I wanted a well known and we'll appreciated starter fountain pen to begin my journey into the fountain pen world. I already own 3 pens from Indian fountain pen brands. But i wanted a known case study for comparison to learn about the features and facets that are expected of in a good fountain pen. This lamy safari has been a blessing for this objective and I'm soooooo grateful that stores like makoba exist for Indian consumers of fountain pens. If possible, kindly restock Sailor Hiace Neo 1.0 mm stub clear fountain pen. Have been wanting it for sooo long.

A Lilac That I'm Not Allergic To.

I am allergic to most flowering trees. At the least, they make me sneeze. At the worst, my head clogs to the point where I cannot close my jaw. Thank you LAMY, for allowing me to enjoy the beauty of flowering trees without the threat of fragrance and pollen. The AL-star is a great workhorse pen, and is a wonderful showcase for this lustrous color. I selected a medium nib so I could enjoy fun ink. It is currently inked with Sailor Yurameku Dategokoro which is darker, but a nice match for the hue. Though the pen is not dark, I rather fancy inking it with LAMY Dark Lilac if they are kind enough to re-issue it.

Excellent Color Revival... Now Where's the Ink?

One of my deep fountain pen regrets is not paying attention in 2017 when the LAMY safari Petrol was released. So, I was very excited when the Petrol AL-Star was announced. I ordered it immediately so I would receive the matching pen case. The color more than lived up to expectations and is now my favorite AL-Star color. Since LAMY has yet to reissue the Petrol ink (fingers crossed!) I am using Sailor Yurameku Sukigokoro in in it. The ink is a dead ringer for the pen's color when it first emerges, but then does that color shift magic and no longer matches. Not a perfect ink choice, but certainly a fun one. It's high time for LAMY to reissue the Petrol & Dark Lilac inks!

Flawless, feels good in the hand, suitable for everyday use

At first it took a little bit to get used to. Then one day I realized that the only thing I noticed was a great writing experience. Good feel, good flow, easy to control. I spent time chasing down ballpoint and gel "best of" pens. I literally stumbled on to fountain pens - and it is another world, a better writing experience altogether I believe. LAMY is well made andfunc- tion-al - engineered, designed to just work, it does it's job and does it well.

Gorgeous love it!

I have Lamy safaris and many other pens of different brands. I could not resist a limited edition Petrol. The metal is super light and feel great in the hand. The nib writes smoothly as Lamys do. Using Sailor Ink Studio inks in it. All working well. Writes a tad dryer (ie puts a little less ink down) than my Medium nib TWSBI but is smooth.

Great Color, Smooth Writing

This is not my first AL-Star, but it is superior to my older one. The grip section is far smoother to hold, and the color of the body is amazing! I bought it with an EF nib, and it's a smooth, wet writer when filled with Noodler's Heart of Darkness. I've been using it for work, and my new co-workers are quite impressed by it. The cartridge converter only lasts a couple of weeks before I need to refill, but I have no complaints. This is a perfect pen for on the go, and would be ideal for both beginners and regular FP users who want something that doesn't need to be fussed with.

Smooth writer, Lamy reliability

I've put off buying a Lamy AL-star pen for quite some time now. After all, they seemed to be fairly similar to the Safaris, a pen I have a love-hate relationship with, despite the fact that they've been my daily driver for almost ten years now. However, after seeing this color and finally purchasing one, I'm very annoyed that I didn't purchase one earlier.With a slight weight to it that's rather comfortable from the metal body, to the way in which I can see the ink easily, and the wonderful color, it's immediately become one of my favorite pens. It doesn't feel quite as bulky in my hand as some of my other pens can, and so it makes it remarkably comfortable, even if the fact that it's slightly heavier than other pens might seem otherwise.Overall, I love this ... MoreI've put off buying a Lamy AL-star pen for quite some time now. After all, they seemed to be fairly similar to the Safaris, a pen I have a love-hate relationship with, despite the fact that they've been my daily driver for almost ten years now. However, after seeing this color and finally purchasing one, I'm very annoyed that I didn't purchase one earlier.With a slight weight to it that's rather comfortable from the metal body, to the way in which I can see the ink easily, and the wonderful color, it's immediately become one of my favorite pens. It doesn't feel quite as bulky in my hand as some of my other pens can, and so it makes it remarkably comfortable, even if the fact that it's slightly heavier than other pens might seem otherwise.Overall, I love this pen, and I'm quite happy with it. If I'm not careful, I'm going to end up with a few more in my collection.

Stunning - Obviously

The Petrol is of course, gorgeous. We all knew it would be. Lamy has really struck gold with this color. Otherwise, this is a normal Al Star with all the same pros and cons:Pros- Great pen. Believe the hype.Cons- Every single Lamy I've bought needs to have its nib broken in. When they first arrive, they are ALWAYS scratchy. Every single time, I panic. After some use, though, they even and provide a pleasurable feedback. Lamy has some of my least-most favorite nibs.So, I'm knocking 1 star off for the emotional stress Lamy thinks I need.

Thank God for Lamy's quick change nibs!

This pen is beautiful, great weight, and length! I got it with the extra fine nib, as it was the only option available when I purchased it. As a recently new person on the fountain pen hobby, I hadn't tried an extra fine. The nib felt very scratchy at first, decided to use the pen with a fine nib instead, and have loved it ever since. As for the extra fin nib, I installed it on a Safari, and flexed it a bit. Not sure if its because of the lighter material or because of my flexing, but the nib doesn't feel scratchy anymore. Thank God for Lamy's interchangeable nibs, and the Goulet Pens Youtube channel!P.S.And if you're not sure what ink goes well with the color of the pen, Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-Ryoku looks great!

The best engineered pen ever

The nib is so smooth. I never even considered a stainless-steel nib but I'm a convert. I've bought 2 more pens for the house. The convenience of cartridges is good for traveling and you can get a plunger if you want to use many of the new bottled inks. I've collected Parker pens forever but I'm now a German engineered pen lover. Watch the Youtube video on how they are made.