Many attractive colours, timeless design, perfect ergonomics. These are just some of the reasons that Lamy Safari is such a popular range of writing instruments. Distinctive recessed grip guarantees writing comfort. Fountain Pen features a sturdy plastic body with metal clip and ergonomic grip. Steel, polished nib with Lamy T10 blue ink cartridge. Can be used with Lamy Z28.
Many attractive colours, timeless design, perfect ergonomics. These are just some of the reasons that Lamy Safari is such a popular range of writing instruments. Distinctive recessed grip guarantees writing comfort. Fountain Pen features a sturdy plastic body with metal clip and ergonomic grip. Steel, polished nib with Lamy T10 blue ink cartridge. Can be used with Lamy Z28.
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Lamy Safari Fountain Pen, Medium / Transparent
Many attractive colours, timeless design, perfect ergonomics. These are just some of the reasons that Lamy Safari is such a popular range of writing instruments. Distinctive recessed grip guarantees writing comfort. Fountain Pen features a sturdy plastic body with metal clip and ergonomic grip. Steel, polished nib with Lamy T10 blue ink cartridge. Can be used with Lamy Z28.
Many attractive colours, timeless design, perfect ergonomics. These are just some of the reasons that Lamy Safari is such a popular range of writing instruments. Distinctive recessed grip guarantees writing comfort. Fountain Pen features a sturdy plastic body with metal clip and ergonomic grip. Steel, polished nib with Lamy T10 blue ink cartridge. Can be used with Lamy Z28.
Last updated at 24/07/2024 22:09:38
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I’ve been writing with my new Vista Fine for the past three weeks, trying to decide if it’s better or worse than my Platinum Preppies. And I can’t quite decide. But since the Preppy sells for $4-5, that means the Vista is worth $3, $5, or $7. It is not worth $30. And it’s definitely not as nice as my TWSBI Go, TWSBI Eco, or Noodlers Ahab. (That’s my cheap pen line-up.)This is going to be a lengthy review, so just skip it if you're already in love with the Vista. But I don't want anyone else buying this pen unless they understand some of its problems. If I had known, I wouldn't have bought it.The plastic used on the Vista is thinner and feels cheaper than the Preppy. I’m not strong at all yet I can press the plastic and it flexes in an “I might break” way – as ... MoreI’ve been writing with my new Vista Fine for the past three weeks, trying to decide if it’s better or worse than my Platinum Preppies. And I can’t quite decide. But since the Preppy sells for $4-5, that means the Vista is worth $3, $5, or $7. It is not worth $30. And it’s definitely not as nice as my TWSBI Go, TWSBI Eco, or Noodlers Ahab. (That’s my cheap pen line-up.)This is going to be a lengthy review, so just skip it if you're already in love with the Vista. But I don't want anyone else buying this pen unless they understand some of its problems. If I had known, I wouldn't have bought it.The plastic used on the Vista is thinner and feels cheaper than the Preppy. I’m not strong at all yet I can press the plastic and it flexes in an “I might break” way – as opposed to an “I’m flexible so I won’t break” way. Especially the plastic part on the nib/feed section where the barrel screws on and attaches. I’ve never seen anything so flimsy on a pen before. It appears to be made out of the same plastic used for single-use, disposable beverage cups - you know, the kind you use for sodas or beer at a picnic/BBQ? Yes, that type of cheap plastic. Preppies feel sturdy by comparison.The only part of the Vista that is nice and sturdy is the cap. It’s pretty gorgeous, compared to the Preppy. But, because the rest of the pen is so cheap, it’s kind of weird.In addition, my Vista came with scratches on the barrel, the nib/feed section, and the cap. None of my Preppies came with scratches on them. (I’m sure I could have contacted either Goulet or Lamy to see if this were normal, but I have no interest in spending any more time on this pen.)I bought a Lamy converter and it’s also cheap plastic. The Platinum converter for the Preppy has some metal on it, a bit of heft, and moves more easily.In terms of appearance, the Vista has a better visual appeal, especially in the nib area and feed area. In general, it looks more professional than the Preppy. Except for the cheapo plastic converter.In terms of writing quality, the Preppy wins. It’s smoother, more precise, more responsive, and handles well. In addition, the Lamy nib needed work. I bought a Fine, expecting it to be a European fine, and it wrote a thin, scratchy line. Much thinner than a Preppy Extra Fine. I had to align the nib, use a brass sheet, and smooth it to get a fine line out of it. (Thank you, Goulet team, for the videos and tuning materials!) Only one EF Preppy ever gave me trouble and, at $5, I just tossed it and inked another one.I’m actually so surprised by how bad this pen is that I went back to the Goulet site to confirm that, yes, indeed, I did buy a Lamy Vista. And I looked at the photos to make sure that, yes, this is what it’s supposed to look like. And I re-read the reviews to see that yes, indeed, many people like this pen. Maybe I just got a dud. But I feel like I shouldn’t have spent more than $7 on this pen.To be fair, it does write. And it did write, to a certain degree, immediately after inking. It just didn't write well. That's why I'm giving it 2 stars instead of 1.
