Lamy Safari: Medium or Fine nib

[writebyhand]

Which is better for everyday writing?

[Geoff V]

Which is better for everyday writing?

 

Naturally, it's largely a matter of personal taste. I prefer Fine nibs, but also have some Safaris fitted with 1.1 Italics to provide a contrast as my mood changes.

[Arts11]

Which is better for everyday writing?

It depends on your writing style and really the luck of the draw when it comes to Safari nibs. Personally, a <M> nib is too wide for my everyday writing, but it is really smooth. On the other hand, I had a <F> nib, and although it did write thin enough, it just wasn't all that smooth. Also, there seems to be a variability in quality control when it comes to Safari nibs: for example, sometimes you'll get a <F> that writes more like a <M> and vice-versa.

[writebyhand]

As a rule, do Safari nibs tend to run wide or narrow?

[Arts11]

As a rule, do Safari nibs tend to run wide or narrow?

They run wide.

[Edgar Allan Bo]

I would go with the FINE (it isn't that fine at all)...

[Joe in Seattle]

I tried a Safari EF thinking to have a finer line, but used it only once before selling it. F would be your choice, I think.

[mallymal1]

By pure coincidence, I've just been draughting out some letters, using a Lamy Saffari. The <M> nib seems to be ideal for this purpose, as I tend to write these very quickly (if I don't, then I forget what it is I want to say! ), and it lays down a very smooth line, which doesn't stutter at speed.

 

 

[hehiheho]

I use daily a Lamy "EF". It writes like what one may usually call a fine nib. It is the same for every size for Lamys: if you choose a "M", it will write like a broad nib.

[jack852]

The M is very smooth, but I prefer a finer line. I'd choose the F.

[Lucky Cynic]

The M is very smooth, but I prefer a finer line. I'd choose the F.

The plus side of using a F nib is that it also uses less ink.

[Doug Add]

As others have said, personal preference. My F Safari nib is wider than my M Aurora Optima/88 nibs. It is essentially a M nib. I had a M nib in this Safari when it first arrived, but it was way too wide for me. I do prefer F nibs, and may swap this one out for an EF.

 

I think either would be fine for everyday writing, depending on what type of paper you use and how big your script is. My experience is that Safari nibs write rather dryly, but with Private Reserve Tanzanite my F nib has generous flow.

[PacificCoastPen]

Fine. I didn't like my EF.

[Glenn-SC]

I am using an EF in my 2009 LE and it is very smooth and lays down a great wet line no matter how fast I choose to (normal not speed-test) write.

 

In fact I just ordered another EF.

[Pfhorrest]

It all depends on what you are using your pen for, but personally I'd go no finer than M.

 

I bought the Safari for it's nice smooth nib, and EF/F nibs usually are not very smooth. I got around the problem by trying out lots of nibs until I got a (relatively) smooth F nib. If you can try them out at the store from which you are buying from, do so.

 

M nibs write more like a Broad, but are very smooth and will get smoother after lots of writing. In contrast, my single EF nib is still as scratchy as ever.

[Aissa2]

Fine point.

[inkcoffee]

Fine

[penicillin]

Not to put too fine a pint on it, but I use a medium for everyday writing and an EF (red ink) for editing.

 

M

 

[tawanda]

Forget the Safari and buy a Studio, then stick a fine nib in it. You won't regret it for an instant...(fine nibs make your ink last longer too)

[Possum Hill]

Fine.