LAMY safari Fountain Pen, Black, Extra Fine Nib
✓ Product data checked October 30, 2026
The LAMY safari is a fountain pen designed in Germany that has become a design icon, with its sturdy ASA plastic body, distinctive spring clip and molded grip for long writing sessions. This one is all black with a polished steel extra fine (EF) nib, and a small window in the grip shows how much ink is left. It comes with one blue LAMY T 10 cartridge; a converter for bottled ink is sold separately. It is made for right-handed writers. Rated 4.6 across nearly 3,900 reviews on Amazon US, at about $37.
Why it makes a good gift
Best for : A boss who signs, annotates and still takes notes by hand.
Best occasion : Christmas, a promotion, a farewell, Boss's Day.
Why it works : A good pen is the classic professional gift for a reason: personal enough to be used daily, neutral enough for any office, and the safari is a respected design that does not look like a corporate giveaway.
Avoid if : Your boss types everything.
Workplace fit : Appropriate for any office: a neutral, useful gift from one person or a small team.
For
Coworker, Him, Her
Budget
$$$ — Mid-range
Frequently asked questions
What nib size is it?
Extra fine (EF), in polished steel.
What ink does it use?
LAMY T 10 cartridges; one blue cartridge is included, and a LAMY Z 28 converter for bottled ink is optional.
Is it for left-handed writers?
This listing is the right-handed version.
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