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I got this because I wanted to try out a clear 'demonstrator' pen and I've had good experiences with Lamy fountain pens so far. This is my fourth Lamy FP and this feels no different than the others - good feel in the hand, a bit light compared to some, but certainly not an issue in general.The build quality on this is very good, as with my other Lamy pens, and the clear body is kind of interesting - it certainly gets a lot of comments from people who see me sketching and writing with it! I got the extra-fine nib - a first for me in Lamy - and while some people seem to think that the EF nib is too scratchy and had poor flow, I've found that this is more dependent on the ink being used than the nib.Compared to other manufacturer EF nibs this seems to be about the ... MoreI got this because I wanted to try out a clear 'demonstrator' pen and I've had good experiences with Lamy fountain pens so far. This is my fourth Lamy FP and this feels no different than the others - good feel in the hand, a bit light compared to some, but certainly not an issue in general.The build quality on this is very good, as with my other Lamy pens, and the clear body is kind of interesting - it certainly gets a lot of comments from people who see me sketching and writing with it! I got the extra-fine nib - a first for me in Lamy - and while some people seem to think that the EF nib is too scratchy and had poor flow, I've found that this is more dependent on the ink being used than the nib.Compared to other manufacturer EF nibs this seems to be about the same in performance (ink flow, scratchiness, etc.) which is to say that flow can be an issue if the ink doesn't tend to flow easily, and there is always going to be a bit of scratchiness with a nib this small, even on smooth, well-sized paper. I've been using Noodler's Lexington Grey with wonderful results, but another Noodler's ink color didn't do nearly as well with the EF nib. If you choose EF, I would suggest trying different inks before throwing in the towel and getting a different nib.
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The pen is mostly great. It is beautiful, well put together, and the clip is sturdier than the AL Star I have. I'm disappointed that it still has holes in the body of the pen even though it's clear, but I guess they wanted to keep the look consistent which is fair. I'll agree with TPH that proprietary converters are annoying, but the converter isn't very expensive so it's not that big of a deal.The reason I knocked it two stars is because of the nib. I know Lamy has issues with their nibs, but out of the five nibs I own three simply needed to be aligned properly, one needed some smoothing which was simple enough and didn't take too much time to correct, and then there is the one that came with this pen. I aligned the nibs, cleaned it out, shimmed the tines, ... MoreThe pen is mostly great. It is beautiful, well put together, and the clip is sturdier than the AL Star I have. I'm disappointed that it still has holes in the body of the pen even though it's clear, but I guess they wanted to keep the look consistent which is fair. I'll agree with TPH that proprietary converters are annoying, but the converter isn't very expensive so it's not that big of a deal.The reason I knocked it two stars is because of the nib. I know Lamy has issues with their nibs, but out of the five nibs I own three simply needed to be aligned properly, one needed some smoothing which was simple enough and didn't take too much time to correct, and then there is the one that came with this pen. I aligned the nibs, cleaned it out, shimmed the tines, smoothed it with 12k micromesh, and aligned them again. This made it somewhat usable but it still wasn't writing well. I spent the next few hours smoothing, aligning, testing and repeat. I thought it might have been an issue with the feed, but I swapped the nibs and it worked great. In the end I couldn't get it to work, bought another nib at half of the original cost of the pen, took two minutes to align the tines and it worked great.So my point is this: I love this pen, especially now that I have a nib that works. But if someone were to buy this as their first pen it would likely end in frustration and could turn them away from this hobby. But if you are like me and love the lamy grips and demonstrators go for it, but be willing to tune the nib or just flat out have to buy a new one.
