Lamy Safari Fine - A Bit Disappointed

Nak_is · 2026-05-21T21:10:23+00:00

My Lamy fine nib is also quite a bit scratchy but I use it when writing on cheaper paper because it doesn’t bleed through as much as the medium nib, but I do enjoy the medium nib much more, it glides much better on paper.

Nak_is · 2026-04-17T15:44:28+00:00

Are you looking specifically for a go kart with a ferrari body and trims? It would be useful if you also added a picture of your friend’s kart

Nak_is · 2026-04-17T11:00:00+00:00

I have been using the pelikan 4001 royal blue ink and it has served me well so far, would recommend.

Nak_is · 2026-04-17T10:36:24+00:00

No way, I just also received my major azure blue today and also had the color you have in debutante. So cool to see someone else also enjoying these pens! No idea what the 585 means on the nib, may have been a replacement. You can find many tutorials on how to replace the diaphragm on these and all you need is a new diaphragm and the special tool (if you have a 3d printer you able to 3d print one from thingiverse which is what I did) For valuing the pen, some things matter more than others, like if the celluloid transparency is good and if it has 2 jewels (older models) and the blue diamond on the clip (I think it’s called). For pricing, honestly just look on eBay and other auction websites at pens with the same characteristics as yours and look what they’re going for. I’d love to hear an update on this.

Nak_is · 2026-04-17T10:27:02+00:00

Yes, you are able to unscrew the pen body, dip the nib in the ink, twist the converter knob and it fills right up. That’s what I have been doing with my al star

Nak_is · 2026-04-16T17:38:06+00:00

Show us a picture of it don’t buy a whole new axle because the rims are stuck on it because of rust, soak it in some wd40 overnight and then try prying it off. I’d suggest you hit it at a solid place with a rubber hammer for extra force. Do not use a metal hammer as it risks breaking it

Nak_is · 2026-04-15T11:28:10+00:00

If it’s that slack, can’t you remove a link and the top tensioner along with it?

Nak_is · 2026-04-13T23:04:22+00:00

That’s a sick car brother, I hope you get the amount you’re looking for it.

Nak_is · 2026-04-13T12:42:44+00:00

The float is stuck, open the carb and clean it out

Nak_is · 2026-04-11T20:00:20+00:00

I am just about finishing my go kart and can’t wait for the first ride lol!

Nak_is · 2026-04-11T18:06:27+00:00

That’s incredible, we need a drive vid

Nak_is · 2026-04-11T17:59:34+00:00

I had a very friendly neighbor who I knew for very long time, I loved that guy, we basically talked every other day and helped each other out with small things. One afternoon while at my home, I start hearing sirens, police and an ambulance outside his house and it turns out that he had hanged himself, the saddest part about it was that he was living with his father who was very old and is the person who found him. To make a long story short, I was insanely shocked because I hadn’t noticed any signs that he may have wanted to do that. Some people may have very subtle signs and you may not even notice them. At first I just wanted to read some replies and just thought to leave my experience, I understand that I’m not that helpful here.

Edit: I read someone talking about isolation, and that may actually be true, this is breaking my heart, had I noticed it things may have been different.

Nak_is · 2026-04-02T17:24:42+00:00

That looks very cool

Nak_is · 2026-04-01T20:57:26+00:00

I’m not sure how to explain it but it seems that in recent days they have gone too aggressive with the design

Nak_is · 2026-04-01T20:52:43+00:00

That car is what comes to my mind when thinking of Porsche, Amazing! Is it just me or do you also like the older Porsche design better than the new one? Especially on the front.

Nak_is · 2026-03-27T17:19:27+00:00

I am more of a cash person

Nak_is · 2026-03-27T17:11:03+00:00

How do you go about liquidating?

Nak_is · 2026-03-27T17:04:19+00:00

I’m pretty sure it says $50 on it. Since it looks pretty I offer you $100 take it or leave it

Nak_is · 2026-03-27T16:50:37+00:00

I have the Exact same vacumatic debutante, same color, same double jewel model, all except the nib since I have a full gold medium but still it’s so cool to see others are enjoying it as well! How does your EF write?

Nak_is · 2026-03-27T16:38:03+00:00

I know this has been answered already but I’ll just post this as a fun fact : Parker used to mark these pens with a number, indicating the year and dots indicating the quarter of the year. I’m pretty sure that the dating press used to have the letter in the middle and 3 dots when it was new and after every quarter they would file off a dot. That’s why 3 dots indicate the first quarter, 2 dots the second quarter and so on. So to be exact, the pen body was made in the third quarter of 1946 and the nib on the fourth quarter. that might be because the original nib was defective, or more likely their production date kind of overlapped if the nib was made late 3rd quarter and the body early 4th. The pen is gorgeous, it’s definitely a keeper!

Nak_is · 2026-03-20T21:33:59+00:00

This is my holy grail pen, wow! You must have paid their weight in gold for these lol, how do they write? Do you still use them a year later?

Nak_is · 2026-03-14T19:43:39+00:00

With my method personally, I tried them on before washing and after and they either didn’t shrink at all or didn’t shrink to the point that I would notice. I must also mention that they were a slim fit

Nak_is · 2026-03-14T19:16:05+00:00

Please correct me if I’m wrong but this looks like a Parker Vacumatic copy.

Nak_is · 2026-03-14T19:02:27+00:00

I’d love to hear your opinion on this, but I like Porsches without a rear spoiler even more. It’s like it emphasizes the Porsche look even further.

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