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
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
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.
@@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
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...
@@ELENAOttawa Its not an outdated substandard tool. It's still basically the same as it was decades ago because its an amazing design that works Besides, writing in cursive is much easier and quicker with a fountain pen, i learnt cursive using a pencil, i hated it, i stopped writing in cursive as soon as the school stopped caring about cursive. but having gotten a fountain pen around a year ago i went back to cursive and found it way more enjoyable and easy.
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!
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!!!
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!
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!
TH-cam is not run by the same company, so you can not have the same quality across the platform 🙄…. it’s a hub of millions and billions of individual creators. Some great, like this guy. Some are terrible. Many are under 15 years old or over 60, so how could you expect them to produce the same quality of videos??! Serious question!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Thank you for doing this. I just got my first Safari. It came from Amazon in just a cellophane package inserted into a bubble wrap mailing envelope. I was afraid it might have been damaged in transit but it came through just fine. As soon as I opened the package I did a search for information as it came with absolutely none. That is how I found your video and am very grateful for the time you put in on this. The information you provided is invaluable to 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
Let’s not pretend, any fountain pen could match the convenience and quality of modern gel pens. Gel pens are more affordable, can be used on the plane, writes on most papers and are 100% fuss free. ALL fountain pens will cost you a ton, and the main cost is coming from PAPER for it and also when you get suckеd into “collecting” (pens, inks, pouches, bags, notebooks etc).
@@ELENAOttawa sure, but this is is about improving the performance of a fountain pen. Maybe folks prefer fountain pens for the customizability or something other than absolute optimization. In that case, this is a neat trick to reduce plastic waste and increase ink capacity. I like fountain pens because they require almost no pressure and because I can mix my own ink colors.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
My dad is the one who got into Lamy safari pens and I am loving my new pen. I also have plans to buy some paper. I found this video extremely helpful and clear!
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.
Man am I glad I found you. I love writing, I love pens, I don't love that a three dollar roller ball writes smother than my Mountblanc ones do. I have never used a fountain pen, but you encouraged me to try one. Just set a Lamy Safari up and I love love love the way it feels and writes. Like my classic antique hand tools it just feels like it's writing from another age. Now if my penmanship didn't suck so bad.
Me watching this video two years later because I bought a Lamy and wasn’t sure of how to set it up. Thank you for this amazing video for fountain pen beginners ❤God bless you. 🙏🏼
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!
@@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
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.
Fantastic video, Maurice. Everything you need to know about using, loading ink, cleaning, and ink suggestions for Lamy fountain pens. Now I need to go buy another colored Lamy Safari pen!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oh I love these pens ever since I was in school. EF, F definitely need to get used to if you have never used these nibs before. My personal favourite is M and B, always has been. Use Red ink for B and blue or black for M.
I like the uniball signo in .38 or .5 tip. I started hunting around fountain pens because i want true refillability with truly minimal waste - but even the extra fine fountain nibs are way too inky and broad for my desires when writing. I finally landed on pilot's v5 cartridge ballpoint and need a syringe to be able to refill the cartridge. Thank you for the cleaning tutorial!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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 for mentioning that the pen might have ink left over from QA testing. I just got mine today and was cleaning it before first use, as I do with all my pens, and was wondering if it was used.
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.
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")...
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.
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.
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 :))
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
Would I be able to put ink from a bottle inside a used cartridge and reuse the cartridge ? please letr me know. Also do we need to use Lamy ink or can we use any other ink eg Parker ink ? Thanks for guidance .
I used them for years but eventually got annoyed with their tendency to dry out if not used every day. If used on a daily basis they are a great pen. Loved the yellow ones.
@@realist9311 any TWSBI, they seem to not dry out quickly and have a wide range of nibs as standard. TWSBI Eco's are around the same price as Safaris and there are a couple of cheaper options as well. I think at present all of the TWSBI's come in under £100 even the vacuum fillers and special editions. Platinum Prefounte or preppy - very good for not drying out. Even some very cheap Jinhao pens that have a screw on caps are very good (nibs are a bit stiff though and limited to medium and fine) they come in more classic fountain pen body styles if you like that (they are mainly copies of famous pens). Kaweco sports are about the same price as the Lamy Safari (at least the plastic ones - they seal pretty well and have a wide range of nibs as standard (their nibs are easily interchangable between each other). They are also a handy pocket pen that converts to full size when posted. Last but not least - the pilot metropolitan (or M) - any pilot really but the rest are often well over £100.00 now.
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 pretty much still the standard pen in German schools. I would remove the converter and fill it directly. Actually I would prefer empty cartridges with a rubber seal that I could fill using a syringe. The converter mechanism uses up too much space. Sadly the disposable cartridges cannot be reused as they only establish a good seal on the first insertion.
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!
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!
Back in the late 70ies it was nearly a revolution when the Safari got on the scene. It became the ‚writing instrument‘ you have to own at school. And beliebe me or not, so it is today. When I gave my two sons their first Safari a few years ago , they used them at school and during the following weeks their friends changed from Geha, Pelikan to Lamy. Today they use Pens but Safari Rollerballs and Ballpens, too.
