Lamy - Safari - Fountain Pen - Medium - Matte Charcoal
(6,538 reviews)
Lamy Safari fountain pen was firstly launched in 1980 and initially designed for students/young writers. The avant-garde design and robustness make it timeless and it has now become the most popular fountain pen around the world. Made of ABS plastic, the pen body is lightweight and sturdy. The triangle-shaped recessed grip helps you keep the right posture when writing. At the side of the body, the ink window enables you to know how much ink is left. With a chrome-plated metal clip, it is convenient to attach it to your pockets. The durable stainless-steel nib is replaceable to fit different writing needs. You can refill the fountain pen with either a Lamy T10 ink cartridge or a Lamy Z28 ink converter. Each Safari fountain pen comes with 1 x Lamy T10 blue ink cartridge. The Z28 ink converter is sold separately.
Lamy Safari fountain pen was firstly launched in 1980 and initially designed for students/young writers. The avant-garde design and robustness make it timeless and it has now become the most popular fountain pen around the world. Made of ABS plastic, the pen body is lightweight and sturdy. The triangle-shaped recessed grip helps you keep the right posture when writing. At the side of the body, the ink window enables you to know how much ink is left. With a chrome-plated metal clip, it is convenient to attach it to your pockets. The durable stainless-steel nib is replaceable to fit different writing needs. You can refill the fountain pen with either a Lamy T10 ink cartridge or a Lamy Z28 ink converter. Each Safari fountain pen comes with 1 x Lamy T10 blue ink cartridge. The Z28 ink converter is sold separately.
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Lamy - Safari - Fountain Pen - Medium - Matte Charcoal
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(6,538 reviews)
Lamy Safari fountain pen was firstly launched in 1980 and initially designed for students/young writers. The avant-garde design and robustness make it timeless and it has now become the most popular fountain pen around the world. Made of ABS plastic, the pen body is lightweight and sturdy. The triangle-shaped recessed grip helps you keep the right posture when writing. At the side of the body, the ink window enables you to know how much ink is left. With a chrome-plated metal clip, it is convenient to attach it to your pockets. The durable stainless-steel nib is replaceable to fit different writing needs. You can refill the fountain pen with either a Lamy T10 ink cartridge or a Lamy Z28 ink converter. Each Safari fountain pen comes with 1 x Lamy T10 blue ink cartridge. The Z28 ink converter is sold separately.
Lamy Safari fountain pen was firstly launched in 1980 and initially designed for students/young writers. The avant-garde design and robustness make it timeless and it has now become the most popular fountain pen around the world. Made of ABS plastic, the pen body is lightweight and sturdy. The triangle-shaped recessed grip helps you keep the right posture when writing. At the side of the body, the ink window enables you to know how much ink is left. With a chrome-plated metal clip, it is convenient to attach it to your pockets. The durable stainless-steel nib is replaceable to fit different writing needs. You can refill the fountain pen with either a Lamy T10 ink cartridge or a Lamy Z28 ink converter. Each Safari fountain pen comes with 1 x Lamy T10 blue ink cartridge. The Z28 ink converter is sold separately.
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Reviews
26 July 2022
colevcline
originally posted on JetPens
The pen itself is nice to hold and write with. The unique grip shape isn't hard to hold even with a lateral tripod grip. My only problem is with the nib size. Lamy nib sizes are
pretty inconsistent, and my other Lamy, a Studio, has an EF tip as well. Yet, when I compared them side-by-side, there was a massive difference in thickness. This one had a
much broader, wetter line. For me, it was too broad to be usable in my Hobonichi Techo. I swapped out the nibs between my pens and I can use this one for planning now, but
Lamy nibs can be a real gamble.The utilitarian sort of look is nice and it's a good pen for EDC as a planner and journaler. I don't have to worry about scratches a...
pretty inconsistent, and my other Lamy, a Studio, has an EF tip as well. Yet, when I compared them side-by-side, there was a massive difference in thickness. This one had a
much broader, wetter line. For me, it was too broad to be usable in my Hobonichi Techo. I swapped out the nibs between my pens and I can use this one for planning now, but
Lamy nibs can be a real gamble.The utilitarian sort of look is nice and it's a good pen for EDC as a planner and journaler. I don't have to worry about scratches a...
