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Originally Posted by Bob Russell
That's a great tip. I checked a couple of reviews, and they say basically the same thing. Plus, I suspect I had a Lamy pen or mechanical pencil years ago that I had all but forgotten about, and it was one of my favorites for a long time. I've got to get one!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Bob Russell
Okay, this thread has convinced me! I've just bought a Lamy Safari with med nib and some black ink. Don't plan to carry it around with me or use it for everything, but it will be fun to have at my desk when I'm scratching out thoughts or if I ever decide to write a letter the old fashioned way again. (Thanks AprilHare, ShortCuddlyAm et al!)
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You're quite welcome

We'll need feedback, photos and writing examples, of course
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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm
I know! I'm not fussed about brand names - it just needs to write well and feel nice
(And the Chinese Parker 51 clones are verrry tempting...)
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I'm thinking - if I can get another one from C/HK as cheaply, I'll try for fine nib this time.. The Parker Quink ink I got takes a while to dry with a medium (supposedly a medium/fine) nib..
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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm
But if you get addicted, it's not our fault! 
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Yeah, not our fault Bob