EVERYTHING you need to know: Lamy Safari
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2024
- The Lamy Safari is the most ubiquitous entry-level fountain pen and this video is a complete beginner's guide, plus stick around 'til the end because there's a giveaway for 2 of them!
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0:00 - Intro - the Lamy Safari Fountain Pen
0:36 - Unboxing the Lamy Safari
1:02 - Design/Features of the Lamy Safari
2:10 - Smooth vs Textured Barrel
3:27 - Initial Setup of the Lamy Safari
4:20 - How to Replace/Change the Nib
5:21 - Writing Test of all Lamy Safari Nibs
7:31 - Changing Inks (Intro)
7:45 - How to Clean a Lamy Safari
8:25 - Lamy Ink Convertor Operation
8:43 - Using the Ink Convertor to Clean
9:34 - How to use Bottled Ink with Lamy Safari
10:47 - Paper considerations for Fountain Pens
I use my fountain pens and notebooks every single day, and if you've been with me for a while, know that I use them more than I use my phone. From taking notes during meetings and Zoom calls, to productivity-planning and process-design, the frequency at which I use my Lamy Safari fountain pens is pretty nuts, which is all to say that I think I'm at least kind of qualified to talk about them, haha.
In this video I go through everything, from the unboxing, taking a look at the design features, the initial setup, Lamy Safari cleaning, Lamy Safari nibs (nib sizes and how to change nibs), how to do a Lamy Safari ink refill, and of course writing tests, samples, and share the inks and Lamy Ink Convertor tips.
There's something visceral about writing things down by hand, and something even more special yet after I started using fountain pens. Maybe it's some old-world charm; maybe it's the intentionalism required in minor upkeep, but either way, after I took the plunge into using the Lamy Safari as my primary EDC pen, there's been no turning back.
The "problem" with fountain pens though, is that they can get real expensive real quickly, and so the Lamy Safari is a great entry-level fountain pen, attainable at about $20 USD, compared to the hundreds of dollars for some other models. The Safari by Lamy has become a bit of a cult-classic and a combination of the design, ease of use, design, history, and longevity, make it easy to see why.
If you asked me two years ago, I would've never considered a fountain pen as an everyday carry pen because when I thought of fountain pens, I'd think of my grandpa's shirt with ink-stains on the pockets and figured they'd be way too finicky to enjoy as an EDC writing tool, but like most things that have stood the test of time, improvements have been made over the decades and centuries and the Lamy Safari fountain pen is no different.
There's a very short giveaway entry-window, so be sure to enter for your chance to win both the glossy and matte finished Lamy Safari's in black!
#LamySafari2022 #BeginnersGuide #Giveaway
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It's funny here in Germany it's still quite common that elementary school kid's have to use fountain pens in class for learning cursive. And many of those kid's get lamis for their first day of School
Same here in the UK. Although I didn't get a Lamy until I was 12, I've still got it, and it continues to work great! :)
Kids in America, for the most part, aren't even taught cursive anymore
Firstly, nerds.
Secondly I really enjoy my fountain pens. I don't write in cursive and I do not plan to. I honestly don't think it's a necessary skill. I really like the way a fountain pen feels though. I find them much more pleasant than a ballpoint.
@@GoingtoHecq firstly, don't know if it's a compliment or an insult 😅
Secondly, no ist's not really useful, but you could say that about lots of things you learn in school. 😂 I kind of like the legacy of it tho 🙂.
Btw i didn't want to talk down about the Lamy pens. I love mine and I use it everyday
@@karls5474 Yeah, my local school district stopped teaching it for the class a year under me. So I got to learn it, but we were the last class to
Amazing how their design has never changed. We had to buy a Lamy in the second grade of elementary school back in the 90s in Germany to learn proper cursive handwriting. They suggested to buy the red / wooden one, but I had the black one. Nothing has changed which speaks for its quality.
would love to see german vs aussie kid's handwriting
@@carrot595 I doubt there would be a difference. Even among German kids alone, the handwriting differed wildly. It was a terrible idea back in elementary school to judge and grade somebody's handwriting. They did that on and off on the report cards. Handwriting is such a personal thing and it affected everyone's average. Eventually, in high school, most wrote with a ball pen and returned to block letters lol
I got the Red one as a wedding anniversary gift from my Wife one year, “I use it everyday” what a pen.
