If you don't already know Lamy is a German company who have been designing and making all kinds of pens since 1966. I am a big fan of their fountain pens and I have a small collection of them at home. When I saw their new pastel range I thought it would be nice for me to review one as they are very popular at the moment so I reached out to Lamy and they said they would send me one for this post. I chose the rose powder pen but it really was a close call between that and the blue macaron and mint glaze colours, they are all just so pretty!
Anyway, here she is in all her glory! Isn't she lovely?
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| Lamy Safari fountain pen in rose powder |
I absolutely adore the pale pink shade they used for this pen, it reminds me a little of strawberry milkshake and other sweet treats like cupcakes and macarons!
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| Pen test in my notebook |
The Safari range was first released in the 1980's and is still a firm favourite today! Lamy introduce new colours each year but the overall design stays the same, why mess with perfection?
Design points of the Safari fountain pen:
- Made from ABS plastic
- Black chromium-plated steel nib
- Spring loaded pocket clip (usually silver in colour)
- Triangular grip
- View window for ink cartridge
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| Triangular grip for comfort |
The pen is made from a sturdy plastic so it feels quite substantial in your hand but without being too heavy and the ergonomic grip is designed to help you hold it comfortably, making it perfect for writing letters, lists or taking lots of notes at work or school! The whole pen (apart from the nib and clip) is the same colour unlike the Lx and Al-Star ranges which have a transparent black grip section instead.
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| Medium silver steel nib |
This pen comes with a medium nib but if you prefer a different size you can change this as replacement nibs are sold separately. Talking of nibs, one of the main reasons I love Lamy fountain pens is because they write beautifully, they don't skip or drag as you use them and I've never had one leak on me!
There is a cartridge of blue ink in the box so you can start using your pen straight away. When the blue ink runs out I think I will replace it with a nice pink one, let me know if you have any recommendations!
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| Pretty, pastel perfection |
If you want to check out the other colours available you can find them all on the Lamy website and if you want to see my fountain pens you can find them here!
Thank you to Jessica from Lamy for sending me this beautiful pen and thank you to you too for stopping by and reading my review!
Do you love the pastels collection? Let me know which is your favourite!
*Disclaimer - this pen was given to me free of charge for the purpose of this review, as always all opinions are honest and my own.
The best thing about the Lamy Safari is its classic design. The pen is well-balanced, comfortable in the hand, and sports a large ink capacity. The Safari is a good choice for the environmentally-conscious, since it is made of recycled plastic. Lamy is a company with a reputation for creating quality writing instruments, and the Safari is no exception. It is a great choice for beginners and experienced fountain pen enthusiasts alike.
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