LAMY Safari Fountain Pen, Charcoal Medium Nib (L17M)
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Yes, absolutely! It produces excellent signatures, and it makes a statement when you sign with your LAMY Safari rather than a cheap plastic pen.
You will be given one. The brown ring on the pen just below the cap in the product photo is a spacer that keeps the pen's included cartridge from being punctured before use.
I chose a black nib for my pen. It's metal, and it's also a fantastic writer;
This pen was delivered to me on February 4, 2021. The tan protective band has no printing on the inside, so it's a FAKE! This is something I'm going to bring up with AMAZON. The seller claimed it to be a LAMY product and was selling it as such.
Selected User Reviews For LAMY Safari Fountain Pen, Charcoal Medium Nib (L17M)
To begin with, I purchased the item from Amazon. com Services, Inc, but this one is unquestionably a forgery! My old safari (the right one, fine nib) is smooth as hell for the day one (as shown in the photo). The new safari (left, medium nib) that I was going to recommend to my friends has a serious ink flow issue. Softer papers will most likely be stretched. I also tried switching two nibs, but they aren't smooth at all. br>br>At first, I'll try to replace the pen because I received a gift set that included an extra fine safari nib, converter, and ink bottle. The worst-case scenario in this situation is that all of them are returned, which would pose a significant risk.
A Lamy Safari or a Pilot Metropolitan are both recommended for anyone interested in trying out a fountain pen. Both of these pens are excellent starters, but I believe this is the best option. The pen is well-made and attractive - I actually have a few nice pens with me, but this Lamy Safari gets the most attention. br>br>The nib is the reason I believe this is the best beginner pen. If you're unfamiliar with fountain pens, the nib is the metal piece that contacts the paper and delivers the ink (steel, gold, titanium, rhodium, etc. ). The Lamy Safari, with its medium nib, is a smooth transition from traditional ballpoint pens. Pens with a point and a rollerball. The Pilot Metropolitan nib isn't inherently bad, but Japanese pens have a much finer line than I'm used to, and until you get used to writing with a fountain pen, it can feel scratchy and turn you off of them. If you plan on using this pen, I recommend purchasing the converter as well as a bottle of ink. You'll have to pay an additional $20-$30 for this. 30 dollars, but it'll save you money in the long run because you won't have to buy refill cartridges.
I am not sure that this was an authentic Lamy product because the nib didn t write well when I got it and even after some tinkering and tuning it still won not write well So, rather than looking for a bargain, I recommend spending the extra money and purchasing your Lamy pen from an authorized dealer, such as the Goulet pen company (no, I'm not affiliated with them). I usually say about Safari pens that I didn't like the first one I bought right away, but after playing with it on and off for a few weeks and eventually liking it, I went out and bought several more in various sizes and colors. The triangle grip takes some time to get used to. I really like how light they are, and it's now one of my deciding factors when purchasing new pens. And when the nibs are genuine Lamy nibs, they're very nice; the color is labeled Charcoal, but it's really just a dark brown. Charcoal is a very dark grey in my opinion.
I have quite a few fountain pens, but none with a medium point. For the most part, I prefer Stub or italic nibs, but I needed a medium nib for a project and turned to an old favorite, the Lamy Safari. This one caught my eye because the Charcoal color was almost unobtainable at one point, and when it was available, it cost about twice as much as this one. I bought it and a converter for what I consider a bargain price when I saw the price and color. br>br>Upon receipt, I checked the pen for counterfeits because of the numerous reviews. The fit, finish, plastic stamping, nib, and even the paper manufacturer stamp on the box all confirmed that the pen I received was authentic Lamy. It also writes in that style. br>br> A smooth writer with a good nib and a nice flow. I'm going to have a lot of fun with this high-quality, low-cost German fountain pen for a long time.
I first used the Lamy Safari fountain pen two or three years ago, when I purchased a fine nib version of the same pen. I didn't care for it and gave it away not long after purchasing it. It was difficult to write with the fine nib, and it simply did not suit my needs. I bought the medium nib a few weeks ago. I was in need of a new pen, and the Lamy had excellent reviews. I must admit that I am now completely smitten by this pen. Amazon sent the package via USPS, which I despise, and it was smashed, bruised, and broken when it arrived. The pen, on the other hand, was in perfect working order and had miraculously survived the assault. In addition, I purchased some extra ink cartridges. Non-alcoholic beverages are something I haven't tried yet. This pen is still using Lamy cartridges. br>br>For the price, the pen writes exceptionally well and has quickly become my go-to pen. The medium nib is ideal for me, and it glides effortlessly across my notebook pages. The cutouts on the sides of the pen where your fingers rest are comfortable. The pen works fine without the cap, but I prefer it with it. The pen's body is slim, clean, and contemporary in appearance. I like how the main body has a small cutout where I can see how much ink is left. The clip is functional and acceptable. As of yet, I haven't clipped it to much. br>br>Overall, I am very happy with this pen and would strongly recommend it to others. However, I believe a medium nib is the best option.
First and foremost, I hope I enjoy using this pen! Yes, it's plastic, and I'm sure it doesn't feel as good in the hand as their aluminum counterparts, but it's not bad, and I like the way it feels when writing - It's extremely silky. But, using both the Lamy ink cartridge that came with the pen and Noodler's Heart of Darkness with a converter, it has a terrible habit of hard starts. Sure, it's a beginner pen, and I don't expect it to be flawless, but it pales in comparison to my Pilot Metropolitan pens (fine and medium nibs). When it comes to value for money, the Pilot Metropolitan is unbeatable. At least, that's how I feel. I don't see any reason to keep trying to make this pen work when the fine nib Pilot can be had for $15 on Amazon. When a tool becomes a source of annoyance, you have two options: repair it or replace it. I've decided to replace it, and I'll be sticking to my Pilot Metropolitans for the time being. It's a pity, because, as I previously stated, I had high hopes for this pen.
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