The Lamy Safari Scarlet Fountain Pen has been a beloved classic since its introduction in the 1980s and enjoys a cult status untypical for a writing instrument. The lamy safari is a workhorse pen, known throughout the fountain pen community for its ruggedness, reliability, and no-nonsense functionality. The triangular grip makes it great for those starting out who have no idea how to hold a fountain pen, but it's used and loved by fountain pen lovers of all levels of experience.