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product_id: 1406632
title: "Safari Fountain Pen - Charcoal - Fine"
brand: "lamy"
price: "₨1300"
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Lamy"
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# Cartridge & converter ink options Fine steel nib for precise writing Durable ABS plastic body Safari Fountain Pen - Charcoal - Fine

**Brand:** lamy
**Price:** ₨1300
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖊️ Write your legacy with the pen that grows with you.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Safari Fountain Pen - Charcoal - Fine by lamy
- **How much does it cost?** ₨1300 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/1406632-safari-fountain-pen-charcoal-fine)

## Best For

- lamy enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lamy brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Sturdy ABS plastic body withstands daily desk drops and travel, ensuring your pen stays reliable year after year.
- • **Upgrade-Ready:** Easily swap nibs in seconds to match your evolving style—from fine to stub or even gold nibs—keeping your writing fresh and unique.
- • **Ergonomic Grip Zone:** Tri-lobed grip design reduces hand fatigue, empowering you to write longer with comfort and control.
- • **Effortless Precision:** Fine black-coated steel nib delivers smooth, consistent lines for professional note-taking and creative flow.
- • **Customizable Ink Experience:** Compatible with Lamy T10 cartridges and Z24 converters for seamless switching between convenience and premium bottled inks.

## Overview

The Lamy Safari Fountain Pen in Charcoal combines a fine black-coated steel nib with a durable ABS plastic body, designed for both beginners and seasoned writers. Featuring an ergonomic tri-lobed grip and compatibility with both Lamy T10 cartridges and Z24 converters, it offers a customizable, smooth writing experience. Its robust build and interchangeable nib system make it a versatile, long-lasting tool for professional and creative use.

## Description

Made of sturdy ABS plastic. With flexible shiny chrome clip and Steel polished nib, comes With LAMY ink cartridge T 10, can be modified for use with Z24 converter.Charcoal Black ABS coloured plastic body. Black coated steel nib; fine point. Includes one Lamy T10 Blue Cartridge. Accepts Z24 cartridge converter, sold separately.

Review: One of the Best Entry Level (and Beyond) Pens - When you first learn the basics of fountain pen writing, you need a no-nonsense pen that writes reliably, consistently, helps you learn the best way to hold a pen, is sturdy enough to be dropped off the desk more than once, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. The Lamy Safari does all of that. And when you are ready to go to the next level, try different nibs, or try bottled ink instead of cartridges, the Lamy Safari is still there with you. Since it's a cartridge/converter pen, you can choose how you feed it ink. And if you are capable of putting a one inch long piece of Scotch Tape over your nib and pull it straight out, the nib comes right off and can be replaced by any other Lamy nib (except Lamy 2000 nibs), to include the $130 14k gold nib. Lamy even offers stub nibs in different sizes compatible with the Safari. The nibs are usually steel, and relatively stiff, so line variation is minimal at best. If you put too much pressure on it, and ruin the nib, you can get a replacement from online retailers in 4 regular sizes (EF, F, M, B) and three stub widths (1.1mm, 1.5mm, 1.9mm) as well as a "Cursive Nib) that's designed to write East Asian scripts, starting at $16 each. Installing your new nib takes about five seconds, wait for the feed to fill the nib slit with ink (you can help to prime the nib by squeezing a drop of ink from your cartridge/converter), and you're back in business. The pen's grip section is tri-lobed; the round nib sections has three relatively large flat spots on it to help guide your fingers to hold it in a way that gives you maximum control and the least amount of fatigue. If you've used a different grip to hold your pens/pencils, this may present a bit of a learning curve, but if you have no "bad habits" to unlearn, you'll be writing like a pro in no time. If you're coming from the world of Biros (ballpoint, gel rollers, rollerballs), it will take you a couple of writing sessions to teach your hand that you don't have to press down on the pen to get it to write. The stiffness of this pen's nib will be forgiving for too much pressure without damaging it. A properly tuned fountain pen should be capable of leaving a clearly defined solid line by you holding the tail end with two fingers, the nib on the paper, and you pulling the nib on the paper; downward pressure on the nib is not required, unless something is wrong with the nib, or the ink. With the sturdiness of this pen, and very little abuse, this pen can easily last 20 years...that means it can take you from grade school all the way to your ABA exam...or whichever career goal you have in mind.
Review: Fine Nib? More like Medium Nib. - The Good: - Pen is super smooth and easy to write with. I tend to write very small and precise, and my grip on a normal pen is quite tight. That leads to my hand getting tired quickly when writing, which means I don't do a whole lot of it. This pen has renewed my desire to write stuff down, which is a great feeling. - Design is solid, very light and easy to write with. Nice matte/satin finish. - Ink dries quickly in my grid Moleskine notebook that I use as a Project Journal for my hobbies, and I don't see any bleed. I wait a few seconds before turning the page, and I don't have any problems. The Bad: - The "fine" nib is a joke. It's way more like a medium, unless you write enormous. I'm used to using the small Zebra metal pens, as I like how precise they are. I found that the Lamy Fine nib produces a line that is just a tad too thick for my liking, but I don't really see much of a difference between the Fine and EF writing comparisons that I've seen. I may give an EF nib a shot eventually, but for now I'll just deal with it. I didn't dock a star because the pen really is great, and it may just be my small handwriting. This is by far my biggest complaint with the pen. I see that it is a common complaint, but I really didn't expect it to be so thick. - The ink dries quickly, but has a very faded look to it. This looks cooler with premium inks, but with the Lamy ink it makes it look lower-quality. I mean, I didn't really expect incredible ink, but it just doesn't look like anything fancy. Great pen for beginners, I highly recommend it.

