|
Lamy Dialog 3 Fountain Pen - Palladium, Extra-Fine Nib L74XF |  | Brand: Lamy
Category: Office Product
List Price: $30.00
Buy New: $23.90
as of 11/25/2009 14:03 CST details
You Save: $6.10 (20%)
New (8) Used (2) from $23.90
Seller: Altman Luggage Co.
Rating:  32 reviews
Color: Charcoal
Size: Fine
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6 x 1 x 1
MPN: L17F
Model: 017F
UPC: 021274030630
EAN: 0021274030630
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
| |
| Features:
| • | Charcoal Black ABS plastic | | • | Black chromium-plated steel nib; Fine nib | | • | Accepts cartridge or converter refill nib |
|
| Similar Items:
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Lamy Safari Charcoal Fountain Pen Click to enlarge Forever Young Fun and functional, the safari is made of sturdy and colorful ABS plastic. Its unique design features a flexible brass wire clip and comfort molded grip section.
|
| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 32
A potential convertee November 14, 2009
Thomas Tamayo (Rhode Island)
I am not a fountain pen user. I had a cheap calligraphy kit as a kid in the 80s, but my only other experience was with a ~10 year old Waterman pen (not an expensive one, something my father let me borrow). I do write a fair amount, mainly for work and grad school, and my current pens are a Pen Ballpoint Medium Ocean, Blue (PAR49789) with Rollerball Pen Refill, for Parker Retractable Gel, Medium Tip, Blue Ink, 2/Pack PAR30526 refills and a Parker Urban Fine Writing Medium Point Gel Pen, 1 Black Ink, Black Barrel Pen (35912) with Parker Refill for Retractable Gel Ink Pens, Medium, Black Ink, 2 per Pack (30525PP) refills.
I just got the Lamy Safari Fine Nib pen today and tried it on a Piccadilly (Moleskine-copy) notebook with the stock ink (it ships with one cartridge). I also ordered a converter but, coming from a third-party vendor, it has not arrived yet. I mentioned that I have an inexpensive, older Waterman and I find that the Lamy pen writes much more smoothly than the Waterman. The fine nib on the Lamy also writes a better line than the Waterman (which must have a larger nib) and seems less scratchy. I don't know how much difference is due to wear and tear on the older pen.
The differences between the Gel Ink pens and the Fountain pen are significant. The gel ink writes very quickly in comparison to the fountain pen. I'm not sure if I like how slow the Lamy writes, but that can also have some benefits. I can feel the paper through the Lamy, I'm not sure if that's a good thing, but the writing I produce is equivalent to Gel Ink. The benefits are in Fountain ink. There are tons of colors to choose from, and the inks seem to be less prone to streaking than the Gel ink (which can remain wet on paper for a long time). The other benefit may be ink price and certainly cartridge disposal when using a converter. I run through a Gel ink package a month... at $6 per package, plus the garbage I toss out, fountain inks seem more economical. I don't yet have any information on how quickly I run through a Fountain cartridge / converter fill-up.
I understand that Lamy is trying to keep the prices low (and perhaps sell their ink cartridges), but if a converter cannot be included, it would be nice if one were available from Amazon directly (there are no prime offers on the Lamy converter). With shipping that changes this $25 pen into a $35 one, a 40% surcharge.
Overall, I'm glad I can try out (and get used to) a good fountain pen for such little investment.
 very nice, well-constructed pen October 3, 2009
A. Junkel (Dallas, TX)
It writes smoothly and consistently with no leaking. It is an excellent general-purpose pen. If you're buying a fountain pen, you should buy a converter and a bottle of ink as part of the pen.
Wow! October 2, 2009
K. Walrath
I only bought this because of the recommendations I read. Just received this pen about 10 minutes ago and tried it out on a scrap piece of paper. Wow! It is great! Still don't care for the looks, but the writing! I couldn't believe how smooth it was. I love fountain pens but I doubt I will ever go beyond this pen. Afraid to try, might not get the same quality. Believe the great reviews, not lying.
Versatile September 17, 2009
J L White (midwest)
As an interior designer, I use this pen for sketching as well as writing. It has the feel in some ways of the technical pens I used to use in the pre-CAD days, but without the finicky nature (no leaking, no clogging...). Perhaps true fountain pen lovers would appreciate a finer finish, but the contemporary lines of this simple pen make it perfect for my use. Not too elaborate to use for everyday notes and drawings, yet a good step above disposables. It's a pleasure to use.
Great everyday fountain pen September 14, 2009
J. Townsend (Longview, TX)
I've enjoyed the pen - great for daily use - it's the primary pen I use at my desk. Just be sure to buy some refills as you only get one with the pen purchase. It is very sturdy and has a great clip on the side to stay attached to my shirt or pocket. I highly recommend the pen!
Showing reviews 1-5 of 32
|
|
|
CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON SERVICES LLC. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED ‘AS IS’ AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME. Thanks for shopping with us! | |