A good sharp writer for cheap paper
28 February 2023
Joseph L.
originally posted on gouletpens.com
I'm extremely new to fountain pens, so I don't have a lot of appropriate paper lying around. As a lefty, and one who wrote with roller balls until recently, I have developed a
preference for extra fine pens that dry quickly. Thus, I picked up the extra fine version of this pen to focus on good performance on cheap paper and a writing experience
similar to what I was used to.The line is clear and reliable for the most part. It has a nice feedback from the paper, though if you're looking to avoid the feel and sound of
scratch on paper that might be a minus for you rather than a plus. Initially it felt oddly light, but I got used to the weight quickly. The strawberry color is attractive...
preference for extra fine pens that dry quickly. Thus, I picked up the extra fine version of this pen to focus on good performance on cheap paper and a writing experience
similar to what I was used to.The line is clear and reliable for the most part. It has a nice feedback from the paper, though if you're looking to avoid the feel and sound of
scratch on paper that might be a minus for you rather than a plus. Initially it felt oddly light, but I got used to the weight quickly. The strawberry color is attractive...
An excellent pen with one fatal problem!
17 September 2022
Brian X.
originally posted on bunbougu.com.au
This should have been an excellent product.However, this pen has one FATAL issue for me! The triangular grip is a ******, ignorant and ridiculous design. Holding the pen
instantly causes pains, discomfort, fatigues and actually pains in my fingers and hands.This design assumes everyone's hands are exactly the same, holding pen exactly the
same way. No Lamy, that is not true. Come on, German engineering meant to be the best in the world but this one is failure in my view. All it need is a small redesign in the
grip section, this pen will be perfect, jumps from 2 stars to 5 stars.But the pen writes so well, the fine grip I have is so smooth with just the right amount feedback,...
instantly causes pains, discomfort, fatigues and actually pains in my fingers and hands.This design assumes everyone's hands are exactly the same, holding pen exactly the
same way. No Lamy, that is not true. Come on, German engineering meant to be the best in the world but this one is failure in my view. All it need is a small redesign in the
grip section, this pen will be perfect, jumps from 2 stars to 5 stars.But the pen writes so well, the fine grip I have is so smooth with just the right amount feedback,...
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| Pen Type | Fountain |
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26 July 2022
The pen itself is nice to hold and write with. The unique grip shape isn't hard to hold even with a lateral tripod grip. My only problem is with the nib size. Lamy nib sizes are pretty inconsistent, and my other Lamy, a Studio, has an EF tip as well. Yet, when I compared them side-by-side, there was a massive difference in thickness. This one had a much broader, wetter line. For me, it was too broad to be usable in my Hobonichi Techo. I swapped out the nibs between my pens and I can use this one for planning now, but Lamy nibs can be a real gamble.The utilitarian sort of look is nice and it's a good pen for EDC as a planner and journaler. I don't have to worry about scratches as much as other materials or colors.
colevcline
originally posted on JetPensA good sharp writer for cheap paper
28 February 2023
I'm extremely new to fountain pens, so I don't have a lot of appropriate paper lying around. As a lefty, and one who wrote with roller balls until recently, I have developed a preference for extra fine pens that dry quickly. Thus, I picked up the extra fine version of this pen to focus on good performance on cheap paper and a writing experience similar to what I was used to.The line is clear and reliable for the most part. It has a nice feedback from the paper, though if you're looking to avoid the feel and sound of scratch on paper that might be a minus for you rather than a plus. Initially it felt oddly light, but I got used to the weight quickly. The strawberry color is attractive.My only semi-negative experience is one that's shared with one or two other ... MoreI'm extremely new to fountain pens, so I don't have a lot of appropriate paper lying around. As a lefty, and one who wrote with roller balls until recently, I have developed a preference for extra fine pens that dry quickly. Thus, I picked up the extra fine version of this pen to focus on good performance on cheap paper and a writing experience similar to what I was used to.The line is clear and reliable for the most part. It has a nice feedback from the paper, though if you're looking to avoid the feel and sound of scratch on paper that might be a minus for you rather than a plus. Initially it felt oddly light, but I got used to the weight quickly. The strawberry color is attractive.My only semi-negative experience is one that's shared with one or two other pens, and thus is likely more to do with the lousy paper I'm using for now. Over the course of a long session, the pen will write progressively drier until I have to take a short break to let the feed recover. I think the paper is probably just ******* the feed dry, because only my wettest pens avoid this issue entirely on this paper.