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I’ve been writing with my new Vista Fine for the past three weeks, trying to decide if it’s better or worse than my Platinum Preppies. And I can’t quite decide. But since the Preppy sells for $4-5, that means the Vista is worth $3, $5, or $7. It is not worth $30. And it’s definitely not as nice as my TWSBI Go, TWSBI Eco, or Noodlers Ahab. (That’s my cheap pen line-up.)This is going to be a lengthy review, so just skip it if you're already in love with the Vista. But I don't want anyone else buying this pen unless they understand some of its problems. If I had known, I wouldn't have bought it.The plastic used on the Vista is thinner and feels cheaper than the Preppy. I’m not strong at all yet I can press the plastic and it flexes in an “I might break” way – as ... MoreI’ve been writing with my new Vista Fine for the past three weeks, trying to decide if it’s better or worse than my Platinum Preppies. And I can’t quite decide. But since the Preppy sells for $4-5, that means the Vista is worth $3, $5, or $7. It is not worth $30. And it’s definitely not as nice as my TWSBI Go, TWSBI Eco, or Noodlers Ahab. (That’s my cheap pen line-up.)This is going to be a lengthy review, so just skip it if you're already in love with the Vista. But I don't want anyone else buying this pen unless they understand some of its problems. If I had known, I wouldn't have bought it.The plastic used on the Vista is thinner and feels cheaper than the Preppy. I’m not strong at all yet I can press the plastic and it flexes in an “I might break” way – as opposed to an “I’m flexible so I won’t break” way. Especially the plastic part on the nib/feed section where the barrel screws on and attaches. I’ve never seen anything so flimsy on a pen before. It appears to be made out of the same plastic used for single-use, disposable beverage cups - you know, the kind you use for sodas or beer at a picnic/BBQ? Yes, that type of cheap plastic. Preppies feel sturdy by comparison.The only part of the Vista that is nice and sturdy is the cap. It’s pretty gorgeous, compared to the Preppy. But, because the rest of the pen is so cheap, it’s kind of weird.In addition, my Vista came with scratches on the barrel, the nib/feed section, and the cap. None of my Preppies came with scratches on them. (I’m sure I could have contacted either Goulet or Lamy to see if this were normal, but I have no interest in spending any more time on this pen.)I bought a Lamy converter and it’s also cheap plastic. The Platinum converter for the Preppy has some metal on it, a bit of heft, and moves more easily.In terms of appearance, the Vista has a better visual appeal, especially in the nib area and feed area. In general, it looks more professional than the Preppy. Except for the cheapo plastic converter.In terms of writing quality, the Preppy wins. It’s smoother, more precise, more responsive, and handles well. In addition, the Lamy nib needed work. I bought a Fine, expecting it to be a European fine, and it wrote a thin, scratchy line. Much thinner than a Preppy Extra Fine. I had to align the nib, use a brass sheet, and smooth it to get a fine line out of it. (Thank you, Goulet team, for the videos and tuning materials!) Only one EF Preppy ever gave me trouble and, at $5, I just tossed it and inked another one.I’m actually so surprised by how bad this pen is that I went back to the Goulet site to confirm that, yes, indeed, I did buy a Lamy Vista. And I looked at the photos to make sure that, yes, this is what it’s supposed to look like. And I re-read the reviews to see that yes, indeed, many people like this pen. Maybe I just got a dud. But I feel like I shouldn’t have spent more than $7 on this pen.To be fair, it does write. And it did write, to a certain degree, immediately after inking. It just didn't write well. That's why I'm giving it 2 stars instead of 1.
I got this because I wanted to try out a clear 'demonstrator' pen and I've had good experiences with Lamy fountain pens so far. This is my fourth Lamy FP and this feels no different than the others - good feel in the hand, a bit light compared to some, but certainly not an issue in general.The build quality on this is very good, as with my other Lamy pens, and the clear body is kind of interesting - it certainly gets a lot of comments from people who see me sketching and writing with it! I got the extra-fine nib - a first for me in Lamy - and while some people seem to think that the EF nib is too scratchy and had poor flow, I've found that this is more dependent on the ink being used than the nib.Compared to other manufacturer EF nibs this seems to be about the ... MoreI got this because I wanted to try out a clear 'demonstrator' pen and I've had good experiences with Lamy fountain pens so far. This is my fourth Lamy FP and this feels no different than the others - good feel in the hand, a bit light compared to some, but certainly not an issue in general.The build quality on this is very good, as with my other Lamy pens, and the clear body is kind of interesting - it certainly gets a lot of comments from people who see me sketching and writing with it! I got the extra-fine nib - a first for me in Lamy - and while some people seem to think that the EF nib is too scratchy and had poor flow, I've found that this is more dependent on the ink being used than the nib.Compared to other manufacturer EF nibs this seems to be about the same in performance (ink flow, scratchiness, etc.) which is to say that flow can be an issue if the ink doesn't tend to flow easily, and there is always going to be a bit of scratchiness with a nib this small, even on smooth, well-sized paper. I've been using Noodler's Lexington Grey with wonderful results, but another Noodler's ink color didn't do nearly as well with the EF nib. If you choose EF, I would suggest trying different inks before throwing in the towel and getting a different nib.
