Lamy Safari Colours

[JetPens]

Ouch!!!!!!

It just ended at US $142.50

Scary! It didn't even look new.

 

Now there's another one for European buyers: eBay #150229603844 (of course not my auction).

 

Are the lime safaris only sold in the UK? I can't seem to find any North American online retailers selling it.

Don't know about America, but they are sold in Germany, too.

 

Regards

Hans-Peter

 

 

Edited to add eBay info.

 

The lime color isn't in the 2008 catalog that I have from Lamy, so it must either be a discontinued model or one not available through Lamy USA.

 

[menick]

The lime color isn't in the 2008 catalog that I have from Lamy, so it must either be a discontinued model or one not available through Lamy USA.

 

It is considered a new color for 2008. Was not there in January.

http://www.lamy.com/products/new_products/index_eng.html

 

Maybe the next cataloge will have it!

 

nick

[JetPens]

The lime color isn't in the 2008 catalog that I have from Lamy, so it must either be a discontinued model or one not available through Lamy USA.

 

It is considered a new color for 2008. Was not there in January.

http://www.lamy.com/products/new_products/index_eng.html

 

Maybe the next cataloge will have it!

 

nick

 

Oh, nice! I just emailed Lamy USA to ask about it.

[menick]

Oh, nice! I just emailed Lamy USA to ask about it.

 

Keep us updated, anxious to get one!

 

nick

[KingJoe]

Acbutler4,

 

They're around stateside. Haven't seen them listed on the online dealers' sites yet, but they're on the street. Call around...you'll find one!

[Juan in Andalucia]

One question to Lamy Safari users: I use the z24 in one of my safaris and the z26 converter in another. Are they interchangeable or did I just get lucky?

 

I know that the one with the red knob has 2 little bumps that fit the safari section, but I haven't had any issue like having the black knob convertor popping out or anything.

 

Opinions, experiences, anecdotes, complaints...?

 

Juan

[Hans-Peter Ording]

One question to Lamy Safari users: I use the z24 in one of my safaris and the z26 converter in another. Are they interchangeable or did I just get lucky?

Hi Juan,

 

the Z24 is the "official" one, as you guessed. But you can also use the Z26, it fits and shouldn't make any problems. I used a Z26 for several years, too.

 

Best regards

Hans-Peter

 

[acbutler4]

Acbutler4,

 

They're around stateside. Haven't seen them listed on the online dealers' sites yet, but they're on the street. Call around...you'll find one!

 

 

Thanks! I really didn't want to have to pay the overseas shipping to Canada, so hopefully one of the stores in Vancouver will have one.

[JetPens]

I just called Lamy USA today and they said they'll be in the warehouse from Germany 5/20. Thanks for the update! We'll be sure to pre-order them for JetPens. Also, they're going to be limited editions to go on trial in the US for about a year. I understand around 2000 pcs will be imported.

Edited March 27, 2008 by JetPens

[Juan in Andalucia]

 

 

Thanks Hans-Peter. I have one more question: Is it safe to remove the buttom that holds the clip? I've noticed that one of my safaris and my alstar don't have a clip as tight as the rest's. I suppose that removing the clip and bending it a little would help.

 

If so, How can it be removed?

 

Regards, Juan

 

[Tom L]

Can someone post an updated list of the Safari and ALstar colors please?

 

-Tom

[OboeJuan]

On a whim I bought some "Springs" today. Light blue with red clip. (I will post a few in the sales area at some point, but I am here in this thread only to discuss). They look nice next to my "Flame". It's odd, but I like them better now that I know the names. I haven't been much of a fan, but I like using them for underlining when I take notes (note to self...get a red one for that purpose next time). Plus, the orange is just uber cool. I was eyeing the others with renewed enthusiasm today and am really digging the style. Good thread, even if it is costing me money...

 

Kath

[Hans-Peter Ording]

Can someone post an updated list of the Safari and ALstar colors please?

