2014's Safari Colours

[Oblique and Inky]

Is it too soon to start guessing the colour of Lamy's next Safari? Any thoughts on whether they'll continue the neon theme with one in orange?

What would people say to a smokey grey (like the section on an AL-star) Vista?

[heath]

Have they ever done a navy pen with an orange clip. That would be my dream Safari. Or a Maroon Pen with a yellow clip!

But actual thoughts on 2014.... I wonder if they'll keep up the Neon theme and do a few more of those.

[EDIT] I decided to play with this idea a bit more on my blog and I made two mockups for what I'd love to see. (If you want to read the entire post with all my rational you can click here (http://penpaperinkletter.com/dream-lamy-safari/)).

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[Sailor Kenshin]

I would like a somber darkish green, but whatever they come out with, I'll prolly buy.

[Laura N]

I just want a purple Safari. Like always. After the last few years, however, I have given up hope.

They did the orange recently, but it seems very popular on the secondary market. So the idea of doing a neon orange does make sense.

Like Sailor Kenshin, I'll buy the 2014 model no matter what. I even popped for the neon yellow. And it wasn't so bad. :)

[antirealist]

Or a Maroon Pen with a yellow clip!


The Red China LE is similar to your maroon/yellow combo.

[kaisnowbird]

+1 on the purple. Not going gaga over the neon colous.
After all, I'm not a collector, just hoping for something pretty. :)

[AtomicLeo]

A dark green Al-Star would be great!

[reprieve]

I would be all over a bright purple. Or a deep teal--something darker and deeper than the recent aquamarine.

[Goldfish]

Another vote for nice, deep purple!!

[Laura N]

A dark green Al-Star would be great!

That does sound great.

[snedwos]

Opal green like the Nexx! Or a re-release of the coffee Al-Star. That I would be quite likely to buy actually.

Or a green Safari to be released as a set with the yellow, blue and white for the World Cup in Brazil!

[earthdawn]

I'd be a fan of Purple as well ...

The neon ones were ok, but I feel like it was a time warp back to the 80's

[Sailor Kenshin]

Another vote for nice, deep purple!!

There's always the purple 'Hero-fari.' ;)

[kaisnowbird]

:faint:
That's just not good enough, is it?

[jacksterp]

I'd be interested in purple as well.

[Laura N]

:faint:
That's just not good enough, is it?

No, it isn't. And it is ironic that the knock-off maker recognizes the demand for a purple Safari, while Lamy looks like it's ignoring its customers. My inner two-year-old gets a little upset. :angry:

Then of course I calm down and get a life. :)

[Sailor Kenshin]

:faint:
That's just not good enough, is it?

It's not bad...the color is a little deeper than I hoped, (online pics made it look paler and more 'dusty' lilac) but the pen itself writes and performs well. I've been thinking of trading mine but now I may hold on to it.

But Laura N is correct...everyone wants a purple Safari. Why don't they make one?

[KrazyIvan]

I do not want a purple Safari.

[AndyT]

I do not want a Safari.

[Laura N]

That's perfect. I can explain my Safari surplus by pointing out that I'm just covering Ivan's and Andy's share. :)

[Titivillus]

looking at all of the special editions there's only one that could be considered a dark color (black) everything else is bright happy pastels and neon. So my money is on electric purple.

K

[yipe]

Purple would be nice, since everyone wants one so badly, but I would be so happy if the new color was green.

I really need to find a 2011 French Blue safari. In addition to being a cool color, it's baby blue from the year my baby boy was born. Finding the money to afford one would be a good start though.

[Sailor Kenshin]

Purple would be nice, since everyone wants one so badly, but I would be so happy if the new color was green.

I really need to find a 2011 French Blue safari. In addition to being a cool color, it's baby blue from the year my baby boy was born. Finding the money to afford one would be a good start though.

Would love to see it!

