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Lamy Safari - Replace Black Band Between Section And Barrel


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The black band that separates the Safari section and barrel has broken. I always thought it was an o-ring, but it is a hard plastic hoop-type band..

 

I've looked for replacements online, but can't find any. Suggestions?

 

Has anyone used an o-ring to replace the band? If so, what size o-ring would be needed?

 

Thanks!

 

 

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Only the whole grip section is sold as a spare part by Lamy.

 

I think an o-ring would try ro escape the section. 3D-printing or turning a replacement might be too expensive.

 

I would just buy a new grip section, take the ring off - it only needs a fingernail - and clip it on my usual pen. Then sell the other parts on eBay. :lol:

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Astron, thanks very much. I was afraid of that. Like you, I don't think an o-ring would work but I'll probably give it a try anyway.

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watch_art -- How did you do it? I've measured the band and it is about 1/2 inch in diameter and the thickness of the band from inside to outside is a little less than 2mm. There are probably some official diagrams somewhere online.

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You can buy one of the Chinesium copies of Lamy Safari that are out there; Nearly all of the parts are interchangeable with true Lamy.

I have a Lanbitou Safari-clone that works with the cartridges, converters, nibs and caps of Lamy pens. I have just checked and the rings are also compatible.

Then of course you have a ready supply of bits to use elsewhere...

There are sellers on the 'Bay that are selling a Lanbitou 757 for $2, from HK, free ship.

I bought the LB 757 for this purpose exactly.

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And by buying such pens you support those who fake real ones.

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Lamy has great customer service! My really old vintage Lamy Artus was in need of converter/cartridge and nothing fitted. I contacted Lamy Finland and they wanted to sent my pen to Lamy factory in Germany. I sent the pen and they found that right type of cartridge and sent the pen back with generous amount of fitting cartridges.

 

So I strongly recomend contacting Lamy.

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