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product_id: 52431225
title: "safari umbra - Fountain Pen with ergonomic grip & polished steel nib in size EF - ideal for any Writing & Calligraphy - including LAMY T 10 blue cartridge - Right-Handed"
brand: "lamy"
price: "KSh8701"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/52431225-safari-umbra-fountain-pen-with-ergonomic-grip-and-polished-steel
store_origin: KE
region: Kenya
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# Includes Blue Erasable Ink Cartridge 0.5mm Extra Fine Nib Ergonomic Grip for Comfort safari umbra - Fountain Pen with ergonomic grip & polished steel nib in size EF - ideal for any Writing & Calligraphy - including LAMY T 10 blue cartridge - Right-Handed

**Brand:** lamy
**Price:** KSh8701
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✒️ Write Your Legacy with Precision & Style

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** safari umbra - Fountain Pen with ergonomic grip & polished steel nib in size EF - ideal for any Writing & Calligraphy - including LAMY T 10 blue cartridge - Right-Handed by lamy
- **How much does it cost?** KSh8701 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/52431225-safari-umbra-fountain-pen-with-ergonomic-grip-and-polished-steel)

## Best For

- lamy enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lamy brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ink Level Transparency:** Smart ink window lets you monitor ink levels so you never run dry mid-idea.
- • **Versatile & Ready to Use:** Comes with blue erasable cartridge and supports multiple nib sizes—ideal for school, office, or artistic flair.
- • **Effortless Writing Comfort:** Ergonomic grip and smooth ink flow keep your hand fatigue-free during long creative sessions.
- • **Iconic Design, Cult Status:** Join the global community of design lovers with this timeless LAMY safari classic.
- • **Precision at Your Fingertips:** Extra fine 0.5mm nib delivers crisp, clean lines perfect for professional writing and calligraphy.

## Overview

The LAMY safari umbra fountain pen combines iconic design with practical innovation—featuring a polished steel extra fine nib, ergonomic grip for fatigue-free writing, and a transparent ink window. Lightweight yet robust, it includes a blue erasable cartridge and supports interchangeable nibs, making it perfect for professionals, students, and creatives who demand style and function in every stroke.

## Description

Lightweight and functional, the shiny red safari is made of sturdy ABS plastic. Its unique design features a flexible brass wire clip and comfort molded grip section, with blue ink.

Review: Excellent fountain pen - Very good fountain pen for those who knew to fountain pens. Excellent build quality. Good value for money. Smooth ink flow. Easy to grip and very durable.
Review: Reliable, iconic and great features - Trying to spot the difference in colour between this umbra one and the charcoal one I have. Nevertheless these are great pens. I love the black nibs, writing quality, grip and ink window. Maybe the price point of these is a little high now with all the good quality Chinese imports for under a tenner. But still you can’t really go wrong.

## Features

- TIMELESS CLASSIC: The LAMY safari is not just a writing instrument, but a worldwide design icon with cult status. Countless colors and constantly new special editions make collectors' hearts beat faster.
- AESTHETIC, ROBUST, INDIVIDUAL: The fountain pen combines aesthetics, robustness and individuality. With its distinctive self-springing clip, made of durable ASA plastic and the countless colors, it sets standards in everyday writing.
- EVERYDAY & FUNCTIONAL: Functional details such as ergonomically shaped grip surfaces enable long, fatigue-free writing every day. Thanks to the small viewing window in the grip, it is easy to see whether there is enough ink in the cartridge or converter. Perfect for every writing situation thanks to interchangeable nib widths, even for left-handers.
- A COMPANION FOR EVERYONE: The LAMY safari fountain pen is ideal for pupils from 3rd grade upwards, as well as for teenagers and adults. Available in many colors. This makes it perfect for use at school, university and in the office.
- ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: Enjoy the writing experience with the included blue erasable ink cartridge (LAMY T 10). The optional accessories, such as the LAMY Z 28 converter and ink glasses from LAMY in various colors as well as matching ballpoint pens and rollerball pens, expand the creativity and application possibilities of this timeless classic.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002T4032 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 120,022 in Stationery & Office Supplies ( See Top 100 in Stationery & Office Supplies ) 573 in Fountain Pens |
| Brand | Lamy |
| Closure | Snap Cap |
| Colour | umbra |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,693) |
| Date First Available | 7 Aug. 2012 |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic grip |
| Ink Colour | Blue |
| Item Weight | 16 g |
| Line Size | 0.5mm |
| Manufacturer | LAMY |
| Manufacturer Part Number | L17EF |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Number | LAMY-safari-F |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | F |
| Point Type | Fine |
| Product Dimensions | 2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm; 16 g |
| Size | 1 count (Pack of 1) |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** All
- **Brand:** Lamy
- **Colour:** umbra
- **Ink colour:** Blue
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Model name:** safari
- **Point type:** Fine
- **Special feature:** Dual Use
- **Unit count:** 1.0 Count
- **Writing instrument form:** Fountain Pen