[yipe]

Sailor Kenshin I made a mistake, the french blue was an older special edition, which looked like this. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/LAMY-safari-19-fountain-pen-french-blue-with-red-clip-/231085456793?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35cdc43d99)

it's the aquamarine I need, which looks like this (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7-8ToPa3Hjc/TVlLs1muARI/AAAAAAAAASU/_lL84Ln_BTk/s1600/Lamy-safari_aquamarine.jpg)

[Sailor Kenshin]

Sailor Kenshin I made a mistake, the french blue was an older special edition, which looked like this. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/LAMY-safari-19-fountain-pen-french-blue-with-red-clip-/231085456793?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35cdc43d99)

it's the aquamarine I need, which looks like this (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7-8ToPa3Hjc/TVlLs1muARI/AAAAAAAAASU/_lL84Ln_BTk/s1600/Lamy-safari_aquamarine.jpg)

Oooo...that's one I have. Which year was it, last?

PS: Oh...I see, from a couple years ago. Thanks!

[yipe]

As far as I can tell the Aquamarine was 2011 and the french blue was 2006. I don't have any money at this particular moment but I'd love to buy a user quality 2011 aquamarine from somebody. I don't care what nib it has since I'll probably just replace it with an italic.

[yipe]

To get the thread back on track, if it could be this color green (http://a248.e.akamai.net/origin-cdn.volusion.com/zecn7.jeyr6/v/vspfiles/photos/D7074-2.jpg?1382353259) I'd be pretty happy.

[Sailor Kenshin]

With, of course, an orange clip. ;)

[cwent2]

I do not want a Safari.

I will second that!

[yipe]

I do not want a Safari.

I will second that!

Well aren't you two just tons of fun?

[Sailor Kenshin]

It's always amusing to see people jump into any thread on 'x'- brand fountain pens specifically to state, "I detest Montblancs/Heros/Safaris/Whichevers and never shall one taint my collection!''

[AndyT]

I didn't say anything of the sort. Like the design - but don't want one. If that's okay with everyone else?

[Sailor Kenshin]

I didn't say anything of the sort. Like the design - but don't want one. If that's okay with everyone else?

My apologies.

The brand-bashers, though, are ubiquitous.

[GilsDesk]

Anyone have an Orange Safari they'd be willing to sell me? I don't have a preference between 2004/2009.

[AndyT]

My apologies.

The brand-bashers, though, are ubiquitous.

Mine too, sorry for being snappish. Actually, I don't recall seeing much of that here, which is refreshing.

[Sailor Kenshin]

My apologies.

The brand-bashers, though, are ubiquitous.

Mine too, sorry for being snappish. Actually, I don't recall seeing much of that here, which is refreshing.

It is indeed.

[Toffer]

A rainbow one or a barber shop pole swirl?! Don't quite know how they would do it!

[Sailor Kenshin]

There was an FPN thread about someone who home-colored her white Safari with ... ballpoint pen ink.

[snedwos]

To get the thread back on track, if it could be this color green (http://a248.e.akamai.net/origin-cdn.volusion.com/zecn7.jeyr6/v/vspfiles/photos/D7074-2.jpg?1382353259) I'd be pretty happy.

Including the shading.

[snedwos]

If they made a premium priced Safari out of fancy acrylics I might buy one.

One of the "mesh" designs that Edison have...

[theolu]

Have they ever done a navy pen with an orange clip. That would be my dream Safari. Or a Maroon Pen with a yellow clip!

But actual thoughts on 2014.... I wonder if they'll keep up the Neon theme and do a few more of those.

[EDIT] I decided to play with this idea a bit more on my blog and I made two mockups for what I'd love to see. (If you want to read the entire post with all my rational you can click here (http://penpaperinkletter.com/dream-lamy-safari/)).

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Is it just me or do these look like the Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins editions?

[heath]

Have they ever done a navy pen with an orange clip. That would be my dream Safari. Or a Maroon Pen with a yellow clip!

But actual thoughts on 2014.... I wonder if they'll keep up the Neon theme and do a few more of those.

[EDIT] I decided to play with this idea a bit more on my blog and I made two mockups for what I'd love to see. (If you want to read the entire post with all my rational you can click here (http://penpaperinkletter.com/dream-lamy-safari/)).

