LAMY Vista This LAMY Vista Mechanical Pencil has a 0.5mm (LAMY M41) lead & a LAMY Z18 built-in eraser with cleaning needle underneath the removable button. It&8217;s not just a name it&8217;s a policy: LAMY Vista is designed especially for those who value transparency. One of Lamy&8217;s most successful models has been given a transparent body that enables users to see the &8216;innards&8217; at work. The LAMY Vista marks the completion of Lamy&8217;s almost legendary range of coloured writing instruments. This addition to the range is especially attractive: made from clear non-fade plastic the LAMY Vista has a chromium-plated clip & bears the name Lamy in silver lettering. The History of LAMY LAMY is an independent family-owned enterprise established in 1930 by C. Josef LAMY in Heidelberg Germany. Since becoming a brand in 1952 LAMY has proved its innovative prowess with every new pen series it has designed; beginning with the novel LAMY 27 fountain pen series in its first year. The distinctive style of LAMY Design was born in 1966 with the LAMY 2000 pen series. Since its inception LAMY has continually produced innovative reliable & intelligent writing instruments & is not only the market leader in Germany but also ranks among the German design brands whose products hold a special position worldwide. LAMY products are unmistakable style icons used worldwide today by those appreciative of LAMY&8217;s self-contained & succinct style & functional design; making the name LAMY a quintessential br&.