Reddit mentions of Lamy Safari Fountain Pen - Charcoal - Fine

I'll interpret "guy stuff" as "EDC stuff".

• A Flowfold Minimalist slim wallet
  
• A Zebra F-701 stainless steel pen with a Fisher Space refill so it can write anywhere. This isn't a "tactical" pen by LE/TSA standards, but is a solid stainless steel tube, if you know what I mean.
  
• If you prefer something smaller, a Fisher Space Bullet Space Pen and/or a Zebra Mini mechanical pencil TS-3.
  
• You might also want something to write on, and a 3-pack of Field Notes, Pitch Black Edition in Dot-Grid isn't a bad choice unless you're into fountain pens, in which case you'd be better served with a Clairefontaine or. Rhodia pocket notebook. (They will feather fountain pen ink less, resulting in finer lines.)
  
  Bonus item: This isn't under $30, but $45 wil buy you a Leatherman Skeletool, which is one of the most universally useful items I own.
  
  Edit: "EDC" stands for Every Day Carry. To paraphrase the /r/EDC sidebar, EDC means the essentials that I carry a daily basis. Things that I either use every day, or want to have with me in case I might need them. Sorry for the confusion, /u/ForgottenEcho and /u/Sanctitas.

Unlike most things here, you can actually afford this! 30$ at Goulet pens or 20$ at Amazon. Come say hi to us at /r/fountainpens!

It's worth noting that Goulet Pens has some of the best packaging in the world. Seriously, it's insane. Also! The Lamy Safari is commonly regarded as one of the best entry-level fountain pens, and easily outdoes many others.

Lamy makes nice fountain pens. I've got a cheap Safari I picked up a few years ago. Clip is a bit beat up (missing its black paint), but otherwise the pen is still fantastic.

It's a practicality thing. Flex nibs aren't conducive to efficient handwriting. Flex nibs can also be less expensive than regular nibs. Gold nibs aren't designed to flex, but they have a little bit of spring that many like. It offers a little bit of feedback. Steel nibs are much cheaper and offer basically no flex (again, to even call gold nibs flexible is generous). Personally, I like steel nibs over anything else because I write with a bit more pressure.

Also, everyday writing is very difficult what a flex nib. You can't really pull a notepad out of your pocket and write with the pad in your hand, and you absolutely need very high quality paper because flex nibs put a lot of ink down. Virtually every piece of paper you'll come across in everyday life will cause ink in high saturation to feather like crazy. I imagine there might be some people out there who daily drive a moderately flexible nib, but I couldn't imagine someone ever using a highly flexible calligraphy nib as a daily.

Fountain pens are like cars are for rich people. Everyone in the community has a handful of pens that they keep in rotation as "daily drivers" many of these are going to be <$100, my daily was $140, but there are some $600-$1,000 which are durable enough to be used daily (Example of an expensive daily). Then there are pens that are only used for special occasions or important things like document signings, important meetings, or just for leisure writing at home. Then there are display pens that are, in most cases, never inked. These will cost $3,000-$20,000. Example. These will go in glass display cases usually, and depending on unit production, cultural significance, etc. these can appreciate, or at least retain their value. Then there are vintage pens. That's a wild world of crazy estate sale finds and crazy price differentials. Sometimes the most weathered and patinated are the most sought after for the physical history they carry. People will go to great lengths to restore an old broken nib on a really old pen.

Calligraphy pens (or dip pens like the one in the gif) are in a class of their own. They're art pens for their utility.

That's a good crash course in fountain pens. If you're interested in giving it a go, there are some fantastic pens that start at around $25! I used this one exclusively for a couple years before expanding my collection. Come visit at r/fountainpens.

Edit: I'm continually editing because I blasted this out real quick and have several grammatical errors and missing info.

I just realized you wondered why your fountain pen doesn't flex like that. So most of this you probably already know. I just got carried away. This applies for anyone else here though! Fountain pens are great.

Sweet! Did not realize lamy was German. I have a Lamy Safari that I recently revived... And I love it!

Also those Pelikans are sooooo pretty........ 😍

25 dollars won't get you too far, but each of these is around 25 dollars or less.

