Safari Fountain Pen
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Lamy's classic fountain pen in a textured black plastic with black clip with interchangeable nibs ranging in size from extra fine to broad black steel nibs, or 1.1, 1.5, or 1.9 italic steel nibs. This pen features an ergonomic grip section and spring-loaded brass wire clip. Comes with one blue cartridge. Lamy's Z28 converter is available separately.
Why r/BuyItForLife recommends it
7 mentions from real owners
- #1Dec 30, 2025
Letter writing set recommendations
I’d buy a [Lamy Safari](https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-safari-fountain-pen-shiny-black) and [Noodler's Black](https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-black-3oz-bottled-ink). Noodler's Black resists water, UV/light fading, forgery attempts, chemicals. It’s a good quality pen and ink combo that will not fade on paper and last a long time.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Nov 4, 2025
Which brands/products have gotten better over time?
The ones saucedgoatsauce mentioned are excellent japanese options. I also recommend Lamy Safari, Lamy Al-Star and Kaweco Sport for some good German options. The nibs are a bit worse but the pen itself feels a bit better imo.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Sep 5, 2025
What's a purchase under $50 that has genuinely improved your daily routine?
Hell yeah I have the safari and Al-Star and they’re awesome. I’ll add that the Travelers company brass fountain pen for $60-70 is an incredible everyday carry pen because it fits easily in your pocket, is durable as hell and the caps makes the pen easy to write with by extending the pen length.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Jun 9, 2025
Refillable pen suggestions
Rec: buy a Lamy Safari fountain pen and a bottle of ink. That'll last you for a year, or more. And they're so much fun to write with !
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Jun 9, 2025
Refillable pen suggestions
Hmmm have you considered a fountain pen? I would recommend Lamy safari or Kaweco sports. They are relatively affordable for a fountain pen. And since it uses a converter to store the ink, all you need is just an inkwell (say Parker quink, widely available) and you will be good to go for the next few years.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #6Apr 12, 2025
What is a pen that you have bought for life and you actually use it everyday and it is your first go-to, as if it’s become an extension of your arm and you feel connected with the page?
Fountain pens: Kaweco Sport Brass and Al, Lamy Safari (lasted 10-15 years only) but now have it in AL, Pilot VP, TWSBI Diamond.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #7Dec 2, 2015
Young professional purchases
Focus on what suits *your* needs, rather than on the idea of what a young professional needs. Like, people could declare a certain coffee maker a kitchen essential, but if you don't drink coffee, there's no point in getting it. For the less fashion sensitive articles of clothing, LLBean has fantastic quality, and Lands End is also pretty good. If you lose your water bottle, BIFL status is less important than usability, although if you like the mouth of Nalgene, then obviously keep using it. I favor Contigo and Camelback because they encourage me to drink more water than I would with a Nalgene, even though they are inherently less durable. I have an STM backpack with a well padded laptop compartment that I love. It's held up better than any other backpack I've had. It's also quite comfortable. Watches usually last pretty well. The weak points are thin plating and canvas or leather straps (which are also more comfortable, imo, so I put up with them). I'd make sure to get something I won't be sick of in 10 years, because unless you get a really crummy one, you'll probably still have it. That might be one of the more important BIFL aspects with watches, really. Briefcase: Depends on your job. You want it to fit the environment. You might be interested in a fountain pen. It won't save you money, but it will mean you'll have the one nice pen instead of a bunch of cheaper ones. For a discrete pen, I like the Hero 616, which is modeled after the Parker 51. The standard pen recommendation is the Lamy Safari. I always use Noodlers Black ink, because it's impossible to remove from paper, which makes it great for signatures, but some people prefer washable ink to avoid clothing mishaps.
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