LAMY safari umbra - Fountain Pen with ergonomic grip & black steel nib in size M - ideal for any Writing & Calligraphy - including LAMY T 10 blue cartridge - Right-Handed

This is my second Lamy Safari, and it's as good as the first, which means it's a good fountain pen. I do like the look of my other one better, in matte charcoal finish with a black nib, but that's purely cosmetic. The balance is good, and better when you have the cap seated on the barrel when writing, instead of held in your off hand. The medium nib on this one (my other Lamy is a fine nib) writes a tad wet, but it's smoother and less scratchy than the fine nib. I'm using it with the factory Lamy black ink cartridge, and have no leaks or problems. I just wrote with it after the pen being unused for about 10 days and it wrote instantly with no skips. The shape of the grip is perfect, and makes you hold the pen the right way for best writing. The pocket clip is strong, functional, and looks great. If you want a good fountain pen for not a lot of money, you could do worse than this one. I like the look and the technology (or lack of it?) in fountain pens. I'm not interested in $500 pens made of mother-of-pearl or $10,000 pens made of jade, and this one fills the bill. One drawback is it uses Lamy proprietary ink cartridges rather than the international cartridges, but Lamy cartridges are readily available, and the ink (the black, at least, the only one I've used so far) is very dark and vivid, smooth, and dries faster than other inks I've used. It can also use the Lamy Z28 Converter, so you can use any brand or color of ink you want. If you're thinking of a good EDC fountain pen, just because you're like me and think fountain pens are cool and look good (that nib on the paper looks so good, classy, and old-fashioned, I just love it), any Lamy Safari is a great choice.

Writing with this pen is like writing with butter - it’s SMOOTH. I bought the medium nib and it’s so pleasant to write with. The ink it comes with is a pleasant blue, and it dries quickly! The body of the pen itself is molded for proper handwriting, and features a nice matte body. A great, easy to use pen for a beginner to fountain pens. Highly recommended!

Absolutely great classic pen. Only “complaints” are that it’s a bit light, and I don’t love the forced tri pod grip. Otherwise it’s fantastic to write with and a great color!

Excellent pen nib size M, easy to hold. Excellent value for money. Ink streaming very smooth

This pen writes beautifully. Ive only used the cartridge so far but have the converter and ink to try soon. Im sure it will write just as beautifully with it.

Well constructed, comfortable

From reviews of the pen, I would have expected it to write thicker lines compared to my .5mm roller ball. However, the line was about the same, if not thinner than it. It writes so much smoother than it as well. However I have experienced an issue where the ink flow is very inconsistent when writing horizontally (like s and e). This may be up to my writing technique (I probably need to slant the paper), however has been a pain point for me. I'm also a little skeptical of the cap, as my previous fountain pen's cap came off if you looked at it the wrong way. This cap comes off about as easily, which makes me uncomfortable carrying this in my bag. I will edit this review in the future if it isn't an issue. EDIT: It’s been about a month, and I haven’t had any more issues. The flow issues been resolved with use.

This is my first fountain pen and I love it I got the medium nib it writes very smooth and looks nice it’s also very easy and comfortable to write with

I’ve been using the LAMY Safari Umbra fountain pen regularly, mainly for note-taking and general writing, and it’s been a really dependable tool. The first thing you notice is the ergonomic grip. It’s shaped in a way that naturally guides your fingers, which makes it comfortable to hold for longer writing sessions without fatigue. The lightweight plastic body also helps — it doesn’t feel heavy or cumbersome, even after extended use. The medium (M) black steel nib writes very smoothly. There’s a nice balance between ink flow and control, producing clean, consistent lines without scratching or skipping. It works well on most standard paper and feels quite forgiving, which is ideal if you’re not constantly adjusting pressure or angle. In everyday use, it’s a very reliable pen. It starts writing quickly, and paired with LAMY cartridges or a converter, the ink flow remains consistent. It’s also quite durable — it feels like something designed to be used daily rather than kept as a display piece. The design is simple but distinctive. The matte Umbra finish gives it a more understated look compared to brighter Safari versions, which I personally prefer for a more professional feel. The only minor downside is that the grip section, being textured plastic, might not suit everyone’s preference, and the cap can feel a little firm when posting or removing. Overall, this is an excellent everyday fountain pen — comfortable, consistent, and very reliable. A great choice for students, professionals, or anyone wanting a dependable daily writer without fuss.

Nib was not smooth . Faulty product

Zazwyczaj wolę stalówkę F, ale ta M jest cudowna, płynie po papierze. Świetnie się pisze bo pióro doskonale leży w dłoni!

Very good fountain pen for any age, including a teenager or older, and perfect for everyday situations. The only reason I’m not giving it 5 stars is it’s a wee bit overpriced, but fountain pens are expensive anyway so quite good price for a fountain pen with that quality.

Too good