Safari dupe with solid metal clip
unknown
· Open Steel Nib nib
0 colourways · — typical
—
none confidence
Not enough independent discussion to score this one honestly — catalogue data only.
What it is
Safari alternative with traditional clip profile.
Homage & Design Inspiration
Released 2014
Homage to Lamy Safari
(Lamy)
Original MSRP: $30
This pen: $2–$4
Variant of the 599 with a flat solid metal clip rather than the wire clip.
Spec sheet
| Archetype | Lamy Homages & Bauhaus Modern |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2014 (The Golden Age of Heavy Metal (Pre-2015)) |
| Homage to | Lamy Safari |
| Filling | Unknown |
| Nib type | Open Steel Nib |
| Body material | ABS Plastic |
| Street price | $2–$4 |
| Colourways | 0 |
Dimensions mined from retailer listings and cross-checked across stores — approximate.
For and against
- Ergonomic grip
- Cheap
- Tripod grip
Dependable budget student writer.
Sources
The Ultimate Chinese Fountain Pen Catalogue — The Mind Palace
Also lamy homages & bauhaus modern
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