Not quite true - the models from the 80s came with a brass screw that was powder-coated and secured the metal clip in place. It was removable so you could adjust the clip's "clutch power". Today's models have a rougher surface texture and the machined brass part has been replaced with a black plastic plug that still has the "screw head" look but the functionality is gone...
Watching this video in 2023 just sitting in Berlin mall. After this video I headed to LAMY stand immediately. Loved these pens from the first letter written. Thank you!
Can’t believe these are still around! I was enjoying these pens decades ago, when computers where not that much around. I’ll order one right away!
One of their high end pens has actually been manufactured continuously since 1966 (the Lamy 2000) and you can still buy them. Good designs last the test of time, and Lamy has been doing a damn good job of it!
They seem to have a bigger range now than when I got into them in the 80's
One of the best, if not THE BEST starter fountain pen. An icon of durability, ergonomic design, smooth flow and quality at a very affordable price.
I just discovered and now want, this pen. Your video was fantastic. You’re an excellent teacher. Thank you.
I wish all TH-cam informative/how-to videos were like this. Clear, concise and complete. Nicely filmed and good audio. Best of all no 10-minute ramble about how the author came to a point in their life where they thought their video was worth making!
I used Schaeffer fountain pens in the 70s and 80s in school to learn cursive, then all but forgot about them when I switched to ballpoints. I still have several from back then in storage but about 6 years ago I rediscovered fountain pens on TH-cam and immediately bought a matte black Lamy Safari, a a Kaweco Liliput, and several "disposables" from other brands, along with various inks. I just gave my young daughter one so she can learn to appreciate them also, especially in this age when cursive isn't taught any more in school and the majority of work is done on laptops/Chromebooks. Good penmanship is an art and one I want her to take pride in.
This video covers absolutely everything I wanted to know about fountain pens in great detail. Also really appreciate how you illustrate everything, showing how to fill the inks, what bleeding is on paper etc - amazing to actually see it all, really helps to demonstrate what you’re talking about. 10/10 video - thank you!!!
I've been considering getting a Lamy Safari and I've wondered about what size nib to get. I really appreciate that you gave us a quick description of each of the nibs.
Fine, i have found the medium nib to be too thick for regular writing. Fine is just perfect
Depends on how fast you write, how small you right. For me even Lamy F nib is too thick. I suspect EF will still be too thick for my liking. I will try the Japanese pens (Pilot Metropolitan) which have traditionally finer nibs that western nibs.
I like the medium, but I don’t do cursive. I write in block lettering and works well
I find even EF too thick for me
Also good to know you can get a blunt syringe and refill empty cartridges with your choice of ink. I prefer this to converters because the capacity is higher and there are fewer moving parts to fiddle with. Just drop in and go
So extremely happy I have found your channel. Your videos are EXACTLY what I have always wanted in TN/fountain pen video: informative, straight to the point, and no over the top distractive flare.
It's been a long time since I watched a TH-cam video without skipping. Man, so worth it! I am not a fountain pen user but this video may change that. Thanks!
The Lamy Safari EF Nib is a wonderful pen, beautiful and comfortable to write with.
We had to learn cursive in my day & I’m thankful for it. It’s elegant and quick. No fountain pens; simply pencils then ball points.
Lamy is the most reliable pen I’ve used ever among my other fountain pens, never fail on me even with difficult inks, never leaked even on planes etc. and easy to clean and change nib. It was my first fountain pen and I’ve used in high school and it was used so much that grind the nib flat, but I just changed the nib and it’s good to go, it is also my italic and old English etc. calligraphy pen, I just need to change the nib.
Something I don’t like are the grip guide and the stiffness of the nib, and being European brand it doesn’t go finer than its EF nib. But those are completely personal preference and it’s still my favourite pen.
Sir still your favourite?
I had a Safari with a left hand nib ordered. Before arrival the Safari LX Marron caught my eye. I ordered it with a M nib. The ink I am using, J. Herbin Lie de The’ is very wet on my practice copy paper so switched the nib to a Lamy 14k gold F nib that works very well, even when I push the pen. Very happy with this!
