Lamy Safari Fountain Pen - Fine Nib, Yellow

Very good flow and a very nice pen. The nib is great.

This is my first foray into fountain pens and it feels like it is all I ever will really need. It's a joy to use and makes me want to write more. Highly recommend, and I actually like the feel of this one over the charcoal matte one, but both are great!

I'm thoroughly impressed with the Lamy Safari Fountain Pen! Its sleek design and ergonomic grip make writing a joy. The smooth nib delivers consistent ink flow, and its durability ensures it stands the test of time. Plus, the refillability and affordable price make it an excellent choice for any writer. Highly recommended!

This is the first time I'm buying a fountain pen. I know that Lamy is a good brand. it's nice and cheap. writes smoothly. the only thing I don't like is that because I have sweaty palms, the pen tends to slip.

I'm collecting Safaris. Now I have a yellow one.

This is my first fountain pen so I have very little to compare it to. That said I'm quite impressed thus far. The only reason it gets four stars is that I'm sure there are other better long term pens out there - although this might be a good one. The other frustrating thing is that I had to buy the converter separately.Rationale: I wanted a pen that I could refill without using up cartridges and I wanted a pen that was nice enough that I wouldn't loose it or let it go through the wash. I heard fountain pens fit these criteria very well and wrote nicely. I got the Lamy Safari after some research. There are many other cheaper beginner pens out there but being there aren't many fountain pen stores around or opportunities to get a feel for pens I wanted to make sure I had a good solid introduction. The Lamy is fairly well thought of and relatively affordable therefore I felt I'd be getting a good solid intro to fountain pen life for a price I could swallow if I didn't like it. I decided to buy the pen itself, go through the cartridge provided with it, and see how I liked it by the end of the cartridge. At that point I could buy a bottle of ink and a converter.Writing: The only fountain pen I have to compare it with is the Noodler's Charlie that came with my whopping Heart of Darkness ink. That pen is a little finicky and a bit of a different beast so I don't use it. Thus far I prefer the Lamy to the two but I gather the Charlie can be mucked around with. I'm used to gel rollerball pens which glide across the page like nothing. The Lamy is slightly rougher than that, a little like a pencil, but still very smooth. I think this is just the nature of fountain pens and a bit of learning curve. I wouldn't say the experience is as addictive as everyone says it is but it's pretty good. Not actually the reason I'm sticking with fountain pens though. I got the fine nib and am quite satisfied with the line. It's not what I would consider fine. I actually like a thicker line though so I am happy. If you like a thin line go extra fine. The Charlie is considerably finer.Feel, Fit, Finish: A lot of people complain about the shape of Lamy Safaris on the internet. If you're new to fountain pens it might be worth going with the Safari, though, because the triangular shape makes me hold it properly. With a round pen I tend to rotate a bit whereas the triangular grip keeps the nib in the right orientation for me. If your hand is a different shape than mine or you hold your pen differently this may drive you nuts. The plastic is a little "plasticier" than I would have liked. For thirty dollars or whatever I spent I was hoping for a plastic that felt a little more supple and not that cheap light brittle feeling. At the end of the day, though, it's fine. I think it's going to take abuse well.Looks: I like the yellow colour although being that the yellow is always a little cheaper I'm thinking others don't. I tend to leave it clipped to my shirt between the buttons and I like the little bit of yellow and silver that jumps out, especially if I'm wearing a more serious outfit. It's just a subtle bit of fun. I think traditional pen people tend to not like the safari because it's kind of utilitarian looking. That's exactly what I like about it. To me (and this is just for me) the traditional sleek fountain pen can be too aloof. The Safari on the other hand has a very utilitarian look to it that still works when I have to be presentable. I really like the heavy silver clip. I'm confident it will never break and like the little shine it puts out on my outfit. I don't like to wear anything that doesn't have a specific purpose (so no rings or clips or anything if I can help it). The clip gives a little bit of flash while still having purpose. Initially I was considering a clear demonstrator pen. I'm glad I went with a solid colour first. I feel like it works in more situations.Supplied Cartridge & Ink Use: The pen came with one cartridge of Lamy Blue. I didn't intend to use cartridges as I got this pen in an effort to be more environmentally friendly but I used it before investing further in ink and a converter. It lasted about a week but i made sure to do lots of writing with my new exciting purchase. I really hate anything but black ink however the blue grew on me. I still will not convert from black ink for everyday stuff but the Lamy Blue was quite pleasant and I liked the watercolour effect of fountain pen ink. Of course I don't get that much with black. The Lamy Blue also worked a little better with the nib. I don't notice any difference in writing now that I've gone with Noodler's Heart of Darkness but the HoD certainly does run on the top of the nib where the Lamy ink was more clean. It makes no difference whatsoever but it's worth noting. I actually like the look of the ink on the back of the nib. I tend to fill my pen once a week with the converter. I'm not sure if I do more or less writing than others but I seem to be getting near to empty come Monday morning when I plan out my week so I've come to beginning my week by filling my pen.Overall I feel this pen has given me a good intro into the fountain pen world. It is a safe bet for a pen you will use for a long time. Recommended. I feel like I'll likely buy another fountain pen or two at some point. At that point I'll likely go for a eye dropper or something that shows off the ink colour and has a bigger capacity. This will likely remain my go-to pen though. I don't see why it wouldn't last forever.