As of October 2024 it’s rumored that Lamy, having recently been acquired by Mitsubishi Pencil, will release a version of their M16 refill with Jetstream ink.
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This is still an unsubstantiated rumor, but it’s pretty big news because the M16 is a proprietary shape and it’s the only full-sized ballpoint refill that Lamy uses. This means that a number of very nicely designed Lamy ballpoint pens are restricted to Lamy’s M16 refill shape and their old-school (non-hybrid) ballpoint ink.
The Jetstream ink is a high-quality, modern ballpoint ink that is much better than the Lamy M16’s ink for almost all day-to-day writing activities. This means a major upgrade is in-store for these retractable ballpoint pens, like the 2000, Safari, Vista, Studio, Scala, and more.
While this is a rumor, the pattern make sense given that Uni Mitsubishi has released the Jetstream ink in a Parker-style refill in the SXR-600. This is a perfect example of Mitsubishi releasing their ink in a body shape that isn’t specifically built for their brand. The SXR-600 has been a bit hit and highly acclaimed, so a follow-up to it make sense, especially given the recent acquisition of Lamy.
Lamy M17 Jetstream Inside Ballpoint Refill Information
| Street Price | Check Price |
| Manufacturer | Lamy |
| Pen Type | Ballpoint |
| Rating | |
| Sizes | 0.5 mm, 0.7 mm |
| Ink Colors | Black |
| Acid-Free? | No |
| Erasable? | No |
| Pressurized? | No |
| Archival? | No |
| Fade Resistant? | No |
| Fraud Prevention? | No |
| Quick Drying? | No |
| Non-toxic? | No |
| Water-resistant? Waterproof? | No |
| Ink Base | Oil |
| Tip Shape | Conical |
| Tip Material | Metal |
| Refill Standard | Proprietary |
| Quantity Sold | 1 |
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