I bought one purely from your EDC video and i have been loving it using it everyday. Thank you for the new obsession 😄
Haha... I don't know if I should apologize or not 😅 Obsessions can slowly (or quickly) become expensive. Glad to hear you're *actually* using it! 💪
Same here I purchased one because it peaked my interest (edc-er) and now I use it EVERYDAY! Thanks sir, I 🤔 think, Christopher
My favourite daily pens! I have been using them for 35 years. I didn't know other people loved them as much as I did!
This is the best "explainer" video I've seen on youTube, regardless of subject. Brilliant in covering all the subject points in an interwoven narrative. Crisp descriptions such as "nib wings" vice "the sides of the nib" results in a clear yet information dense conciseness presented with pro preparation. A joy to listen to!
This is by far the best video I’ve found on TH-cam to get to learn everything I need to know about Lamy Safari, especially the info about the converter. Nice work!
It’s my daily pen !
I love journaling during the day at any moment I need.
I write in messy cursive so it make me cooler w/ a fountain pen !
Highly recommend.
as an owner of a lamy safari, it is very versatile and smooth (even on school notebook paper) so it is very nice to write with! i have the green one in the thumbnail with the textured barrel.
I love the Safari! I have a fine and medium fountain pen, and also the rollerball and ball points. I like Noodlers black ink because it chemically bonds to the cellulose in the paper when it dries and doesn’t smear when wet. It cannot be bleached or removed from the paper without removing the writing so it is perfect protection for checks and other documents.
Everything I didn’t know I needed to know before buying this pen and its supplies is explained in such a beautiful detail. Thank you.
I had 2 of these like 20 something years ago… very nice pens. Smooth ink flow, good hand feel.
Incredible video. As someone who is just starting out and trying to learn about fountain pens this was exactly the information I was looking for. This video has been such a great help to me. Thank you so much!
Seriously enjoyed this video, so easy & simple but very educational. I'm new to fountain pen writing but already head over heels in love! Thanks and now I must jump over to IG to follow there and enter your giveaway!
This is my favorite pen! I have others that I also like but this is my “everyday”. Also really enjoying your concise and informative videos!
Thank you for demonstrating everything I need to know about my new Lamy Safari I bought while in Spain this winter!💕from🇨🇦
One of the best and most articulate video on the subject (or any other, for that matter!) I’ve seen! Very informative , thank you 🙏 I’ll keep this video as a reference if and when I need it! You really thought 💭 of everything! Well done 👍🏽
The best writing instruments I could ever experience amongst all categories or brands...Great design and consistent quality
Around 2015 I started to use my old school Lamy Safari again when signing of letters we sent to customers. Got in a small collecting fever and ended up with approx 12 Safaris in different colors. :D
Still have the one I got in elementary school some 38-40 years ago.
Thank you so much! I just got my Lamy in the mail while watching your perfect video … I would never have known about the factory blue ink test! Thank goodness I finished your video before loading my rose gold colored pen with my pink ink on top of the blue!! There would have been some tears and confused frustration! So, you’re a fountain pen superhero 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽love your videos, keep them coming😁🖌🌟
Thanks from the future. I'm just getting into fountain pens and I'm leaning towards the Lamy - this video popped up and was very informative and helpful. Much appreciated.
Still have my last Safari I used in school, should be over 20 years old now. Matte black, just a classic 👌
Great video. I rejoice to say that the 'smoothed' surface L-Safari pens are my FAV! They allow for easier
spin-movements of the pen-in-hand which I use when it comes time to 'fill-in' large spaces such as sky/large
bodies of water, etc. Moreover, it's a little easier during the clean up phase of re-inking from the bottle.
Sir, keep these videos coming, PLEASE!!!!
Fantastic video! I was pretty intimidated by all of the choices, but this helped me decide on grabbing the Safari as my first (and hopefully only for a very long time) fountain pen!
It’s always good to flush the pen with water before the initial use. Also a bulb syringe, like for a baby’s nose or ear, is your best friend for cleaning and flushing pens! Great video man!
Interesting! Can you elaborate a little more how to flush the pen with a syringe?
