LAMY noto 282 / 283 Ballpoint Pen | 5 Colors

Design distilled into an everyday form

Designed by Naoto Fukasawa, the LAMY noto follows the natural placement of the fingers with a softly triangular barrel. Its clip and push mechanism are integrated into the housing, reducing unnecessary visual lines. Rather than asking for attention through decoration, it creates a calm, direct experience from picking it up to writing.

Five colors for different everyday rhythms

• Classic Black: A fully black composition with a quiet, coherent presence.
• Silver–Black: A silver front section paired with a black barrel, clearly revealing the pen’s construction.
• Silver–Blue: A silver front section with a deep navy barrel for a cool, composed character.
• Ink Blue Limited: A continuous deep blue tone from front section to barrel.
• Chocolate Limited: A subtly textured brown front section with a deep chocolate barrel for a warmer expression.

Available colors and stock are shown in the product options.

From “Without Thought” to the essence of writing

Fukasawa’s approach often begins with natural, unconscious human behavior. In the LAMY noto, this thinking becomes a softly triangular profile that guides the grip, an integrated clip that maintains visual continuity, and a push mechanism that keeps starting and stopping direct.

Design and writing system

• Designer: Naoto Fukasawa
• Barrel: Matte plastic with a softly triangular profile
• Clip: Integrated into the contour of the housing
• Mechanism: Retractable push-button ballpoint pen
• Original refill: LAMY M16 M giant ballpoint refill, black

Product details

• Models: LAMY noto 282 / 283, five colorways
• Dimensions: Approx. 11 × 11 × 140 mm
• Weight: Approx. 18 g
• Country of origin: Germany

Dimensions and weight are based on LAMY’s official standard-model data. Minor variations may occur between finishes and measuring methods.

Design awards

The LAMY noto has received distinctions including the Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany, Good Design Award, iF Design Award and Red Dot Design Award.

Use and refill replacement

Press the push button to extend or retract the writing tip. When depleted, replace the refill with a compatible LAMY M16 ballpoint refill. Open and reassemble the pen carefully without forcing or over-twisting its components.