Editing Lamy Safari (section)

=== Fourth generation ===
This significant revision occurred in the mid-to-late 1990s. The clip, nib, and feed remained identical, but all other components were redesigned. The Lamy logo and nib size were added to the nib via laser-etching. The barrel was transitioned from a single part to two. The cap and cap ring were amalgamated into one piece. The cap assembly was redesigned to snap together, effectively eliminating the machined top screw and cap nut. It is highly probable this redesign was executed as a cost-saving measure; the retail price of these pens has changed very little in nearly 30 years, and this redesign allowed Lamy to lower manufacturing costs. The total number of parts was reduced from 14 to 11, eliminating two costly machined parts without compromising the aesthetic or qualitative integrity of the pen. The original white pen was retired, a textured grey was introduced, and numerous LE colours subsequently followed. The demonstrator existed in this generation as well, though it was phased out upon the introduction of the Vista.<ref name="haywoody" /> This generation is designed to function alongside the Z28 converter.<ref name="z28">[https://unsharpen.com/which-lamy-fountain-pen-converter-do-i-want/ Lamy Fountain Pen Converters] Unsharpen Blog</ref>