Manufacturer | Lamy |
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Brand | Lamy |
Item Weight | 0.96 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 8.3 x 1.2 x 7.5 inches |
Item model number | L17F |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color | Charcoal |
Closure | Twist |
Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | F |
Material Type | Plastic |
Number of Items | 1 |
Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
Point Type | Fine |
Line Size | 細字 |
Ink Color | Black,Blue |
Tip Type | Steel |
Manufacturer Part Number | L17F |
Lamy Safari Fountain Pen - Charcoal - Fine
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Brand | Lamy |
Writing Instrument Form | Fountain Pen |
Color | Charcoal |
Ink Color | Black,Blue |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
About this item
- Charcoal Black ABS coloured plastic body
- Black coated steel nib; fine point
- Includes one Lamy T10 Blue Cartridge
- Accepts Z24 cartridge converter, sold separately.
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closure type | Twist | Click-Off Cap | Retractable | Snap | Snap | Retractable |
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ASIN | B0002T401Y |
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4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #11,431 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #31 in Fountain Pens |
Date First Available | April 2, 2004 |
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Made of sturdy ABS plastic. With flexible shiny chrome clip and Steel polished nib, comes With LAMY ink cartridge T 10, can be modified for use with Z24 converter.Charcoal Black ABS coloured plastic body. Black coated steel nib; fine point. Includes one Lamy T10 Blue Cartridge. Accepts Z24 cartridge converter, sold separately.
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Customers find the pen an excellent entry-level pen that writes smoothly and comfortably. They appreciate its well-designed appearance and value for money. The sturdy construction and reliable design are also praised by customers.
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Customers appreciate the pen's quality. They find it an excellent entry-level pen with wonderful ink. Many say it improves their penmanship and is a good investment. The pen is easy to learn and understand, teaching all the basics of fountain pens.
"...pens aren’t the expensive ones; they’re the reliable ones, durable, no fuss pens...." Read more
"...no-nonsense pen that writes reliably, consistently, helps you learn the best way to hold a pen, is sturdy enough to be dropped off the desk more..." Read more
"...I picked it up and it’s a reliable, lightweight, easy to learn and understand pen...." Read more
"Pros - Great price for an excellent entry level pen. Cheap enough to see if you'll enjoy writing with a fountain pen. - Low key -..." Read more
Customers find the pen writes smoothly and comfortably. They appreciate the consistent, thin nib that's great for writing. The snap-on/off cap allows for quick note-taking without fussing with threaded pens.
"Writes first pen to paper every time. I love Lamy fountain pens, now own four of them. Got a nice leather keeper for my pens from Amazon too...." Read more
"...basics of fountain pen writing, you need a no-nonsense pen that writes reliably, consistently, helps you learn the best way to hold a pen, is sturdy..." Read more
"...It fits in the hand well, and provides a smooth, pleasant writing experience...." Read more
"...Design is solid, very light and easy to write with. Nice matte/satin finish. -..." Read more
Customers appreciate the pen's appearance. They find it well-designed and plain, with a nice grip. The graphite color is unpretentious, and the construction is solid.
"...This is a working pen that looks good, but not obnoxious. 4) Durability...." Read more
"...This looks cooler with premium inks, but with the Lamy ink it makes it look lower-quality...." Read more
"...If you're looking for a fountain pen that combines style, functionality, and affordability, look no further than the Lamy Safari...." Read more
"ergo trianglar barrel is pretty cool...." Read more
Customers appreciate the pen's value for money. They find it refillable and an intelligent investment. The Pluminix series is described as amazing.
"...I stash one in my book tote. These pens aren’t the expensive ones; they’re the reliable ones, durable, no fuss pens...." Read more
"Pros - Great price for an excellent entry level pen. Cheap enough to see if you'll enjoy writing with a fountain pen. - Low key -..." Read more
"...looking for a fountain pen that combines style, functionality, and affordability, look no further than the Lamy Safari...." Read more
"...Considering its sale price, it represents a reasonable value. However, at its regular price, there might be superior options available...." Read more
Customers appreciate the writing instrument's solid construction and reliable design. They find it lightweight, easy to use, and well-engineered with a window to see ink levels. The nib is of high quality and glides smoothly on paper. It lasts a long time and doesn't feel cheap. The design is scratch, dent, and abuse resistant, never fading in quality.
"...These pens aren’t the expensive ones; they’re the reliable ones, durable, no fuss pens...." Read more
"...With the sturdiness of this pen, and very little abuse, this pen can easily last 20 years...that means it can take you from grade school all the way..." Read more
"...It went on sale, so I picked it up and it’s a reliable, lightweight, easy to learn and understand pen...." Read more
"...Design is solid, very light and easy to write with. Nice matte/satin finish. -..." Read more
Customers appreciate the pen's natural feel and comfortable grip. They find it sturdy, smooth to write with, and have a nice weight and texture.
