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{{Infobox pen
 
{{Infobox pen
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| name = Safari
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| name         = Safari
 
| manufacturer = Lamy
 
| manufacturer = Lamy
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| type = Fountain Pen, Ballpoint Pen, Rollerball, Mechanical Pencil
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| type         = Fountain Pen, Ballpoint Pen, Rollerball, Mechanical Pencil
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| refill =  
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| refill       =  
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| made_in = Germany
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| made_in     = Germany
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The Safari is a noted design by [[Wolfgang Fabian]]<ref name=designers>{{cite web
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The Safari is a noted design by [[Wolfgang Fabian]]<ref name="designers">{{cite web
 
| url = http://www.lamy.com/content/the_company/design/product_designers/index_eng.html
 
| url = http://www.lamy.com/content/the_company/design/product_designers/index_eng.html
 
| title = Lamy – Product Designers
 
| title = Lamy – Product Designers
 
| accessdate = 2010-03-01
 
| accessdate = 2010-03-01
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}}</ref><ref name="safari">
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}}</ref><ref name="safari">{{cite web
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{{cite web
 
 
| url = http://www.lamy.com/eng/b2c/safari/018
 
| url = http://www.lamy.com/eng/b2c/safari/018
 
| title = Lamy – LAMY Safari (Manufacturers site)
 
| title = Lamy – LAMY Safari (Manufacturers site)
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| accessdate = 2010-03-01
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| accessdate = 2010-03-01
 
}}</ref>
 
}}</ref>
 
and Bernt Spiegel of the Entwicklungsgruppe Mannheim<ref>{{cite web
 
and Bernt Spiegel of the Entwicklungsgruppe Mannheim<ref>{{cite web
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| title = Lamy – Design History
 
| title = Lamy – Design History
 
| accessdate = 2010-03-09
 
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}}</ref> which remains in production from 1980. The Safari and the derived AL-star and Vista lines are intended for students/young writers and feature a non round grip section optimized to be held with a 'tripod pen grip'. The Safari receives a new limited edition color every year, usually with a matching bottle of ink.
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}}</ref> which remains in production from 1980. The Safari and the derived AL-star and Vista lines are intended for students and young writers, featuring a non-round grip section optimised to be held with a 'tripod pen grip'. The Safari receives a new limited edition colour every year, usually with a matching bottle of ink.
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[[File:Lamy Vista, Lamy Safari and Lamy AL-star.jpg|300px|frameless|right|Lamy Vista, Lamy Safari and Lamy AL-star]]
 
[[File:Lamy Vista, Lamy Safari and Lamy AL-star.jpg|300px|frameless|right|Lamy Vista, Lamy Safari and Lamy AL-star]]
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==Different Generations of the Lamy Safari==
 
  
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===First generation===
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== Different Generations of the Lamy Safari ==
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Launched in 1980 these were available in textured finish with 3 color options - Terracotta orange, Savannah green and Charcoal black. The easiest way to identify the pen is by the lack of imprint in the bottom of the barrel. Another minor detail that is different from future generations is the cap nut is hexagonal. You can see the flats on it if you shine a light into the cap. The pen was designed for cartridges or the old-style metal squeeze bar converter so there are only two wide slots at the threaded end of the section. The old-style converters were probably included with the pen in some markets and sold separately in others. <ref name="haywoody">[http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/90367-lamy-safari/ Lamy Safari Post by Haywoody], on Fountainpennetwork.com</ref>
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=== First generation ===
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Launched in 1980, these were available in a textured finish with three colour options: Terracotta orange, Savannah green, and Charcoal black. The easiest way to identify the pen is by the lack of an imprint at the bottom of the barrel. Another minor detail that differentiates it from future generations is the hexagonal cap nut; the flat edges can be observed if one shines a light into the cap. The pen was designed for cartridges or the old-style metal squeeze bar converter, so there are only two wide slots at the threaded end of the section. The old-style converters were likely included with the pen in some markets and sold separately in others.<ref name="haywoody">[http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/90367-lamy-safari/ Lamy Safari Post by Haywoody], on Fountainpennetwork.com</ref>
  
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===Second generation ===  
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=== Second generation ===
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These appeared sometime in the mid 80's. The "W. Germany" imprint was added to the bottom of the barrel. The inner cap was redesigned (the early material deteriorated quite easily) and the cap nut was changed to a round shape. Other colors were added, including white, red, yellow and blue. Most of these colors were only offered with a smooth texture. The charcoal was still textured and the white was made in both textured and smooth. I have heard rumors of a smooth charcoal but never actually seen one. The Terracotta and Savannah were discontinued.<ref name="haywoody" />
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These appeared sometime in the mid-1980s. The "W. Germany" imprint was added to the bottom of the barrel. The inner cap was redesigned (as the early material deteriorated quite easily) and the cap nut was altered to a round shape. Further colours were added, including white, red, yellow, and blue. Most of these colours were only offered with a smooth texture. The charcoal remained textured, whilst the white was produced in both textured and smooth variants. Rumours exist of a smooth charcoal model, though it remains largely unverified. The Terracotta and Savannah models were discontinued.<ref name="haywoody" />
  
