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LAMY Safari Fountain Pen — Green — gift idea

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LAMY Safari Fountain Pen — Green

A design-icon fountain pen that makes everyday writing feel intentional.

82/ 100
CTG scoreSafe betHow we score
Budget $30 to $50 Indicative range, today's price on the store
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Scores by criterion

Proven reliability 85
Satisfaction and consistency of user feedback over time.
Perceived value 84
How valuable it feels compared with the budget.
Bond and memory 83
What the gift says about the relationship, and what remains months later.
Originality 82
The opposite of the cliché expected for this recipient.
Novelty 70
Age of the product since it went on sale: top score for the first three months, then it declines over time.

Pros and cons

What we like

  • Durable ASA plastic body
  • Ergonomic grip and self-springing clip
  • Interchangeable nibs for left- and right-handed writers
  • Small window shows ink level at a glance

What may bother

  • Needs ink cartridges or a converter, so plan for refills
  • Shaped grip fits some hands better than others

Our verdict

82 / 100

A first fountain pen with personality: the sturdy plastic body and shaped grip suit daily writing, and a blue cartridge is ready to go. The green gives it character. Skip it for people who only type, or who want a metal luxury pen.

Best forA student, writer or pen collector who wants an easy way into fountain pens.
Avoid ifSkip it if the recipient writes only on screens or dislikes ink.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it suitable for left-handed writers?

Yes, it's available with a nib designed specifically for left-handers.

What's included?

The fountain pen with a LAMY T10 blue ink cartridge.

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How we score

The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →

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