63846385

Is it just me or do these look like the Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins editions?

It's more like the Auburn Tigers and Washington Redskins.

[discopig]

I'm not a huge fan of the neon colors, but I really love the 2012 apple green one. Definitely my favorite Safari.

[antirealist]

If they made a premium priced Safari out of fancy acrylics I might buy one.


Or - even better - precious resin!

I'm very fond of Safaris. I bought my first one 30 years ago, and it was my only pen for 10 years, finally succumbing to sudden falling-apart disorder, secondary to chronic cross-top clip-screw twiddling syndrome. They are a modern design classic, and in my opinion the ABS material is part of that. Perhaps that's why I was never taken by the Al-Star, which doesn't seem to wear as well as the classic model.

[Bogon07]

The ABS plastic is incredibly well wearing and seems slightly more scratch resistance than the aluminum of the Al-Star.

The Joy is good desktop pen but that long tail can poke out an eye if you fall asleep while using one. :lazy2:

I think the Nexx is an under-rated pen hampered by the less than stylish cap.

[Sailor Kenshin]

I have a few of the Nexx-es and I love 'em.

[snedwos]

The nexx m has a better cap. And the opal green is nice.


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[Bogon07]

The nexx m has a better cap. And the opal green is nice.


The metal clip and band do look a bit better don't they.

That Opal green is a nice colour.

[BikerBabe]

Black with red clip or red with black clip, that would be my dream version. And that Coffee version sure sounds nice, especially if it came with a black or gold clip.
The neon colors isn't my thing.

[chad.trent]

I still want them to do Vistas in tinted colors, like Monteverde does with the Artista Crystal. Bright colors would be nice, but so would subdued colors like smoke or amber like TWSBI does.

The Safari and Al-Star get LE's. The Vista should too.

[VertOlive]

Gosh. I got a Safari (the graphite-greyish one with the black nib--sort of a 'Stealth' look) just to see what everyone is talking about. So far, I feel I might not have the right ink in it or the flow isn't right or some such. And, this may sound odd, but the nib gives me the sensation of being plastic as it rubs across the paper.....

Anyway, I'd be for a very dark purple--in the Aubergine/Eggplant range...

Checking my meds now.

[Sailor Kenshin]

Gosh. I got a Safari (the graphite-greyish one with the black nib--sort of a 'Stealth' look) just to see what everyone is talking about. So far, I feel I might not have the right ink in it or the flow isn't right or some such. And, this may sound odd, but the nib gives me the sensation of being plastic as it rubs across the paper.....

Anyway, I'd be for a very dark purple--in the Aubergine/Eggplant range...

Checking my meds now.

What size nib?

[Bogon07]

The Coln Gallery has Shiny Pink as the 2014 colour. It seems similar to the previous pink LE pens to me. Must surely be a mistake or maybe they mean the pink is becoming a regular colour this year.
http://www.colnart.com/collections/lamy-pens-1/products/lamy-safari-shiny-pink-fountain-pen-the-2014-colour

Meanwhile the Lamy Nexx is coming with a Neon Orange special edition.
http://www.lamy.com/content/new_products/lamy_nexx_special_edition/index_eng.html

[Toffer]

Surely not, where is the purple!!!???? At least I can find a pink now though.

[Sailor Kenshin]

The Coln Gallery has Shiny Pink as the 2014 colour. It seems similar to the previous pink LE pens to me. Must surely be a mistake or maybe they mean the pink is becoming a regular colour this year.
http://www.colnart.com/collections/lamy-pens-1/products/lamy-safari-shiny-pink-fountain-pen-the-2014-colour

Meanwhile the Lamy Nexx is coming with a Neon Orange special edition.
http://www.lamy.com/content/new_products/lamy_nexx_special_edition/index_eng.html

Already have a pink. Might buy this just to re-sell at an inflated price down the road. ;)

[kaisnowbird]

The Coln Gallery has Shiny Pink as the 2014 colour. It seems similar to the previous pink LE pens to me. Must surely be a mistake or maybe they mean the pink is becoming a regular colour this year.
http://www.colnart.com/collections/lamy-pens-1/products/lamy-safari-shiny-pink-fountain-pen-the-2014-colour

Meanwhile the Lamy Nexx is coming with a Neon Orange special edition.
http://www.lamy.com/content/new_products/lamy_nexx_special_edition/index_eng.html

I think the original pink LE had pink end to the cap, whereas the new pink released in 2013 has the black finial thing.

