Lamysafari 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

As someone who loves fountain pens and owns many LAMY pens, the LAMY Safari Violet-Blackberry is an absolute standout in my collection. The deep, rich violet color with black accents looks stunning, and the signature Safari design is as comfortable as ever. The ergonomic grip makes writing effortless, even for long sessions, and the polished steel M nib glides smoothly across the page with just the right amount of ink flow.Like all LAMY Safari pens, it’s built to last, with a lightweight but durable body that feels great in hand. The ink cartridges and converter system make refilling easy, and the snap-on cap keeps it secure without fuss. It’s a perfect balance of style, function, and reliability.Whether jotting down notes or writing for pleasure, this pen makes every word feel special. Another fantastic addition to my LAMY collection!

Quick Review:Positives:+ Smooth nib out of the box+ Easily replaceable nib, as nibs are sold by Lamy.+ Lightweight, so fatigue is unlikely+ Durable, difficult to break with accidental blunt force.+ Is able to maintain ink flow without drying for a long time.Negatives:+ Two indentations on the grip section force you to grip the pen in the "correct" way.+ Some ink stains may be very difficult to remove, ruining the demonstrator.The Lamy Vista is a great pen for a great price. I have found that Lamy pens always write well straight out of the box, especially compared to brands that may use Bock or Jowo nibs. It uses the same nib as the Lamy Safari, AL-star as well as the Lamy Studio, so you can be sure it will be a good writing experience.The pen is made from durable ABS plastic according to Lamy, and I can attest to this. I have dropped my Safaris many times, and I am not too gently with the Vista either, and they still work great, with the worst damage being a few scratches, just make sure to keep the cap on while not in use, to prevent the pen falling on the nib, which will cause functional damage, and possibly result in the pen drying out as wellThere is no real difference between this pen, and the Lamy Safari, other than the body being clear. The Safari also comes with an ink window so the clear body on the Vista is purely for aesthetic purposes.The price is not too different from the Lamy AL-star which is made from aluminium, so if you prefer a slightly heavier pen with a metallic look and feel, that may be the better option for you, however do consider that the AL-star is susceptible to denting.Although you can swap the nib out for different sizes (the Vista uses the Z50 nib), you cannot so easily swap out the feed, so make sure to practice good pen hygiene and clean out the pen if you are not using it.The Lamy Vista usually doesn't come with a converter, both the Z28 and Z27 converters will work. However, I recommend getting the Z27, as it can be used in other pens such as the Lamy Studio as well, but you can still get the Z28 if you like the colour. If you get the Z27, make sure you secure the converter properly, as without the nubs on the Z28, the converter being properly secured isn't as obvious.Overall, I recommend the Lamy Vista if you like the aesthetics, but I highly recommend you take a look at the Safari. The Safari is often cheaper, and comes it many cool colours, including yearly special editions.

Beautiful pen! I bought it along with the ink converter z24, which fit perfectly and easily. Once I managed to find the right ink for sketching, it flowed smoothly across the paper. Very comfortable to hold and sturdy too. I particularly like the fine nib that it came with.

I ordered the Lamy 17-LH Safari Umbra pen on a whim, as I'm a left-handed underwriter and know that normal fountain pens can feel very scratchy as the nib is pushed (rather than pulled) across the page. I thought it was cheap enough to give it a go.It arrived on time in a small box within a slim cardboard packet - no unnecessary plastic or overpackaging which I was pleased about.I have to say my first impression on getting the pen out the box was disappointment. Years ago I had a metal Parker fountain pen and in comparison the plastic Lamy felt and looked rather cheap. Sturdy plastic, not fragile, and yes like the product photos - but still. However the Lamy was a much cheaper pen so only to be expected.It came with one blue-ink cartidge so I inserted this - needed a bit more pressure than I expected. When I started to write with the pen, I was amazed that it felt very smooth, the nib glided across the page with no scratchiness at all. I would happily put up with the looks for the writing experience.Apparently it's a medium nib, it's perfect for me as I prefer using narrow-ruled paper.However I'm still in two minds about the design. Where you hold the pen is round with two flat edges, so that your left forefinger rests at the bottom of the left edge and your thumb at the top of the right edge. This was designed to guide your fingers where to hold the pen to get the best nib angle to the page, and reduces finger fatigue when writing for long periods. Sometimes I find this helpful. However I have another pen (different design) currently filled with red ink. When I'm making study notes I tend to use the other pen for the headings and the Lamy for the body text. I notice the flattened barrel more when I'm swapping between pens, and it takes my fingers a while to get used to it again. If I'm purely using the Lamy then it's generally fine.Having said that, my 9 year old son (also left handed) likes the indents in the barrel and it is particularly useful for him as it means the nib is always at the correct angle, not twisted too far to one side.It would be nice if Lamy did a smooth barrel option as I'd like to try that to compare!Incidentally I wanted a converter to use bottled ink rather than cartridges, but had to do a bit of research before I found which was compatible with this pen, as it's not obvious from the listing. I ordered the Lamy Z28-Z24converter which works great, I've currently refilled it with Waterman Serenity Blue and it's still very smooth writing.Overall I am happy with this pen, I may buy the same in another colour (with another converter) so I can have two ink colours without the different barrels causing finger confusion.

Love this pen. Great value for money, super comfortable grip wise, easy to write with and tips and ink are easily changeable.