Flashlight: Stylus Pro

Pen: Lamy or 701

Lighter:Zippo

Multitool:Wingman

Watch:Weekender

Wallet:Mighty

Shard: Schrade

Handkerchief:Plain

Keyboard: Huo Ji Z-77

Headphones: Sony MDR-7506 (been rocking these almost daily for ~7 years and just recently had to replace the original pair, my favorite headphones of all time)

Pen: Lamy Fine Tip Safari in Charcoal

Hey Janey,

First, let me thank you for the kind words. Second, I truly like your handwriting. The 'f' especially jumps out at me, you've added a distinctive elegance to that letter. Yes, looking at your writing again and again, I like it very much.

You asked about practice, so...I write all the time. I carry a work journal in which I document my day. I practice writing different peoples names a lot. Not to copy their signature, but to practice different letter combinations. And, let's face it, some people just have really pretty names when written. My version of doodling is writing different words or names in a little steno book or on a legal pad.

The pen is a Lamy Safari, the ink is Lamy brand as well. There are better fountains on the market, but I really like the simplicity of the Lamy Safari. It's durable and simple.

In my earliest posts, I was writing on Crane & Co. sheets. It's a linen paper which I use when I write letters. It takes a bit of practice though, because the ink bleeds if you don't hold the pen just so and write fast enough. Lately, I've been using Office Max Multi-Purpose paper for my notes here on reddit. It holds the ink, doesn't bleed too much, and photographs well under my desk lamp.

I think that's about it! I'd love to see more of your handwriting in the future, keep using it! It's slowly fading as they don't even teach it to kids anymore...

Keyboard - Vortex Vibe (Cherry MX Blue)

Headphones - Hifiman Arya

Pens - Thicker barrel pens: @blackbearddesigns on IG, Storm Trooper pen: highcalibercraftsman.com, clear is Nemosine Singularity, white is Lamy Safari.

Waterman Kultur: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004K3BAAC

Lamy Safari: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002T401Y

It does have "LAMY" printed on the other side. I got it from Amazon for nearly OEM price: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002T401Y/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0. I thought I was playing it safe, but it was shipped from a just-opened affiliate. Some of the other reviews suggest that counterfeits have worked their way into the supply.

A fountain pen like the Lamy Safari should last you a very long time. Plus they are refillable so you don't need to keep buying new pens. (So you can actually buy only one pen for life) I own this pen and it writes very well.
This will cost a bit more $40 or so with the pen, converter and ink but it is well worth it.

Keep in mind, that the squeeze converter it comes with will fail (aka leak) over time. It's rubber and can only last so long. Might as well spring for the CON 50.

I'm not sure how much of a budget you are on, but low end Lamy pens can really perform well too. That's what I would recommend. Lamy Safaris are light, durable, and write very well. Here is the cheapest I found on Amazon, they are usually about $30 after shipping otherwise.

One thing that really turned me away at first about FPs, is that they sometimes don't like to write right out of the box. That can typically be remedied easily enough by running warm water through it and holding tip of pen in a paper towel or something to get all the water off the fins (where the ink rests.) Then, put converter back in and try to write slow lines with it until it flows as meant to. Good luck!! :)

Recently, I went to a fine calligraphy and writing store in New Orleans full of neat neat stuff. The person at the counter recommended for an everyday pen the [Lamy Safari Foundtain Pen.] (https://www.amazon.com/Lamy-Safari-Fountain-Pen-Charcoal/dp/B0002T401Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522859099&sr=8-1&keywords=fountain+pen+lamy+safari) In her words, its the absolute best bargain in the world of fountain pens, and refill is relatively easy.

Hard to beat the Lamy Safari or the Pilot Metro as far as pens go in that price range.

I've got a Lamy Safari, it's the first pen I got after the Pilot Varsity, i've only had it for a few weeks, but so far the cap is still great, and I can easily use it for math (which is what most of my writhing is any way). I don't know about writhing in a different style, but for me it is a good pen.

From favorite to least favorite:

• Lamy
  
• Pilot V5
  
• Sharpie
  
• Pilot G2

An elegant fountain pen edc would be the Lamy Safari

As for a normal pen I’d recommend the Zebra Sarasa

And finally for a durable pen that can write on all surfaces the well-known Stainless Steel Sharpie

Oooh, depends on what you're looking for, my friend! However, all my starter pens were under $35 with my favorite being the Pilot Metropolitan ($15). It writes very well and it's a great starter pen!My next suggestions would be: LAMY Safari Pen and TWSBI Eco Demonstrator. These are fun, come in fun colors or can be see-through which is neat cause then you can see the ink!