Safari colours

1. Savanna Green (textured)*
2. Terracotta Orange (textured)*
3. White (Alpin)*
4. Light gray (Griso)*
5. Charcoal/black/dark gray/umber (newer models textured) (S2)
6. Yellow
7. Red (Hot)
8. Dark blue (Sky)
9. Blue with yellow clip (available in Sweden)
10. Clear demonstrator with chrome clip (Vista)
11. Orange with red clip (Flame, 2004, LE)*
12. Light blue with red clip (Blue & Red, 2006, LE)*
13. Glossy black with chrome clip (Black, 2007, now a regular model)
14. Glossy white with chrome clip (White, 2007, LE)*
15. Light green with chrome clip (Lime, 2008, LE)

* = discontinued

LE = limited edition

 

Single copies and mystery pens

1. Green
2. Teal

AL-Star colours

1. AL-Star (silver)
2. Graphit (grayish)
3. Silverblue (bluish, sometimes lilac)
4. Silvergreen (greenish)
5. "Bastian Schweinsteiger" (silver with autograph of German footballer)
6. Ocean blue (blue, since 2007)
7. Raspberry-coloured (2008)

I suppose that removing the clip and bending it a little would help.

If so, How can it be removed?

Hi Juan,

 

there is a posting on this in this thread: Clip exchange

 

Edit: I wouldn't recommend removing the button. Some years ago it could be screwed out easily, but Lamy switched to a (probably cheaper) plug connection.

 

Best regards

Hans-Peter

Edited March 29, 2008 by Hans-Peter Ording

[KrisH]

If this helps, this ebay seller has the lime green in stock and ships to the US

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LAMY-SAFARI-FOUNTAIN...7QQcmdZViewItem

 

no connection to the seller etc....

 

[skipwilliams]

I think of that pen as the "Smurf Pen", personally. To me a spring-y pen wouldn't be blue and red.

 

Skip

 

On a whim I bought some "Springs" today. Light blue with red clip. (I will post a few in the sales area at some point, but I am here in this thread only to discuss). They look nice next to my "Flame". It's odd, but I like them better now that I know the names. I haven't been much of a fan, but I like using them for underlining when I take notes (note to self...get a red one for that purpose next time). Plus, the orange is just uber cool. I was eyeing the others with renewed enthusiasm today and am really digging the style. Good thread, even if it is costing me money...

 

Kath

 

[OboeJuan]

I think of that pen as the "Smurf Pen", personally. To me a spring-y pen wouldn't be blue and red.

 

Skip

 

On a whim I bought some "Springs" today. Light blue with red clip. (I will post a few in the sales area at some point, but I am here in this thread only to discuss). They look nice next to my "Flame". It's odd, but I like them better now that I know the names. I haven't been much of a fan, but I like using them for underlining when I take notes (note to self...get a red one for that purpose next time). Plus, the orange is just uber cool. I was eyeing the others with renewed enthusiasm today and am really digging the style. Good thread, even if it is costing me money...

 

Kath

I would think that a blue and white version would be called a "smurf"(Papa was the only one to wear red). I didn't name the pens, I just bought some.

Kath

Edited March 30, 2008 by OboeJuan

[gregamckinney]

I received my lime green Safari today. I ordered one a week or so ago from the UK seller.

http://gergyor.com/images/safari_lime.jpg

 

Regards, greg

[pcolbeck]

I just missed out on one of the original green ones on eBay. It went for e30 in the end. I might have to buy a Smurf one to make up for it

[skipwilliams]

I won that auction, if it was from the Dutch seller. I bid EURO 51.00.

 

The neat thing is that he also has two Savannah Green and two TerraCotta pens and has agreed to send me one Green + one TerraCotta, + one White, all for EURO 30.50.

 

Once I find the Gray Safari, I'll have ALL the production Safari colors. Now if I ever see where to find that dark green/teal pen that was pictured a few months ago.......

 

But. . . . . until I get the new Savannah and Terracotta from The Netherlands in my hands, they're not mine.

 

Skip

 

 

 

I just missed out on one of the original green ones on eBay. It went for e30 in the end. I might have to buy a Smurf one to make up for it

 

[Readymade]

The neat thing is that he also has two Savannah Green and two TerraCotta pens and has agreed to send me one Green + one TerraCotta, + one White, all for EURO 30.50.

 

Once I find the Gray Safari, I'll have ALL the production Safari colors.

 

I got a similar offer from that seller, but I thought it was too good to be true esp. when he asked for cash.

 

I mean, this guy has *multiples* of the rarest Lamy Safaris (excluding the Flame) and he's willing to sell for cash?

 

But hey, I'm Mr Risk-Averse, so... /shrugs

 

btw, I think I can find a Grey Safari. Pls PM me if you're interested.