"...Lamy has become my go-to writing instrument because of the feel, balance, and the ink flow is always there. I stash one in my book tote...." Read more
"...It fits in the hand well, and provides a smooth, pleasant writing experience...." Read more
"...Low key and comfortable. This Lamy pen is mostly made of plastic (with exception of the clip)...." Read more
"The Good: - Pen is super smooth and easy to write with...." Read more
Customers appreciate the pen's functionality and reliability. They find it works well on various paper types, including printer paper. The converter works properly, and the body is usable on a daily basis. Overall, customers consider it a reliable replacement for ballpoint pens.
"...One of the pro's for this pen is how low key it is. This is a working pen that looks good, but not obnoxious. 4) Durability...." Read more
"...If you're looking for a fountain pen that combines style, functionality, and affordability, look no further than the Lamy Safari...." Read more
"...Overall it's just a good Fountain for everyday use" Read more
"...I've used 4 different inks, all black, in it with no fuss, and no failure. The pen does not roll off a slanted drawing board...." Read more
Customers appreciate the pen's lightweight design. They find it comfortable to hold with a balanced weight and ergonomic design. Many consider it a great daily carry, workhorse starter pen that can sit in their pocket, satchel, or get dropped in the mud. The minimalist feel, solidity, and durability are appealing.
"...Design is solid, very light and easy to write with. Nice matte/satin finish. -..." Read more
"...The ink flow appears to be optimal thus far. The pen's lightweight construction may not appeal to those who prefer a heavier writing instrument...." Read more
"...In terms of pen itself, its lightweight, fits in the hand perfect, and the I like the grip..." Read more
"...My one gripe is actually the clip. The safari styled clip is super bulky and, when placed in a shirt pocket, borderline ugly...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2024Color: CharcoalVerified PurchaseWhen you first learn the basics of fountain pen writing, you need a no-nonsense pen that writes reliably, consistently, helps you learn the best way to hold a pen, is sturdy enough to be dropped off the desk more than once, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
The Lamy Safari does all of that.
And when you are ready to go to the next level, try different nibs, or try bottled ink instead of cartridges, the Lamy Safari is still there with you. Since it's a cartridge/converter pen, you can choose how you feed it ink. And if you are capable of putting a one inch long piece of Scotch Tape over your nib and pull it straight out, the nib comes right off and can be replaced by any other Lamy nib (except Lamy 2000 nibs), to include the $130 14k gold nib. Lamy even offers stub nibs in different sizes compatible with the Safari.
The nibs are usually steel, and relatively stiff, so line variation is minimal at best. If you put too much pressure on it, and ruin the nib, you can get a replacement from online retailers in 4 regular sizes (EF, F, M, B) and three stub widths (1.1mm, 1.5mm, 1.9mm) as well as a "Cursive Nib) that's designed to write East Asian scripts, starting at $16 each. Installing your new nib takes about five seconds, wait for the feed to fill the nib slit with ink (you can help to prime the nib by squeezing a drop of ink from your cartridge/converter), and you're back in business.
The pen's grip section is tri-lobed; the round nib sections has three relatively large flat spots on it to help guide your fingers to hold it in a way that gives you maximum control and the least amount of fatigue. If you've used a different grip to hold your pens/pencils, this may present a bit of a learning curve, but if you have no "bad habits" to unlearn, you'll be writing like a pro in no time.
If you're coming from the world of Biros (ballpoint, gel rollers, rollerballs), it will take you a couple of writing sessions to teach your hand that you don't have to press down on the pen to get it to write. The stiffness of this pen's nib will be forgiving for too much pressure without damaging it. A properly tuned fountain pen should be capable of leaving a clearly defined solid line by you holding the tail end with two fingers, the nib on the paper, and you pulling the nib on the paper; downward pressure on the nib is not required, unless something is wrong with the nib, or the ink.
