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product_id: 1482183
title: "Safari Fountain Pen Charcoal Ex-Fine, L17EF"
brand: "lamy"
price: "450 kr"
currency: DKK
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Lamy"
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# Ships with smooth-flow blue ink cartridge Durable charcoal ABS plastic body Ex-fine steel nib for precision Safari Fountain Pen Charcoal Ex-Fine, L17EF

**Brand:** lamy
**Price:** 450 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖋️ Write sharp, stand out sharper — the Lamy Safari ex-fine pen for the discerning professional.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Safari Fountain Pen Charcoal Ex-Fine, L17EF by lamy
- **How much does it cost?** 450 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/1482183-safari-fountain-pen-charcoal-ex-fine-l17ef)

## Best For

- lamy enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lamy brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Ink Flow:** Comes ready with a high-quality blue ink cartridge for smooth, skip-free writing from the first stroke.
- • **Precision Meets Elegance:** Ex-fine steel nib delivers ultra-fine, consistent lines perfect for detailed note-taking and professional documents.
- • **Snap Cap with Secure Seal:** Convenient snap cap closure ensures your pen is always protected and ink stays fresh, so you never miss a beat.
- • **Built to Last, Designed to Impress:** Robust charcoal ABS plastic body combines lightweight comfort with everyday durability — your reliable writing companion.
- • **Ergonomic Grip for All-Day Comfort:** Contoured grip section trains your hand for optimal writing posture, reducing fatigue during long meetings or brainstorming sessions.

## Overview

The Lamy Safari Fountain Pen Charcoal Ex-Fine (L17EF) features a precision-engineered steel nib for ultra-fine lines, housed in a durable yet lightweight charcoal ABS plastic body. It ships with a smooth-flowing blue ink cartridge and offers an ergonomic contoured grip designed to improve writing posture. The snap cap closure secures the pen and preserves ink freshness, making it a stylish, reliable choice for professionals who demand both form and function.

## Description

Lightweight and functional, the shiny red safari is made of sturdy ABS plastic. Its unique design features a flexible brass wire clip and comfort molded grip section, with blue ink.

Review: I understand why it is a popular starter fountain pen - Came well packaged, but my EF nib was very scratchy, but to be fair, I only gave it a quick rinse with water before using it, and not a good cleaning like I should have, so ink flow may have been an issue. Due to me experimenting with the EF to fix the scratchy feeling, I inevitably ruin my nib. I have sinced purchased a fine and medium nib, both of which write wonderfully. Fine gives some feedback on cheap paper, but the line with noodler's standard black is very nice (use nib nook at gouletpens to get an idea the line thickness of each), but I will admit, the medium is very smooth, even on cheap paper it is smooth, but it's like thickness is pushing the border on what I like my pen's to be, but I only tested it on cheap paper to just have a bigger/wetter nib to compare the fine nib to. I will probably try the medium nib sometime this week on my good paper to see if it feathers a good amount still, but I'm doubting it will feather much with the right paper. As far as the plastic frame, it has been extremely durable so far and I love it. It doesn't have the super loud/solid clip I would like, but it holds in place fine. The cap's airtight seal isn't as "tight" or loud-clicking-solid as I had hoped, and it did dry up after a week of no use while I was waiting on my additional nibs. I just soaked the feed/nib in some warm water for a half hour and all was fine afterwards (obviously take the converter out first), as well as gave it a good soapy rinse, and it has been a work horse since. I do have one note for new fountain pen users: Please do get a quality fountain pen paper if you are going to go the EF/F. They take longer to dry than cheap paper, but I believe you will enjoy it much more. The EF/F nibs may not give the experience you are hoping for if you use them on cheap notebook paper. A medium nib will smoother, but will likely feather on cheap paper, and again, probably discourage you some. I used a pilot v5 for five years before I got into fountain pens, and I would honestly compared the F nib to the middle ground between a v5 and v7, like a v6 I suppose. The F nib with noodlers standard black actually feathers less, even on cheap paper than a v7 in my opinion with less bleed through. The line wdith with a F nib is on par, if not slightly thinner (with the right touch on cheap paper) than a v7, I would say a M nib is right on par with a pilot v7, with similiar feathering, but I feel there is less bleed. I have since purchased more fountain pens, but if you are looking at the safari, look at the lamy nexx too, same nibs, but thicker body, and improved/thiker grip. I would have ordered that first had I known about it, but I have one on order now coming from the UK (I'm in the USA) because the grip is indeed a little small on a safari, and will feel awkward at first because it made to help train you to grip a fountain pen correctly, but since using it and then occasionally using non-fountain pens, I've noticed my writing quality improve a good amount. I've heard the lamy nexx isn't as availible in the USA anymore, or what not, which is why I bought from the UK, if anyone was wondering.
Review: A reliable fountain pen that is easy to use - The Lamy Safari fountain pen is my favorite pen for everyday use. I have been using a charcoal grey safari pen for years and recently realized that I could use a second one. The first with black ink and the second with red ink. The safari pen is quite stylish and gets noticed whenever I use it out in public. I use a fine tip which is very strong and provides a smooth line, so writing is easy. The grip is unique and assures that I am holding the pen correctly. It is very comfortable. The body of the pen is very durable and the cap fits securely with a satisfying click. I have never experienced an ink leak! The pen comes in a cardboard box with no documentation and one disposable T10 ink cartridge (blue). There is a cardboard ring which prevents the cartridge from connecting to the pen tip. This is for shipping. You would remove the cardboard ring and screw the end piece to the tip to connect the ink to the tip. If you wish to skip the disposable ink cartridges and use ink from a bottle, you will need to purchase a model X28 converter, sold separately. (NOTE: Lamy makes two different converters for their fountain pens and only the Z28 is compatible with the safari fountain pen.)

