The Safari, Al-Star, and Studio

May 8, 2009

I read this great review, hoping it could somehow convince to but a Safari despite that unsightly clip, but, luckily, the grades are not high enough for me to overlook that... that... glorified paper clip

May 10, 2009

My pen box has a 2000, 2 Studios, a Logo, and 4 Safaris. They are my pens for every-day writing and general work of all kinds. Have always depended on them to get my work done. Usually filled with one of a half-dozen Noodler ink colors. Half of the Lamys have 1.1 mm Italic tips and the other half have either Medium or Bold nibs converted to Italic nibs. I can't tell the difference between my Bold conversions and my 1.1 mm nibs. If you haven't tried a Lamy, by all means give one a chance. The pens are not the usual fountain pen by far. But every one I have owned has performed flawlessly.

Enjoy,

March 13, 2012

Excellent review!

I echo your standpoint on the preference of AL Star to Safari. Some people think those who prefer metal- to plastic-body pen associate that preference with the pen value, but it's the weight that concerns us. Nicely done, Iziem, and thank you.

Jules

Edited March 13, 2012 by bunnybaby

March 13, 2012

Thank you for this neat review! Ironically, I have given a Lamy Safari as a starter fountain pen as a gift, but I have never so much as seen one in the flesh (?); someday I will get one for myself.