Customer Reviews

after a few weeks of use i think it's best to redo the review.
the good:
I still really like the body shape and the way your fingers fall into the flat grip comfortably. like this pencil so much , that i own three.
now for the bad part:
manufacturing seems very inconsistent. even contacted lamy use regarding some of the issues and their reply is " oh...i'll talk to my pen tech" there is a lot of play in the guide pipe, more precisely in the lead itself. the bushing that should be in the pipe to secure the lead is wider than it should be, and that allows the lead to move around too much within the guide pipe. the yellow safari i use is perfect. no problems so far, but my red one had a lot of play. the problem became worse the more i used it. to the point where the lead was no longer being held in place, every click would let the lead fall out completely. ordered a blue one and the problem was not as severe but still there. I have to point out that this is in no way jetpens fault and they were as helpful as always regarding problems with the merchandise, and it's replacement. I'll still use the safaris, for me the comfort is hard to match, and thats enough for me to overlook some serious design flaws, but at the price, you may want to carefully think it over before buying one.
mariochavez.deviantart.com

...forgot to add, mine comes with two separate scratch marks on the plastic body... they were easy to spot on the shiny surface.

Just got it, but have a few aesthetic issues... otherwise a great pencil so far.

seams:
The seams on the body (mentioned by mchavezart) left by molding are quite intrusive. It also can be seen in the 3rd picture above. Mine has two fairly sharp and visible seams that can be easily felt when holding it.

It seems that the issue was a shrinkage problem during the manufacturing... the bottom piece (the side with the LAMY logo) is slightly narrower than the top half (the metal clip side) so the seams feel like "drop-offs" on both sides, due to the two pieces not matching perfectly. Not sure if this is a common manufacturing issue or just my luck.

cap:
...has an tiny bit left over from the plastic injection that wasn't trimmed, but it's fairly minor and can be fixed by a sharp knife.

eraser:
Quite hard to pull out with fingers. I am never going to use it just to make sure I can refill (and keep it nice and clean). However the eraser "plug" housing is very nicely designed. It's the best I have seen in all my drafting/mechanical pencils. This is the only pencil that actually pays attention to the eraser plug design, instead of just stick a needle pin into the eraser and call it good. Unfortunately the eraser itself was too short to make this pretty design very useful.


Other than the plastic manufacturing issue, this pencil feels and writes well. Hard to imagine the same people who designed the parts would let the plastic issue slide. I hope there will be a "version 2.0" of this series.

wasn't sure how this particular pencil would work out, but it's great. Interesting grip, triangular, provides a comfortable hold. there are no grooves or a knurled grip, or anything that would prevent slippage, but i have not had any issues with that.
Keep in mind though that it is plastic and if your hand sweats a lot, then this might not be the best choice. that said, the plastic does not feel cheap in any way. there is one seam going down the side where the piece was molded together, but is very smooth. sliding sleeve is a plus, although i have noticed from time to time that the sleeve doesn't extend completely, but that has not affected it's performance.
the eraser is small, as are most mechanical pencil erasers, and it's a little tricky to take out, I have to get a firm grip on the eraser itself just to pull it out. Makes me wonder how tough it would be to remove with a worn down eraser. on the plus side though, at least it's not going to slide out on its own.
Overall it's a nice pencil. With assorted colors and a really nice finish, it makes it a nice addition to any collection, or artist tool
mariochavez.deviantart.com

THIS IS A RIP-OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This pencil works great. I love the fact that the metal sleeve for the lead retracts into the barrel for travel. The grip helps keep my hand from tiring and works great for even MY strange way of holding a pencil. About the only thing I would trade it for is if they made the Kaweco AL Sports in 0.5mm.

Just recently received one of these in my last order. I have had some issues with past mechanical pencils I have tried, but this one seems to be one of the best I have seen in a long time. Some of the other reviews (on the other colors) indicated that the eraser cap feels a bit loose, which it is able to freely spin however it has a resounding snap as it clicks on to the back of the pen and doesn't come off very easily. The lead advancing mechanism is well made and the grip is comfortable. Finally I really like the size and overall feel of this pen. Awesome buy if you need a decent mechanical pencil that won't have any issues.

Overpriced junk. Its a nice pen, but the lead keeps breaking. I have two of these in different colors and both are the same. The lead advances to far with one click, and there is no way to fix this. If you want a Lamy pencil spend a bit more and pick up the "Lamy - Scribble". The Scribble is awsome in everyway!

The Lamy Safari is a good pencil, but it could use some improvements.
Pros:
-Comfortable grip
-Retractable tip
-Lightweight (Could be a con)
-Barrel cleaner at the end of the eraser
-Looks awesome
Cons:
-Mine came with a lot of scratches
-Sometimes a large amount of lead will slide out of the tip when you push on the cap hard
-Eraser cap a bit loose
Overall the pencil is good, but I would recommend getting the one that's yellow, a classmate has it and it looks awesome.

I bought this to match my Lamy fountain pen. I love the sleek look, the feel, the sturdiness, the barrel size and strong clip. My dislikes are the cap, which is tiny and lost easily, and the lead it comes with (it was very pale). I am using it as an everyday pencil, so I don't have high standards for performance. I don't care about replacing the lead, but I would like to see a redesign that prevents you from losing that tiny cap.

Not impressed. I've had cheaper pencils that write better than this. It's just a hype. I even used a better quality lead but still, there is this "scratchy" feel to it when I write.

This pencil, while completely fun to look at and hold, is a bit of a mixed bag. There is noticeable and bothersome wiggle room in the lead sleeve, such that fine drawing becomes imprecise and mushy-feeling. I keep it loaded with 3B lead for a lightweight, loose approach, and that seems to suit it well. Otherwise, it's well made and comfortable. The advance mechanism is brass and has a positive click, and the lead sleeve retracts for less stabbing. The eraser cap feels loose, but is actually fairly securely retained. As a fun, pocket-friendly, go-everywhere pencil, I'm not sure I'd buy this again. I'm enjoying my Pilot DelFul a lot more in that role.

Bought this to match my new white Safari, and the pencil is fantastic! I like a wider pencil; the slimmer pencils give me hand cramps. Some people are bugged by the grip on the Safari and Al-Star fountain pens, but if it doesn't bother you the pencil is great!

After purchasing a Pilot 20 this pencil has become an afterthought. Also I'm using the Pilot lead in this now, since the lead that came with it has become an afterthought. Yet, it has it's place— especially around salt water and industrial environments, just don't lose the cap!

I retract my last statement because I would buy another Lamy [ABS] pen due to its "durability". These pencils can take a beating— and the retractable tip is genius. You can clear the lead by breaking off the lead tip via the cuts in the cap. Remove the cap, put the lead in the hole— snaps off, flush. Also, the rubber ring on the cap keeps the pen from sliding, firmly on a desk. Great engineering.

The pencil has great feel and execution but there are seems [ridges] along both sides of the body due to inferior molding which is a major disappointment. Both, my Safari [yellow] Rollerball and Mechanical Pencil show seems, but the pencil [also yellow] being much worse, to the point of cutting/catching into my hand and fingers. I like the feel and ergonomic design of these LAMY pens— they are top shelf, but the pretty die-cut box it arrives in does not make up for the lack of detail [mold flashing] along the body. It's unacceptable at this price point and should be taken up with the manufacturer, under advisement.

I will not buy another Lamy plastic pen or pencil due to inferior molding.