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So I gave my friend a Lamy Safari in the Christmas of 2004 and she's finally using it now. My other friend sees it and says, ooh, I want an FP too!

 

So I got her a Pelikano. Other than inky fingers from touching the nib, shes getting the hang of it. (transition from a BP is hard) Both love their pens :lol: :D

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Hi !

 

Nice one! I had the exact same thing happening on new year's eve. A good friend of mine was over at our place and tried out one of my Lamy Safaris. He really loved the way it writes so i gave it to him right away. Now couple of weeks down the road he is using the pen daily !

 

Take care

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Yup, well done, Garageboy! It is not as easy as I thought. I hate to admit it but i have failed to convert my wife. :( Think I need to be more proactive too at spreading the word.

 

Let's keep trying fellas! :D

 

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i haven't made a convert yet but I handed my brother my Namiki VP M and said "just try it." and his eyes widened with surprise and interest when he felt that buttery smooth nib on his nice Levenger notepad I had gotten him. I may have to get him one some day - even though he's an MP user at heart.

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When my son was in 6th grade I won an eBay auction for 6 Safaris just to get the one color I wanted.

My son took #2, then sold #3 through 6 to friends at school.

Imagine their Teachers surprize when the class started handing in homework written in FP! :lol:

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