930's and is still operating as an independent family firm in Heidelberg today.

The Lamy design ethos can be seen in all of their ranges, from the abc children's pencil through to the dialog3, the world's only retractable fountain pen with a retractable clip.

Lamy has won more international design awards than any other writing instrument maker.

Innovative design is matched by high production values, resulting in products which are a joy to own and use, year after year.