Joseph L.
originally posted on gouletpens.comAn excellent pen with one fatal problem!
17 September 2022
This should have been an excellent product.However, this pen has one FATAL issue for me! The triangular grip is a ******, ignorant and ridiculous design. Holding the pen instantly causes pains, discomfort, fatigues and actually pains in my fingers and hands.This design assumes everyone's hands are exactly the same, holding pen exactly the same way. No Lamy, that is not true. Come on, German engineering meant to be the best in the world but this one is failure in my view. All it need is a small redesign in the grip section, this pen will be perfect, jumps from 2 stars to 5 stars.But the pen writes so well, the fine grip I have is so smooth with just the right amount feedback, the sound of the pen circulating around the paper is so satisfactory and relax.However, ... MoreThis should have been an excellent product.However, this pen has one FATAL issue for me! The triangular grip is a ******, ignorant and ridiculous design. Holding the pen instantly causes pains, discomfort, fatigues and actually pains in my fingers and hands.This design assumes everyone's hands are exactly the same, holding pen exactly the same way. No Lamy, that is not true. Come on, German engineering meant to be the best in the world but this one is failure in my view. All it need is a small redesign in the grip section, this pen will be perfect, jumps from 2 stars to 5 stars.But the pen writes so well, the fine grip I have is so smooth with just the right amount feedback, the sound of the pen circulating around the paper is so satisfactory and relax.However, I did temporarily fixed the problem by putting Blu Tack on the flat grip part and sticky tape around it so the grip section is not triangular and it does not cause fatigues and pains on my fingers and hand anymore.
Brian X.
originally posted on bunbougu.com.auLamy nib / feed performance
25 June 2023
It is a Safari, so not something that breaks the bank... but... Lamy is normally a nice writer out of the box. This one, no blame on Pen Boutique, was ****. The broad nib surprised me at how thin the line was, but that would be fine if it didn't arrive WAY out of alignment and barely wrote. After many frustrating hours of tinkering, as we do, it became tolerable. Still sucks, actually, for what I would expect for a Lamy nib. However... fountain pens, am I right So, I got a stub nib to switch to a thicker line and get a better writing experience... Lamy **** the bed again on me! I got the broad 'massaged' to where it writes, but it may as well be a Preppy Fine nib... and still writes poorly. The stub nib may meet the blunt end of a hammer if I can't salvage it. Won't ... MoreIt is a Safari, so not something that breaks the bank... but... Lamy is normally a nice writer out of the box. This one, no blame on Pen Boutique, was ****. The broad nib surprised me at how thin the line was, but that would be fine if it didn't arrive WAY out of alignment and barely wrote. After many frustrating hours of tinkering, as we do, it became tolerable. Still sucks, actually, for what I would expect for a Lamy nib. However... fountain pens, am I right So, I got a stub nib to switch to a thicker line and get a better writing experience... Lamy **** the bed again on me! I got the broad 'massaged' to where it writes, but it may as well be a Preppy Fine nib... and still writes poorly. The stub nib may meet the blunt end of a hammer if I can't salvage it. Won't keep me from ordering from the store, however... not their fault or responsibility.