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===Third generation===
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=== Third generation ===
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These came around 1990 or 1991. There were two changes on this pen: the barrel imprint was changed to "Germany," thanks to reunification, and extra slots were added to the section to accept the snaps on the plastic piston converter. Colors were basically the same as the previous generation but the textured white disappeared and the first demonstrator was added. The demonstrator might be considered the first "LE" Safari. Around the mid-90's they were sold in some markets but I don't know if they ever appeared as a regular catalog item. <ref name="haywoody" />
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These emerged around 1990 or 1991. Two primary changes occurred in this iteration: the barrel imprint was updated to "Germany" following reunification, and additional slots were added to the section to accept the snaps on the plastic piston converter. Colours remained largely consistent with the previous generation, though the textured white disappeared and the first demonstrator model was introduced. The demonstrator might be considered the first "LE" (Limited Edition) Safari. Around the mid-1990s, they were sold in select markets, though it is unclear if they ever appeared as a regular catalogue item.<ref name="haywoody" />
  
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===Fourth generation===
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=== Fourth generation ===
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This change came in the mid to late 90's and was a big one. The clip, nib and feed remained the same but all other parts were redesigned. The Lamy logo and nib size were added to the nib via laser-etching. The barrel was changed from one part to two. The cap and cap ring were combined into one part. The cap asembly was redesigned to snap together, eliminating the machined top screw and cap nut. I believe this redesign was done as a cost-saving measure. The price of these pens has changed very little in nearly 30 years and this redesign allowed Lamy to lower the manufacturing cost. Total number of parts went from 14 down to 11 and they eliminated two costly machined parts. All done without really altering the appearance or quality of the pen - not bad. The original white pen disappeared, a textured grey was introduced and followed by many LE colors. The demonstrator exists in this generation too but it went away when the Vista was introduced.<ref name="haywoody" /> This generation of pen is designed to work 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>
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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>
  
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==Special Editions==
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== Special Editions ==
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===2004 Orange (Flame)===
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=== 2004 Orange (Flame) ===
 
Orange body and red clip.
 
Orange body and red clip.
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===2006 French Blue (Sky Blue)===
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=== 2006 French Blue (Sky Blue) ===
 
[[File:Lamy-2006-skyblue.jpeg|thumb|2006 Sky Blue]]
 
[[File:Lamy-2006-skyblue.jpeg|thumb|2006 Sky Blue]]
 
Light blue body and red clip. Also sometimes referred to as "smurf blue".
 
Light blue body and red clip. Also sometimes referred to as "smurf blue".
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===2007 Black===
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=== 2007 Black ===
 
Black body with chrome clip and silver nib.
 
Black body with chrome clip and silver nib.
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===2007 White===
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=== 2007 White ===
 
White body with grey ring, chrome clip and silver nib.  
 
White body with grey ring, chrome clip and silver nib.  
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===2007/2008 Blue (Sweden Edition)===
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=== 2007/2008 Blue (Sweden Edition) ===
 
Blue body with yellow clip.  
 
Blue body with yellow clip.  
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===2008 Lime Green (Black Cross)===
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=== 2008 Lime Green (Black Cross) ===
 
Lime green body with black cross on the cap.  
 
Lime green body with black cross on the cap.  
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===2009 Orange ===
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=== 2009 Orange ===
 
Orange body and chrome clip.
 
Orange body and chrome clip.
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===2009 Pink (Pink Dot) ===
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=== 2009 Pink (Pink Dot) ===
 
Pink body with chrome clip and silver nib. Pink dot on the cap.
 
Pink body with chrome clip and silver nib. Pink dot on the cap.
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===2010 White (Japan only)===
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=== 2010 White (Japan only) ===
 
White body with red clip and red dot on the cap.
 
White body with red clip and red dot on the cap.
  
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===???? White Body, Red Clip (East Asia only)===
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=== ???? White Body, Red Clip (East Asia only) ===
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White body with red clip and grey cross on the cap. Only available in some Lamy stores in Korea, Japan, Taiwan.
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White body with red clip and grey cross on the cap. Only available in select Lamy stores in Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.
  
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===2010 30 Years Lamy Safari (Japan only)===
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=== 2010 30 Years Lamy Safari (Japan only) ===
 
White body with red clip.  
 
White body with red clip.  
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Two versions were available: a premium edition with a pen case, numbered (1000 pieces released) with "30 Year LAMY Safari xxxx/1000" on the barrel, and a standard version featuring a plain white shiny barrel.<ref>https://www.truphaeinc.com/products/lamy-safari-japan-white-with-red-clip-2010-fountain-pen</ref>
  
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Two versions were available - a premium edition with a pen case and numbered (1000 pieces released) with "30 Year LAMY Safari xxxx/1000" on the barrel, and the other one is an ordinary version with a plain white shiny barrel. <ref>https://www.truphaeinc.com/products/lamy-safari-japan-white-with-red-clip-2010-fountain-pen</ref>
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=== 2011 Pink (Pink Cross) ===
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Pink body and chrome clip. Pink cross on the cap.
  
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===2011 Pink (Pink Cross) ===
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=== 2011 Aquamarine ===
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Pink body and chrome clip. Pink cross on the cap.
 
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===2011 Aquamarine===
 
 
Light blue body with chrome clip and silver nib.
 
Light blue body with chrome clip and silver nib.
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===2011 Lime Green (Lime Cross)===
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=== 2011 Lime Green (Lime Cross) ===
 
Lime green body with lime cross on the cap.  
 
Lime green body with lime cross on the cap.  
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===2011 150 Jahre Freundschaft===
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Black body with yellow clip and red dot on the cap. To commemorate 150 years of friendship between Germany and Japan.
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=== 2011 150 Jahre Freundschaft ===
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===2012 Apple Green===
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Black body with yellow clip and red dot on the cap. Produced to commemorate 150 years of friendship between Germany and Japan.
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=== 2012 Apple Green ===
 
Apple green body with chrome clip, silver nib, and matching green cross on the cap.
 
