Lamy Safari Charcoal Rollerball Pen - Charcoal - Model 317

The Lamy Safari is hands down my favorite fountain pen! From the moment I picked it up, I loved its lightweight yet durable design. The ergonomic grip makes writing effortless, even during long sessions. The ink flow is incredibly smooth, never skipping or scratching the paper, and the nib glides like a dream. Plus, the snap-on cap ensures it stays protected without drying out. Whether you're a fountain pen enthusiast or just getting started, the Safari is an absolute must-have. Stylish, practical, and built to last—this pen is worth every penny!

I’m reviewing the Lamy Safari Charcoal rollerball pen model 317.The true test of any pen is how it writes and what’s not to love about this gem of a writing instrument?I chose medium point black ink. The rollerball makes for an even, smooth, dark line that is perfect for any writing task including journaling, signing important documents or note taking to name a few.If how a pen writes is the most important feature of an ink pen, the next is how it feels in the hand.The injection molded plastic with a matte finish feels perfect in the hand and makes the 317 Safari a pleasure to write with.The only weak point I might find with the Safari is it may not write well on carbon paper which needs sufficient pressure to reach the additional pages. Luckily, most people probably don’t even know what carbon paper is.Great looking, durable and possibly the best writing pen I’ve ever held make this a no brainer for anyone looking for a quality pen without breaking the bank.

Best everyday pen i’ve ever used

I like the body of the pen. For plastic, its sturdy feeling and has a good weight. The cap doesnt click on very satisfyingly but it's still stable. I do not like the refill itself. It's very inconsistent, the ink flow is either way too much or spindly with the slightest difference in writing angle even if you try and hold it still. And the refill is proprietary, so your other options will need to be fanagled to work.

Smooth and even.

Incredible Pen. I love the Lamy design aesthetic. It's a sleek and minimal looking pen with exceptional ink flow. My favorite part of all Lamy pens is the clip. Just look at it, it's awesome and that alone is a conversation starter.

Unapologetically plastic, and feels almost of that old bakelite texture--but in a much lighter form factor.Has Lamy medium rollerball refill, which isn't mindblowing but still writes nice and smooth. If you like writing small letters, though, I suggest you swap out the refill for smaller rollerball refills or, as it is probably easier, look for a gel pen.

I know that Lamy gets a lot of love out there and I get that. I like the look of the pen and I like the overall design however for me personally, I just don’t care for the grip section on this. I find in my fingers tend to just slide down, and I still end up right at the above the tip of the pen. I prefer to be able to put my fingers where I’d like them to be. That being said construction wise, this is a great pen and I like the look of it but it’s not my favorite. The rollerball refill while decent is not my favorite either but I think that’s more just a personal preference. It writes fine has a fairly bold, vivid line, but it seems as if I have to press down on this pen more like a ballpoint that I do with let’s say a pilot G2 , or an energel pen so I don’t personally consider to be a great pen