Customer Reviews

(22 customer reviews)

1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful

  I just wrote with this..., January 9, 2011

By rosaliol

I just wrote with this pen for the very first time and i have to admit.......the best fountain pen i have ever written with! this safari is GREAT! The moment i inserted the ink cartridge 10 seconds later, i found myself writting on paper. Not only was it perfectly smooth but also had the right kind of lightwieght balance in my hand. I know some other reviews i read stated that it was "SCRATCHY" but not the one i got haha because it writes as smooth as a feather (if that makes any sense lol).

I would really recommend this Lamy fountain pen to everyone. The Extra Fine Nib is the way to go if you want an awesome writing experience although ive heard there really isnt much defference between EF and F nibs. If you are doubting whether to buy it or not--- don't because it's a no brainer, you got to have it :)

1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful

  Be sure to check the..., March 28, 2008

By vadius

Be sure to check the nib when you get it. I somehow received the bold nib version of this (even though the box clearly says "EX FINE"). The bold version has a "B" on the nib, whereas the extra fine has "EF" on the nib.

  The Charcoal Safari in..., January 25, 2012

By philip.milazzo

The Charcoal Safari in Extra Fine writes very, very nicely and its flat black body and glossy black nib are all business. The size, weight and balance of the ABS body make for comfortable writing, cap posted or not. The EF nib glides across any old paper I have so far tried, leaving a sharp, reliable line of blue from the supplied cartridge. I have a converter at the ready once I exhaust the cartridge and anticipate buying a spare nib in a different width, just for some variety.

This pen is just the ticket for the basic pen fan and constant user. For a true beginner still deciding between "yes" and "no" on the subject of the fountain pen, there are alternatives in lower price ranges. If you already love fountain pens and do not have a Lamy Safari, buy one without hesitation and enjoy it as I do mine.

I would rate this pen five stars (and more if permitted to) at a more competitive price.

  beautiful writing on..., July 7, 2011

By Watercycle

beautiful writing on standard American notebook paper as many find it dreadful with some fountain pens

no scratch, no feather, little bleed(a small bit more than any 0.7mm ballpoint pen)

love the blue ink! i would describe it as electric, i was going to pop out the cartridge right away for the converter and ink bottle i ordered, but man, i'll stick with this until it's out =)

the EF from Lamy is the exact fountain pen size i wanted with notebook, small, yet it doesn't take detail away from the fact your using a fountain pen.

perfect with cursive script and Japanese! ^^

and no "bling", a every-day pen you can use without looking like your trying to impress somebody

  Excellent pen, as many..., June 13, 2011

By aux...

Excellent pen, as many of the previous reviews have said. The ergo-grip is double edged- some days I love it, some days I wish it was just cylindrical. Another thing against the design is that the base unscrews very easily after a period of use. That means that you might take it out of your pocket or whatever and have to tighten the barrel assembly. Not a bad thing, just a little quirk that no one has really mentioned. Oh and horrible nib creep. Overall a terrific budget pen - although I actually prefer using my Kaweco Sport as a daily writer.

  I've been using Lamy..., May 30, 2011

By dar...

I've been using Lamy Safari pens for years now and they are among the best, if you like a lightweight pen that flows smoothly, never blots or leaks, and looks good. I recommend the medium or fine nibs, but not the extra fine: it is scratchy and the ink doesn't flow well. However, Lamy's interchangeable nibs make changing easy and relatively cheap.

  Ordered it on Monday,..., March 3, 2011

By spe...

Ordered it on Monday, arrived on Thursday. Worked perfectly right out of the box, with the extra fine nib being big enough to give my writing some consistency without making it bulky.

Writing (with the lamy blue ink cartridge included) is incredibly smooth and unbroken, requiring only the contact of the pen on paper--no pressure.

I immediately noticed that the pen becomes top heavy when posted, but it is very light if the cap is left off. The grip forces my hand into the proper position for writing, managing to do in seconds what my mother tried to teach me years ago :)

I am definitely going to buy the converter for the pen and try it with some Noodler's ink.

Certainly a good pen, and I have to say I like the utilitarian look as well!

  This is my third fountain..., January 7, 2011

By lksandrock

This is my third fountain pen, I bought so that I would not have to worry about my more expensive fountain pens disappearing off of my desk at school. I love the extra fine nib. It works very well with all of my J. Herbin inks. A great pen for beginners, as well as a good all-around inexpensive pen for everyday use.

  This is the first fountain..., December 2, 2010

By bsilver87

This is the first fountain pen I ever bought, and for a beginner, it makes writing much more enjoyable. The EF nib is a bit scratchy, I'd suggest swapping for an F nib (I barely noticed a difference between the two, it's really slight). Design-wise, it's a quirky-looking pen, I like it, but others may not. The plastic is very durable, and the matte body is great since it wont really show any scratches from wear. With the cap posted, it feels top-heavy or unbalanced. Otherwise, it's super lightweight, and for me, reduces any stress on my hand.

  Jetpens shipped this..., September 30, 2010

By gunikpak

Jetpens shipped this to me quickly!

I love the Safari. The cartridge ink and extra-fine nib works well on my Moleskine with no bleedthough, little echo, and no feathering. Sometimes I do get these very strange feathers almost 2-3mm long, but that only happens once in a while and you cant really tell when you're reading that it's there. The black nib on charcoal black barrel is definitely a nice color scheme.

  This is the first fountain..., August 21, 2010

By bea...

This is the first fountain pen I bought from JetPens. I would have to say it is a great value. The pen is well built and very rugged. I take it to school everyday. I also bought the Lamy Z24 converter for it, and it has enabled me to use a large variety of FP inks. It really is well worth the money.

  This was my first fountain..., June 4, 2010

By robert1978

This was my first fountain pen and I absolutely love it. I use it with a Noodler's Bulletproof ink, and it was an awesome introduction to fountain pens. It leaves a great line and feels super smooth. In over two years of use, it has never let me down. Just an overall great pen.