Apple green body with chrome clip, silver nib, and matching green cross on the cap.
  
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===2012 Red (China Edition)===
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=== 2012 Red (China Edition) ===
 
Red body with yellow clip and yellow cross on cap.<ref>[https://bleistift.blog/2017/01/visiting-lamys-store-shanghais-raffles-city/ Visiting Lamy’s store in Shanghai’s Raffles City], Bleistift Blog</ref>
 
Red body with yellow clip and yellow cross on cap.<ref>[https://bleistift.blog/2017/01/visiting-lamys-store-shanghais-raffles-city/ Visiting Lamy’s store in Shanghai’s Raffles City], Bleistift Blog</ref>
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===2012 Eslite===
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For the Taiwanese book store Eslite. There are three version. Matte black, red and yellow. All with red clip.  
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=== 2012 Eslite ===
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===2013 Neon Yellow===
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Produced for the Taiwanese bookstore Eslite. Available in three variants: Matte black, red, and yellow. All feature a red clip.  
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=== 2013 Neon Yellow ===
 
Neon yellow body with chrome clip and silver nib.
 
Neon yellow body with chrome clip and silver nib.
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===2014 Neon Coral===
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Neon pink body with chrome clip and silver nib. Available as a fountain pen, rollerball and ballpoint pen.
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=== 2014 Neon Coral ===
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===2015 Neon Lime===
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Neon pink body with chrome clip and silver nib. Available as a fountain pen, rollerball, and ballpoint pen.
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Neon yellow body and chrome clip and silver nib.  
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===2015 Line Friends===
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=== 2015 Neon Lime ===
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[[File:Lamy-linefriends4.jpg|thumb|2015 Line Friends]] Matte brown body with black clip and various Line Friends clip-ons. <ref>[https://bleistift.blog/2015/09/lamy-line-friends/ Lamy Line Friends], Bleistift Blog</ref>
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Neon yellow body with chrome clip and silver nib.  
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===2016 [[Lamy Dark Lilac|Dark Lilac]]===
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=== 2015 Line Friends ===
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[[File:Lamy-linefriends4.jpg|thumb|2015 Line Friends]]
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Matte brown body with black clip and various Line Friends clip-ons.<ref>[https://bleistift.blog/2015/09/lamy-line-friends/ Lamy Line Friends], Bleistift Blog</ref>
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=== 2016 [[Lamy Dark Lilac|Dark Lilac]] ===
 
Dark lilac body with black clip and black nib.
 
Dark lilac body with black clip and black nib.
  
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===2017 [[Lamy Petrol|Petrol]]===
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=== 2017 [[Lamy Petrol|Petrol]] ===
 
[[File:Lamy-Safari-petrol.jpeg|thumb|2017 Petrol]]
 
[[File:Lamy-Safari-petrol.jpeg|thumb|2017 Petrol]]
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Matte petrol (buel/green/grey) body with black clip. <ref name="petrol poc">[https://bleistift.blog/2017/06/lamys-star-wars-pirates-caribbean-pens/ Lamy’s Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean pens], Bleistift Blog</ref>
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Matte petrol (blue/green/grey) body with black clip.<ref name="petrol poc">[https://bleistift.blog/2017/06/lamys-star-wars-pirates-caribbean-pens/ Lamy’s Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean pens], Bleistift Blog</ref>
  
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===2017 Lamy x Laimo===
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=== 2017 Lamy x Laimo ===
 
Cooperation with Japanese artist Laimo. There are two versions: Black with white Laimo writing on cap and White with black Laimo writing on cap.
 
Cooperation with Japanese artist Laimo. There are two versions: Black with white Laimo writing on cap and White with black Laimo writing on cap.
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===2017 Pirates of the Caribbean===
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Like the Petrol edition, but comes with a skull on the clip, a pen roll and a box. <ref name="petrol poc" />
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=== 2017 Pirates of the Caribbean ===
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===2018 All Black===
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Similar to the Petrol edition, but includes a skull on the clip, a pen roll, and a presentation box.<ref name="petrol poc" />
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Comes with an all matte black body, black clip and black nib.
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===2018 Lamy x Line Friends Umbra===
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=== 2018 All Black ===
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A Lamy Safari in black (matte type) with the Line character’s name BROWN embossed in the cap. Comes packaged in an aluminium tube.<ref >[https://bleistift.blog/2018/06/a-new-special-edition-lamy-safari-lamy-brown-the-black-edition/ A New Special Edition Lamy Safari: LAMY BROWN The Black Edition], Bleistift Blog</ref>
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Comes with an all-matte black body, black clip, and black nib.
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===2018 Minions===
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A yellow Lamy Safari in a Minion themed tin. Comes with converter, one ink cartridge and four different clip click-ons.
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=== 2018 Lamy x Line Friends Umbra ===
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===2018 Pokémon Pikachu===
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A Lamy Safari in black (matte finish) with the Line character’s name BROWN embossed on the cap. Packaged in an aluminium tube.<ref>[https://bleistift.blog/2018/06/a-new-special-edition-lamy-safari-lamy-brown-the-black-edition/ A New Special Edition Lamy Safari: LAMY BROWN The Black Edition], Bleistift Blog</ref>
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A yellow Lamy Safari with a red clip and Pikachu's tail printed on the cap. Comes with two Pikachu clip-ons, a Poké Ball pen holder, a Poké Ball inspired box and a yellow pencil case.
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===2019 Lamy Safari Pastel Colors===
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=== 2018 Minions ===
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A series of three pens in pastel colors: light blue, mint and rose. Clips and ring are matching the bodies.
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A yellow Lamy Safari housed in a Minion-themed tin. Includes a converter, one ink cartridge, and four distinct clip add-ons.
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===2019 Independence Day (USA only)===
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=== 2018 Pokémon Pikachu ===
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A yellow Lamy Safari with a red clip and Pikachu's tail printed on the cap. Comes with two Pikachu clip-ons, a Poké Ball pen holder, a Poké Ball-inspired box, and a yellow pencil case.
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=== 2019 Lamy Safari Pastel Colours ===
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A series of three pens in pastel colours: light blue, mint, and rose. Clips and rings match the body colour.
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=== 2019 Independence Day (USA only) ===
 