Also take into consideration nib sizes (Fine being thin lines and more tactile, and Medium+ having thicker, "wetter" lines). 🎆🎇

I love my Lamy Safari fountain pen

http://www.amazon.com/Lamy-Safari-Fountain-Pen-Charcoal/dp/B0002T401Y/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_13

Hi Guys,
I currently do not own a fountain pen and am looking at a couple different ones to try. Keep in mind I have never used one in my life.

Really my question is, these are the two pens I am looking at. Which is better for the price? And if neither is good, what should I get in this price range?

Pilot Metropolitan Collection Fountain Pen, Black Barrel, Classic Design, Fine Nib, Black Ink (91111) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00KRPFD96/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5zsGyb8VZE14Y

Lamy Safari Fountain Pen (Charcoal) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0002T401Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DDsGyb5Y4RAVM

Thanks a lot

Absolutely. Great pen to start with. The only real issue is you would need to buy a bottle of ink and if you end up not liking fountain pens, you're out the money for both. I suggest going with this or this, simply because both already come with cartridges that you can use. The first one was my first pen and I still regularly use it.

https://www.amazon.com/Lamy-Safari-Fountain-Pen-Charcoal/dp/B0002T401Y
$21.12 on Amazon. Apparently I purchased this pen back in 2016. Also, r/fountainpens would love you, if you're not already there.

Lamy Fountain Pen - $23, great work/throw in pocket pen, not a huge loss if damaged/stolen at work.

Great solid pen, I use it every day and travel with me. It's a little banged up, but hell it was $23, and works great.

Okay, sweet. So, one of the cool things about fountain pens is their customization to how you want to write. Do you like writing small and precise? Get an EF or F nib. Do you like cursive-looking writing? Get an italic nub. Do you like sexy line variation? Get a flex nib.

My point is that I would get one of the two most recommended starter fountain pens so that you won't be stuck with an experience you don't like having spent $50 on a design or nib size that doesn't suit you: the Lamy Safari or the Pilot Metropolitan. After the first few pens, you'll have an idea of what you really like in a fountain pen. These pens are both inexpensive, relatively high build quality, and nice writers. I started with a Lamy Safari EF as my first pen and I still use is regularly because it is a nice pen, despite it being inexpensive. But I think you can look around Youtube or Google some reviews on the two and see which one looks more appealing to you. I personally recommend the Lamy Safari because it has a "tripod" grip that helps beginners position the pen so that the nib is in the right orientation. See the Safari here. The Metropolitan is also a nice pen. So again, whatever you think looks cooler.

Fountain pens can be refilled through disposable cartridges or through filling mechanisms that take up ink from a bottle.

My first bottle of ink was Noodler's Black.

And to refill the Safari, I had to buy a converter.

I started using fountain pens around 5 or so months ago, and my bottle of the same ink is still going strong. (Although I have bought tons more other colors. :D).

I wrote a slightly more extensive "beginner fountain pen guide and why you should use fountain pens" comment on another post, and I'll link that here if you want to read it.

Charcoal

Blue

Yellow

White

Red

Black

Vista (not technically a safari)

IMO, best starter Fountain Pen, this is my go-to pen that I carry around daily.

I have other pens but they're mainly for at home use. I don't want to lose a $80+ pen, which is why my Safari is my default pen.

My second favorite is the TWSBI.

I am a newbie at fountain penning. My friend recommended this as a good started pen.

Kind of depends on what you like, and where your price point is. The common answers are Lamy Safari and Pilot Metropolitan, both are good pens, and owning both, the Metropolitan would be my recommendation of those two. I personally haven't liked the Lamy's as well as the Metropolitan's, the Pilots are an exceptional pen for the money. Also note, the Lamy does not come with a converter, so you will want one of those if you go with the Lamy.

If you are looking a little cheaper, I would recommend the Hero 704 as a good, smooth starter pen. Runs under $10 on Amazon, is an excellent pen. There is also the Jinhao x750 and x450 that Goulet pens carry, they have great reviews, and seem to be solid pens for the $10 price point.

I have a number of Hero pens, and overall they have been awesome pens for the price. Some of them are easily as nice of writers as $50-100 pens from other manufactures. They are good value for the money in my opinion. A good example, I purchased a set of Hero 257A pens, and so far, every single one I have loaded, has been without an issue (I think I have 5 inked now, with a variety of inks/ink brands).

