Basic Maintenance Of Lamy Safari

[TonyZheng1997]

Hi!

 

Before getting my first Lamy Safari, I would like to learn how to take care of it. After looking at some posts about maintenance of Lamy Safari, I have some questions.

 

First, is a syringe necessary? If yes, how should I use it?

 

Second, if I disassembling a pen for too many time, would that hurt my pen?

 

Third, is there part of the pen that cannot be cleaned with water?

 

Fourth, what kind of material should I use to wipe my pen? Would tissues be bad for my pen?

 

Thank you!

Edited November 18, 2013 by TonyZheng1997

[Strombomboli]

I can answer the first question: since you can't change the Safari to an eyedropper because of the holes in the barrel, you don't need a syringe. You would need it if you'd like to refill cartridges with fresh ink, but that has got nothing to do with the Safari.

[TonyZheng1997]

I can answer the first question: since you can't change the Safari to an eyedropper because of the holes in the barrel, you don't need a syringe. You would need it if you'd like to refill cartridges with fresh ink, but that has got nothing to do with the Safari.

Could you tell me what is an eyedropper?

 

Thank you!

[alc3261]

Are you thinking of a bulb syringe to flush out the feed?

I don't usually bother, you can flush the pen with the converter. It does take a bit longer.

I don't generally take my pens apart to clean them unless they are obviously clogged.

[alc3261]

An eyedropper pen is one where you fill the whole barrel with ink using an eyedropper, obviously you can only do this if the barrel is air/water tight.

[TonyZheng1997]

Are you thinking of a bulb syringe to flush out the feed?

I don't usually bother, you can flush the pen with the converter. It does take a bit longer.

I don't generally take my pens apart to clean them unless they are obviously clogged.

How should I flush the feed with a converter? Do I simply dip the nib into water and rotate the converter to make the water come through the feed into the converter?

[alc3261]

Water is the main cleaning fluid. Sometimes a tiny bit of washing up liquid in the water can help.

For clogged pens - pen flush, diluted household ammonia 1:10 with water or diluted vinegar 1:10 (if iron gall ink has been used). But all of this is getting complex.

Stick with water!!

[alc3261]

How should I flush the feed with a converter? Do I simply dip the nib into water and rotate the converter to make the water come through the feed into the converter?

Yes.

[TonyZheng1997]

Water is the main cleaning fluid. Sometimes a tiny bit of washing up liquid in the water can help.

For clogged pens - pen flush, diluted household ammonia 1:10 with water or diluted vinegar 1:10 (if iron gall ink has been used). But all of this is getting complex.

Stick with water!!

Sure, especially for a newbie like me, simple is the best.

[Mike 59]

Hi, Yes, you can use water to clean all parts of a pen, but don't get any water in the ink, it will dilute it.

First unscrew the barrel and take out the ink cartridge, put aside for later.

You really don't need to take the nib section apart, but to clean it, all that is needed is to fill a plastic or glass cup with water, put the whole nib and finger grip section into the water and leave it for a few hours, or overnight if you can wait. (photo)

Then take the pen out of the water, give it a good shake to get most of the water off, be sure there is no water down where the cartridge plugs in. Stand the pen with the nib on a paper towel for about 30 minutes.

When it all seems to be be dry, plug the cartridge back in, thread the barrel back on and write.

You can use paper towels, or the microfibre cloths are very good too. The barrels are designed to be removed, you can't wear the thread out. Better not to use any chemicals or bleach for cleaning, water is best for use with pens.

[TonyZheng1997]

Hi, Yes, you can use water to clean all parts of a pen, but don't get any water in the ink, it will dilute it.

First unscrew the barrel and take out the ink cartridge, put aside for later.

You really don't need to take the nib section apart, but to clean it, all that is needed is to fill a plastic or glass cup with water, put the whole nib and finger grip section into the water and leave it for a few hours, or overnight if you can wait. (photo)

Then take the pen out of the water, give it a good shake to get most of the water off, be sure there is no water down where the cartridge plugs in. Stand the pen with the nib on a paper towel for about 30 minutes.

When it all seems to be be dry, plug the cartridge back in, thread the barrel back on and write.

You can use paper towels, or the microfibre cloths are very good too. The barrels are designed to be removed, you can't wear the thread out. Better not to use any chemicals or bleach for cleaning, water is best for use with pens.

Thanks for such detailed instrution

[Renfield]

My cleaning regime for cleaning for a lamy safari id as follows:

 

Equipment:

Old Safari Cart with the top cut off

Bulb Syringe

Normal Syringe.

 

I fit the old safari cart to the pen, and flush with the bulb syringe (once is usually enough)

Fill the normal syringe and stick it into the convert and flush it through (again once is enough)

 

attach the convert to the pen and flush through twice to make sure it is clean.

 

leave it on a paper towel to drain out the remaining water and that there is no ink in it.

 

and done.

 

Doesn't take longer than about 30 seconds.

 

My cleaning is the same for other c/c pens (although the old cart is normally not needed)

 

 

Ren

[Blue_Moon]

I'd recommend that you get a bulb syringe. This video by Brian Goulet gives you step-by-step instructions. Check out the other videos by Brian. He is well respected in this forum and can teach you a lot. http://www.gouletpens.com/Articles.asp?ID=437