Blue barrel, black ring, white cap, red clip.  
 
Blue barrel, black ring, white cap, red clip.  
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===2020 Vista katakana (Japan only)===
 
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A Vista with the name Lamy written in katakana on one of the flat panels of the pen body. On the other panel, Lamy is written alphabet. Sold at one particular chain shop in Japan.
 
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===2020 Lamy Candy Colors===
 
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A series of three pens in pastel colors: Mango, Violet and Aquamarine. Clips and ring are matching the bodies.
 
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===2021 Lamy Original Colors===
 
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Savannah Green and Terracotta Red, the original colors re-released and available as fountain pen (F and M), ballpoint pen and rollerball pen.
 
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===2021 Limited edition "patterns" ===
 
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A Japan-only model that makes full use of Japan's latest laser technology for the body of a safari fountain pen. Available in white, pastel blue, pastel green and pastel red. A Safari with a choice of Heart, Dot and Stripe pattern or three animal patterns.
 
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===2022 Strawberry and Cream===
 
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Strawberry red and Cream (off white). All parts of the pens are in either strawberry red or cream white, matte body.
 
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===2022 White Aquamarine Mango Violet===
 
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Available in Japan, the aquamarine Safari comes with a red clip and ring, the white Safari comes with a aquamarine clip and ring, the mango-coloured Safari comes with a purple clip and ring, the purple Safari comes with a yellow clip and ring.
 
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===2023 Radiant Pastel Colors===
 
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A series of three pens in pastel colors: Aqua Sky, Spring Green and Light Rose. Clip, ring, and cross cap are matching the bodies. Very similar to 2019 Pastel Colors series but with a more vivid color tone.
 
  
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===2024 Pink Cliff and Violet Blackberry===
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=== 2020 Vista katakana (Japan only) ===
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Pink Cliff features a matte soft navy blue body with a contrasting magenta pink grip. Clip, ring, and nib are black, with cross cap matching the grip color.
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A Vista with the name Lamy written in katakana on one of the flat panels of the pen body. On the opposing panel, Lamy is written in the Latin alphabet. Retailed exclusively at a specific chain shop in Japan.
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=== 2020 Lamy Candy Colours ===
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A series of three pens in pastel colours: Mango, Violet, and Aquamarine. Clips and rings match the respective bodies.
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=== 2021 Lamy Original Colours ===
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Savannah Green and Terracotta Red, representing re-releases of the original colours. Available as a fountain pen (F and M), ballpoint pen, and rollerball pen.
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=== 2021 Limited edition "patterns" ===
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A Japan-only model that leverages advanced laser technology for the body of a Safari fountain pen. Available in white, pastel blue, pastel green, and pastel red. Offered with a choice of Heart, Dot, and Stripe patterns or three distinct animal patterns.
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=== 2022 Strawberry and Cream ===
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Strawberry red and Cream (off-white). All structural components of the pens are in either strawberry red or cream white, featuring a matte body.
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=== 2022 White Aquamarine Mango Violet ===
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Available in Japan. The aquamarine Safari features a red clip and ring, the white Safari features an aquamarine clip and ring, the mango-coloured Safari features a purple clip and ring, and the purple Safari features a yellow clip and ring.
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=== 2023 Radiant Pastel Colours ===
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A series of three pens in pastel colours: Aqua Sky, Spring Green, and Light Rose. The clip, ring, and cross cap perfectly match the body colour. Similar to the 2019 Pastel Colours series but featuring a more vivid, saturated tone.
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=== 2024 Pink Cliff and Violet Blackberry ===
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Pink Cliff features a matte soft navy blue body with a contrasting magenta pink grip. The clip, ring, and nib are black, with a cross cap matching the grip colour.
 
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Violet Blackberry features a shiny deep berry-colored body with a contrasting bright purple grip. Clip, ring, and nib are black, with cross cap matching the grip color.
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Violet Blackberry features a shiny deep berry-coloured body with a contrasting bright purple grip. The clip, ring, and nib are black, with a cross cap matching the grip colour.
  
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===2024 Summer Special Colors===
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=== 2024 Summer Special Colours ===
 
A series of two pens: Pina Colada and Cherry Blossom.
 
A series of two pens: Pina Colada and Cherry Blossom.
 
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Pina Colada features a mint blue body with contrasting yellow grip. Clip, ring, and cross cap are matching the grip. Silver nib.
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Pina Colada features a mint blue body with a contrasting yellow grip. The clip, ring, and cross cap match the grip. Silver nib.
 