@@someonelikeme7551 basically you suck water into the bulb syringe (the kind you would use to clean out a baby’s nose or eat etc.. not a needle syringe) and then squirt it through the grip section to flush the nib and feed out. If you TH-cam “fountain pen tips Goulet pens” they talk about it and give demonstrations in a few of their videos
Normal syringes are also great for cleaning, and if you get a blunt needle around 12 gauge then it's also great for refilling, with my Lamy pens I find that the best way is to clean out an old cartridge and refill it from a bottle with a syringe, it holds much more than a convertor since Lamy cartridges are so big, and it keeps mess to a minimum
@@frsamvimes9271 Great idea about refilling old cartridges
Got my first lamy today! White with black nib/clip in EF. I'd originally requested the F and noticed the mistake once I gotten home and inked it up.. ended up really liking the EF and will be keeping it. I usually buy kaweco and while I don't have one ATM, I swear the kaweco EF is a bit finer than the lamy.. I was actually originally going to get another plastic sport but the white/black safari really caught my eye. Definitely liking it and you're right about the feedback from the nib. I like it. My daily carry is a kaweco supra stainless in medium and the line difference isn't as significant as I'd expected.
This video was SO informative! It touched upon so many important aspects such as how to actually clean the pen! Thank you!
Bought one this week. Came here to learn about ink and changing the cartridge. Excellent video.
I’ve been rocking the Pilot Metropolitan Medium Point Fountain pens for a while. I’ve replaced them several times because they break easily when dropped. This gave me something new to think about
Been bingeing all these vids. Crazy good quality and good info
Fountain pens are BY FAR the smoothest pens to use. I've been using them since the 1970s and have always enjoyed them.
Great video packed with great info. I really enjoyed and bought all the stuff you recommended including the travler’s notebook.
Great Video! I’m using my Safari with an EF nib with Rohrer & Klinger Lotte ink for my drawings. Perfect combo with watercolor!
Fun video! I've been using Lamys with cartridges for years. They are very reliable and excellent value. I have been meaning to try out some different inks for a while so thanks for the inspiration!
So much appreciated for sharing this important information. You helped me so much to understand more about lamy. No wonder my new lamy has some ink in it. Now, I understand that the pens tested from the manufacturer. You're so helpful 👍💯
That touquoise ink is gourgeous! Just ordered my first Safari 😊
I am sold. Thank you for the video. This is the first time I came upon your channel and the recent indulgence of fountain pens. I am still thinking which one to buy, like the more classic brands or this what I so called the modern style. I could be wrong as I did not research anything about LAMY yet. I am in love with the green and orange limited edition that you have. Man... they are beautiful.
Thanks, almost two years later, this was still very useful :)
Great video. I've been wanting to get a fountain pen for awhile and your video makes it simple. You answered every question I had. I subscribed and I'm looking forward to more.
Best Lamy presentation I have seen on TH-cam ❤️
Wow, this is a great video. I found your channel looking at a bag review and noticed that you had a Lamy Safari video. I love my Lamy Safari pens as they seem to fit just the right spot between quality and price resulting in a great value. You briefly discuss the limited edition pens, but this is one of my favorite aspect of these pens. I quite enjoy having pens of different colors that can stand out just a bit. Thank you for the cool video and great description of such a cool pen.
This is an amazing beginners guide to fountain pens and the LAMY Safari. I love the involved process in setup and maintenance and adds a dimension of labor and love to own carry! Looking forward to experiencing my first fountain for sure 🎉
I own 2 Lamy Safari....the Umbra with EF nib and Savannah with B nib....and a spare M black steel nib....they are and look awesome and they're very EDC pens!
Great Instruction. Thank you. Have the Lamy and never knew it till you informed me.
My first one of your videos and its absolutely amazing I love your cadence and detail and will definitely subscribe.
This Lamy Safari guide was very helpful for me....thank you!
such a great intro vid, i finally took the plunge and picked up a Special Edition Safari fountain in Strawberry, a Lime Lamy Balloon Rollerball and Pico ballpoint in Laser Orange for traveling....this is probably only the beginning lol
I've got the Safari AL and it is honestly one of, if not the best presents I have had ever.
Awesome video, man! I've never really wanted a fountain pen but this has made me consider buying! Hope you're well!
Thank you, for a detailed yet not overwhelming explanation..✨
Lamy Safari and Rotring (Art Pen with a writing nib) are probably the best value for money you can imagine. Would have liked to hear about the designers/design story and the changes that were made over time (like the current version has only a plastic "screw head" holding the clip but without the functionality of the original which was black brass and allowed for an adjustment of the clip's "clutch power")...
This was a very helpful video! I just received Lamy Safari to use for sketching with waterproof ink and needed to know how to fill it. Thanks! Also love traveler’s notebooks and will give this brand a try!