## Features

- Charcoal Black ABS coloured plastic body
- Black coated steel nib; fine point
- Includes one Lamy T10 Blue Cartridge
- Accepts Z24 cartridge converter, sold separately.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002T401Y |
| Best Sellers Rank | #23,264 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #66 in Fountain Pens |
| Brand | Lamy |
| Closure | Twist |
| Color | Charcoal |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,279) |
| Date First Available | April 2, 2004 |
| Grip Type | Grip zone |
| Ink Color | Black,Blue |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.96 ounces |
| Item model number | L17F |
| Line Size | 0_5mm |
| Manufacturer | Lamy |
| Manufacturer Part Number | L17F |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | F |
| Point Type | Fine |
| Product Dimensions | 8.3 x 1.2 x 7.5 inches |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Tip Type | Steel |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Lamy
- **Color:** Charcoal
- **Ink Color:** Black,Blue
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Fountain Pen

## Images

![Safari Fountain Pen - Charcoal - Fine - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51I3pR+LGzL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why did my pen begin skipping and not writing at all?  I put in a new cartridge and same thing. If nib is clogged, how do I clean it?**
A: A few suggestions for your problem, Warren. Firstly, I've found that cartridges just don't work as well as bottled ink. For cleaning, remove the cartridge, insert a converter, and fill the pen with plain (preferably filtered) luke warm water from a glass and empty it out. Do this a few times until the water coming out of the pen is clear. If you don't have a converter then unscrew the nib, drop the whole assembly in the glass and rinse it in the water, changing the water until clear. I suggest cleaning the nib in this way every time you fill it.

**Q: How does it compare to Pilot Metropolitan in writing experience? Which one is a smoother writer?**
A: There are so many variable combinations (ink, paper, nib size...) it's hard to give a definitive answer. I own both pens. My Metropolitan is much smoother than my Safari. Asian nibs are finer, so a Pilot M is going to be more like a Lamy F. If using a good bottled ink with a converter, you may find the Pilot M to be a bit wet. Both write well on copier-grade paper, but you may find the Lamy to be a bit scratchier. Beyond that, it kind of comes down to aesthetics. Do you like the modern lines and materials of the Lamy, or the classic, smooth lines of the Pilot?

**Q: How "fine" is the fine tip? How does it compare to the other Lamy tip widths (extra-fine, medium)?**
A: It is not a fine tip in my opinion. It is smooth and has a generous width in its imprint, so for this reason it could easily be called a medium.

**Q: Can you change the nib to another LAMY nib of another size?**
A: Absolutely. Lamy nibs come in EF, F, M, B, 1.1 stub, 1.5 stub, 1.9 stub and are all interchangeable. I love the 1.1 stub and 1.5 stub and the extra flair they give my handwriting.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the Best Entry Level (and Beyond) Pens
*by D***Y on October 4, 2024*