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Cherry Blossom features a light pink body with contrasting red grip. Clip, ring, and cross cap are matching the grip. Silver nib.
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Cherry Blossom features a light pink body with a contrasting red grip. The clip, ring, and cross cap match the grip. Silver nib.
  
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==Table of Special Editions==
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== Table of Special Editions after 2021 ==
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Note: Whether Lamy has introduced the same special edition color for other product lines (Safari Rollerball, Safari Ballpoint,etc), in addition to fountain pens, primarily based on the info from this JetPens® blog<ref name="safari variation">
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Note: Whether Lamy has introduced the identical special edition colour for other product lines (e.g., Safari Rollerball, Safari Ballpoint), in addition to fountain pens, is primarily based on data sourced from this JetPens® blog.<ref name="safari variation">{{cite web
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| url = https://www.jetpens.com/blog/LAMY-Safari-A-Comprehensive-Guide/pt/176
 
| title = LAMY Safari: A Comprehensive Guide
 
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! Year !! Name !!Finish !! Body !! Cap !! Grip !! Clip !! Top Style !!Top Color !! Ring !! Nib   !! Note !!Rollerball!! Ballpoint !!Calligraphy !!Mech. Pencil!!Ink
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! Year !! Name !! Finish !! Body !! Cap !! Grip !! Clip !! Top Style !! Top Colour !! Ring !! Nib !! Note !! Rollerball !! Ballpoint !! Calligraphy !! Mech. Pencil !! Ink
 
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| 2021 || Terra Red || Matte || Terracotta || Terracotta || Terracotta || Black || Cross || Black || Black || Black || "Original"         || ✓       || ✓       || ✗         || ✗         ||✗
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| 2021 || Terra Red || Matte || Terracotta || Terracotta || Terracotta || Black || Cross || Black || Black || Black || "Original" || ✓ || ✓ || ✗ || ✗ || ✗
 
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| 2021 || Savannah || Matte || Fern Green || Fern Green || Fern Green || Black || Cross || Black || Black || Black || "Original"         || ✓       || ✓       || ✗         || ✗         ||✗
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| 2021 || Savannah || Matte || Fern Green || Fern Green || Fern Green || Black || Cross || Black || Black || Black || "Original" || ✓ || ✓ || ✗ || ✗ || ✗
 
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| 2021 || Japan Exclusive|| Gloss || White || White || White || Aquamarine || Cross || Aquamarine || Aquamarine || Silver|| White w/ Green Clip || ✗       || ✗       || ✗         || ✗         ||✗
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| 2021 || Japan Exclusive || Gloss || White || White || White || Aquamarine || Cross || Aquamarine || Aquamarine || Silver || White w/ Green Clip || ✗ || ✗ || ✗ || ✗ || ✗
 
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| 2021 || Japan Exclusive|| Matte || Mango || Mango || Mango || Violet || Cross || Violet || Violet || Silver|| Yellow w/ Purple Clip|| ✗       || ✗       || ✗         || ✗         ||✗
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| 2021 || Japan Exclusive || Matte || Mango || Mango || Mango || Violet || Cross || Violet || Violet || Silver || Yellow w/ Purple Clip || ✗ || ✗ || ✗ || ✗ || ✗
 
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| 2021 || Japan Exclusive|| Matte || Violet || Violet || Violet || Mango || Cross || Mango || Mango || Silver|| Purple w/ Yellow Clip|| ✗       || ✗       || ✗         || ✗         ||✗
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| 2021 || Japan Exclusive || Matte || Violet || Violet || Violet || Mango || Cross || Mango || Mango || Silver || Purple w/ Yellow Clip || ✗ || ✗ || ✗ || ✗ || ✗
 
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| 2021 || Japan Exclusive|| Matte ||Aquamarine || Aquamarine || Aquamarine || Red || Dot || Red || Red || Silver|| Green w/ Red Clip || ✗       || ✗       || ✗         || ✗         ||✗
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| 2021 || Japan Exclusive || Matte || Aquamarine || Aquamarine || Aquamarine || Red || Dot || Red || Red || Silver || Green w/ Red Clip || ✗ || ✗ || ✗ || ✗ || ✗
 
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| 2021 || Breast Cancer Awareness||Gloss||White || White || White || Red || Dot || Red || Red || Silver|| White w/ Red Clip || ✓       || ✓       || ✗         || ✓         ||✗
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| 2021 || Breast Cancer Awareness || Gloss || White || White || White || Red || Dot || Red || Red || Silver || White w/ Red Clip || ✓ || ✓ || ✗ || ✓ || ✗
 
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| 2022 || Cream || Matte || Cream White|| Cream White || Cream White || Cream White || Cross || Black || Cream White || Silver|| "Cozy" || ✓       || ✓       || ✗         || ✗         ||✗
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| 2022 || Cream || Matte || Cream White || Cream White || Cream White || Cream White || Cross || Black || Cream White || Silver || "Cozy" || ✓ || ✓ || ✗ || ✗ || ✗
 
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| 2022 || Strawberry || Matte || Scarlet || Scarlet || Scarlet || Scarlet || Cross || Scarlet || Scarlet || Silver|| "Cozy" || ✓       || ✓       || ✗         || ✗         ||✗
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| 2022 || Strawberry || Matte || Scarlet || Scarlet || Scarlet || Scarlet || Cross || Scarlet || Scarlet || Silver || "Cozy" || ✓ || ✓ || ✗ || ✗ || ✗
 
