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I've been using and loving a Lamy Vista for ages. It was one of my favorite pens when I first got into FPs, and it's still a favorite. I ordered a Safari, figuring it was the same pen but opaque. It's not the same pen. The Safari is about 33% lighter than the Vista and doesn't feel as solid. I can write with it fine, but I like the weight of the Vista better. My question is how much the Al-Star weighs. Is it heavier or lighter than the Vista? I'm wondering if maybe I should get one...

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Really? Because I feel that the vista is too light and delicate compared to by normal safari. Maybe that is because I got the safari first before the vista? or also because the vista is clear, making it seem more fragile. The Al-star is probably a tiny bit more weighty than either of the safaris. It's much cooler to touch because it's metal and most likely feels sturdier but since it is plated, it gets noticeable scratches easier than the plastic safaris.

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I've both the Safari and the Al-Star, but not the Vista. I did just ask to see a Vista at the stationery store earlier today, and thought it was close in weight to the Al-Star, which i thought was a good thing, cos the Safari sometimes feels just a little too light.

 

Anyway, there's a table of info in this old discussion that you may find useful.

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I think the barrel of the al star is larger in diameter.and is just ateeny bit heavier than either the safari or the vista

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Since it was so easy to do, I just weighed two Safaris, an Al-star, and a Vista on my inexpensive kitchen scale.

 

Safari: 18g

Al-Star: 22g

Vista: 20g

 

Note that all are inked, some with cartridges, others with converters, and I didn't compare ink levels. You get what you pay for. ;)

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Both uninked and without cartridge or convertor:

 

Vista 17g

Al-Star 19g

 

The Safari should be exactly the same as the Vista. :thumbup:

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