The triangle grip was initially a huge turn-off for me, but after forcing myself to use it for a longer writing session I found that it wasn’t nearly as annoying as I thought. Katherine: The Safari is, overall, a comfortable size. Please note that the Safari is cartridge/converter filled and they include one cartridge when you buy the pen, but they do not include the Z24 converter so that would be an added expense. So you can have multiple nib widths with just one pen. For those who don’t know, you can actually buy separate nibs in different sizes for cheap and switch it out ofthe feed. My first Safari had a fine nib and the ink flow was a bit dry. This was my first medium Safari nib and it was quite smooth with a good flow. I have had some experience that the nib can be on the drier side.įranz: I love the black nib on this Safari however, it may develop scratches and eventually the coating will peel from use as you can already see some in the photo below. I enjoy stiffer nibs and I do feel that the Safari’s nibs are quite stiff.
Instead, I found the nib to be smooth and really easy to use. Maybe it’s Franz’s influence, but the broader line didn’t bother me as much as I thought it would. Pam: I am reminded and also surprised how much I enjoyed the medium nib on Tomoe River paper/Hobonichi and Midori paper. However, in general, I don’t prefer super-smooth nibs, so I find the Lamy Safari nib a little “too smooth” and would prefer something with a touch more feedback. I’ve tried a couple now and found that they have been pretty consistent. Katherine: The Safari nib is smooth and pretty straightforward.
In the Hand: Lamy Safari (posted) - from left to right: Franz, Pam, and Katherine In the Hand: Lamy Safari (unposted) - from left to right: Franz, Pam, and Katherine I’m loving the Dark Lilac color with the black trim and the matte finish lets me hold the pen without my fingers slipping off. This can be seen below in the unposted In the Hand photo. The grip actually did not bother me and I found that my fingers just rested almost parallel to the pen. But because I liked how the charcoal version of the Safari looks, (and it was on sale on Amazon) I eventually got one when I was six months into the hobby.
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This was mainly due to the triangular grip that kind of forces one how to grip the pen. I haven’t had the chance to try the AL (aluminum) version of the Safari and I would be curious to see if the feel in hand would be different.įranz: When I started using fountain pens, I noticed that there is a disparity between pen people about the Lamy Safari through my online research. The extra “grippier” texture does add to a good hand feel. The texture of the dark lilac is also quite different given that it has a more matte finish to the “shiny” and slick Safaris. In general, I do prefer the shiny chrome trim. The color of the dark lilac with the black trim is quite awesome. The oddly shaped grip didn’t initially bother me, it’s only an issue when I grip too tight and the softer corners of the grip can dig into my fingers and the soft spot between my thumb and pointer finger. However, picking up Katherine’s Lamy Safari brought back some great memories and reasons why I was drawn to that pen in the first place. I have picked up the Lamy Safari and the Lamy Joy in the past, and they have since found happier homes. Pam: The Lamy Safari’s unique design makes it a definite standout among all the fountain pens, let alone an introductory pen. Of the common “beginner” pens, it’s the one I like least - I much prefer the TWSBI Eco and Pilot Metro, but that’s personal preference. When I finally acquired a Safari (won it in a raffle at a local art supply store), I was pleasantly surprised by how well made it seemed, but quickly grew frustrated with the triangular grip. I didn’t try one until I had been using fountain pens pretty regularly for over a year - the design was never a “gotta have” for me, and I had always heard the nibs ran broad, which wasn’t what I thought I preferred. Katherine: The Lamy Safari is a commonly recommended “beginner” pen.
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