The one I sent to this user, is the Hero 9296, which has a fine nib, sold as an accounting pen. They have been good pens, and are very cheap to pick up Amazon.

In the end, there are great pens out there for a good price. It is kind of cool how easy it is to get good pens in this hobby.

Then you need ink. That is probably ~$12.50 to get started with a good bottle, go to Goulet Pens and look at the swabs to pick a color you like, lots of different properties to the ink, so you will want to read up on them and pick based on how you use a pen.

For example, I love the color of Organics Studio Jane Austen (great violet color), but will not buy a bottle after sampling it. I live in the rainy Northwest, and have been deluged just walking into the building (to the point of needing to use a towel to dry off). The Jane Austen comes completely off the paper with a drip test. So it really doesn't fit how I use ink, but for others, it may be the perfect ink.

Why? - No massive reason, a bic will still write the same words. I got into it because I can write faster and neater with a fountain pen and once you get one it spirals from there. You then get into different inks, nib, styles and you start writing for the sake of it. If you get hooked you'll never go back to a normal pen. Plus once you have the pen you only need to get ink which is cheap and lasts for ever, so it is better for the environment and can be cheaper than buying disposables.

Entry level? - Yes a lot of pens that write really well can be bought cheaply, I'll list a few entry level pens

• Lamy Safari - $25 - Solid plastic construction, will not break unless you run it over with a big truck, the nibs can be changed to suit you style, so you can go from an extra fine to a 1.9mm for about $5 a peice. It also comes in many colour combinations.
  
  
• Pilot Metropolitan - $18 - Metal pen with awesome Japanese nib, for 18 bucks you will not get a better writer. The pen is weighty and looks a lot more expensive than it is. Many different designs and nibs can also be swapped.
  
  
• Parker IM - $25 Known brand and a great all rounder. Metal pen with a smooth stiff nib, looks classy and will not break. A really good beginner pen.
  
  If you don't mind a wait for your pens I reccomend some Baoer pens from Asia, the cost a few bucks each and take a while to come but are great writers and if you don't get into the hobby you won't have wasted your money. I have all three listed below and they perform on par with my more expensive pens. Mine took 2 weeks to arrive in the UK and you will also need to get some ink as they don't come with any.
  
  
• Baoer 801 = $5
  
  
• Baoer 388 - $8
  
  
• Baoer 717 - $6

Here you go.

• Casio G Shock GA300 w/ Paracord Band - Here
  
  
• Charcoal Lamy Safari w/ Fine Nib - Here
  
  
• Royce Leather Money Clip Wallet - Here
  
  
• Nite-Ize Ahhhhh S-Biner and Exotac Freekeys - Here and Here
  
  
• Gerber Shard - Here
  
  
• Patriot Rage 32GB Flash Drive - Here
  
  
• Keys
  
  
• iPhone 5 w/ Switcheasy Tones case - Here
  
  
• Fenix PD32 Ultimate Edition - Here
  
  
• CRKT Hissatsu Folder - Here
  
  
  When not at school, I also carry a Gen 4 Glock 23 in a White Hat Holsters Maxtuck.

Recipient A:

• Batman night light?
  
• Batman ice cube tray?
  
• Batman and Joker flash drives? Y'know, for teaching...files. lol.
  
• Ghibli slippers?
  
• Small filler Princess Mononoke items here and here.
  
• Batman nails?
  
  ___
  
  Recipient B:
  
  
• Camera lens mug?
  
• Samurai sword chopstick set?
  
• (By the way IIRC "Godlike" is a tabletop superhero role-playing game.)
  
• DC pint glasses?
  
• Everyone needs a Pocket Ref
  
• I was going to suggest another mug but there are too many to pick from
  
  ___
  
  Recipient C
  
  
• A tea-cup? It's a tea-related play on words from céad míle fáilte, meaning a hundred thousand welcomes.
  
• Maybe a less punny one?
  
• This Lamy fountain pen is slightly over-budget, but comes very highly rated. Mine is amazing.
  
• I am seriously so lost on what to suggest for him. I'm sure he has every book he wants, at least in a $20 price range. Stalk him and see if he has an Amazon Wishlist :P lol.
  
  
  Edited: to add fountain pen, I don't know why I didn't think of it, given that mine is sitting right next to me...