Thanks for the video, I am not so enthusiastic with Lamy, not the best design for me, there are better options in the market, but always good to see you
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.
if you run out while writing you don’t need to let it sit, just swap out the cartridge and you’ll see immediate results (i‘ve written german exams with it, it’s always ready)
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 👍🏽
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!!!!
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
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...
@@ELENAOttawa Its not an outdated substandard tool. It's still basically the same as it was decades ago because its an amazing design that works
Besides, writing in cursive is much easier and quicker with a fountain pen, i learnt cursive using a pencil, i hated it, i stopped writing in cursive as soon as the school stopped caring about cursive. but having gotten a fountain pen around a year ago i went back to cursive and found it way more enjoyable and easy.
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!
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.
I just discovered and now want, this pen. Your video was fantastic. You’re an excellent teacher. Thank you.
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.
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!!!
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
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!
TH-cam is not run by the same company, so you can not have the same quality across the platform 🙄…. it’s a hub of millions and billions of individual creators. Some great, like this guy. Some are terrible. Many are under 15 years old or over 60, so how could you expect them to produce the same quality of videos??! Serious question!
@ELENAOttawa My guy said he wishes all videos were like this, no where in there did he say he expected it smh
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!
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
@@nana-du4mx It’s a matter of PERSONAL preference, dear.
@ZaHandle AI, is it you? Most humans can’t read smaller, than EF. So, you must be a robot with AI software.
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.
What an insanely informative and entertaining video. No fluff. Straight to the point. Easy to understand. Beautiful. Subscribed!
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!
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.
Thank you for doing this. I just got my first Safari. It came from Amazon in just a cellophane package inserted into a bubble wrap mailing envelope. I was afraid it might have been damaged in transit but it came through just fine. As soon as I opened the package I did a search for information as it came with absolutely none. That is how I found your video and am very grateful for the time you put in on this. The information you provided is invaluable to 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
Let’s not pretend, any fountain pen could match the convenience and quality of modern gel pens. Gel pens are more affordable, can be used on the plane, writes on most papers and are 100% fuss free. ALL fountain pens will cost you a ton, and the main cost is coming from PAPER for it and also when you get suckеd into “collecting” (pens, inks, pouches, bags, notebooks etc).
@@ELENAOttawa sure, but this is is about improving the performance of a fountain pen. Maybe folks prefer fountain pens for the customizability or something other than absolute optimization. In that case, this is a neat trick to reduce plastic waste and increase ink capacity. I like fountain pens because they require almost no pressure and because I can mix my own ink colors.
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!
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!
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
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.
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?
Why bring a fountain pen on planes? Are you a huge risk taker or something?! 😂
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!
What’s a “copy paper”? Like a carbon type?
I just received this pen and I'm loving it. I haven't used a fountain pen in 55 years so this is a
real treat! Thanks for your video, most helpful.
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.
My dad is the one who got into Lamy safari pens and I am loving my new pen. I also have plans to buy some paper. I found this video extremely helpful and clear!
Thank you for demonstrating everything I need to know about my new Lamy Safari I bought while in Spain this winter!💕from🇨🇦
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.
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.
Man am I glad I found you. I love writing, I love pens, I don't love that a three dollar roller ball writes smother than my Mountblanc ones do. I have never used a fountain pen, but you encouraged me to try one. Just set a Lamy Safari up and I love love love the way it feels and writes. Like my classic antique hand tools it just feels like it's writing from another age. Now if my penmanship didn't suck so bad.
Long time MM viewer, but just got my first Lamy and this video was the one-stop guide I needed! Thank you!
Me watching this video two years later because I bought a Lamy and wasn’t sure of how to set it up. Thank you for this amazing video for fountain pen beginners ❤God bless you. 🙏🏼
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
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!
Only one pen? How boring…
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.
Wait, until you see hiw it writes on correct paper (specifically designed FOR fountain pens), it’s a lot better than el-cheapo student сrар.
Fantastic video, Maurice. Everything you need to know about using, loading ink, cleaning, and ink suggestions for Lamy fountain pens. Now I need to go buy another colored Lamy Safari pen!
Fountain pens are BY FAR the smoothest pens to use. I've been using them since the 1970s and have always enjoyed them.
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.
Best Lamy presentation I have seen on TH-cam ❤️
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.
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.
Bought one this week. Came here to learn about ink and changing the cartridge. Excellent video.
Just got mine in today. No instructions on the converter, always someone on youtube that makes a video.❤ thx
The best writing instruments I could ever experience amongst all categories or brands...Great design and consistent quality
The Lamy Safari EF Nib is a wonderful pen, beautiful and comfortable to write with.
Nib is not a pen, dear. Learn correct grammar.
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.
Oh I love these pens ever since I was in school. EF, F definitely need to get used to if you have never used these nibs before. My personal favourite is M and B, always has been. Use Red ink for B and blue or black for M.
