2015-03-06

Lamy safari special editions

Lamy Safari was designed by Wolfgang Fabian and Prof. Bernt Spiegel (design patent USD 264854, USD 265212).
it started production since 1980.

Lamy Safari special editions are produced for a certain period only,
however, they may or may not reproduce again.

YearNameBodyClipNibCap TopRemark
2004FlameOrangeRed?Red dot
2006Blue & RedRoyal BlueRedBlackRed dot
2007BlackBlackChromeChromeBlack crossas regular model 2008
WhiteWhiteChromeChromeWhite crossWhite o-ring,
as regular model in 2010
2008LimeLight GreenChromeChromeBlack crossLight Green cross pen top for 2011
2009OrangeOrangeChromeChromeOrange dotOrange cross pen top for 2011
PinkPinkChromeChromePink dotPink cross pen top for 2011
black cross pen top for 2013,
as regular model in 2014
2011AquamarineAquamarineChromeChromeAquamarine cross
2012GreenBright GreenChromeChromeBright Green Crossaka apple green
black cross cap top for 2014,
as regular model in 2016
2013NeonNeon YellowChromeChromeBlack Cross
2014Neon CoralNeon CoralChromeChromeBlack Crosswith special ink cartridge
2015Neon LimeNeon LimeChromeChromeBlack Crosswith special ink cartridge
2016Dark LilacDark LilacBlackBlackBlack Crossmatt finish, with special ink cartridge
2017PetrolBlackBlackBlack Crossmatt finish, with special ink cartridge

In 2011, the pink safari appears with a pink cross pen cap top. the lime also has a green cross. and so as the orange one...

In 2013, the pink safari re-issued with black cross cap top. and it appears as regular model in 2014.

the "Green" safari is available with a black cross cap top in 2014.

here they are,






some of the regular production versions,
vista (transparent), hot (red), sky (blue), safari (yellow), s2 (charcoal), griso (grey), alpin (white).
the griso (grey) had matt finish and alpin (white with black clip) were available as matt and glossy finish. alpin and griso were discontinued. Lamy stopped using the term hot, sky and s2 in 2008, and replaced them with shiny red, shiny blue and matt charcol.

In 2010, the yellow, red and blue safari are replaced with the chrome clips and chrome nibs. and the yellow safari is "fresher" in color.




here are the alpin in two finishes.


here are the discontinued savannagrün (savanna green) and terrarot(terracotta). the "terrarot" name was suggested by christof,




other known variants,

more readings: haywoody's "Lamy Safari" on FPN
macthemaths' "Lamy Safari Colors" on FPN

13 comments:

  1. Hi,

    I have enjoyed reading your blog
    very much. Being a new resident in Hong Kong, I wonder if you can recommend a few Pen shops that I can find a good collection of Pelikan and Lamy fountain pens?

    Thanks!

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  2. a list of pen shops can be found here

    you can find Pelikan and Lamy pens in the pen shops in Central. of course, other pen shops also carry them.

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  3. firstly, I would like to appreciate your blog and it's really awesome. I am trying to collect all of the Lamy safari, however I just can't find Savanna Green, Terracotta Orange, and the limited edition of 2004 and 2006. So, if may I ask where i can get those Safari in HK? Thanks. BTW, I come from Taiwan :)

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  4. hello Tzeng Wei, thank you for you kind comment. the 2004 (flame) and 2006 (Blue and red) are usually found on international auction sites, and the price varies.

    however, for the Savanna Green and Terracotta Orange, they may appear occasionally on the auction site in Germany.

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  5. Hi!
    I am writing to you from Hungary. Your blog is where i get my news for Lamy pens. I learnd a lot from it. I also collect the Lamy pens. I would like to ask for your help if you can. Please give me a business address where I can get a Lamy Safari 2011 Limited series with the Orange and Lime feathers. A Shop which delivers either to Hungary or Austira for a Resonable price. Thanks for your help. Best Regards, Arpad Hart from Hungary.

    PS: I'm sorry I wrote you Google Translator

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  6. hello Arpad, sorry for the late reply, most of those lamy safari special editions are available from the auction sites. many seller would ship worldwide. thanks a lot.

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  7. Do you know if the white Safari with black clip ever game with a gray ring? I may have a frankenpen and wonder.

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  8. usually, the clip matches with the nib's color, but there are exceptions.
    white safari with gray ring should have a plain chrome nib installed.

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  9. more info...
    http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/299795-purple-safari-in-2016-finally/?p=3517004

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