1. Single Malt Scotch

2. Good Watch

3. Straight Razor Shavette + Kit

4. Decent Pocket Knife

5. Shoe Shine kit

6. Fountain Pen

7. Leather Wallet

8. EDC flashlight

9. Men's manicure set

10. Bottle Opener

Reddit's got me wanting to try fountain pens, so I'm ordering one to give it a shot. This refillable ink cartridge is on my list of things to get soon.

FYI, for those curious, I'm looking at getting this Lamy pen as my starter!

I have a couple of pricey fountain pens but for day-to-day use I like the Lamy Safari: https://www.amazon.com/Lamy-Safari-Fountain-Pen-Charcoal/dp/B0002T401Y

It's not a gold nib so it's not as nice to write with, but much more durable and something that I'm not terrified to take around with me.

They take both cartridges and a (sold separately) ink reservoir, which is nice because you won't have to invest in liquid ink unless you're sure you want to keep using them.

Could it be the Lamy Safari? They also make rollerball and ballpoint versions, as they do with the Lamy Al-Star and newly-released LX, which have aluminum bodies instead of ABS plastic.

I PM'ed you my answers.

I enjoy surprises.

Lamy makes great pens that don't break the bank.

https://www.amazon.com/Lamy-Safari-Fountain-Pen-Charcoal/dp/B0002T401Y

yea i found the pilot on amazon, i was thinking of getting a couple just to see how they feel then buy a real one.

Here is the varsity
www.amazon.com/Pilot-Varsity-Disposable-Fountain-Black/dp/B00AU2V8Q8/

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Would you recommend this one if i like the way fountain pens write and want to spend a little more?

http://www.amazon.com/Lamy-Safari-Fountain-Pen-Charcoal/dp/B0002T401Y

You can get a charcoal fine Safari on Amazon with Prime free shipping right now for $22.

Lamy Safari Fountain Pen - Charcoal - Fine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002T401Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Qgz4AbEP74NBC

There is nothing quite as fine in life as a good pen

Enjoy your birthday! I'll be celebrating mine 12 days before you... only I'll be 31 on the 13th! lol

swaggybananas

Item which would most make you seem like an old posh Englishman: Fountain Pen

Most "oh god, I would never be seen with this in public" looking item: Totoro kigirumi

Most phallic looking item: Giant banana suit

Most geeky item: Probably the Millenium Falcon repair manual

Item which would most help you achieve a goal: A new camera lens

Best item to bring to a deserted island: A ukelele and some coconuts.

Buy a fountain pen like this: http://amzn.com/B0002T401Y

They write great and are good for stabbing too.

While you can get them cheaper, anything between $15-$30 will get you a decent pen. I got a Lamy Safari as my first pen and really like it. One pro is that you can get new in sizes cheap and easy. If you don't want the triangular grip of the Safari, get a Pilot Metropolitan. If you want something that's one tier above and holds more ink, get a TWSBI Eco.

This is mine for comparison: https://i.imgur.com/CKm71Ko.jpg?1

I bought this one w/ the seller being Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002T401Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I did watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EE3DtrJlEAe Mine only had the remove thing looking like the China one, but all other things point to it being legit.

Although that is 4 years old, so I did find this: https://imgur.com/gallery/RC0hU but wasn't the greatest help.

I love the pen too. Is it a Lamy?. Been thinking about getting one.

On /r/fountainpens they would suggest a Lamy safari http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002T401Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1397686749&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40

Just to check, this one right? http://www.amazon.com/Lamy-Safari-Fountain-Pen-Charcoal/dp/B0002T401Y

Using all caps is easier to write and easier to read. Make sure your vertical lines are truly vertical, or it will look like shit.

Pens are used when drawing on archival quality paper, like mylar or archival quality vellum. Use whatever you want for notes, but a good pen will write faster than a pencil.

If you want a good pen that will last you a lifetime, check out this Lamy Safari. Almost every architect I know has one of these. Super fast and even flow, and you can swap blue for black ink, which flows even faster! However, for presentation hand-graphics, nothing beats the black india ink!

I rock a Lamy Safari for most writing and a Zebra Expandz for when the Safari won't work.

I'll just leave all these here

Then I'd recommend this one for 25% less. The Lamy's you are looking at are all identical per their functionality. It's just construction materials that differs, so pick the one you like the look of.

