Lamy Safari Fountain Pen, Charcoal Broad Nib (L17B), L17B
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It's ready to use right out of the package. It has a non-returnable guarantee. one that is refillable- Ink cartridges should be used. You must purchase a refillable cartridge along with ink separately if you want to use it!
The broad has grown in size. It's really wide, and it reminds me of writing with a Sharpie. Also, don't make the assumption that the broad is smoother than the medium. Because there is a lot of tipping material dragging across the paper in the broad, the medium would be smoother. However, I would not purchase a Lamy with a nib that is larger than a Fine (F). That seems like a pretty wide nib to me, and it's a safer choice unless you really want a wide line.
The broad nib has a width of approximately. Depending on the writing surface, the stroke will be a little wider.
A Black steel nib is supposed to come with the Charcoal colored Lamy Safari. The nib on all of my other Safaris is chromed steel.
Selected User Reviews For Lamy Safari Fountain Pen, Charcoal Broad Nib (L17B), L17B
For the past 20 years, I've been a Rotring employee. I received a Lamy Safari from my brother a few years ago, and I recently purchased this B nib pen (Bold) to complement it after a Rotring's case cracked and began to leak. br>br>The Lamy nib is fantastic; it works in all directions and produces a consistent line, making it my new favorite pen. If you want to write or draw with something that isn't disposable, this is a great option. br>br>A refillable cartridge is a worthwhile addition because it allows you to use waterproof ink or liquid watercolour if desired.
Because I wanted to use Noodlers ink, I ordered converters along with my pen. I was extremely dissatisfied at first - The pen made a terrible stuttering noise. After that, I came across a suggestion to break the vacuum in the converter by screwing it down a little after refilling and installing it in the pen. Voila! No more skipping or scratching, just beautiful deep black broad strokes!.
This is your typical Lamy safari pen. If you're reading this review, you've most likely already handled or seen this pen. To give you a quick overview, there is a small plus sign on the top of each pen, indicating that it is a fountain pen rather than a rollerball. The slip is black rather than silver to match the pen's overall black theme. Like the petrol safaris, the pen has a matte finish. The nib is one of the reasons I gave this pen five stars. When I first purchased this pen, I was concerned that Lamy had also applied a black coating to the nib tipping to make it look cool. The pilot vanishing point in matte black, for example, has a coated nib tip that is scratchy. Grinding it away with a power sander or micro mesh (as I did with my vanishing point) is one solution to this problem. Anyone new to or experienced with fountain pens will love this pen as a starter or workhorse.
The nib is quite large. Although not as wide as a sharpie, it is noticeably larger than a regular pen. Perfect for signing the Declaration of Independence or (these days) remote teaching with a webcam and regular paper. Lamy pens, as expected, write beautifully, reliably, almost never dry out, and feel good in the hand; however, you must use a converter or purchase Lamy ink cartridges, which are (in my opinion) overpriced.
Plastic cigar with a sharp edge that slashes your fingers. I'm a small-scale business owner. Hands that are a little shaky, but not too much. It's almost as wide as a cigar, and it hurts so much to hold, let alone write, with it for any length of time. Try writing with a plastic cigar with a sharp edge. I own a number of pens and decided to try the Safari because it was one of the few starter pens I hadn't tried before. I'm not sure why this pen is getting so much attention. That's too bad, because I had high expectations. Get a Pilot Metropolitan or almost any other pen made by Picasso if you're new to fountain pens and just want to see if you like them.
Lamy fountain pens are among my favorites. I have a few with a medium nib and they write beautifully. This Lamy Safari, however, has a broad nib that does not write well. The ink flow is inconsistent, so some strokes are dry. The nib does not glide over the paper smoothly. Unlike the medium nibs, it requires more effort to use. This pen's nib will have to be replaced. I'm not sure if I just got a bad nib or if this is the case with all of Lamy's broad nibs. I'm confident that this pen will write well with a medium nib. My one- The nib gets a star rating.
Because I received a brand new, beautiful LAMY Vista, I'm not sure how to rate this product. I'm putting together a collection of dedicated LAMY Safari colors, and I'm planning to buy the LAMY Vista (possibly) once that collection is finished. The box stated that it contained a Charcoal Black LAMY Safari, but this label was layered on top of another label that I couldn't see without tearing. It's possible that the mislabel occurred at the LAMY factory, and that the second label was applied by the reseller. I'm at a loss for words. However, I believe this was an honest mistake, and I won't be able to find a LAMY Vista for such a low price anywhere else, so I will not be returning it. br>br>As you would expect from LAMY, the pen itself is of exceptional quality. It's almost identical to a LAMY Safari as far as I can tell, save for the fact that it's a clear demonstrator, and it's a lot more appealing than I expected. For my standard document pen workhorse, I'll still need to find a dedicated black safari, but for now, this is doing the job admirably.
I was unable to get the delivered ink to work in the pen, which is why I only gave it four stars. However, it's possible that the user is to blame for this: The pen is more comfortable to hold and write with than my other fountain pens, and I like the fact that it is relatively short, allowing it to be carried in a pocket if desired. I hoped I'd be able to draw with it without having to stop in the middle of a stroke because it had dried out. However, it dried out while I was drawing, and I had to fiddle with it, though the ink eventually came back to life. br>br>Overall, both the converter and the pen (separate deliveries) arrived in excellent condition. The product is excellent, producing a thick, heavy line that I prefer to my other fountain pens, but it falls short of perfection.
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