I‘m German and practically learned writing with them. I used them all throughout school and university and even wrote my state exams with them.
Late to this one - thank you for keeping it on topic, focused! I dig my Lamy (of a few...)!
Thank you for your well made video. I, too, am a fan of the Lamy Safari. One reason is that they also happen to make a LH, or left-hand nib which is a boon to left-handed fountain pen users.
I had no idea they did this. I too am a leftie and assumed RH nibs were universal.
Recently received a black safari with the fine nib, it has been an absolute joy to write with. I make custom pens for people, and with this being the first time I'm using a fountain pen I know what to add to my selection for the future :)
I got one for Father's Day a year ago. I know it is a "beginners pen" but I haven't moved up to anything more expensive like Montblanc, Pelikan etc as the Lamy does everything perfectly.
Great video dude. Informative, well edited and written, you have a chill presence.
12:08 I love this Seiko in your video - and the Lamys!
Best value bar none. I still love my 149 and other heirloom pieces collected over the decades but can't beat this for EDC.
Excellent video! I love my LAMY pens and I have a lot of them! I have recommended the Safari to many beginner fountain pen users, and gifted quite a few. I will use your video for that purpose in the future. Thanks.
I know this video has been out for a while, but I recently got heavily into stationary and EDC and I was looking for a good pen, preferably a fountain pen, to compliment my rOtring 600 pencil and you sold me on the Lamy. Thank you so much, Maurice!
I was looking for a set of new Pilot pens on Amazon yesterday when I ran into the Lamy pens. I've seen them years ago, but I never thought they were suitable for me, because fountain pens usually scared me :)) But I've looked through a lot of them and then today I found your video :) Thank you so much! I guess I made my decision and I'm going to order my very first Lamy pen :))
Amazing content!! Thank you for the quality reviews!
This was a great and informative video on just general information as well as the pen. Thanks for the great video!
Thanks Maurice. I appreciated this video quite a bit. I used a fountain pen in high school but have taken a looooonnnnggg hiatus. Excited to have a blue Safari heading my way. (P.S. you mentioned the caligraphy nibs, but there's also a left-handed nib, which from the looks of things on the Lamy website, is about the same width as the medium nib). Cheers!
Fantastic review! Looking for my first fountain pen and thought this Lamy would be great and you have confirmed that for me! Might need to put that stunning ink on my Xmas list!
just found your channel. the quality of your videos is insanely good!
I love a Matt Safari with a fine or extra fine nib. I own many colors but my favorite is a Matt dark charcoal with a fine nib! Love a Lamy today! Lol
Great video; After watching it, I immediately started writing Lamy Safari. Works perfectly.🤙
Very well made and informative video - thank you, Maurice!
Great video. A students pen in Germany, and depending on ones own culture this pen doesn't have the stigma of a child's pen. I own three.
Thank you so so much. It was really helpful.
I liked this video so much, I have immediately subscribed without checking the rest of your content.
I never knew that these were something worth talking about. Everyone here in Germany has used some kind of Lamy before. Be it the wooden one for kids, the Safari in all of it's various colors (I personally had the transparent vista :D) or the new touchscreen compatible ones.
Since over 30 years I use Lamy pens, solid and affordable stuff and nearly everywhere here in Germany available.
My favorite Safari is my fine point gray color with a converter. Writes great.
Like the video! I am about to purchase my first fountain pen and I am going with the Lamy satin/textured one :)
I currently have two Lamy Safari Pens EF & F nibs and many clones! Less stress and sore hand when writing!
This is very good. Thanks! I really like the LAMY pens.
Love the quality of this video, I’m sold 😂😍
I already have 4 safaris and 3 lamy joys and I just love them ❤
Thanks for your review. One important feature that you (and most other fountain pen reviewers) missed was the length of the pen. I like to write without posting the cap and if the pen is less than five inches long the end will dig into the fleshy area between my forefinger and thumb. I guessed from your video that the Lamy Safari is quite long -- unless you (or the hand model) has very small hands. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for such an informative video.
All te reviewers always say that the Lamy Safari is an entry level fountain pen, but I've never seen a better design in a fountain pen. Their design is just perfect and rational.
Great vid... I like the green one. 🤔☝🏾🧔🏾🙂👍🏾👍🏾