Question 1

Why did my pen begin skipping and not writing at all?  I put in a new cartridge and same thing. If nib is clogged, how do I clean it?

Accepted Answer

A few suggestions for your problem, Warren. Firstly, I've found that cartridges just don't work as well as bottled ink. For cleaning, remove the cartridge, insert a converter, and fill the pen with plain (preferably filtered) luke warm water from a glass and empty it out. Do this a few times until the water coming out of the pen is clear. If you don't have a converter then unscrew the nib, drop the whole assembly in the glass and rinse it in the water, changing the water until clear. I suggest cleaning the nib in this way every time you fill it.

Question 2

How does it compare to Pilot Metropolitan in writing experience? Which one is a smoother writer?

Accepted Answer

There are so many variable combinations (ink, paper, nib size...) it's hard to give a definitive answer. I own both pens. My Metropolitan is much smoother than my Safari. Asian nibs are finer, so a Pilot M is going to be more like a Lamy F. If using a good bottled ink with a converter, you may find the Pilot M to be a bit wet. Both write well on copier-grade paper, but you may find the Lamy to be a bit scratchier. Beyond that, it kind of comes down to aesthetics. Do you like the modern lines and materials of the Lamy, or the classic, smooth lines of the Pilot?

Question 3

How "fine" is the fine tip? How does it compare to the other Lamy tip widths (extra-fine, medium)?

Accepted Answer

It is not a fine tip in my opinion. It is smooth and has a generous width in its imprint, so for this reason it could easily be called a medium.

Question 4

Can you change the nib to another LAMY nib of another size?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Lamy nibs come in EF, F, M, B, 1.1 stub, 1.5 stub, 1.9 stub and are all interchangeable. I love the 1.1 stub and 1.5 stub and the extra flair they give my handwriting.

ASIN	B00MV0I3KG
Additional Features	Dual Use
Age Range Description	Teen
Animal Theme	no animal theme
Artistic Charcoal Form	Compressed Charcoal
Best Sellers Rank	#11,430 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #81 in Fountain Pens
Body Shape	Hexagonal
Brand Name	Lamy
Closure Type	Click-Off Cap
Color	black
Country of Publication	Germany
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (270)
Drill Point	Extra Fine
Global Trade Identification Number	00021274030623, 04014519030621, 04014519271024
Grip Type	Ergonomic grip
Hand Orientation	Right
Hardness	F
Included Components	Lamy T10 blue ink cartridge, Lamy Z28 ink bottle converter (optional)
Ink Base	Water
Ink Color	Blue
Item Diameter	1.2 Centimeters
Item Dimensions	25 x 25 x 25 millimeters
Item Weight	16 Grams
Line Size	0.3 Millimeters
Manufacturer	Lamy
Material Type	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Stainless Steel
Model Name	LAMY safari
Model Number	4000199
Pattern	single item
Recommended Uses For Product	Writing
Style	Fountain Pen
Theme	writing instrument
UPC	021274030623 793518381418
Unit Count	1 Count
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Writing Instrument Form	Fountain Pen
Writing Technique	fountain pen

Lamy Safari Extra-Fine Fountain Pen, Charcoal

Details

Details

Description

Specifications

Common Questions