It's this one. It says its shipped and sold by Amazon so idk.

I don't mind at all. The one on the left is a Lamy Safari fountain pen. The one on the right is a Lamy Studio rollerball pen.

My dad is an architect and if there's one thing they love and need is pens. They will be drafting and drawing all the way through school and a few nice pens are always a plus.

I gave this and a couple ink tubes for him as a gift one Christmas
https://www.amazon.com/Lamy-Safari-Fountain-Pen-Charcoal/dp/B0002T401Y

Sorry it took so long to reply. My two favorite non-ornate pens would be the TWSBI Diamond and the Lamy 2000.

On the cheaper side of things are the Lamy Safari and the Pilot Knight, my first pen.

Hi, I am a total noob, like I just discovered this sub today, but I think I want to get a Lamy Safari. Amazon.ca has them in charcoal and they are prime eligible! I will do some more research before I pull the trigger but I had a few questions

-What is the difference between left handed nibs and regular nibs?

-As a leftie I push the pen across the page a bit more than a right handed person. Is this a problem with fountain pens? Do they glide when they are pushed or do they dig in?

-Any online recommendations to buy nibs/ink etc. that ship to Canada?

Thanks!

Well, since you've purchased it perhaps you'll be glad to know it's only 20.99 on Amazon! At least in the US for the F nib.

I don't own many pens, but I'll try and help

<20 - Jinhao X750 (I own this one and it's real cheap and easy), I would also recommend looking at this list by /u/DontFuckWithMyMoney, a lot of people also recommend the Kakuno or Metropolitan made by Pilot

20-50 - Lamy Safari/Vista (A lot of people don't like the design, but I love this pen. Not a fan of the Al-Star though), Noodler's Ahab (Nice pen that you get to play around with), Kaweco Sport, and TWSBI 580 (I haven't used the last two, but I like their look)

*50-100 - Waterman Hemisphere (A bit small, but really good pen), and the Pilot Custom 74 (Don't own it, but I've heard good things and it's $85 on Engeika)

*Note, around here it's things that I don't own, but have heard good things about

100-200 - Pilot CH92 on Engeika, Sailor 1911, and the Lamy 2000.

200-500 - Pelikan M400/600 (I believe it's a size difference?), Sailor Pro Gear, Custom 823

500+ - I really like the look of the pens made by Nakaya. Maybe a rare vintage flex pen.

Vintage pens - My favorite pen I own is the "51", but I'm looking to get an Eversharp Skyline and a Vacumatic.

*Best Designs - I like demonstrator pens (CH92), the Al Sport, Nakayas (milky way, their normal cigar shaped ones), my Parker "51", and the Lamy 2000.

Pens are really subjective though, so opinions will differ between different people. I personally like my pens to be smooth and decently wet if that helps anybody looking at this. But honestly, I think that just exploring fountain pens was a fun experience and people shouldn't take these lists as a strict guide.

EDIT: Adding links and added Al sport to best design

EDIT 2: I also really like the Murex

From dollars to thousands! There are lots of places in the world where you can find many people using them.

If you're serious about it, the pen I'd recommend (I started with it!) and the community would recommend is the Lamy Safari.

http://www.amazon.com/Lamy-Safari-Fountain-Pen-Charcoal/dp/B0002T401Y

If you like thicker width pens, try an M (medium) nib. If you like it thinner, try F (fine).

The biggest (at least, English-speaking) community is over at

http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/

Have fun!

In my experience as long as you use it at least semi-frequently maintenance is minimal. Plus when you do clean it it’s a breeze. I’m new to fountain pens and cleaned my pen for the first time two days ago. All you do is take apart four pieces and let them soak in water for a while. Put it back together which is extremely simple and boom your done. I heard great things about pens like the pilot metropolitan or Lamy Safari , which only run you about $15! They even make Disposable fountain pens that come in packs of 5! So if I were you I’d give one of those cost effective options a shot and if you like it go from there.

You should look into getting a fountain pen since you write so much. Not sure if you still will out of college though.

I'd suggest either a Lamy safari or a Pilot metropolitan. Metropolitan comes with a converter to use your own ink but the safari needs a separate one. I personally use a Pilot Vanishing Point.

