I've had my Lamy Safari for about 5 years, and it's always had ink pooling just before the nib. It's a shame because I can’t carry it around for quick outdoor sketches because I'm worried it'll leak in my bag.
Is this normal, or is there a fix?
Thanks, from Brazil!
2 days in. I notice the nip has come off. Can’t find it and the pen doesn’t function without the extended nib.
Disappointing quality. I’ve not had a Lamy pen is years and always loved them.
Sad times.
Is my Lamy normal or do I have to switch the nib? I feel like my Ink are not bright as it should be. Sometimes, it doesn’t write smooth also. This is my first fountain pen so I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong 😂 I’ve posted this on r/fountainpen and they said the pen is normal but I feel like my nib needs to be changed?
Please bear with me as I’m very excited to receive this pen in my mail last week. I’ve been in a treasure hunt of sorts after seeing this beautiful pen online. I went to Lamy stores and of coz it’s a discontinued model. Searched online for many months and finally found it on Amazon. It came in a flattened box but I don’t mind. This shade of green is so calming. Just in time as a form of distraction for the state of mind that I’m in right now.
So, I recently got a Lamy 2000 second hand and, being the idiot I am, dropped it right on its nib. It bent a bit and I was able to bend it back a tinker with it but, obviously, it just doesn't write the same. New nibs are like half the price of what the pen costs new, so I'm looking to see if anyone might be willing to sell one for a decent price.
Shot in the dark, I know, but just figured I'd throw it out there and ask!
I bought the LAMY Glossy Red, but not as a set with the notebook — only the fountain pen. The body of the pen is PVC/plastic. As far as i know, the original should be aluminum. Did i buy a counterfeit product?
Hi everyone,
I am trying to compare a few Lamy AL-star colors before buying duplicates that may look too similar.
Does anyone have side by side photos, preferably in natural light,of:
Lamy AL-star Azure vs Silver Blue
Lamy Silver Green vs Sage Green
I am collecting AL-stars, but i am trying to avoid paying high prices for colors that are almost identical. Any comparison photo would be very helpful.
Thank you!
Last year I had bought some Lamy Cardridges of a brighter blue than the usual Lamy blue.
As i liked the colour, i wanted to buy a bottle later - but noticed I got it wrong.
I think I confused turmaline and turquoise,
but I am not completly sure.
First paragraph was written with the bottle,
second paragraph with the cardridge.
The bottle I bought was (acordding to the Lamy delivery note ) turquoise. Are the cardriges then turmaline? Or is this even another colour?
Hallo 😊
als Deutsche habe ich meine ganze Schulzeit mit Lamy Füllern geschrieben. Meistens mit meinem alten abc, auch mal kurz mit Safari. Ich erinnere mich nicht, damals Probleme gehabt zu haben.
Jetzt ist mein Abitur fast 15 Jahre her und ich wollte meinen Safari reaktivieren.
Dazu habe ich ganz laienhaft die Feder entfernt und die eingetrocknete Patrone. Dann habe ich den Füller unter laufendes Wasser gehalten, ihn volllaufen lassen und durchgepustet. Nach 50 Durchgängen kamen immer noch alle möglichen Farben raus: schwarz, blau, grün, gelb (??)... ein paar Mal habe ich auch einen Tropfen Spülmittel dazugegeben, aber das Wasser wurde niemals klar. Dann habe ich aufgegeben und eine neue türkise original Lamy Patrone eingesteckt.
Der Füller fing sofort an zu schreiben (in Ocker?!), aber er kratzt total. Außerdem merke ich, dass ich beim Schreiben verkrampfe und nach einer Seite völlig fertig bin.
Gibt es einen Trick, um einen alten, ausgetrockneten Füller richtig durchzuspülen?
Wenn die Mine kratzt, bin ich schuld daran oder sollte ich in eine neue Mine investieren?
Gibt es gute Anleitungen und Übungen zum (erneuten) schreiben lernen ohne Krampf? Idealer Weise auf Youtube o.ä.?
Danke für alles!
Hi everyone,
I’m having a strange issue with my Lamy Safari. I just replaced the ink cartridge with a new Lamy cartridge.
The pen writes perfectly for about 20 seconds, then it suddenly stops. If I leave it for a while, it starts writing again, but only for another ~20 seconds before stopping again.
I’ve already checked that the cartridge is fully seated.
It’s also extremely hot where I live right now (around 35°C / 95°F). Could the heat have anything to do with this, or is it more likely a feed or nib issue?
Has anyone experienced something similar? Any tips on how to fix it?
Thanks!
Picked up a new Lamy Safari today. There’s something incredibly satisfying about slowing down and writing with a fountain pen again.
1000 grit micro mesh and suddenly the grip is amazing and beautiful brushed chrome.
Noob here - but just bought my second Lamy pen. The first one is an extra fine & didn’t notice the one I ordered was a ‘Charcoal Broad’ nib. It looks similar to what people call baby’s bottom but I am not sure. Is this how the normal broad nib looks like?
I don’t like how it writes, sometimes there’s ink, some letters are not filled in, it doesn’t pick up where I want it to, etc. Just asking to know what to look out for.
Thank you
Hello,
Unfortunately I lost my beloved Pen today in a fire. I wrote every Important exam in my life with this pen and found out it was discontinued and is sold no where anymore.
Does anybody know a way to get one of These?
As the title suggests.
I will be starting out as an airline pilot soon but also have been looking at getting my first fountain pen for years now.
Firstly does a fountain pen have any leaking or pressure issues I need to be aware of when travelling by air and because of the cartridge/converter system of the Lamy pens are they suitable for everyday use? I do also journal regularly so buying one will be worth it, just want to know if it’s travel and everyday jotting friendly?
Italic typewriter script practice here with Lamy Al-Star Ocean Blue <B> with Montblanc Burgundy Red.