The pen is mostly great. It is beautiful, well put together, and the clip is sturdier than the AL Star I have. I'm disappointed that it still has holes in the body of the pen even though it's clear, but I guess they wanted to keep the look consistent which is fair. I'll agree with TPH that proprietary converters are annoying, but the converter isn't very expensive so it's not that big of a deal.The reason I knocked it two stars is because of the nib. I know Lamy has issues with their nibs, but out of the five nibs I own three simply needed to be aligned properly, one needed some smoothing which was simple enough and didn't take too much time to correct, and then there is the one that came with this pen. I aligned the nibs, cleaned it out, shimmed the tines, ... MoreThe pen is mostly great. It is beautiful, well put together, and the clip is sturdier than the AL Star I have. I'm disappointed that it still has holes in the body of the pen even though it's clear, but I guess they wanted to keep the look consistent which is fair. I'll agree with TPH that proprietary converters are annoying, but the converter isn't very expensive so it's not that big of a deal.The reason I knocked it two stars is because of the nib. I know Lamy has issues with their nibs, but out of the five nibs I own three simply needed to be aligned properly, one needed some smoothing which was simple enough and didn't take too much time to correct, and then there is the one that came with this pen. I aligned the nibs, cleaned it out, shimmed the tines, smoothed it with 12k micromesh, and aligned them again. This made it somewhat usable but it still wasn't writing well. I spent the next few hours smoothing, aligning, testing and repeat. I thought it might have been an issue with the feed, but I swapped the nibs and it worked great. In the end I couldn't get it to work, bought another nib at half of the original cost of the pen, took two minutes to align the tines and it worked great.So my point is this: I love this pen, especially now that I have a nib that works. But if someone were to buy this as their first pen it would likely end in frustration and could turn them away from this hobby. But if you are like me and love the lamy grips and demonstrators go for it, but be willing to tune the nib or just flat out have to buy a new one.
I got the pen as an everyday carry. It was important that the pen write no matter the environment I’m in at the time, and that it be legible. Problem for me is I have spidery handwriting which takes best to a Japanese EF nib. Which leads me to my first caveat: the nib doesn’t seat as solidly as other pens I’ve used due to the way it connects to the pen. It’s a slide on type deal. It makes it easy to change nibs on the go, but the extra wiggle does not translate well for my super-fine handwriting.The second caveat: The barrel spins loose, and sometimes completely off, while in my pocket. I work in a fast paced, physical environment and it’s clipped to a small notebook in my pocket. It’s possible my movements generate enough torque & friction to unscrew the barrel, ... MoreI got the pen as an everyday carry. It was important that the pen write no matter the environment I’m in at the time, and that it be legible. Problem for me is I have spidery handwriting which takes best to a Japanese EF nib. Which leads me to my first caveat: the nib doesn’t seat as solidly as other pens I’ve used due to the way it connects to the pen. It’s a slide on type deal. It makes it easy to change nibs on the go, but the extra wiggle does not translate well for my super-fine handwriting.The second caveat: The barrel spins loose, and sometimes completely off, while in my pocket. I work in a fast paced, physical environment and it’s clipped to a small notebook in my pocket. It’s possible my movements generate enough torque & friction to unscrew the barrel, but it’s just odd and kind of annoying when I need to jot something quick.Third caveat: it does not like to be filled via and ink bottle in the “standard” fashion (dipping nib & pen barrel into ink bottle & pulling up ink through to converter). The three times I’ve attempted this (with different inks each time) the nib has stayed over saturated and no amount of blotting corrected the issue. Instead, I now inject ink directly into the converter then install or resort to cartridges.The pen gets 4 out of 5 stars because it’s held up ridiculously well, namely in two situations:1. Keeps on writing while jotting notes in a walk-in freezer2. Survived being washed in an automatic washing machine. The barrel came unscrewed a little, but the converter stayed in place and the ink was not diluted, so its seal remained intact. No water made it into the nib area, but a little water got under the protective portion OVER the cap (whatever it’s called).Good little pen. Definitely worth the purchase.