Scott M.
originally posted on penboutique.comLamy Safari (Cream)
14 February 2023
My first two fountain pens were the pilot metro and kaweco sport both of which I still really like and occasionally use. The metro writes wonderfully smooth though if I were to nitpick it’s tad heavy and posting isn’t ideal the sport writes great too and is much lighter (posts better) only negative is it’s a bit of a operation to eye drop it. Not a deal breaker but you’ll probably get your fingers inky. So I went and added the Safari to my collection… I was apprehensive because of the triangular grip section but once I got it it was much ado about nothing. Naturally works with my normal writing position so really worked out terrific. Light weight and posts perfectly and love the design sensibility of it (could be an acquired taste) Hard to say which actually which ... MoreMy first two fountain pens were the pilot metro and kaweco sport both of which I still really like and occasionally use. The metro writes wonderfully smooth though if I were to nitpick it’s tad heavy and posting isn’t ideal the sport writes great too and is much lighter (posts better) only negative is it’s a bit of a operation to eye drop it. Not a deal breaker but you’ll probably get your fingers inky. So I went and added the Safari to my collection… I was apprehensive because of the triangular grip section but once I got it it was much ado about nothing. Naturally works with my normal writing position so really worked out terrific. Light weight and posts perfectly and love the design sensibility of it (could be an acquired taste) Hard to say which actually which preforms the best … metro MIGHT get a small edge but it’s small margin. Prefer the converter in the Lamy over the Pilot. Anyways there’s my rambling review. Any of the three pens mentioned btw are worth picking up but right now the Lamy is my favourite:
Mitchell
originally posted on gouletpens.comLAMYsafari fountain pen
4 December 2022
This is my first fountain pen and I really enjoy writing with the pen. I love the vibrant color of the blue ink too. I watched so many Goulet videos on the webiste. The videos helped me learn about fountain pens and about the size of the tips. After seeing the examples of the extra fine tips, I knew I wanted an extra fine tip. I also wanted a soft grip but I did not see a soft grip pen available in my price range. I found a soft grip for the pen elsewhere and I am looking forward to adding that to my pen.Inserting the ink required a big push. Listen for the click and thats the clue that the ink cartridge is installed.
michelle G.
originally posted on gouletpens.comLamy, the pens for all ages.
13 September 2022
I recently bought both the "Strawberry" and "Cream" Lamy Safari pens from Goulet Pen Company. Both are a welcome addition to the other Lamy pens in my possession. They are of very high quality for the price and will last forever with a little maintenance and TLC. The colors are well-named and the pens write extremely well (maybe more so than some more expensive pens I own). One of the most important design elements of the pens is the ability to easily replace the nibs. In general, the nibs on a pen are the most vulnerable part and are easily damaged. Spare nibs are readily available and easily replaced within a few minutes, if necessary. They also make great gifts for students and professionals alike.Feel free to buy from Goulet Pen Company. I promise that you will ... MoreI recently bought both the "Strawberry" and "Cream" Lamy Safari pens from Goulet Pen Company. Both are a welcome addition to the other Lamy pens in my possession. They are of very high quality for the price and will last forever with a little maintenance and TLC. The colors are well-named and the pens write extremely well (maybe more so than some more expensive pens I own). One of the most important design elements of the pens is the ability to easily replace the nibs. In general, the nibs on a pen are the most vulnerable part and are easily damaged. Spare nibs are readily available and easily replaced within a few minutes, if necessary. They also make great gifts for students and professionals alike.Feel free to buy from Goulet Pen Company. I promise that you will be well treated.
Joe U.
originally posted on gouletpens.comNew to Fountain Pens - Just buy it.
27 August 2022
I was super excited to try this since it would be my first actual fountain pen and it did not disappoint. I've been using this consistently at the office and it hasn't let me down. The previous pens that I have been using would always skip and dry out but this one would write so well as soon as it was uncapped. The lines are pretty smooth and a little scratchy. (I prefer the feeling of the extra fine nib.) The ink that came with the pen wrote well on post its and computer paper with minimal to no bleeding/feathering. (I ended up buying two more lamy inks bc of this.) I do have sweaty hands and the ink does transfer and smudge so it's not bulletproof. You can't go wrong with this pen for the price and anything cheaper just isn't worth it for me.
