LAMY safari umbra - Fountain Pen with ergonomic grip & black steel nib in size M - ideal for any Writing & Calligraphy - including LAMY T 10 blue cartridge - Right-Handed

I’ve been using the LAMY Safari Umbra fountain pen regularly, mainly for note-taking and general writing, and it’s been a really dependable tool. The first thing you notice is the ergonomic grip. It’s shaped in a way that naturally guides your fingers, which makes it comfortable to hold for longer writing sessions without fatigue. The lightweight plastic body also helps — it doesn’t feel heavy or cumbersome, even after extended use. The medium (M) black steel nib writes very smoothly. There’s a nice balance between ink flow and control, producing clean, consistent lines without scratching or skipping. It works well on most standard paper and feels quite forgiving, which is ideal if you’re not constantly adjusting pressure or angle. In everyday use, it’s a very reliable pen. It starts writing quickly, and paired with LAMY cartridges or a converter, the ink flow remains consistent. It’s also quite durable — it feels like something designed to be used daily rather than kept as a display piece. The design is simple but distinctive. The matte Umbra finish gives it a more understated look compared to brighter Safari versions, which I personally prefer for a more professional feel. The only minor downside is that the grip section, being textured plastic, might not suit everyone’s preference, and the cap can feel a little firm when posting or removing. Overall, this is an excellent everyday fountain pen — comfortable, consistent, and very reliable. A great choice for students, professionals, or anyone wanting a dependable daily writer without fuss.

LAMY safari DB03065 Medium Nib Fountain Pen - Charcoal Matt Black First the positives, great pen, great price and so light as a feather !. Glides over the paper with ease. This is a duel ink pen, it uses Lamy cartridges but with a Lamy converter, you can use real ink straight from the bottle if you so wish to. I don't have large hands so even though this is longer than my usual fountain pen (even in-posted), it still feels very comfortable to hold. I don't miss the weight at all. To be honest there is nothing negative to say apart from those caused by my own fault. I housed the pen in the pen loop of my daily diary and have a habit of pulling from the top upwards and out. The result the pen stays in the loop but the cap came off in my hands. Note to self, remember to push pen up from the bottom of the loop upwards next time. Also must remember to make sure main body holding the cartridge is screwed on slightly tighter than I had done or the body falls off showing the cartridge. I kid you not, I love this pen so much, the ink flow and everything about it including it's funky design that I have already purchased the same pen in a different colour already ! Oh to end, one other moan I like the brown ink Lamy cartridges that I have seen on Amazon but when I have tried to order a box they don't seem to want to sell this other than as an "add on" (whatever that is supposed to mean) I really love this neat pen and it has rekindled my love of writing with a fountain pen again; this and a guy on YT who goes by the name of abrebrown who shares his own passion for pens are both to blame !

This is a my first fountain pen since school days and I have been so impressed with it. It’s great value for money and is very comfortable to hold and write with. It’s really smooth and flowing too. No blotches or having to shake it to get the ink flowing through. German engineering shines through it. I chose the medium nib , you can purchase the finer nibs to use too which is a bonus. It doesn’t come with any cartridges so I ordered Lamy ones too which I found easy to insert. Lamy also sell a converter so you can use bottled ink if you prefer but I’ve not tried it. Overall , I’m really happy with my purchase. It’s real quality , looks stylish and delivery was speedy

Very good value for money. Writes well and is a pleasure to use.