With the sturdiness of this pen, and very little abuse, this pen can easily last 20 years...that means it can take you from grade school all the way to your ABA exam...or whichever career goal you have in mind.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2024Color: CharcoalVerified PurchaseWhile not my introduction into the world of fountain pens, this one deserves its reputation as a good starting point. It went on sale, so I picked it up and it’s a reliable, lightweight, easy to learn and understand pen. I never had problems with leakage or ink flow, and that’s even after it’s been mislaid for an hour or two a couple of times. It fits in the hand well, and provides a smooth, pleasant writing experience. While the plastic isn’t my favorite—I like a slightly weightier pen, which simply doesn’t happen with the plastic—it’s something I knew I was signing up for. My one gripe is actually the clip. The safari styled clip is super bulky and, when placed in a shirt pocket, borderline ugly. I tend to make use of the front pocket on my dress shirts, but usually have to leave it in a jacket pocket—or if none are available—a pants pocket. It truly is not pleasant to look at sticking out of a shirt pocket like many other pens are, but that’s really a minor thing compared to the rest of its good performance.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025Color: CharcoalVerified PurchaseWrites first pen to paper every time. I love Lamy fountain pens, now own four of them. Got a nice leather keeper for my pens from Amazon too. Lamy has become my go-to writing instrument because of the feel, balance, and the ink flow is always there. I stash one in my book tote. These pens aren’t the expensive ones; they’re the reliable ones, durable, no fuss pens. Ink dries quickly (I use a fine point) and the ink storage is perfect. They’re made to fit your grip and my hand doesn’t get tired using them. There’s also the view window so you can check your ink level. Easy to maintain, no leakage - ever.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2013Color: CharcoalVerified PurchasePros
- Great price for an excellent entry level pen. Cheap enough to see if you'll enjoy writing with a fountain pen.
- Low key
- Durable construction
- Comfortable grip
- Window to see ink level
Cons
- Not very durable finish
- A bit bulky for pockets, pen holders and notebook spines
As a child going through school I was very enthusiastic about my writing instruments. The need for putting pen to paper has been on the decline until recently. Now in my early 30's my corporate job requires a certain amount of hand-written note taking to organize my thoughts. I wanted to see if I could reignight some of that same enthusiasm for hand-writing with this pen. I can happily say that over the past 9 months, this Lamy pen served as a gateway for the other 2 pens I have bought recently.
The following are the highlights for this pen:
1) Buy the refillable cartridge.
Provided you don't lose the pen, the cartridge and ink will pay for itself in money and time saved from having to order refills etc. The act of refilling the cartridge and dipping the nib also keeps the pen from getting clogged . If the pen does ever get clogged, you can also use the catridge to purge water or ink through to clean things out.
2) Use the fine nib.
I find that thick/artistic nibs may cause the ink to seep through notepaper or blotch and make my handwriting (even more) difficult to read. The Lamy typically comes with a fine nib, but if you're given the option, I would suggest sticking with it.
3) Low key and comfortable.
This Lamy pen is mostly made of plastic (with exception of the clip). While it means this is not the perfect anniversary gift or graduation present, it is something I look for in a functional "workhorse" pen. Aside from the materials and grip being comfortable it is not cold to the touch. This is something you wont think about until you own a metal body pen. I am not one to collect and compare time pieces (....watches), tie clips, money clips and business cards. I do not want to project the image of being a pompus executive when all I want to do is enjoy the mundane task of taking notes during a meeting. One of the pro's for this pen is how low key it is. This is a working pen that looks good, but not obnoxious.
4) Durability.
The Lamy is solid and had survived many drops, accidental throws and countless disassemblies for refilling the cartridge. While the mechanics are solid, the aesthetics have been about average. More specifically, the subtle matte finish on the plastic body has worn a bit inconsistently. The spots where I handle the pen the most are now polished, which gives the overall pen a bit of an uneven finish. Take a look at the spacebar on the keyboard you are using right now. The effect is less pronounced, but very similar. While this is obvious to me, only someone paying close attention would notice.
5) Bulky.
Not something you would think of when shopping for your fountain pen, but this Lamy does not fit into the compartmentalized pen holders in all of my briefcases. Due to the large body and squared off ends (as opposed to the traditional "torpedo" shape), it can be akward getting this pen into the compartments when I am in a rush. The size and shape also makes it difficult to fit into the spine of my notebooks.
Overall, this is a great pen for the price. I took away 1 star because of my durability and size obserations, but recognize it is due to the way I use the pen and my specific applications. I would still recommend this pen to others.
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- MilkaReviewed in France on January 16, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Top!
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Cliente AmazonReviewed in Spain on December 15, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Súper fluida con tinta china
Color: mangoVerified PurchaseEn mis dibujos va fenomenal, tiene un trazo uniforme y fluido
- HamsterReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Pen
Color: CharcoalVerified PurchaseOrdered this pen for sketching. It arrived on time and as described. I fitted a refillable cartridge and filled it with waterproof ink. The pen is a dream. Ink flows well and the lines are perfect for sketching. I have seen other reviews of this pen for sketching and can say that I agree - just works well.
- Mohsen AlsubaieReviewed in Saudi Arabia on June 29, 2024
3.0 out of 5 stars comes with one blue ink!
Color: CharcoalVerified Purchaseit comes with one blue ink not black and blue as it mentioned! so you have to buy a black ink if you like the black style
- JaaduReviewed in India on March 3, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Great pen
Color: CharcoalVerified PurchaseThis was my gift to my father, he loves it. He is a doctor and he enjoys a good pen. There is no such thing as to adaptating to this pen, it literally fits in between your fingers.