![]() ![]() I noticed that the new pens are rougher than my charcoal, but that’s probably because I’ve handled that pen frequently. Lamy has made textured Safaris in the past (like this brown bear version) but they’re usually limited editions.īut good news! The Dark Lilac is textured. I own several but the one that’s always inked is my charcoal Safari with an EF nib because unlike every other Safari and Al-Star it’s textured ABS and feels much better in the hand. The Safari is cheap and the nibs are easily swapped, and they have a really useful clip. But in 2016 the Dark Lilac Safari arrived: The Safari knock-off Hero 359 came in purple, but the Safari special editions have all been unpleasant neon colours. Shop safe like I did and pick one up at Goulet Pens.The FP community has been asking Lamy to make a purple Safari for ages. One more quick note – a word of warning: If you see these well below the $25 range they are probably Chinese knockoffs, and while there are some visual cues you can look for the price is usually the big red flag. So if you are looking for your first pen, or just want to add another Safari to your collection don’t miss out on this 2016 Special Edition color set. Most retailers have already warned they are down to their last shipment, so don’t wait if this one seems up your alley – very affordable at about $12 for 50ml with a built in nib cloth in the base. The sheen does not obstruct the base color constantly either and is a nice compliment to the saturation in the purple. What I find interesting is that while some inks require a broader nib or very wet line to show up, this ink will do so even with much finer nibs. ![]() While the two Kobe inks I reviewed last week leaned either red or blue this one is a pure purple instead with a great yellow-gold sheen and lots of saturation. The convenient ink window keeps you posted on ink levels, though this will prevent converting it to an eyedropper pen without some parts swapping from other Lamy models.Īs for the new limited edition Dark Lilac ink, it is fantastic. The pen will come with a 1.2ml cartridge and the 0.8ml converter will run you about $5 extra. To get that ink down on paper it can take either Lamy cartridges or a Lamy Z24 converter. The nib fits easily onto the feed with a convenient flange to align the nib perfectly with the feed as you slide it on. But how does it write for a steel nib? Amazing! Lamy does a great job getting the nibs really smooth and there is not a hint of scratchiness – just nice wet lines. ![]() The flat black coating on the Dark Lilac nib is a nice touch, matching the other pen accents. These nibs are interchangeable with pretty much every other Lamy model (except the 2000) which makes nib swapping easy. Speaking of nibs, the Safari has a lot of options starting with the included steel Extra-Fine, Fine, or Medium included, but with a Broad, 1.1mm, 1.5mm, or 1.9mm Stub available separately. I am also a big fan of the color selection for the clip, nib, and finial, opting for dark grays and blacks over the usual silver. It improves my grip on the section, and I actually like the matte finish better – it adds just a touch of quality to the overall feel of the pen. I tend to have oily hands and so it was nice to see a textured surface on this pen. What I had a hard time with on my first Red Safari was the slick texture. That said, the one sticking point that comes up a lot is the section design – with its scalloped cuts for your thumb and index finger it can provide a great grip, but only if your grip aligns well with that shape. The tubular clip, beveled ink window, debossed logo and simple finial all lend to a clean design from cap to nib. I’ve always liked the shape with its barrel rounded on the sides and flat top and bottom. The Safari boasts a very clean modern design that would look right at home in an IKEA store display. With tons of colors and lots of nib options, it’s a fantastic place to start if you are looking to get your feet wet in fountain pens. The Lamy Safari is nothing new having been on the market in a rainbow of colors for over 35 years. ![]()
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