Lamy was a brand once known and accepted as being a quality and price competitor to the rather expensive Mont Blanc brand. This is one design that is very affordable and which could be given to someone starting secondary or tertiary education or as an alternative to the disposable ballpoints or gel pens often used as it is often claimed that writing style improves with such pens. The concept of filling a pen with ink from a bottle would be a new experience to many of the younger generations. To help keep pricing low, the body is all plastic and the nib is presumably steel although in an anodised finish to match the black body. The cap is a push fit with a substantial metal pocket clip. The barrel is pierced to provide a window through which it is possible to check ink level. The feel of the pen is lightweight and rather fat in the body which, with its profiled shape and grip, make it very comfortable in the hand and between the fingers but its writing abilities belie its low price. As with any new fountain pen, the nib will need to be primed with a fingertip dampened with a little water or saliva but the ink will soon flow. There are other pens (some almost certainly Oriental in origin) that write less well and are much higher in price. An expensive pen (now £500-plus) given new and when far less expensive than today, despite three factory changes of nib, never did write as well as this. The pen as supplied is set-up for cartridges, and one is supplied although not engaged but will be on removing the cardboard spacer ring and tightening the barrel, but you can add an inexpensive filler adapter to enable use of bottled inks if for no other reason than the wider choice of available colours and the option to choose whichever brands works best for you or with the pen. Lamy's bottled inks (now and historically) tend to be gritty and often clog the pen as may their cartridges, which would require thenib section to be rinsed and dried before re-use. Adding the filler adapter relieves the pressure when trying to find replacement cartridges in emergency situations. Personal practice was to use bottled ink by default, keeping a cartridge or two available as a standby when away from home or the office. In the event that the nib wears, is broken or you wish for a change to a different width or style, unmounted spares are cheaply available and are supposedly simple to remove and replace. So impressed with its performance and price, another was almost immediately ordered in blue so that the ink colour (matching the body colour) used could be easily identified. If you are thinking about adding another in a different colour, they have a shiny finish to all extenal parts.

This is the best fountain pen I have used. I have five fountain pens, which were more expensive, but none write as smoothly as the Lamy one. There were no instructions. This means I will have to find out how to change the nib if needed.

One of the standout features of the Lamy Safari is its durable and lightweight construction. The pen is made from sturdy ABS plastic, which makes it resistant to scratches, dings, and other forms of wear and tear. Additionally, the pen's ergonomic design and triangular grip section make it comfortable to hold and write with for extended periods. The Lamy Safari also features a high-quality nib that is designed to deliver a smooth and consistent ink flow. The nib is made from stainless steel and is available in a variety of sizes, including extra fine, fine, medium, and broad. This allows users to customize their writing experience to suit their preferences and needs. Another benefit of the Lamy Safari is its affordability. While some high-end fountain pens can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars, the Lamy Safari is priced at a much more accessible level, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced writers on a budget. Overall, the Lamy Safari is a well-designed and affordable fountain pen that offers reliable performance and a comfortable writing experience. Whether you're a student, professional, or casual writer, the Lamy Safari is a great option to consider.

I love using fountain pens but finding a good one is often a struggle. Too fine and they scratch, too thick and they can smudge, too thick and they’re hard to hold for any length of time. I’ve got a bunch of fountain pens including some quite expensive ones but there are quite a few that I really don’t get on with and for some time now I’ve been looking for a good, cheap fountain pen that writes well but is cheap enough that I don’t mind too much if I leave it somewhere. I’m a left-hander (I write holding the pen “normally” rather than hooking my arm over the top) and while this doesn’t normally cause me any problems, some nibs don’t write particularly smoothly, especially at the cheap end of the market. It was with all this in mind that I decided to try the Lamy - it’s cheap enough to give it a go but a decent enough brand that it might just be okay. And it’s more than OK, it’s fantastic! It sits nicely in the hand and between the matt finish and the three indents, it’s supremely comfortable to hold (for me, obviously - it might not be the same for everyone, particularly if you hold your nib at an angle to the paper). The nib (M) is a good size; big enough to flow smoothly but still fine enough that you can write at a sensible size. As you can probably tell, I really, really like this pen and it’s now in daily use. I’m also a Lamy convert and have finally found the brand to use from now on.

Me gusta mucho. Escritura perfecta y ergonomica

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Je possède plusieurs stylo Lamy et je suis comblé par cette marque.