This pen has a futuristic look that is aesthetically pleasing to me, but unfortunately the functionality isn't quite up to snuff. The nib that came on the pen (a steel in fine with no coating) simply doesn't want to work - it skips too often to be usable. I cleaned the pen before filling it with ink (I'm currently using Robert Oster's Tranquility), and paid extra attention to the nib after experiencing issues (distilled water flushes, brass sheets, etc.), but the skipping didn't stop. I swapped the nib out for a steel fine with black coating, and now it writes like a dream. I'm quite irked about the nib it came with, considering the price point (I know it's not the most expensive pen on the market, but at thirty dollars it really should work right out of the ... MoreThis pen has a futuristic look that is aesthetically pleasing to me, but unfortunately the functionality isn't quite up to snuff. The nib that came on the pen (a steel in fine with no coating) simply doesn't want to work - it skips too often to be usable. I cleaned the pen before filling it with ink (I'm currently using Robert Oster's Tranquility), and paid extra attention to the nib after experiencing issues (distilled water flushes, brass sheets, etc.), but the skipping didn't stop. I swapped the nib out for a steel fine with black coating, and now it writes like a dream. I'm quite irked about the nib it came with, considering the price point (I know it's not the most expensive pen on the market, but at thirty dollars it really should work right out of the box).My other issue with the pen is that the triangle grip causes marring on the inside of the cap when removing and replacing [the cap]. Due to this pen being a demonstrator, the scratches are visible, and make the cap appear to be clouded. I've only had this pen for about 2 weeks, so I hate to see how poor the cap will appear in the future.I should note this is my first demonstrator, but not my first Lamy of this class (Safari/Al-Star design).The ratings I've attached to this pen (quality, value, wetness, etc.) are based on the nib that came with the pen (so the pen as it was out of the box), and not the nib I purchased separately as a replacement.
I've been using steel-body Jin Hao pens for most of my writing for years, but decided to try a European-style pen. Every good thing you hear about LAMY pens is true. It is a smooth, even writer. The nib has just enough flex for perfect line and color variation as I write, which gives me so much joy while I'm writing essay comments. It even behaves nicely with my shimmer ink samples!The pen itself comes with a blue ink cartridge, but I would highly recommend getting your hands on a converter. I would also recommend writing with it posted for a while if you are used to heavier metal pens - like a Pilot Metropolitan or a JinHao 321. The plastic is sturdy, holds up even when I throw it loose into my purse or backpack, and behave very nicely on airplanes. Well worth the ... MoreI've been using steel-body Jin Hao pens for most of my writing for years, but decided to try a European-style pen. Every good thing you hear about LAMY pens is true. It is a smooth, even writer. The nib has just enough flex for perfect line and color variation as I write, which gives me so much joy while I'm writing essay comments. It even behaves nicely with my shimmer ink samples!The pen itself comes with a blue ink cartridge, but I would highly recommend getting your hands on a converter. I would also recommend writing with it posted for a while if you are used to heavier metal pens - like a Pilot Metropolitan or a JinHao 321. The plastic is sturdy, holds up even when I throw it loose into my purse or backpack, and behave very nicely on airplanes. Well worth the next-level investment!
I ordered the Lamy Vista demonstrator pens and two bottles of Noodler's ink (Lexington Gray and 54th Mass) as a pick-me-up and they have done exactly that. I love demonstrators, and the Lamy Safari and Vista size & shape fits my hand nicely. Goulet Pens packaged everything securely, and as always let me know who was accountable for the shipment. I respect that - the pride in their business and their care for their customers is really evident. I may not place orders often, but I am a customer for life. Highly recommend.Lamy is not a very fussy pen. With the converter, bottled inks are easy. Recommend high quality inks like Noodler's. Writing feels smooth, depending more on the paper than this pen in my experience. I wish the EF nib was a touch narrower, but it is ... MoreI ordered the Lamy Vista demonstrator pens and two bottles of Noodler's ink (Lexington Gray and 54th Mass) as a pick-me-up and they have done exactly that. I love demonstrators, and the Lamy Safari and Vista size & shape fits my hand nicely. Goulet Pens packaged everything securely, and as always let me know who was accountable for the shipment. I respect that - the pride in their business and their care for their customers is really evident. I may not place orders often, but I am a customer for life. Highly recommend.Lamy is not a very fussy pen. With the converter, bottled inks are easy. Recommend high quality inks like Noodler's. Writing feels smooth, depending more on the paper than this pen in my experience. I wish the EF nib was a touch narrower, but it is very reliable. Great beginner pen and great EDC.