## Features

- Charcoal Black ABS colored plastic body
- Filo
- Lamy
- Ships with blue ink cartridge

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002T4032 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,370 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #45 in Fountain Pens |
| Brand | Lamy |
| Closure | Snap Cap |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,265) |
| Date First Available | April 2, 2004 |
| Grip Type | Contoured |
| Ink Color | LAMY T 10 blue |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.564 ounces |
| Item model number | LAMY-safari-F |
| Manufacturer | Lamy |
| Manufacturer Part Number | L17EF |
| Material Type | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Stainless Steel |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | F |
| Point Type | Fine |
| Product Dimensions | 1 x 1 x 1 inches |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Tip Type | Steel |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult | Children | Teens
- **Brand:** Lamy
- **Color:** Black
- **Ink Color:** LAMY T 10 blue
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Fountain Pen

## Images

![Safari Fountain Pen Charcoal Ex-Fine, L17EF - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51I3pR+LGzL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why did my pen begin skipping and not writing at all?  I put in a new cartridge and same thing. If nib is clogged, how do I clean it?**
A: A few suggestions for your problem, Warren. Firstly, I've found that cartridges just don't work as well as bottled ink. For cleaning, remove the cartridge, insert a converter, and fill the pen with plain (preferably filtered) luke warm water from a glass and empty it out. Do this a few times until the water coming out of the pen is clear. If you don't have a converter then unscrew the nib, drop the whole assembly in the glass and rinse it in the water, changing the water until clear. I suggest cleaning the nib in this way every time you fill it.

**Q: How does it compare to Pilot Metropolitan in writing experience? Which one is a smoother writer?**
A: There are so many variable combinations (ink, paper, nib size...) it's hard to give a definitive answer. I own both pens. My Metropolitan is much smoother than my Safari. Asian nibs are finer, so a Pilot M is going to be more like a Lamy F. If using a good bottled ink with a converter, you may find the Pilot M to be a bit wet. Both write well on copier-grade paper, but you may find the Lamy to be a bit scratchier. Beyond that, it kind of comes down to aesthetics. Do you like the modern lines and materials of the Lamy, or the classic, smooth lines of the Pilot?

**Q: How "fine" is the fine tip? How does it compare to the other Lamy tip widths (extra-fine, medium)?**
A: It is not a fine tip in my opinion. It is smooth and has a generous width in its imprint, so for this reason it could easily be called a medium.

**Q: Can you change the nib to another LAMY nib of another size?**
A: Absolutely. Lamy nibs come in EF, F, M, B, 1.1 stub, 1.5 stub, 1.9 stub and are all interchangeable. I love the 1.1 stub and 1.5 stub and the extra flair they give my handwriting.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I understand why it is a popular starter fountain pen
*by R***N on March 11, 2014*

