Lamy is an independent family business founded by C. Josef Lamy in Heidelberg in 1930. The LAMY brand was established in 1952 and even in their first year proved its innovative potential with the introduction of the unprecedented LAMY 27 fountain pen series. 1966 was the year that witnessed the birth of the distinctive product form by Lamy, the Lamy Design, through the LAMY 2000.An annual production of more than 7 million writing instruments and a turnover of more than 70 million euros not only make Lamy market leader in Germany but set them apart as one of the German design brands whose products are distinguished worldwide.