Lamy rollerballs are a good alternative to fountain pens or ballpoint pens. Combine the best of the two classic categories: rollerball pens are as easy to operate as ballpoint pens. And they have a similarly beautiful type face to the fountain pen. A rollerball pen that needs no cap. A smooth, clean flow of ink. But what is absolutely unique - a clip that retracts completely for extra writing comfort. In the writing position, the rollerball is extended and the clip retracted for greater writing comfort. When the rollerball is retracted, the clip is raised so the pen can be clipped onto a jacket pocket.