Came well packaged, but my EF nib was very scratchy, but to be fair, I only gave it a quick rinse with water before using it, and not a good cleaning like I should have, so ink flow may have been an issue. Due to me experimenting with the EF to fix the scratchy feeling, I inevitably ruin my nib. I have sinced purchased a fine and medium nib, both of which write wonderfully. Fine gives some feedback on cheap paper, but the line with noodler's standard black is very nice (use nib nook at gouletpens to get an idea the line thickness of each), but I will admit, the medium is very smooth, even on cheap paper it is smooth, but it's like thickness is pushing the border on what I like my pen's to be, but I only tested it on cheap paper to just have a bigger/wetter nib to compare the fine nib to. I will probably try the medium nib sometime this week on my good paper to see if it feathers a good amount still, but I'm doubting it will feather much with the right paper. As far as the plastic frame, it has been extremely durable so far and I love it. It doesn't have the super loud/solid clip I would like, but it holds in place fine. The cap's airtight seal isn't as "tight" or loud-clicking-solid as I had hoped, and it did dry up after a week of no use while I was waiting on my additional nibs. I just soaked the feed/nib in some warm water for a half hour and all was fine afterwards (obviously take the converter out first), as well as gave it a good soapy rinse, and it has been a work horse since. I do have one note for new fountain pen users: Please do get a quality fountain pen paper if you are going to go the EF/F. They take longer to dry than cheap paper, but I believe you will enjoy it much more. The EF/F nibs may not give the experience you are hoping for if you use them on cheap notebook paper. A medium nib will smoother, but will likely feather on cheap paper, and again, probably discourage you some. I used a pilot v5 for five years before I got into fountain pens, and I would honestly compared the F nib to the middle ground between a v5 and v7, like a v6 I suppose. The F nib with noodlers standard black actually feathers less, even on cheap paper than a v7 in my opinion with less bleed through. The line wdith with a F nib is on par, if not slightly thinner (with the right touch on cheap paper) than a v7, I would say a M nib is right on par with a pilot v7, with similiar feathering, but I feel there is less bleed. I have since purchased more fountain pens, but if you are looking at the safari, look at the lamy nexx too, same nibs, but thicker body, and improved/thiker grip. I would have ordered that first had I known about it, but I have one on order now coming from the UK (I'm in the USA) because the grip is indeed a little small on a safari, and will feel awkward at first because it made to help train you to grip a fountain pen correctly, but since using it and then occasionally using non-fountain pens, I've noticed my writing quality improve a good amount. I've heard the lamy nexx isn't as availible in the USA anymore, or what not, which is why I bought from the UK, if anyone was wondering.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A reliable fountain pen that is easy to use
*by F***R on December 13, 2023*

The Lamy Safari fountain pen is my favorite pen for everyday use. I have been using a charcoal grey safari pen for years and recently realized that I could use a second one. The first with black ink and the second with red ink. The safari pen is quite stylish and gets noticed whenever I use it out in public. I use a fine tip which is very strong and provides a smooth line, so writing is easy. The grip is unique and assures that I am holding the pen correctly. It is very comfortable. The body of the pen is very durable and the cap fits securely with a satisfying click. I have never experienced an ink leak! The pen comes in a cardboard box with no documentation and one disposable T10 ink cartridge (blue). There is a cardboard ring which prevents the cartridge from connecting to the pen tip. This is for shipping. You would remove the cardboard ring and screw the end piece to the tip to connect the ink to the tip. If you wish to skip the disposable ink cartridges and use ink from a bottle, you will need to purchase a model X28 converter, sold separately. (NOTE: Lamy makes two different converters for their fountain pens and only the Z28 is compatible with the safari fountain pen.)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great fountain pen in many ways
*by L***O on November 6, 2022*

As an exercise in engineering a pen, it is hard to do better than the LAMY Safari. It has the following valuable features: 1) Low cost. If you lose it you won't cry. You might be unhappy, but you didn't just put down a couple hundred bucks or more. 2) interchangeable nib. Really makes for a lot more fun. Do a stub nib for your greeting cards, an EF nib for writing on printer paper, or swap in a left handed nib because you are... left handed! 3) Cartridge/converter. This fill mechanism gives you lots of options. And it holds plenty of ink. 4) Flat surfaces mean the pen barrel won't roll off a tilted table with the cap off. 5) Comes in an endless range of finishes. WARNING: I hear the aluminum models can sustain dings that show. The ABS models will be more ding-resistant at the visual level as the color is solid through the plastic. 6) Light. I do feel that a lighter fountain pen will write better. Now, no version of the Safari, AFAIK, comes with a gold nib. However, gold nibs are available and you can swap those in. I hear that they write quite well; I'm basically happy with the steel nibs myself. They do sometime have a little scratch, but I kinda like that myself. These nib, whether gold or steel, are stiff; there's no flex in them. That is true, and so if you want to do the flex thing you'll have to look elsewhere. I find that writing with a stub nib provides line width modulation without having to slow your hand down. Good 1st fountain pen, good 17th fountain pen.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Lamy Safari Fountain Pen Charcoal Ex-Fine, L17EF
- Lamy Z28 Converter for fountain pen models Abc, AL-star, joy, Lx, nexx, nexx M, safari, vista
- Lamy Black T10 Ink Cartridges, 5/pk (LT10BKB)

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