[Bogon07]

The Coln Gallery has Shiny Pink as the 2014 colour. It seems similar to the previous pink LE pens to me. Must surely be a mistake or maybe they mean the pink is becoming a regular colour this year.
http://www.colnart.com/collections/lamy-pens-1/products/lamy-safari-shiny-pink-fountain-pen-the-2014-colour

Meanwhile the Lamy Nexx is coming with a Neon Orange special edition.
http://www.lamy.com/content/new_products/lamy_nexx_special_edition/index_eng.html

I think the original pink LE had pink end to the cap, whereas the new pink released in 2013 has the black finial thing.

Yep, Lamy love their end cap variations; from Gino Santaguida's Safari list there were also
Pink with a pink dot end cap 2009 - I thought the dot usually designates a rollerball (must remember to have a look next time I see some).*
Pink with a pink cross end cap 2011 - I think this was re-released in 2013 again.

If Lamy were to follow Pantone, the colour of the year 2014 would be Radiant Orchid 18-3224 - and we would finally have a purple Safari.
http://www.pantone.com/pages/index.aspx?pg=21129



* Rollerballs have a single groove across the cap button.
The Studio rollerball has a depressed dot.

[Avalona]

The Coln Gallery has Shiny Pink as the 2014 colour. It seems similar to the previous pink LE pens to me. Must surely be a mistake or maybe they mean the pink is becoming a regular colour this year.
http://www.colnart.com/collections/lamy-pens-1/products/lamy-safari-shiny-pink-fountain-pen-the-2014-colour

Meanwhile the Lamy Nexx is coming with a Neon Orange special edition.
http://www.lamy.com/content/new_products/lamy_nexx_special_edition/index_eng.html

That looks exactly like the pink that got re-released last year. :/ If it is the 2014 colour, maybe I'll get a Nexx or an Al-Star instead.

[Mesu]

If Lamy were to follow Pantone, the colour of the year 2014 would be Radiant Orchid 18-3224 - and we would finally have a purple Safari.
http://www.pantone.com/pages/index.aspx?pg=21129

Would Lamy release a Purple Safari, now that Hero has already released a purple clone? :confused:

[migo984]

If Lamy were to follow Pantone, the colour of the year 2014 would be Radiant Orchid 18-3224 - and we would finally have a purple Safari.
http://www.pantone.com/pages/index.aspx?pg=21129


I really dislike that Radiant Orchid. The definition of both sickly & insipid

[chad.trent]

Ugh. As someone who works in the graphic design and prepress field, don't even get me started on how much I hate Pantone...

[kaisnowbird]

Ugh. As someone who works in the graphic design and prepress field, don't even get me started on how much I hate Pantone...

Yep. I for one always stayed as far as I could from Pantone. In fact, those little swatch books they asked me to keep were securely kept in a box under a desk at our previous office location. :bolt:

[Sailor Kenshin]

At least if they stuck to Pantone, you'd get a really different color Safari each year.

[chad.trent]

At least if they stuck to Pantone, you'd get a really different color Safari each year.

If they stick with Pantone, you'll get different colors in the same year. Go pick up three of their swatch books and turn to the same color in each. They aren't going to be the same color...

[kaisnowbird]

At least if they stuck to Pantone, you'd get a really different color Safari each year.

If they stick with Pantone, you'll get different colors in the same year. Go pick up three of their swatch books and turn to the same color in each. They aren't going to be the same color...

:pound: So true!

[snedwos]

They could use the Pantone colour of the year as a general guide, without the need to replicate it exactly.