Laura
originally posted on dickblick.comTo Write Again
16 May 2023
I am 80 years of age. I grew up with that fat pencil beginning to print and then practice the now almost lost art of cursive writing. While I did not excel at cursive, I did not do poorly either.Somewhere it fell by the wayside so I won't place the blame with anything or anyone one but myself. Recently a group of guys I associate myself with mentioned that he had a collection of pens, LAMY and others. He asked a question, when is the last time your wrote with a fountain pen?Anyway, it gave me thought, and he mentioned that LAMY makes some fine pens, reasonably priced and I did exactly that, mainly to see if I still could write where you could read it and of course, possibly improve some of those old skills.With email, cell phones, messages etc. there is no ... MoreI am 80 years of age. I grew up with that fat pencil beginning to print and then practice the now almost lost art of cursive writing. While I did not excel at cursive, I did not do poorly either.Somewhere it fell by the wayside so I won't place the blame with anything or anyone one but myself. Recently a group of guys I associate myself with mentioned that he had a collection of pens, LAMY and others. He asked a question, when is the last time your wrote with a fountain pen?Anyway, it gave me thought, and he mentioned that LAMY makes some fine pens, reasonably priced and I did exactly that, mainly to see if I still could write where you could read it and of course, possibly improve some of those old skills.With email, cell phones, messages etc. there is no writing involved except to sign a card. But you never know when it might come in handy. LAMY provides a great entranceway back into writing if you so wish. I am pleased with their basic pen and am about to find out about different nibs just to see what develops. I must add their (LAMY) packaging is unique and well done. Assembly is literally a snap and then you are free to return to the lost world of cursive. Best wishes to you on your journey.
Ed C.
originally posted on gouletpens.comWow! Even better than I expected!
13 June 2023
I had read enough about the LAMY Safari to know it was a very nice pen, but the first stroke of pen on paper almost brought tears to my eyes. It was like writing on air. Now, for reference, I own a very high end Mont Blanc and mid-range Sheaffer Targa and a couple of Parker 75s, all of which are beautiful writers. But, as delightful as they all are, I do not recall any of them giving me such a warm and fuzzy feeling on the very first contact with paper. Writing with the Safari is like writing with butter! The feed is great, too. I bought this one with M nib because I have never cared for any fine nibs I have tried, but I find the M so smooth I had to buy a fine just to see how it feels on the Safari.The diameter is a little larger than I expected, about normal for ... MoreI had read enough about the LAMY Safari to know it was a very nice pen, but the first stroke of pen on paper almost brought tears to my eyes. It was like writing on air. Now, for reference, I own a very high end Mont Blanc and mid-range Sheaffer Targa and a couple of Parker 75s, all of which are beautiful writers. But, as delightful as they all are, I do not recall any of them giving me such a warm and fuzzy feeling on the very first contact with paper. Writing with the Safari is like writing with butter! The feed is great, too. I bought this one with M nib because I have never cared for any fine nibs I have tried, but I find the M so smooth I had to buy a fine just to see how it feels on the Safari.The diameter is a little larger than I expected, about normal for most fountain pens, but they just looked a little slimmer in pictures. Do not get me wrong, I prefer a pretty standard mid-size girth and love the feel of the Safari. This was just an observation.I especially love the clip design. I am retired and long-sleeve t-shirts are pretty much my daily "uniform". With no pocket, I have to clip my pen in the neck of my t-shirt. Some clips are difficult to get clipped on and some, especially Parker's "arrow" clips can be a hassle to get off because the "barbs" on the arrowheads get caught. The nice wide, rounded Safari clip slips right on and off while still maintaining a snug, secure grip.I like the first Safari so much I ordered one of the special addition (from a few years ago) violets plus a few nibs for my daughter who likes fountain pens also and wants to play around with calligraphy. Then I was jealous so I ordered a one of the Mangos from that special edition class so we can swap caps and bodies now and then to have LSU purple and gold pens!
Raymond P.
originally posted on gouletpens.comSpecification
| Pen Type | Fountain |