A Must for Fountain Pen Users
353828
An excellent American made black ink for fountain pen users
1169858
This is a must have for the pen lover.  This fine point nib makes for professional and smooth writing.  It is for the perfectionist and lover of writing.
1990938
I have purchased a lot of fountain pens but this outranks them all.  The ink flows from the nib with ease and glides across the page.  Whether writing or sketching this pen is superb.  I will purchase a few others in the future.
2170307
I went back and forth for a long time on purchasing a fountain pen.  After all, why would I pay almost $13.00 for something I can get for free from my office.  Once this pen arrived I never looked back.  One hidden benefit of the fountain pen is that, by requiring the writer to be more deliberate, it forces better hand writing.  I have also rediscovered writing in cursive.  Something else I will add is that as a left handed writer, I have none of the smudging issues I read about on some fountain pen websites.  I haven't tried other fountain pens, but the quality and look of this pen are exceptional.  It is well worth the price I paid on Amazon.
337718
Just love it. Perfect for all my fountain pens and accessories. Will be buying another for my brother for his fountain pens as well.
1934263
This pen has a nice, meaty diameter and feels good in the hand. It is a little lighter than I prefer, but that is minor. It writes beautifully. I have been enjoying it for two days now and put my other pens away for the time being. The piston filling system is so nice, and it holds a lot of ink.
if you like fountain pens, or just want to try one, get this one. One thing if you are new to fountain pens. It uses bottled ink. Be sure to get some along with the pen. A bottle will last forever, it is a small investment.
3525414
Though I only have a half dozen fountain pens, this one is my favorite daily writer.  Looks good, great weight and balance, and writes well.  The flow is bold, easy to control, and never pauses or hesitates until the reservoir is dry.  The magnetic clip cap sounds gimmicky, but is actually a great feature.  The cap just snaps on with a satisfying 'click' and is easy to remove.  Much better than friction systems or screw caps.
3680633
This is an unusually nice pen.  I have more expensive pens with nibs that are't as smooth as this pen. I would highly recommend it for all of you fountain pen users who can't afford the expensive ones.
3164405
Perfect addition to my Midori Traveler Notebook (which in itself is one of my all time favorite products). I stow my Pilot RetroPop Fountain Pen in it (Tiffany blue color with dots, another favorite product). Initially it was a bit of a snug fit, but I saw that as an advantage, and in time it loosened up just the right amount. Very happy with this!
2071829
This is a great idea and it works well. This device will last for years and save you tons of money as compared to purchasing ink cartridges for your Lamy fountain pen.
3839519
Arrived from Germany via insured post. Item was in pristine condition. As in any fountain pen the more the use it the better they get, and it this is no exception. I would point out that the nib is different from your typical Montblanc medium nib you experience on the Meisterstuck. It is more flexible...but not extremely flexible. It is 14kt so that might be why too. The pen is a joy to write with and looks beautiful and feels very nice to hold.
I imagine this fountain pen fits most shirt pockets, because when capped or closed it is shorter than most fountain pens. Overall the pen is very nice. Last point I should mention is that the pen is not the most practical for writing on the go, as there is the process of removing the cap, turning the pen end to let the nib slide out....and the cap does not post, so now both your hands are tied up, one holding the cap and the other holding the pen, so writing while standing up on something could be tricky....so in other words, the pen is friendly mostly for a desk based or sitting down writing experience. I STILL LOVE IT.
1254855
I started exploring fountain pens because my beloved Pilot G2 pens aren't made with a bold point version with purple ink. Lamy Safari pens were recommended to me by a fountain pen enthusiast as a good but inexpensive pen. When this pen arrived, I was instantly won over. With the right ink and paper, this is much better than the G2 in terms of line quality and feel. I use it daily, and in fact have ordered 2 more of the same type so that I can have pens loaded with different ink colors. A converter lets me use bottled inks. The relatively low cost of these pens mean that if I lose one, it isn't tragic.
1355850
It's been many, many years since I've used a fountain pen, and I had almost forgotten how much I love them. I got the Lamy Safari, Medium nib, and the only problem I have with it is that the grip area is not smooth and round. It has a terrific grip with squared-off edges, and that would be great if only it placed the nib in proper place for my own peculiar writing position (watch President Obama sign something and you'll have a better idea of how I write). I'm trying to figure out a way to turn the nib to the left (with the nib being held at the right end) a few degrees. So far I haven't been able to do that. I watched a video showing how to change nibs with the assistance of tape, and I'm going to try that next, but replacing the same nib in a slightly different position. I don't know if it will hold in that position but this try is part of the ongoing experiment. After starting this review, I found a beloved student Sheaffer (304) fountain pen. It had been in boxes from one move to another for the past 45+ years (I am NOT a hoarder! I just know what's worth keeping; finding it again is the problem). There is a dried-out ink cartridge in it -- "Washable Blue" -- and a lone unused replacement cartridge in its partial packaging. That one is also Washable Blue, Skrip, and printing on the back that says "12-packs, 98." How times change. I will try filling a cartridge with a syringe (the only benefit of having a diabetic cat is the availability of syringes).