[snedwos]

Actually, the opal green nexx was sort of the Pantone colour for 2013, right?

[Bogon07]

I didn't realise the name Pantone would invoke such a fierce response. Here some more from the company.

Pantone Color Institute, Exec. Director, Leatrice Eiseman "The captivating, magical and enchanting Radiant Orchid. An invitation to innovation, modern and versatile Radiant Orchid encourages creativity and originality. Imbued with a harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and its rosy undertones emanate great joy, love and health."
Snedwos - yes last year the colour was 17-5641 Emerald," a lively, radiant, lush green.."

[chad.trent]

Work with Pantone for a while. You won't be able to say it without gritting your teeth when you do...

[Sailor Kenshin]

Or Lamy could just work through a box of Crayolas. Honestly, it's been green, green, yellowgreengreen, then a re-pink. How about sky blue? Rust-red? Deep forest?

[Bogon07]

Pantone - I can feel my teeth grinding already. A young girl on the train yesterday had a pink cover Pantone notebook.


Or Lamy could just work through a box of Crayolas. Honestly, it's been green, green, yellowgreengreen, then a re-pink. How about sky blue? Rust-red? Deep forest?
Wasn't there a sky blue LE sometime ago ? A re-issue of that or even the terracotta colour would be a nice change from another pink.

[Newjelan]

I have a few of the Nexx-es and I love 'em.

Agree, they're great pens and I always have one with me.

[Newjelan]

The Coln Gallery has Shiny Pink as the 2014 colour. It seems similar to the previous pink LE pens to me. Must surely be a mistake or maybe they mean the pink is becoming a regular colour this year.
http://www.colnart.com/collections/lamy-pens-1/products/lamy-safari-shiny-pink-fountain-pen-the-2014-colour

Meanwhile the Lamy Nexx is coming with a Neon Orange special edition.
http://www.lamy.com/content/new_products/lamy_nexx_special_edition/index_eng.html

Like the orange Nexx but the shiny pink Safari is hideous.:puke:

[Sailor Kenshin]

Work with Pantone for a while. You won't be able to say it without gritting your teeth when you do...

Might one ask: why? ;-)

[Bogon07]

I have a few of the Nexx-es and I love 'em.

Agree, they're great pens and I always have one with me.

So under-rated.

Lamy should do a fashion set with a Nexx pen & four caps in trendy colours.

[chad.trent]

Work with Pantone for a while. You won't be able to say it without gritting your teeth when you do...

Might one ask: why? ;-)

Aside from the fact that they change their formulations every couple of years, and that their new swatch books are no longer in color order so you have to go to the index in the back to find the page that has the color on it you are looking for...

Their swatch books are pretty much junk. They don't match from book to book. So if you get a printer to print to match the book, then get another printer to do the same, you aren't going to get the same color.

[Sailor Kenshin]

Interesting; thanks.

[Bogon07]

Now here is something of interest for Al-Star collectors - the Casa della Stiligrafica site in Florence Italy has this SE 2014 BlueGreen Al-Star FP,RB & BP.
http://www.stilografica.it/Lamy/Lamy_Pens/Lamy_AlStar_BlueGreen_Special_Edition_2014_BlueGre en_3085.htm#3086

[kaisnowbird]

That's a good look :cool:, I'll have to get one when it comes out.

[chad.trent]

Now here is something of interest for Al-Star collectors - the Casa della Stiligrafica site in Florence Italy has this SE 2014 BlueGreen Al-Star FP,RB & BP.
http://www.stilografica.it/Lamy/Lamy_Pens/Lamy_AlStar_BlueGreen_Special_Edition_2014_BlueGre en_3085.htm#3086

I dig that. Now I have to stalk Goulet until they list it...

[Bogon07]

phewwww I was begining to think it was an Italian SE but now I've spotted a UK seller has them for pre-order.

http://www.penandpaper.co.uk/products/lamy-al-star-bluegreen-special-edition-fountain-pen.html

I'm beginning to think the Lamy guy/girl who names the pens has a blue bias (the silver blue which looked more silver lilac) this look more mintgreen than bluegreen in the photos to me.
The caveat is satin finish Lamy Studios & Al-Stars often look a very different colour under some light conditions.

