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The LAMY Z50 is LAMY's standard steel nib, sold alone to change how a safari, AL-star, studio or most other LAMY pens write. LAMY lists it at 7 × 3 × 16 mm, in EF, F, M, B, left-hand and beginner grades plus 1.1, 1.5 and 1.9 mm italics. It's made in Heidelberg and sits in our $$ band.
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Two Z50 nibs at 1 mm = 9 px from LAMY's 7 × 3 × 16 mm size; shapes by eye.
Product facts
Product
LAMY Z 50 steel nib (polished or black; EF to B, LH, A, 1.1/1.5/1.9 mm)
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Notes on these facts
Made by C. Josef Lamy GmbH, Heidelberg (part of Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.). Made in Germany: LAMY's German quality page says Heidelberg is its only production site and that it makes all its nibs, steel and gold, in-house, grinding and polishing them by hand. Source. Price: example listing.
Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026. Conversions to US dollars are approximate, at October 2026 rates (US$1 = ¥158 = ₩1,330 = NT$32.5 = CN¥6.7 = SEK 9.9 = DKK 6.7 = ₺49.6 = C$1.41 = A$1.43 = CZK 21.7; €1 = US$1.12; £1 = US$1.32; CHF 1 = US$1.21).
Key takeaways
LAMY lists the Z50 at 7 × 3 × 16 mm (0.6 in long), polished or black.
Grades: EF, F, M, B, LH (left-handed) and A (beginner), plus 1.1, 1.5 and 1.9 mm italics in polished steel.
Goulet Pens says it fits 18 current LAMY fountain pens, from the abc to the vista, but not the LAMY 2000.
LAMY's German shop lists it at €8.90 (about US$10); a feed is not included.
LAMY says it makes all its nibs, steel and gold, in-house in Heidelberg and grinds them by hand.
What is the LAMY Z50 nib?
It’s LAMY’s standard steel nib, sold on its own so you can change how a LAMY pen writes. The same nib comes fitted to the safari, AL-star and studio, and LAMY sells it as a spare in every grade.
On October 22, 2026, Goulet Pens’ black and silver steel nibs sat at Nos. 53 and 54 on its best-seller list, with 307 and 572 reviews.
LAMY Z50 specs
Spec
Value
Maker
C. Josef Lamy GmbH, Heidelberg, Germany
Model
Z 50; polished F is item 1215053
Size
7 × 3 × 16 mm (0.3 × 0.1 × 0.6 in), per LAMY
Material
Steel, polished or black
Grades (polished)
EF, F, M, B, LH, A; italics 1.1, 1.5, 1.9 mm
Grades (black, Goulet)
EF, F, M, B, LH
Feed
Not included (Goulet)
Price band
$$ ($5–20 per nib)
LAMY’s German shop lists the Z50 at €8.90 (about US$10); on October 22, 2026, its US shop listed US$16.00.
The Z50 at 1 mm = 10 px, and LAMY's grade groups; italic widths to scale.
Which pens does the Z50 fit?
Almost every current LAMY fountain pen except the LAMY 2000. Goulet lists 18 models: abc, accent, aion, AL-star, cp1, dialog 3, dialog cc, ideos, imporium, joy, logo, Lx, nexx, pur, safari, scala, studio and vista.
Pick by handwriting size: smaller writing, finer nib. That’s LAMY’s own advice in its nib guide.
LAMY grinds EF, F and B straight, rounds the M fully, and makes two special grades: LH for left-handers and A (Anfänger) for beginners. The 1.1, 1.5 and 1.9 mm italics write broad downstrokes and thin cross-strokes; see fountain pen nib sizes explained for how widths compare.
What are the LH and A nibs?
Two grades LAMY designs for particular writers: LH for left-handers and A for beginners. LAMY’s nib guide groups the LH with the M as fully rounded tips and says the LH is optimized for left-handed writing.
The A, for Anfänger, is LAMY’s nib for people learning to write with a fountain pen; LAMY’s nib guide says it supports beginners in their particular needs, and both grades are sold under the Z50 model.
Both are steel Z50s at the same price as the standard grades. For everyone else, LAMY’s own advice is simpler: match the width to your handwriting.
How do you swap a LAMY nib?
Pull the old nib straight off the feed and push the new one on. LAMY’s steel nibs clip over the feed without screws, so it takes seconds and no tools.
Many people grip the nib with a piece of tape to pull it off. Flush the pen first so ink doesn’t get on your fingers, and keep the old nib: it’s a spare.
Polished or black?
The same nib, in a different finish. LAMY sells the Z50 polished or black at the same price; Goulet lists more grades in polished steel, including the italics.
LAMY’s premium Z52 is a separate black stainless-steel nib at €14.90 (about US$17), and the Z53 is a specially shaped steel nib at €11.90 (about US$13) that LAMY says some users find close to gold.
Where is the LAMY Z50 made?
In Heidelberg, Germany. LAMY’s quality page says Heidelberg is its only production site, that it makes all its nibs, steel and gold, in-house, and that the nibs are ground and polished by hand.
For a cheap way to try italic writing on a LAMY, a 1.1 mm Z50 costs far less than a new pen. Left-handers can compare picks in best pens for left-handed writers.
Frequently asked questions
Which LAMY pens take the Z50 nib?
Goulet lists the abc, accent, aion, AL-star, cp1, dialog 3, dialog cc, ideos, imporium, joy, logo, Lx, nexx, pur, safari, scala, studio and vista. The LAMY 2000 uses a different nib.
Can I put a LAMY italic nib on my safari?
Yes. The 1.1, 1.5 and 1.9 mm italic Z50s push onto the same feed as the safari's standard nib.
What does the LAMY A nib mean?
A stands for Anfänger, beginner. LAMY designs it for people learning to write with a fountain pen and sells it under the Z50 model.
Does the LAMY Z50 come with a feed?
No. Goulet notes the feed isn't included; the nib slides onto the feed already in your pen.
What's the difference between the LAMY Z50 and Z52?
The Z50 is LAMY's standard steel nib, polished or black. LAMY lists the Z52 as a premium black stainless-steel nib at €14.90 (about US$17), against €8.90 (about US$10) for the Z50.
Is the LAMY Z50 nib made in Germany?
Yes. LAMY says it makes all its steel and gold nibs in-house in Heidelberg.