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| 2022 || Vista - Black || Gloss || Clear || Clear || Clear || Black || Cross || Black || Black || Black || GouletPen Store Edition|| ✗     || ✗       || ✗         || ✗         ||✗
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| 2022 || Vista - Black || Gloss || Clear || Clear || Clear || Black || Cross || Black || Black || Black || GouletPen Store Edition || ✗ || ✗ || ✗ || ✗ || ✗
 
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| 2022 ||North America Exclusive||Gloss|| Blue || Blue || Blue || Red || Cross || Black || Black || Black || Blue w/ Red Clip || ✗       || ✗       || ✗         || ✗         ||✗
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| 2022 || North America Exclusive || Gloss || Blue || Blue || Blue || Red || Cross || Black || Black || Black || Blue w/ Red Clip || ✗ || ✗ || ✗ || ✗ || ✗
 
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| 2022 ||North America Exclusive||Gloss|| White || White || White || White || Cross || Black || Black || Black || White w/ Black Clip || ✗       || ✗       || ✗         || ✗         ||✗
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| 2022 || North America Exclusive || Gloss || White || White || White || White || Cross || Black || Black || Black || White w/ Black Clip || ✗ || ✗ || ✗ || ✗ || ✗
 
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| 2023 || Aqua Sky || Gloss || Sky Blue || Sky Blue || Sky Blue || Sky Blue || Cross || Sky Blue || Sky Blue || Silver|| "Radiant Pastel" || ✓       || ✓       || ✗         || ✗         ||✗  
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| 2023 || Aqua Sky || Gloss || Sky Blue || Sky Blue || Sky Blue || Sky Blue || Cross || Sky Blue || Sky Blue || Silver || "Radiant Pastel" || ✓ || ✓ || ✗ || ✗ || ✗
 
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| 2023 || Spring Green || Gloss ||Spring Green||Spring Green ||Spring Green ||Spring Green || Cross ||Spring Green ||Spring Green || Silver|| "Radiant Pastel" || ✓       || ✓       || ✗         || ✗         ||✗  
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| 2023 || Spring Green || Gloss || Spring Green || Spring Green || Spring Green || Spring Green || Cross || Spring Green || Spring Green || Silver || "Radiant Pastel" || ✓ || ✓ || ✗ || ✗ || ✗
 
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| 2023 || Light Rose || Gloss || Light Pink || Light Pink || Light Pink || Light Pink || Cross || Light Pink || Light Pink || Silver|| "Radiant Pastel" || ✓       || ✓       || ✗         || ✗         ||✗  
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| 2023 || Light Rose || Gloss || Light Pink || Light Pink || Light Pink || Light Pink || Cross || Light Pink || Light Pink || Silver || "Radiant Pastel" || ✓ || ✓ || ✗ || ✗ || ✗
 
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| 2024 || Pink Cliff || Matte ||Soft Navy Blue||Soft Navy Blue||Magenta Pink|| Black || Cross ||Magenta Pink || Black || Black || Annual Special Edition|| ✓     || ✓       || ✗         || ✗         ||T52      
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| 2024 || Pink Cliff || Matte || Soft Navy Blue || Soft Navy Blue || Magenta Pink || Black || Cross || Magenta Pink || Black || Black || Annual Special Edition || ✓ || ✓ || ✗ || ✗ || T52
 
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| 2024 ||Violet Blackberry|| Gloss || Eggplant || Eggplant || Violet || Black || Cross || Violet || Black || Black || Annual Special Edition|| ✓     || ✓       || ✗         || ✓         ||T52    
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| 2024 || Violet Blackberry || Gloss || Eggplant || Eggplant || Violet || Black || Cross || Violet || Black || Black || Annual Special Edition || ✓ || ✓ || ✗ || ✓ || T52
 
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| 2024 || Pina Colada || Gloss || Mint Blue || Mint Blue || Yellow || Yellow || Cross || Yellow || Yellow || Silver|| 2024 Summer Special || ✓       || ✓       || ✗         || ✓         ||✗      
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| 2024 || Pina Colada || Gloss || Mint Blue || Mint Blue || Yellow || Yellow || Cross || Yellow || Yellow || Silver || 2024 Summer Special || ✓ || ✓ || ✗ || ✓ || ✗
 
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| 2024 || Cherry Blossom|| Gloss || Light Pink || Light Pink || Red || Red || Cross || Red || Red || silver|| 2024 Summer Special || ✓       || ✓       || ✗         || ✓         ||✗
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| 2024 || Cherry Blossom || Gloss || Light Pink || Light Pink || Red || Red || Cross || Red || Red || Silver || 2024 Summer Special || ✓ || ✓ || ✗ || ✓ || ✗
 
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Safari
Manufacturer: Lamy
Type: Fountain Pen, Ballpoint Pen, Rollerball, Mechanical Pencil
Refill :
Made in : Germany

The Safari is a noted design by Wolfgang Fabian[1][2] and Bernt Spiegel of the Entwicklungsgruppe Mannheim[3] which remains in production from 1980. The Safari and the derived AL-star and Vista lines are intended for students and young writers, featuring a non-round grip section optimised to be held with a 'tripod pen grip'. The Safari receives a new limited edition colour every year, usually with a matching bottle of ink.

