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50 pieces pens was produced to order members PWF directly from Lamy Co.

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Check the bottom of the pen, if the engraving says W.Germany this an '80s pen. If the engraving only says Germany, we're talking a 1990-onwards model. It's also been said elsewhere on this site that the cross cap was changed from metal to plastic around 1996. Hope that helps!

I just had a look and it says w.germany, thanks for your help.

 

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I think this one...

http://lamy.com.pl/lamy_product_images/Products/safari/17_s2_FH_ger.jpg

Ahhhh.. The gateway pen for so many of us! :)

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safari in charcoal with an ef nib.. came in the mail/post Thursday
used it some on Thursday. left it at home on friday and spent about 5 hours writing with it today. having some issues with thr grip but i am left handed and nit an overwritter more of a side wrutter so it is lear ing the arm and paper angle i need. if i get another one if will be a fine nib or i may just order a fine so far i love the thing

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I just received Lamy #2, the Al-Star yesterday. It's outstanding. I know fully understand the enthusiasm for these pens. I was put off by the plasticky-U-clip look, but the writing is as smooth as my Pelikan M205 and the barrel is easier to hold (the Pelikan is a delightful writer but it's too small, imho.)

 

I have two now, the Joy, which I do like a lot for calligraphy, and the Al-Star, which is probably going to live in my purse. I may add one more to the fleet (a 2000) to leave on my desk. I'm very happy with these and so far, I prefer the Lamy to the Pilot MR, which is not so smooth. I also found out, I like faceting or flat sides on the barrels--in preference to a rounded and torpedo shape barrel.

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Today I received my very first Lamy. It is a charcoal coloured Safari with a medium nib. I wish it was an extra fine but that will be my next purchase. From the moment I saw it in the shops here in Singapore I knew I wanted it but for a price of $53sgd I wasn't quite sure it was worth it. I went online and found a reputable seller on ebay offering up Lamy Safaris for just $20usd (only $25sgd!!!) with free shipping from the UK and I immediately bought it. I'm very pleased with this pen and feel like I'm going to be addicted with all the other color options they offer.

 

What are your first experiences with a Lamy?

love the charcoal black Safari

My first Lamy was a nice, smooth writer.

Flex Away :D

 

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As everybody has said before, same here. My first Lamy was a Charcoal Safari with a Fine Nib, what a lovely pen.

Such a workhouse, I still use it to this day, hmm..

 

-C.D

Favorite Ink and Pen Combinations:

Monteverde Jewelria in Fine with Noodlers Liberty's Elysium

Jinhao x450 with a Goulet X-Fine Nib with Noodlers Liberty's Elysium

Lamy Al-Star BlueGreen in Extra Fine with Parker Quink Black

Pilot Metropolitan in Medium with Parker Quink Black

"A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti."

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A Neon Safari that I have no idea why I bought I didn't get along with at all. I don't think I ever got through a full converter of ink with it.I sold it for quite cheap a year latter. The new owner got a very good price for it.

 

However that same year I got Studio stainless steel which I have grown to enjoy which I have broad nib on I think at some point I will by a 1.1 for.

 

I want to buy a 2000 at some point maybe towards the end of the year.

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My first Lamy was also my first fountain pen. Graphite Al-Star with a medium nib. I also purchased a stainless steel Studio, but it leaks around the nib, so I need to send that in to get fixed.

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My first Lamy is my first fountain pen. A Lamy ABC with LH nib. Parents bought it for me when I was in 2nd grade in 1997. Oddly, despite owning two Safaris and one AL-Star, the ABC is still the best writing Lamy I have. Nice and wet, and never had an ink misbehave in that pen.

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I would still say the Lamy logo was my first and second pen... I lost my first Logo... but got me another one... still... I lost 1 logo... :<

then my troublesome Lamy 2000... which led me to buy a Vista and a TWSBI mini... I did sell the former one until I got the Lamy 2000 sorted

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