I really do like the Lamy. It has a good heft, which is something that appeals to me, and once I readjust my hand to suit the grip, writing is mostly wonderful. It came with one cartridge, but I ordered a converter, which I haven't tried yet. The great thing about using a fountain pen, for me at least, is that my really nice handwriting is returning. After 30 years of home computers, my handwriting had transitioned into something resembling runes or chicken scratches. I thought my old handwriting was irretrievable, but no. It just needed a fountain pen. Oh my, I'm turning into a crazy person, obsessed with fountain pens.
3652711
I've bought Watermans and a few others. Almost without exception the companies other than Lamy are designing their fountain pens with Victorian  or pseudo-Modern/pseudo-contemporary design principles. I think the point that's lost is that these pens are not only far from obsolete, but in some ways the most functional of all the pens. I was introduced to the Safari as a student in Art & Architecture at Virginia tech. An odd thing, I thought. But with the Fountain, you get the most control over the line. For drawing, they are very useful, also for writing. I write a lot in notebooks when I'm not directly writing into the word processor I use fountains. And i'm telling you the physical connection between the pen, the paper & the hand matters. But in any case, though these pens are thought to be a throw-back, inferior technology & the users sappy nostalgics or at best eccentrics, Lamy is not so foolish.

Lamy's fountains are very modern and have been since the 2000 fountain transformed the company. The Safari is one of the best. And in one sense I can't say the 2000 is better. Sure, it's got a gold nib (platinum coated too) and feels better than any pen I've held in my hand, but I don't dare take it out with me, and this is a nice point to bring in the clip. If you lose pens this clip will likely save you. Attach it to the most convenient part of your clothing but not to a book cover; you'll bend it out.

This particular body: the charcoal goes pretty far back. If you want a textured feeling go with the charcoal. All of the others are made with a shinier plastic and are extremely smooth in texture. My first was a charcoal and I recently bought one more.

Nib size: it is pretty well known that Lamy nibs run a bit big, but I wouldn't even rule out the broad nib. That's what I've got in the charcoal now. The ink flows much more smoothly than medium nibbed Safari and is not too broad. People say parker this, parker that. If you're looking for a great design that you'll use all of the time, buy this. And if you're looking for a perfect writing instrument, I'd recommend the Lamy 2000 even over the more expensive models. But there's no accounting for taste.

Note on the broad nibs. The broad nib takes a while to break in. The biggest mistake is to bear down on it because the ink won't flow for a second. You'll prematurely split the nib (something that is only okay after the nib is fully broken in and springy). You'll likely avoid an initial battle with the flow if you buy m nib or finer, but the broad nib flows the freest when flowing.
3801909
Excellent note taking book, especially for fountain pen users.
In my experience, the paper has not bled, feathered, or otherwise transferred ink in an unfavorable fashion.
Since my experience has been for notes and diagrams, I quickly wrote with a fine tipped fountain pen.  Sometimes, paper fibers would exit the paper and would be lodged in the nib of my pen.  This was to be expected due to the tight nature of the paper fibers.

Seriously, this paper is awesome!  I thought it was plastic at first.  Drying times are a little long but do not exceed limitations.  I used Noodler's black, and had no major issues with dry times.
2139294
Beautiful Color and it works well with all of my Fountain Pens. It has a rich and vibrant color that will allow you to enjoy many hours of writing.
4087411
This fountain pen was much more than I had anticipated.  Absolutely impressed by the heft of the pen, while the weight of a pen may not be important to everyone, I found the weight most impressive.  The nib is top notch for the ease of ink flow with minimal pressure.
Definitely a keeper, and one that earns its way into my leather pen storage sleeve by function and feel than by price.