[Laura N]

phewwww I was begining to think it was an Italian SE but now I've spotted a UK seller has them for pre-order.

http://www.penandpaper.co.uk/products/lamy-al-star-bluegreen-special-edition-fountain-pen.html

I'm beginning to think the Lamy guy/girl who names the pens has a blue bias (the silver blue which looked more silver lilac) this look more mintgreen than bluegreen in the photos to me.
The caveat is satin finish Lamy Studios & Al-Stars often look a very different colour under some light conditions.

A blue bias? I'm thinking green. We've had so many green Safaris and Al-Stars recently. The lime, the apple, that first green Al-Star and now this one. My goodness. What is it with all the green?

I do agree that silver blue Al-Star looked lilac.

[Bogon07]

I was thinking the blue bias was in the naming rather than the actual colour of the pens.

They should release some more colours for the Joy too - or simply match the barrels with more existing Safari colours.

[Mesu]

Where is the blue in this blue-green pen? Looks all green to me.. :blink:

[Mesu]

And any news on the color of 2014 Safari?

[Cookies]

And any news on the color of 2014 Safari?

I've been looking for the same thing. I can't find any news so it seems like they still haven't announced it.

[Lady Onogaro]

Well that's ugly.

[Fontoplumo]

It will be rather bright

[heath]

2014 Lamy Safari Special Edition - Neon Coral (http://penpaperinkletter.com/2014-lamy-safari-neon-coral-special-edition-announced/) (It's apparently quite bright, similar to the neon yellow from last yr)

https://24.media.tumblr.com/20df6fb1ea643864a2c7a1976ffa359a/tumblr_n22jhqwB0y1sl0zano1_500.jpg

[dannzeman]

I just posted a color comparison to the 2013 pink edition on the homepage.

[heath]

I just posted a color comparison to the 2013 pink edition on the homepage.

Dan, looking at your image makes it look much more red. I wonder if it's the lighting? Do you have one in hand or know if the pink and coral in that pic are under the same lighting conditions?

[Toffer]

:( :tsk:

[dannzeman]

I just posted a color comparison to the 2013 pink edition on the homepage.

Dan, looking at your image makes it look much more red. I wonder if it's the lighting? Do you have one in hand or know if the pink and coral in that pic are under the same lighting conditions?

I don't have them in hand. The NeonCoral images are from Lamy. Probably renders. The pink is an actual photo. Lighting will definitely play a difference but we know for sure until someone has both.

[heath]

I just posted a color comparison to the 2013 pink edition on the homepage.

Dan, looking at your image makes it look much more red. I wonder if it's the lighting? Do you have one in hand or know if the pink and coral in that pic are under the same lighting conditions?

I don't have them in hand. The NeonCoral images are from Lamy. Probably renders. The pink is an actual photo. Lighting will definitely play a difference but we know for sure until someone has both.

Thanks! I updated my post on PPIL (http://penpaperinkletter.com/2014-lamy-safari-neon-coral-special-edition-announced/) with your release info and linked to the homepage.

[Laura N]

Okay so click this link to see Dan's color comparison of the 2014 Neon Coral Safari versus the earlier pink Safari (http://fpgeeks.com/2014/03/the-2014-lamy-safari-color-is-disappointingly-neoncoral/).

I would have preferred a purple Safari -- make that, strongly preferred -- but I admit I am liking the Neon Coral. I don't think it's disappointing at all.

[Sailor Kenshin]

For the first time since starting to buy the LE colors, I may skip this. I'd really really have to see it in person to determine whether it offers enough visual difference to pink or red.

[LunaAzurina]

I really like it and will most likely get one!