Lamy Vista, Lamy Safari and Lamy AL-star

Different Generations of the Lamy Safari

First generation

Launched in 1980, these were available in a textured finish with three colour options: Terracotta orange, Savannah green, and Charcoal black. The easiest way to identify the pen is by the lack of an imprint at the bottom of the barrel. Another minor detail that differentiates it from future generations is the hexagonal cap nut; the flat edges can be observed if one shines a light into the cap. The pen was designed for cartridges or the old-style metal squeeze bar converter, so there are only two wide slots at the threaded end of the section. The old-style converters were likely included with the pen in some markets and sold separately in others.[4]

Second generation

These appeared sometime in the mid-1980s. The "W. Germany" imprint was added to the bottom of the barrel. The inner cap was redesigned (as the early material deteriorated quite easily) and the cap nut was altered to a round shape. Further colours were added, including white, red, yellow, and blue. Most of these colours were only offered with a smooth texture. The charcoal remained textured, whilst the white was produced in both textured and smooth variants. Rumours exist of a smooth charcoal model, though it remains largely unverified. The Terracotta and Savannah models were discontinued.[4]

Third generation

These emerged around 1990 or 1991. Two primary changes occurred in this iteration: the barrel imprint was updated to "Germany" following reunification, and additional slots were added to the section to accept the snaps on the plastic piston converter. Colours remained largely consistent with the previous generation, though the textured white disappeared and the first demonstrator model was introduced. The demonstrator might be considered the first "LE" (Limited Edition) Safari. Around the mid-1990s, they were sold in select markets, though it is unclear if they ever appeared as a regular catalogue item.[4]

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.[4] This generation is designed to function alongside the Z28 converter.[5]

Special Editions

2004 Orange (Flame)

Orange body and red clip.

2006 French Blue (Sky Blue)

2006 Sky Blue

Light blue body and red clip. Also sometimes referred to as "smurf blue".

2007 Black

Black body with chrome clip and silver nib.

2007 White

White body with grey ring, chrome clip and silver nib.

2007/2008 Blue (Sweden Edition)

Blue body with yellow clip.

2008 Lime Green (Black Cross)

Lime green body with black cross on the cap.

2009 Orange

Orange body and chrome clip.

2009 Pink (Pink Dot)

Pink body with chrome clip and silver nib. Pink dot on the cap.

2010 White (Japan only)

White body with red clip and red dot on the cap.

???? White Body, Red Clip (East Asia only)

White body with red clip and grey cross on the cap. Only available in select Lamy stores in Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.

2010 30 Years Lamy Safari (Japan only)

White body with red clip. Two versions were available: a premium edition with a pen case, numbered (1000 pieces released) with "30 Year LAMY Safari xxxx/1000" on the barrel, and a standard version featuring a plain white shiny barrel.[6]

2011 Pink (Pink Cross)

Pink body and chrome clip. Pink cross on the cap.

2011 Aquamarine

Light blue body with chrome clip and silver nib.

2011 Lime Green (Lime Cross)

Lime green body with lime cross on the cap.

2011 150 Jahre Freundschaft

Black body with yellow clip and red dot on the cap. Produced to commemorate 150 years of friendship between Germany and Japan.

2012 Apple Green

Apple green body with chrome clip, silver nib, and matching green cross on the cap.

2012 Red (China Edition)

Red body with yellow clip and yellow cross on cap.[7]

2012 Eslite

Produced for the Taiwanese bookstore Eslite. Available in three variants: Matte black, red, and yellow. All feature a red clip.

2013 Neon Yellow

Neon yellow body with chrome clip and silver nib.

2014 Neon Coral

Neon pink body with chrome clip and silver nib. Available as a fountain pen, rollerball, and ballpoint pen.

2015 Neon Lime

Neon yellow body with chrome clip and silver nib.

2015 Line Friends

2015 Line Friends

Matte brown body with black clip and various Line Friends clip-ons.[8]

2016 Dark Lilac

Dark lilac body with black clip and black nib.

2017 Petrol

2017 Petrol

Matte petrol (blue/green/grey) body with black clip.[9]

2017 Lamy x Laimo

Cooperation with Japanese artist Laimo. There are two versions: Black with white Laimo writing on cap and White with black Laimo writing on cap.

2017 Pirates of the Caribbean

Similar to the Petrol edition, but includes a skull on the clip, a pen roll, and a presentation box.[9]

2018 All Black

Comes with an all-matte black body, black clip, and black nib.

2018 Lamy x Line Friends Umbra

A Lamy Safari in black (matte finish) with the Line character’s name BROWN embossed on the cap. Packaged in an aluminium tube.[10]

2018 Minions

A yellow Lamy Safari housed in a Minion-themed tin. Includes a converter, one ink cartridge, and four distinct clip add-ons.

2018 Pokémon Pikachu

A yellow Lamy Safari with a red clip and Pikachu's tail printed on the cap. Comes with two Pikachu clip-ons, a Poké Ball pen holder, a Poké Ball-inspired box, and a yellow pencil case.

2019 Lamy Safari Pastel Colours

A series of three pens in pastel colours: light blue, mint, and rose. Clips and rings match the body colour.

2019 Independence Day (USA only)

Blue barrel, black ring, white cap, red clip.

2020 Vista katakana (Japan only)

A Vista with the name Lamy written in katakana on one of the flat panels of the pen body. On the opposing panel, Lamy is written in the Latin alphabet. Retailed exclusively at a specific chain shop in Japan.

2020 Lamy Candy Colours

A series of three pens in pastel colours: Mango, Violet, and Aquamarine. Clips and rings match the respective bodies.

2021 Lamy Original Colours

Savannah Green and Terracotta Red, representing re-releases of the original colours. Available as a fountain pen (F and M), ballpoint pen, and rollerball pen.

