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Lamy Safari Fountain Pens. One pen - so many possibilities

Deborah Mashiter • 5 March 2022

Lamy Safari fountain pens.  One pen - so many possibilites.

So I've been busy restocking my Lamy supplies.

LAMY can trace its history back to 1930 when C. Josef Lamy, an export and branch manager for an American writing instrument manufacturer, set up his own business in Heidelberg.  Their Safari pen range was launched in 1980, enabling the company to conquer the 10-15 year old age group for the first time.  However, its ergonomic shape and sturdy workmanship also appealed to an adult audience, so much so that it became the best selling fountain pen in the world. 

Why so many possibilities?

Well, for a start they come in a wide range of colours.  Next you can choose from a wide range of ink cartridge colours - blue, black, blue/black (what I would call navy), red, green, violet and turquoise.  And if that's not enough, they offer a range of nibs, including extra fine, fine, medium (of course), broad, left-hand, joy (italic) 1.1mm, joy (italic) 1.5mm.

Changing the nib is really straightforward.  I've included a link to Lamy's own YouTube video showing you just how easy it is and, of course, we're always here to offer advice or assistance, either in person or over the 'phone.

You can check out our Lamy supplies at https://www.cravenstationeryonline.co.uk/store/Lamy-c35621747, where you can also subscribe to our regular newsletters.
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