Year 2024 just got 2 lamys. Thanks for you very clear video. I was afraid even to press to hard on the catridge
I've got the Safari AL and it is honestly one of, if not the best presents I have had ever.
I like the uniball signo in .38 or .5 tip.
I started hunting around fountain pens because i want true refillability with truly minimal waste - but even the extra fine fountain nibs are way too inky and broad for my desires when writing.
I finally landed on pilot's v5 cartridge ballpoint and need a syringe to be able to refill the cartridge.
Thank you for the cleaning tutorial!
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.
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!
Considering how old you look, I would assume you were learning to write with fountain pens back in the 60-70s….
Great video packed with great info. I really enjoyed and bought all the stuff you recommended including the travler’s notebook.
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.
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!
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😁🖌🌟
just found your channel. the quality of your videos is insanely good!
Best value bar none. I still love my 149 and other heirloom pieces collected over the decades but can't beat this for EDC.
This video was SO informative! It touched upon so many important aspects such as how to actually clean the pen! Thank you!
Thanks for mentioning that the pen might have ink left over from QA testing. I just got mine today and was cleaning it before first use, as I do with all my pens, and was wondering if it was used.
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.
Been bingeing all these vids. Crazy good quality and good info
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")...
Still have my last Safari I used in school, should be over 20 years old now. Matte black, just a classic 👌
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.
where did you get the notebook pen holder at 3:14 of the video. Thanks for the video it was great!!
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!
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.
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 :))
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
Would I be able to put ink from a bottle inside a used cartridge and reuse the cartridge ? please letr me know. Also do we need to use Lamy ink or can we use any other ink eg Parker ink ? Thanks for guidance .
Maurice! Great content! I have watched tons of your travel videos, I just found this.
Since over 30 years I use Lamy pens, solid and affordable stuff and nearly everywhere here in Germany available.
I used them for years but eventually got annoyed with their tendency to dry out if not used every day. If used on a daily basis they are a great pen. Loved the yellow ones.
What would you recommend as an option under $100 that can be used infrequent and not dry out?
@@realist9311 any TWSBI, they seem to not dry out quickly and have a wide range of nibs as standard. TWSBI Eco's are around the same price as Safaris and there are a couple of cheaper options as well. I think at present all of the TWSBI's come in under £100 even the vacuum fillers and special editions. Platinum Prefounte or preppy - very good for not drying out. Even some very cheap Jinhao pens that have a screw on caps are very good (nibs are a bit stiff though and limited to medium and fine) they come in more classic fountain pen body styles if you like that (they are mainly copies of famous pens). Kaweco sports are about the same price as the Lamy Safari (at least the plastic ones - they seal pretty well and have a wide range of nibs as standard (their nibs are easily interchangable between each other). They are also a handy pocket pen that converts to full size when posted. Last but not least - the pilot metropolitan (or M) - any pilot really but the rest are often well over £100.00 now.
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 pretty much still the standard pen in German schools. I would remove the converter and fill it directly.
Actually I would prefer empty cartridges with a rubber seal that I could fill using a syringe. The converter mechanism uses up too much space. Sadly the disposable cartridges cannot be reused as they only establish a good seal on the first insertion.
I just got my Lamy Safari today and I’m so hyped to start using it!
This was a great and informative video on just general information as well as the pen. Thanks for the great video!
I had 2 of these like 20 something years ago… very nice pens. Smooth ink flow, good hand feel.
I currently have two Lamy Safari Pens EF & F nibs and many clones! Less stress and sore hand when writing!
That touquoise ink is gourgeous! Just ordered my first Safari 😊
Thank you. So much. This is the best stationary explanatory video I've seen. 😮😊
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.
Awesome video! I love this pen and seeing this added some more to it. Thanks for the thoroughness
Great Video! I’m using my Safari with an EF nib with Rohrer & Klinger Lotte ink for my drawings. Perfect combo with watercolor!
My favorite Safari is my fine point gray color with a converter. Writes great.
Bought my first one with EF nib. Liking it so far.
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!
Growing up in Düsseldorf Germany in the 80`s, two FP Brands were popular, Geha or Pelikan. I discovered Lamy later, when i moved to Bavaria.
Back in the late 70ies it was nearly a revolution when the Safari got on the scene. It became the ‚writing instrument‘ you have to own at school. And beliebe me or not, so it is today. When I gave my two sons their first Safari a few years ago , they used them at school and during the following weeks their friends changed from Geha, Pelikan to Lamy. Today they use Pens but Safari Rollerballs and Ballpens, too.
Thanks for the video, I am not so enthusiastic with Lamy, not the best design for me, there are better options in the market, but always good to see you
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.
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.
Late to this one - thank you for keeping it on topic, focused! I dig my Lamy (of a few...)!
if you run out while writing you don’t need to let it sit, just swap out the cartridge and you’ll see immediate results (i‘ve written german exams with it, it’s always ready)
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 👍🏽
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!!!!
the lighting and against the brown leather, I thought the grayish Lamy was green at first. That would be great color. Great vid btw
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
12:08 I love this Seiko in your video - and the Lamys!