The Lamy Vista was my second pen ever (I'm now up to nine) and it was my absolute favorite when I first got it. I had a Jinhao X750 before and the Vista was such an improvement. Now that I have expanded my collection and used the Vista for longer, here are my thoughts.I like this pen quite a bit, and for the price, I don't think it would be easy to beat. It's a very smooth writer, even with the EF nib, and I like being able to see the ink color and level inside, as well as the mechanisms more generally. I like the triangular grip, as it fits nicely in my small hands. It's reliable and I only rarely have difficulty getting the ink going.As for the negatives, they are quite trivial, but I wasn't quite prepared to give it five stars because it isn't perfect:-The ... MoreThe Lamy Vista was my second pen ever (I'm now up to nine) and it was my absolute favorite when I first got it. I had a Jinhao X750 before and the Vista was such an improvement. Now that I have expanded my collection and used the Vista for longer, here are my thoughts.I like this pen quite a bit, and for the price, I don't think it would be easy to beat. It's a very smooth writer, even with the EF nib, and I like being able to see the ink color and level inside, as well as the mechanisms more generally. I like the triangular grip, as it fits nicely in my small hands. It's reliable and I only rarely have difficulty getting the ink going.As for the negatives, they are quite trivial, but I wasn't quite prepared to give it five stars because it isn't perfect:-The nib is lovely and smooth when it is juicy with ink, but gets a little dry when its ink level is lower. A nice thing about the demonstrator aspect is that I can see the ink in the feed, so I was able to figure out what was going on. I've just taken down to twisting down on the convertor so that more ink goes into the feed and that's enough to get rid of the dryness.-I'm also not crazy about the aesthetics of this pen. It's very well-made, but the pen is designed for utility more than looks. Obviously you can decide if this pen suits your aesthetic from the pictures. When I got a Sailor Pro Gear, my little Vista looked a bit sad in comparison.-The extra fine nib is German, so it's not the thinnest you can find, if that's something you're looking for. I've since found that I like finer nibs with just a bit of feedback, so this pen doesn't perfectly suit my preferences.-This is more of a converter problem, but I've found that this pen isn't as easy to clean as my others. The convertor's piston doesn't seem to be in good contact with the walls of the convertor, so it gets streaky with ink and takes about twice as long to clean as my other pens.Overall, this is a really nice pen, especially for the price, but it isn't perfect.
I bought this pen as a "backup" for my Lamy Al-Star, as I've recently returned to further study ("Grad School", as Americans would know it) and have found myself taking many more notes than I would have previously needed to. Knowing that my Al-Star was a good no-nonsense pen, I thought that the transparency of the Vista would be a good move, and so it is.One thing I'm very pleased about is how solid the pen feels. Don't get me wrong - it's still lighter than a metal pen is, for obvious reasons, but this isn't plastic that will break if you look at it wrongly. I read something somewhere claiming that it's the same plastic used in Lego, and we all know that those bricks are basically unbreakable. The same is true here. Considering that this is a pen which is going to ... MoreI bought this pen as a "backup" for my Lamy Al-Star, as I've recently returned to further study ("Grad School", as Americans would know it) and have found myself taking many more notes than I would have previously needed to. Knowing that my Al-Star was a good no-nonsense pen, I thought that the transparency of the Vista would be a good move, and so it is.One thing I'm very pleased about is how solid the pen feels. Don't get me wrong - it's still lighter than a metal pen is, for obvious reasons, but this isn't plastic that will break if you look at it wrongly. I read something somewhere claiming that it's the same plastic used in Lego, and we all know that those bricks are basically unbreakable. The same is true here. Considering that this is a pen which is going to see a lot of use, I don't think it's going to fall apart from that.The included cartridge was a bit troublesome at times, but after giving it a squeeze to stimulate the ink-flow, no problems at all. And besides which, if you get one of these pens, half the fun is to fill the converter with another ink and have it look interesting, right?
My wife and I are now fountain pen lovers for life. Mine being the Lamy vista and hers the Diplomat Magnum. Great workhorse pens! We use them for school. Thanks Goulet for introducing us to the fountain pen world! We did our research for almost a year now with all your videos and video blogs you guys have been so awesome and your customer service is outstanding. They answered all my questions and were very helpful and friendly. My wife and will be buying all our fountain pen needs through you guys. Thanks again!
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