/r/fountainpens

Yeah, it might be better to get a device that commands sensitivity (fountain pen). I mean, it's worth a try. Here's a cheap one that you can refill very easily (I use it every day): http://www.amazon.com/Lamy-Safari-Fountain-Pen-Charcoal/dp/B0002T401Y

I also made this post the other day if you think that italic could be the way to go. If you do end up using a fountain pen, might as well go the whole way, right?

If so, PM me your e-mail address, I'll share the book with you, and just check out pages 13-14 (of the book pages, not PDF pages). Then check out pgs. 95-100. Some of the examples look similar to your handwriting but .. who knows but you? Check it out at least.

You should get yourself a telescope!

https://smile.amazon.com/Celestron-21035-70mm-Travel-Scope/dp/B001TI9Y2M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495505189&sr=8-1&keywords=astronomy+telescope

This pen

https://smile.amazon.com/Nikola-Tesla-Engraved-Quote-Pen/dp/B01N6BO458/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495505256&sr=8-2&keywords=engineering+gifts

or the fountain pen on your wishlist since it's something you've been wanting, affordable and has many good reviews

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0002T401Y/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1R5BQE0JNYFYY&colid=226JO509390Q8

Even i was looking and had to get a Lamy from amazon, came to i think 100 including shipping
https://www.amazon.com/Lamy-Safari-Fountain-Pen-Charcoal/dp/B0002T401Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=Lamy+black&qid=1569612881&sr=8-6

I'm thinking about getting my first pen. How's this deal?

Lamy Al-Star

https://www.amazon.com/Lamy-Al-Star-Fountain-Pen/dp/B00C6OY5XQ/ref=sr_1_6?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1484539366&sr=1-6&keywords=lamy+al-star


Would a Lamy Safari be better?

https://www.amazon.com/Lamy-Safari-Fountain-Pen-Charcoal/dp/B0002T401Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1484541983&sr=1-1&keywords=lamy+safari

https://www.amazon.com/Lamy-Safari-White-Fountain-Pen/dp/B0002XT27W/ref=sr_1_4?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1484541983&sr=1-4&keywords=lamy+safari

What would you get in my case?

Well they use water-based ink, so the ink bleeds. You can do an ink wash drawing really fast with that combo.

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like that.

http://www.amazon.com/Lamy-Safari-Fountain-Pen-Charcoal/dp/B0002T401Y

Pen.

get him a pen. not any of those tactical ones, but a fountain or technical pen. there is something romantic about having your own pen, and the wide variety of options makes it easy to find that ''personal'' item, its an EDC essential. you can get a starter pen to get into the groove of using one, or go all out with all the crazy inks and nib sizes. the Lamy Safari is inexpensive and is pretty user friendly and modern looking. honestly, if he doesnt have a pen, thats a good one to start with, durable, easy to maintain. you can get one for less than $40. if you're looking for more traditional, sheaffer 100 or kaweco sport pen. i have a small collection(thats my favourite EDC item), and use the Lamy Safari as my workhorse, Kaweco Sport as travel pen because of its compact size and durability. I have a waterman hemisphere in scrubbed steel that was given to me as a gift from my dad as a ''hey you've grown up'' kind of gift, its on the higher end of the spectrum but not too lavish, its not lined with gold or anything crazy, but the story of the company and my grandfather having the same pen from 30+ years ago gave it a sentimental meaning. thats the beauty of pens, it puts meaning and pride into an everyday tool that doesnt have to be a soulless see-through plastic rollerball. the consumer argument works well too, carrying around the same pen to use at anytime, instead of buying and tossing out cheap pens. everyone should just have their own pen, and keep refilling it, less waste. there is the nostalgia aspect too, as we become more and more digital, handwritten things become less and less. now you need a pen for work related tasks or signing documents/contracts, and less for corresponding day to day. now when you have to write something, it becomes a special task that your personal pen handles. unless he has a hate out for pens, id recommend this. the history and aesthetics of it make a simple tool like the pen into a special piece we can pass on to kid or hold as a keepsake.

Lamy Safari is a good starter.

My favorite pen for sketching are the SKB SB1000 and pencil: GraphGear 500 for small things. My favorite writing instrument is most definitely my Lamy Safari. But I like to change things up a little with an RSVP or Graph 1000 for those times I want to write in pencil.

I write. I write tons of various things and I have been since I was little. I read too much, had very few friends, and after the same old story, I decided it was time for me to throw my stories out there. Not saying they're any good but, this is probably one of the best things I wrote a looooong time ago. Now I'm just trying to write again, which has been difficult, but it's worth a shot.

