I like the pen. Great..., August 5, 2012
I like the pen. Great writer in medium. The pocket clip is strong and helpful
for me since I have a job that requires a good deal of physical activity and
sometimes pens with poorly made clips fall out of my shirt pocket. Not so with
this pen. It's pretty rugged and I like the ergonomic grip. It's not a
decorative, pretty pen. Utilitarian, rugged and typical great German
engineering....it's great to take along in the field.
The only problem I had with the pen was a lengthy time (compared with other
fountain pens) in getting the pen settled in during it's first use. Lots of
skipping, etc. Once it was past this problem, it has been flawless since.
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8 people found this helpful
I always wondered about..., February 16, 2011
This review is from Lamy Safari Fountain Pen - Fine Nib - Charcoal Black Body & Black Clip
I always wondered about the shape of this pen–in photos, it looks awkward.
Hold it in your hand, though, and you'll discover the extremely
well-thought-out, svelte design that made me reconsider many pens I have loved
for years (and I'm stubborn!). My only complaint is that it becomes top-heavy
when the cap is posted, but it's a minor gripe considering the excellent writing
quality and a price that mortals can afford. Subtle details will come to light
the more you use it, and I'm considering getting a ballpoint too. Stop
wondering–you should own one of these!
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6 people found this helpful
I absolutely adore this..., September 9, 2011
This review is from Lamy Safari Fountain Pen - Fine Nib - Charcoal Black Body & Black Clip
I absolutely adore this pen. Holding it becomes so natural its like writing with
air. Never splotches, never skips. Sleek look and the lightweight design makes
it a perfect match for my rhodia webbie. awesome awesome awesome!
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6 people found this helpful
This pen is wonderful,..., February 28, 2011
This review is from Lamy Safari Fountain Pen - Fine Nib - Charcoal Black Body & Black Clip
This pen is wonderful, from the high-quality plastic to the super smooth nib,
this thing has blown me away completely. This is a must buy for anyone looking
to switch to a fountain pen, but doesn't have very much money. Also shipping
from Jetpens was very fast and there were no issues at all. This was a great
first purchase and probably many more will ensue...
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5 people found this helpful
The pen so nice I bought..., February 28, 2011
This review is from Lamy Safari Fountain Pen - Fine Nib - Charcoal Black Body & Black Clip
The pen so nice I bought it twice (I have this one and the white and chrome F
point).
I love the triangular grip on this pen. I have large-ish hands -- for
perspective, I can stretch an octave and a key on a baby grand piano -- and I
find the Lamy exceptionally comfortable. It's lightweight, and I honestly don't
have too much of a problem with the cap when posted, though it is a bit of extra
weight.
The nib is stiff and isn't the smoothest nib I've ever written with (that
distinction goes to my Namiki Vanishing Point), but it is exceptionally
consistent and I almost never get any scratching or feathering. I write on cheap
looseleaf paper most of the time, as I'm a student, and I honestly have no
complaints. It's well worth the price as it's almost completely indestructible
-- I use it for that reason alone much more than some of my other pens.
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