When you first learn the basics of fountain pen writing, you need a no-nonsense pen that writes reliably, consistently, helps you learn the best way to hold a pen, is sturdy enough to be dropped off the desk more than once, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. The Lamy Safari does all of that. And when you are ready to go to the next level, try different nibs, or try bottled ink instead of cartridges, the Lamy Safari is still there with you. Since it's a cartridge/converter pen, you can choose how you feed it ink. And if you are capable of putting a one inch long piece of Scotch Tape over your nib and pull it straight out, the nib comes right off and can be replaced by any other Lamy nib (except Lamy 2000 nibs), to include the $130 14k gold nib. Lamy even offers stub nibs in different sizes compatible with the Safari. The nibs are usually steel, and relatively stiff, so line variation is minimal at best. If you put too much pressure on it, and ruin the nib, you can get a replacement from online retailers in 4 regular sizes (EF, F, M, B) and three stub widths (1.1mm, 1.5mm, 1.9mm) as well as a "Cursive Nib) that's designed to write East Asian scripts, starting at $16 each. Installing your new nib takes about five seconds, wait for the feed to fill the nib slit with ink (you can help to prime the nib by squeezing a drop of ink from your cartridge/converter), and you're back in business. The pen's grip section is tri-lobed; the round nib sections has three relatively large flat spots on it to help guide your fingers to hold it in a way that gives you maximum control and the least amount of fatigue. If you've used a different grip to hold your pens/pencils, this may present a bit of a learning curve, but if you have no "bad habits" to unlearn, you'll be writing like a pro in no time. If you're coming from the world of Biros (ballpoint, gel rollers, rollerballs), it will take you a couple of writing sessions to teach your hand that you don't have to press down on the pen to get it to write. The stiffness of this pen's nib will be forgiving for too much pressure without damaging it. A properly tuned fountain pen should be capable of leaving a clearly defined solid line by you holding the tail end with two fingers, the nib on the paper, and you pulling the nib on the paper; downward pressure on the nib is not required, unless something is wrong with the nib, or the ink. With the sturdiness of this pen, and very little abuse, this pen can easily last 20 years...that means it can take you from grade school all the way to your ABA exam...or whichever career goal you have in mind.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fine Nib? More like Medium Nib.
*by S***O on December 10, 2016*

The Good: - Pen is super smooth and easy to write with. I tend to write very small and precise, and my grip on a normal pen is quite tight. That leads to my hand getting tired quickly when writing, which means I don't do a whole lot of it. This pen has renewed my desire to write stuff down, which is a great feeling. - Design is solid, very light and easy to write with. Nice matte/satin finish. - Ink dries quickly in my grid Moleskine notebook that I use as a Project Journal for my hobbies, and I don't see any bleed. I wait a few seconds before turning the page, and I don't have any problems. The Bad: - The "fine" nib is a joke. It's way more like a medium, unless you write enormous. I'm used to using the small Zebra metal pens, as I like how precise they are. I found that the Lamy Fine nib produces a line that is just a tad too thick for my liking, but I don't really see much of a difference between the Fine and EF writing comparisons that I've seen. I may give an EF nib a shot eventually, but for now I'll just deal with it. I didn't dock a star because the pen really is great, and it may just be my small handwriting. This is by far my biggest complaint with the pen. I see that it is a common complaint, but I really didn't expect it to be so thick. - The ink dries quickly, but has a very faded look to it. This looks cooler with premium inks, but with the Lamy ink it makes it look lower-quality. I mean, I didn't really expect incredible ink, but it just doesn't look like anything fancy. Great pen for beginners, I highly recommend it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Pen
*by F***. on April 22, 2014*

From most of the positive reviews, you'll see them mention this is a great beginner's pen or that it has excellent an return on investment. I couldn't agree more. The Safari has a nice grip that lines your fingers up so you grip the pen correctly. For me, that was great. It forced me to retrain decades worth of holding a pen/pencil incorrectly. This retraining makes it easier for me to write, especially for long periods of time. The graphite color is unpretentious, and the construction solid. Personally, I love the dark nib and adds to its appeal. It is light and doesn't press too hard in the hand when resting. Inside the barrel, it has grooves to line up the cartridge or converter correctly, making swapping ink in and out fairly easy. Clean up is quick and can be done without any difficulty. As for writing, it writes smoothly and the window in the side helps you see how much ink you have left. Apart from a little seepage of ink along the slit below the breathing hole on the nib, it writes fine. (This defect is more a function of the ink and not the pen, not all inks I've tried do this.) The Fine nib is perfect for me. Generally, I used to write with a .5mm pencil, now I write with this fine nib. I recommend you spend the extra $5-6 to get the converter as this opens up the door to experimenting with other inks to find what best tickles your belly button. It is not an expensive fountain pen (there are some that are even cheaper and "disposable") but you don't suffer in quality. I know I'll get a lot of mileage out of this pen. It was a great introduction pen for me and an intelligent investment (~$30). It'll also serve as a baseline for any future investments.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Lamy Safari Fountain Pen - Charcoal - Fine
- Lamy Z28 Converter for fountain pen models Abc, AL-star, joy, Lx, nexx, nexx M, safari, vista
- Lamy Black T10 Ink Cartridges, 5/pk (LT10BKB)

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