Lamy Safari Fountain Pen : The BIG guide to Filling, Inks, Nibs, Using and Cleaning
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- Опубликовано: 13 июл 2024
- When getting started with fountain pens, many people begin with a Lamy Safari. Here I talk about my experiences with these pens and using different nibs, inks and filling techniques. I have been sketching with these Lamy Safari fountain pens for over ten years and although they are cheap to buy they are simple and durable, easy to clean and fun to use. I use fountain pens for line and wash drawing as well as urban sketching and love the little Lamy Safari pens.
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00:00 Introduction
01:05 Clear Demonstrator Model
01:24 Construction
01:50 Nib Choices
02:38 Different Finishes
03:01 Cartridges
03:25 Lamy Convertor
04:03 Water soluble ink
05:13 Waterproof Ink
06:48 Filling the pen
08:39 Storage and Cleaning 
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I have 2 safaris and love them. Both filled with platinum carbon ink. They write and sketch perfectly 👍.
Yep. That's been my experience. My kids love them too.
Thanks for this. I was on the fence about which pen would be my next step up from my preppy and set on Lamy, but now I have a push and great information about inks and fill options. I did not know about Lamy cartridges being proprietary!
Most welcome Peter. 😁
Thanks for the tip about refilling cardriges with a syringe 🙌
Glad you found that useful.
Since getting my 2 lamy pens i use them all the time not just for drawing but making lists and anything else. Great video, helpful
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting 🙂
I have started with Lamy Al Stars! I have 5 and a Lamy Studio as a present. I absolutely love them. I haven’t tried the line and wash with the non waterproof ink yet. You make those look so easy! Really like the videos!
Thanks so much and thanks for taking the time to comment.
Anothere way to see the color of ink in your pen is to write with it.
True 👍
Very interesting video, I have used fountain pens for some years as I dabble with calligraphy. But needed to get the left handed nibs, so it is very good that Lamy cater for left handed people.
Glad it was helpful!
I like the tip about the syringe, thank you.
I have had occasional issues with the Platinum carbon bleeding a bit when WC is applied over it. It seems to be a function of the paper, I think. I dunno, maybe I just didn't let it sit for long enough before trying to apply a wash. However, in general, I love the ink.
This was an interesting intro to the Lamy pens, I may have to get one and try it. Thank you for the insight.
I think that maybe it wasn't quite dry. I've had zero issues with bleed. I always give my drawing a quick blast with a Hairdryer before painting. Especially if there are think lines. These seem to take an age to dry without some hairdrying. 👍
Great video, nicely explained. I had this one question. I have 2 choices in lamy, one is the demonstrator pen and the other is the opaque pen. I love the demonstrator, but it feels like the plastic is unsturdy and will crack or break in long term. Which one should i go for as a beginner.
Just choose whatever colour you prefer. They will all work the same 👍😁👍
I just ordered my first one!
Excellent. Let me know what you think.
@@dougjacksonart I will! For starters I got the fine nib. And a converter. I am a purple fan. This pen comes with purple ink which is halarious but i have the recommended permanent black to switch it up. Ordered the converter also. Plus my friend who is INTO blue in all ways i ordered the blue for her birthday!
I love my Lamy! Reporting back…first off the “purple” ink my purple pen came with was a weird blue. No biggie..but it didnt flow great..i tossed it and immediately got out the converter i ordered and filled it with Carbon black permanent. No looking back. It flows so smoothly. I have refilled it once and this pen doesnt miss a beat. I really like it.
Very informative video. Thanks.
Thanks for the tip about the syringe. Great idea.
I am new to fountain pens. I did some research and decided on the Safari. So in April, I went to the local art store which had a nice display of Lamy's. While I was deciding on the color, a white/silver Lamy AL-Star called to me. That's what I took home. (Essentially, it's the same pen as the Safari with an aluminum body.)
Now maybe someone can enlighten me about this hobby: How did I wind up with five Lamys already? 😁 I think they all were special editions at one time.
BTW, on some web sites, the "B" nib is referred to as "Broad."
Glad it was helpful! Yes I think broad is more accurate than bold but it got stuck in my think head....Sounds like you have the same affliction as me with your fountain pens. 😂👍
Thanks for a great video Doug. I have been considering buying a Lamy Safari as a first drawing fountain pen and your explanation has helped no end. As a left hander I have never found it easy to get anything for my sinister self; not even a pair of scissors, never mind a pen.
A couple of questions: do I choose my choice of nib with my order and where would I purchase the syringe you acquired?
Glad it was helpful! I know in the UK you can specify the nib on purchase and even the Sinister varient. Cult Pens is the store I've used. The syringe was bought in ebay I think. I got three for a fiver.
M or F nib which one to choose
Both ditterent and both good. To start with I'd go with M
why do you not use one for drawing yourself in most videos?
I generally just use what's to hand and filled at the time. I've definitely been using the yellow one a lot more for re ent vids just because its so bright and cheerful 😊
A ja szkicuję piórem platinum preppy 03 i jest ok. Naprawdę, a reke mam dość nerwowa
Just go for it! 😁