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AWS · 26 January 2012, 02:28 AM

New to fountain pens, I ordered a Lamy Safari w/ converter and fine nib. I thought it was a good starter pen to try out.

Is there any recommended break in procedure for a new FP?

Filling the ink w/ converter will be new as well. I found a tutorial online to help out.

2careless · 26 January 2012, 03:01 AM

Lamy safari is pretty much in-destructible and well made so you can just use it right away.
Just stay away from Noodler Bay State Blue ink, I've heard of stories that this ink melted the feed on a Lamy.

AWS · 26 January 2012, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

Lamy safari is pretty much in-destructible and well made so you can just use it right away.
Just stay away from Noodler Bay State Blue ink, I've heard of stories that this ink melted the feed on a Lamy.

Good to know. I ordered Waterman Florida Blue.

Lion · 26 January 2012, 05:02 AM

With a converter just remember you fill it by turning it clock-wise. Use a light touch when you go to write with a fountain pen and let it glide across the paper.....

AWS · 26 January 2012, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

With a converter just remember you fill it by turning it clock-wise. Use a light touch when you go to write with a fountain pen and let it glide across the paper.....

Thanks Leo...I welcome any tips.

TattooedGQ · 26 January 2012, 08:02 AM

Pretty much what 2careless and Leo said....I carry a Lamy Safari XF in my work bag as a backup every day....and use it as my primary often.

I didn't have to break mine in, but if it's not a smooth writer check the forum, there are some suggestions to try.

bassplayrr · 26 January 2012, 10:32 AM

I have a Lamy Al-Star as a daily writer (same basic pen with aluminum barrel). Your new Safari will likely outlast you and needs no break in, as mentioned. I found the fine nib to be a bit scratchy, so I moved up to a medium when the paper bag trick didn't provide enough of an improvement. That's the beauty of the Lamy design though; want to change a nib? Stick a small piece of scotch tape to it, pull it off, and slap on another. A 10 second job.

Lion · 27 January 2012, 02:13 AM

I have a Lamy Studio which is also a very good pen but now I carry and use MontBlanc fountain pens!!!

AWS · 27 January 2012, 05:00 AM

First time at filling pen with converter and hopefully it gets easier the next time. Lets just say I'm glad I wore the latex gloves.

Lion · 27 January 2012, 08:25 AM

Allan, you had a hard time...sorry to hear. Oh well now you know what to do!!!

26 January 2012, 02:28 AM	#1
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	New Fountain Pen Question New to fountain pens, I ordered a Lamy Safari w/ converter and fine nib. I thought it was a good starter pen to try out. Is there any recommended break in procedure for a new FP? Filling the ink w/ converter will be new as well. I found a tutorial online to help out.

26 January 2012, 05:02 AM	#4
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	With a converter just remember you fill it by turning it clock-wise. Use a light touch when you go to write with a fountain pen and let it glide across the paper..... __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

26 January 2012, 08:02 AM	#6
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	Pretty much what 2careless and Leo said....I carry a Lamy Safari XF in my work bag as a backup every day....and use it as my primary often. I didn't have to break mine in, but if it's not a smooth writer check the forum, there are some suggestions to try. __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

26 January 2012, 10:32 AM	#7
bassplayrr "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SF Bay/Dallas Watch: 116610LV, 3570.50 Posts: 225	I have a Lamy Al-Star as a daily writer (same basic pen with aluminum barrel). Your new Safari will likely outlast you and needs no break in, as mentioned. I found the fine nib to be a bit scratchy, so I moved up to a medium when the paper bag trick didn't provide enough of an improvement. That's the beauty of the Lamy design though; want to change a nib? Stick a small piece of scotch tape to it, pull it off, and slap on another. A 10 second job. __________________ Rolexes: Yachtmaster Rose Gold 116655, Submariner “Hulk” 116610LV, Milguass "GV" 116400GV

27 January 2012, 02:13 AM	#8
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I have a Lamy Studio which is also a very good pen but now I carry and use MontBlanc fountain pens!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

26 January 2012, 03:01 AM	#2
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Lamy safari is pretty much in-destructible and well made so you can just use it right away. Just stay away from Noodler Bay State Blue ink, I've heard of stories that this ink melted the feed on a Lamy.

27 January 2012, 05:00 AM	#9
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	First time at filling pen with converter and hopefully it gets easier the next time. Lets just say I'm glad I wore the latex gloves.

27 January 2012, 08:25 AM	#10
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Allan, you had a hard time...sorry to hear. Oh well now you know what to do!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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