About Lamy Safari Mechanical Pencil - Red The Lamy Safari was first introduced in 1980 and was targeted at the new independent young people that wished to make a statement through their own writing tool. Produced from colourful, extremely resistant ABS plastic, the Safari has become renown for its robustness and reliability. Safari's ergonomically designed front section ensures comfortable writing even for prolonged periods. The avant-garde design of the Safari has given it universal acceptance by writers of all age groups. The Safari mechanical pencil is push button operated, is available for either 0.5mm or 0.7mm lead and has an eraser concealed beneath the push button. Designer: Wolfgang Fabian.