(Sarah Read is an author, editor, yarn artist, and pen/paper/ink addict. You can find more about her at her website and on Twitter. And check out her latest book, Out of Water, now available where books are sold!)
Nothing says summer like a bright new series of special editions from Lamy! The Candy Series has been well received, with Violet, Mango, and Aquamarine bringing a bit of much-needed sunshine to the pen world. I'm not really sure why it's called the Candy Series, with colors named after rocks, flowers, and fruit, but it's definitely sweet.
The model I have is the Aquamarine, with an extra-fine steel nib. It has all the standard Safari traits: The u-shaped clip, ink window so you can see your ink level, the love-it-or-hate-it molded grip, and the easy-to-use cartridge/converter fill system. On this edition, the clip has been color-coated to match the body color, which looks fantastic. It also has a matte finish and slightly textured body, similar to the Dark Lilac edition.
The steel nib writes very well. It's firm, but smooth, with just the right amount of feedback. It's not wet or dry, but it puts down just the right amount of ink. The extra fine nib on mine is definitely thicker than my usual preference with EF nibs--a little broader, even, than a TWSBI or Pelikan EF nib--but it writes so nicely that I don't mind at all. I just think of it as more of a medium-fine.
I don't have a lot of Safaris. I've never actually bought one for myself, because they're not my style, aesthetically. But there's no denying their popularity, and their ability to lure in new pen aficionados. While I usually recommend the Pilot Metro or TWSBI for new pen users, the LAMY is what I see most of my friends go for when the time comes to pick out their first pen. There's just something exciting about them, and I think it may often be the great color options. I think these three new colors are sure to attract lots of happy pen users.
(JetPens provided this product at no charge to The Pen Addict for review purposes.)
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