And things that I'd love to have for my writing - This would be great or even this since I love notebooks or this since I love pens. It's a problem :)

My brother is a lefty, and he uses the same pen.

It's a Lamy Safari, and they're pretty cheap - as fountain pens go.

I started using one because I take a lot, I mean copious notes in class, and ballpoint pens encourage a writing posture that is painful at long intervals.

Here. Cheap and practically indestructible.

Any will work! Right now I'm using a Lamy Safari pen. You can buy green ink cartridges or you can get converters to refill with any ink you'd wish. Lamy sells their own green ink but there are plenty of other options on amazon.

ALTERNATIVELY: I find that the converters don't hold enough ink, so once I've used up the default cartridge that comes with the pen, I wash it out and refill ink myself with a narrow-nosed syringe. Any kind will work as long as the tip is smaller than the opening of the ink cartridge opening, though you may spill some ink on your hands. I use this because no pokey-bleedy.


just remembered UK... so:
Lamy safari - amazon UK
green ink cartridges
converter
Green ink (Waterman, not Lamy, works fine)
syringe

Happy hunting!

I'm a fountain pen beginner, and am trying to decide what to buy. I've looked through recommendations, and have narrowed it down to the most popular two.

Lamy Safari fine point, which I can get for $20 (no converter)

Or the fine pilot metro which I can get for $19 shipped (with converter). One of my concerns about this one is it's size, how thick is it? As big as a highlighter? Sharpie?

I'm a lefty, and hoping that a fine nib will cut down on ink smear. I will mostly be using the pen at home, probably on pretty crappy paper.

Get a Lamy Safari and a converter and a bottle of ink. Fountain pens are a great hobby and having a nice pen has made me pay more attention to my handwriting, the work I'm doing, and made writing more enjoyable. Warning: if you like how this pen feels your wallet may soon be emptied to buy a better pen and dozens of inks.

Absolutely not.... The reason it wasn't writing well is just the fact that is a $4 pen and has practically no quality control. However, since it is so cheap, you shouldn't have a problem ditching it and going for something factors better that's not to much more. The Pilot Metropolitan(14.50) is a fantastic starter pen as well as the Lamy Safari(24.50). Personally, I love the Pilot Metro(I went through 2 malfunctioning Jinhaos first before I had enough) and definitely recommend it. The Safari has a generally larger nib so it might be a little odd getting accustomed to at first.

Also, you don't need to poke holes in the top of the cartridge. Just make sure you read over all the instructions and care for the pen, no matter what type. Fountain pens are awesome writing utensils but they do require more care.

>They are almost definitely not millionaires...

Your opinion vs my opinion = no one wins.

>They sell lower tier fountain pens.

You sure about that? On top of that Walmart sells low tier everything and that's working well for them. People will only buy high price items every now and then. People buy low tier all the time. Hence why the goulets have said in a past video their number one all-time selling item is the lamy z24 converter. Brian then went on to say "everything low price sells like crazy" Mark up on low price items is normally really good.

There's a saying in my line of work.

"Serve the classes live with the masses. Serves the masses live with the classes.

>That's quite simply unlikely to be a market that would make a retailer that rich.

Going off of their job listing alone from the past. They pay about $35 grand a year for a full time M-F, 9-5 employee, and they give full benefits. They're spending right at a million dollars a year on employee salary alone. If they can do that then they have to be making roughly $3-$4 million a year at least considering, insurance, inventory and other supply costs add on to that million a year in salaries.

>Can you give me an example of these "60%" discounts?

Firstly I said up to 60% but here's a simple one

Goulet Micro Mesh - $4.95

Anderson Micro Mesh $2.75 40% less

Goulet Lamy Safari $30

Amazon seller Lamy Safari $21 30% less

>Also, name one other place with such an amazing return policy and support?

Anderson pens, Amazon, Walmart, Target, every eBay seller I've ever had an issue with in the last 10 years, Bass Pro Shops, Chicago Cutlery, Bed Bath and Beyond so on and so forth.

>Where's the bottle, and the keys?

Top right

>What do you have against mechanical pencils?

They aren't for grown ups

>I drive a 2016 Mustang.

Better have a V8.

>And I don't wear underwear.

We cool.