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why did my pen begin skipping and not writing at all?  I put in a new cartridge and same thing. If nib is clogged, how do I clean it?**
A: A few suggestions for your problem, Warren. Firstly, I've found that cartridges just don't work as well as bottled ink. For cleaning, remove the cartridge, insert a converter, and fill the pen with plain (preferably filtered) luke warm water from a glass and empty it out. Do this a few times until the water coming out of the pen is clear. If you don't have a converter then unscrew the nib, drop the whole assembly in the glass and rinse it in the water, changing the water until clear. I suggest cleaning the nib in this way every time you fill it.

**Q: How does it compare to Pilot Metropolitan in writing experience? Which one is a smoother writer?**
A: There are so many variable combinations (ink, paper, nib size...) it's hard to give a definitive answer. I own both pens. My Metropolitan is much smoother than my Safari. Asian nibs are finer, so a Pilot M is going to be more like a Lamy F. If using a good bottled ink with a converter, you may find the Pilot M to be a bit wet. Both write well on copier-grade paper, but you may find the Lamy to be a bit scratchier. Beyond that, it kind of comes down to aesthetics. Do you like the modern lines and materials of the Lamy, or the classic, smooth lines of the Pilot?

**Q: How "fine" is the fine tip? How does it compare to the other Lamy tip widths (extra-fine, medium)?**
A: It is not a fine tip in my opinion. It is smooth and has a generous width in its imprint, so for this reason it could easily be called a medium.

**Q: Can you change the nib to another LAMY nib of another size?**
A: Absolutely. Lamy nibs come in EF, F, M, B, 1.1 stub, 1.5 stub, 1.9 stub and are all interchangeable. I love the 1.1 stub and 1.5 stub and the extra flair they give my handwriting.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent fountain pen
*by M***E on 2 May 2025*

Very good fountain pen for those who knew to fountain pens. Excellent build quality. Good value for money. Smooth ink flow. Easy to grip and very durable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reliable, iconic and great features
*by M***Y on 24 January 2025*

Trying to spot the difference in colour between this umbra one and the charcoal one I have. Nevertheless these are great pens. I love the black nibs, writing quality, grip and ink window. Maybe the price point of these is a little high now with all the good quality Chinese imports for under a tenner. But still you can’t really go wrong.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for beginners or pros
*by U***R on 23 February 2025*

It is great for beginners or pros trying to get the most out of their handwriting. It has a good grip and nib but after plentiful amount of use, it may feel rough. Although it doesn't change the fact that this is my favorite pen up till now.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Lamy Safari Fountain Pen Charcoal Ex-Fine, L17EF
- Lamy Z28 Converter for fountain pen models Abc, AL-star, joy, Lx, nexx, nexx M, safari, vista
- Lamy Black T10 Ink Cartridges, 5/pk (LT10BKB)

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*Last updated: 2026-02-26*