2021 Limited edition "patterns"

A Japan-only model that leverages advanced laser technology for the body of a Safari fountain pen. Available in white, pastel blue, pastel green, and pastel red. Offered with a choice of Heart, Dot, and Stripe patterns or three distinct animal patterns.

2022 Strawberry and Cream

Strawberry red and Cream (off-white). All structural components of the pens are in either strawberry red or cream white, featuring a matte body.

2022 White Aquamarine Mango Violet

Available in Japan. The aquamarine Safari features a red clip and ring, the white Safari features an aquamarine clip and ring, the mango-coloured Safari features a purple clip and ring, and the purple Safari features a yellow clip and ring.

2023 Radiant Pastel Colours

A series of three pens in pastel colours: Aqua Sky, Spring Green, and Light Rose. The clip, ring, and cross cap perfectly match the body colour. Similar to the 2019 Pastel Colours series but featuring a more vivid, saturated tone.

2024 Pink Cliff and Violet Blackberry

Pink Cliff features a matte soft navy blue body with a contrasting magenta pink grip. The clip, ring, and nib are black, with a cross cap matching the grip colour.
Violet Blackberry features a shiny deep berry-coloured body with a contrasting bright purple grip. The clip, ring, and nib are black, with a cross cap matching the grip colour.

2024 Summer Special Colours

A series of two pens: Pina Colada and Cherry Blossom.
Pina Colada features a mint blue body with a contrasting yellow grip. The clip, ring, and cross cap match the grip. Silver nib.
Cherry Blossom features a light pink body with a contrasting red grip. The clip, ring, and cross cap match the grip. Silver nib.

Table of Special Editions after 2021

Note: Whether Lamy has introduced the identical special edition colour for other product lines (e.g., Safari Rollerball, Safari Ballpoint), in addition to fountain pens, is primarily based on data sourced from this JetPens® blog.[11]

List of Years, Editions, and Colour Combinations
Year Name Finish Body Cap Grip Clip Top Style Top Colour Ring Nib Note Rollerball Ballpoint Calligraphy Mech. Pencil Ink
2021 Terra Red Matte Terracotta Terracotta Terracotta Black Cross Black Black Black "Original" ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗
2021 Savannah Matte Fern Green Fern Green Fern Green Black Cross Black Black Black "Original" ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗
2021 Japan Exclusive Gloss White White White Aquamarine Cross Aquamarine Aquamarine Silver White w/ Green Clip ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗
2021 Japan Exclusive Matte Mango Mango Mango Violet Cross Violet Violet Silver Yellow w/ Purple Clip ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗
2021 Japan Exclusive Matte Violet Violet Violet Mango Cross Mango Mango Silver Purple w/ Yellow Clip ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗
2021 Japan Exclusive Matte Aquamarine Aquamarine Aquamarine Red Dot Red Red Silver Green w/ Red Clip ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗
2021 Breast Cancer Awareness Gloss White White White Red Dot Red Red Silver White w/ Red Clip ✓ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗
2022 Cream Matte Cream White Cream White Cream White Cream White Cross Black Cream White Silver "Cozy" ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗
2022 Strawberry Matte Scarlet Scarlet Scarlet Scarlet Cross Scarlet Scarlet Silver "Cozy" ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗
2022 Vista - Black Gloss Clear Clear Clear Black Cross Black Black Black GouletPen Store Edition ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗
2022 North America Exclusive Gloss Blue Blue Blue Red Cross Black Black Black Blue w/ Red Clip ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗
2022 North America Exclusive Gloss White White White White Cross Black Black Black White w/ Black Clip ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗
2023 Aqua Sky Gloss Sky Blue Sky Blue Sky Blue Sky Blue Cross Sky Blue Sky Blue Silver "Radiant Pastel" ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗
2023 Spring Green Gloss Spring Green Spring Green Spring Green Spring Green Cross Spring Green Spring Green Silver "Radiant Pastel" ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗
2023 Light Rose Gloss Light Pink Light Pink Light Pink Light Pink Cross Light Pink Light Pink Silver "Radiant Pastel" ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗
2024 Pink Cliff Matte Soft Navy Blue Soft Navy Blue Magenta Pink Black Cross Magenta Pink Black Black Annual Special Edition ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ T52
2024 Violet Blackberry Gloss Eggplant Eggplant Violet Black Cross Violet Black Black Annual Special Edition ✓ ✓ ✗ ✓ T52
2024 Pina Colada Gloss Mint Blue Mint Blue Yellow Yellow Cross Yellow Yellow Silver 2024 Summer Special ✓ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗
2024 Cherry Blossom Gloss Light Pink Light Pink Red Red Cross Red Red Silver 2024 Summer Special ✓ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗

References

  1. ↑ Lamy – Product Designers, .
  2. ↑ Lamy – LAMY Safari (Manufacturers site), .
  3. ↑ Lamy – Design History, .
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Lamy Safari Post by Haywoody, on Fountainpennetwork.com
  5. ↑ Lamy Fountain Pen Converters Unsharpen Blog
  6. ↑ https://www.truphaeinc.com/products/lamy-safari-japan-white-with-red-clip-2010-fountain-pen
  7. ↑ Visiting Lamy’s store in Shanghai’s Raffles City, Bleistift Blog
  8. ↑ Lamy Line Friends, Bleistift Blog
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Lamy’s Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean pens, Bleistift Blog
  10. ↑ A New Special Edition Lamy Safari: LAMY BROWN The Black Edition, Bleistift Blog
  11. ↑ LAMY Safari: A Comprehensive Guide, .
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