[Bogon07]

I would think the Neon Coral should look similar to the coral colour of the Lamy Nexx Coral's cap.
http://www.gouletpens.com/Lamy_Nexx_Coral_Fountain_Pen_p/lmy-l91.htm
Allowing for the differences in Safari ABS plastic & whatever plastic they use in the Nexx cap plus the neon-ness of the name.

Probably another one for the Safari collection.

[Laura N]

I know I'll be getting at least two, because my younger daughter will have to have it, too. :)

[klpeabody]

Let's just say, that I have a built in aversion to neon. I skipped the neon yellow Safari, for the precise reason that it is quite neon, and I can't get past it. To be clear, when I was a teeny-bopper back in the 80's and I was rocking out at the school dances to Madonna, Wham!, and Frankie Goes to Hollywood, I was clad in not one iota of neon. Not even one pair of the neon jelly shoes. Not even one plastic bangle bracelet. Nope. Not me.

That being said, based on these photos, the pen doesn't look very neon to me. Bright, yes. Neon, no. I like the color. A Lot!
It's fun.
Pink-ish. Orange-ish. Bright, but not overly so.
Fun.

I think they overthought this one with the "neon" nomenclature, though. Idk, that's just me. Maybe the neon aspect will really come through in person. I'm interested to see.

In other news, I cannot wait for that blue-green LAMY Al-Star to arrive.

[TerraNoir]

If it is as red as it looks in the renders, I think I shall get one. But if its as pink as it is in the photo. Then...:tsk:

[Cake]

YES! I like coral so this will be a definite purchase!

[bigmac53]

Unfortunately this color is not for me, however I do think I'll be purchasing the LE Alstar this year if that green looks as good in person as it does in the photos that I've seen

[Avalona]

Oh, I like the coral. :D Not too much like the pink one from last year. But I love obnoxiously coloured pens, so whatever. :P Going to start keeping an eye on Pure Pens until they get it into stock!

[Cookies]

A true coral would be lovely. I'm not at all a fan of neon though and wish Lamy would pick another theme. I suppose I'll wait to see what it looks like in person.

[Lady Onogaro]

I still wonder why they aren't going for purple. Do you think it is because there is a Hero knock-off out there, and they don't want to compete with it? If so, why not just do a different shade of purple than the Hero? Or why not do a neon purple? But I am sure they must be doing some kind of test marketing or questioning, right? Does anyone know anything about the selection process regarding the color? Has Lamy ever talked about it?

[Sailor Kenshin]

What would neon purple look like? The Hero 359 is pretty bright.

[Lady Onogaro]

Don't know, Sailor. I'm still trying to figure out what is neon about the coral version. It just looks coral-colored to me.

[Sailor Kenshin]

Maybe it glows in the dark.

[Cookies]

I still wonder why they aren't going for purple. Do you think it is because there is a Hero knock-off out there, and they don't want to compete with it? If so, why not just do a different shade of purple than the Hero? Or why not do a neon purple? But I am sure they must be doing some kind of test marketing or questioning, right? Does anyone know anything about the selection process regarding the color? Has Lamy ever talked about it?

I have to wonder why more brands don't sell purple pens. You can find pens in almost every color under the sun, but it takes some hunting to find a purple one. Even in colorful lines like the Safari, Prera, Kaweco Sport, Kakuno, Pilot Petit... there aren't any purple.
Thinking maybe purple doesn't sell that well I went on JetPens and browsed some of the brands that do sell purple pens. But, nope, purple is the most popular Ohto Dude, and is pretty high amongst the other options of the Sailor Clear Candy and Platinum Plaisir. So obviously there is a market for purple pens.

[Sailor Kenshin]

There used to be a PP purple, back years ago when they sold the pens in sets. I THINK. I know there is a purple Preppy. Saw them at the LIPS.

[Bogon07]

I bought a purple/violet Preppy at Kinokuniya. Actually the pen is transparent with a purple nib and a violet ink cartridge.

There are however many purple inks around so if you are desperate for a purple pen you could simply buy a clear demonstrator such as a Lamy Vista and fill it with purple ink.

The Lamy Al-Star has a Shiraz or Black Purple pen.

[Lady Onogaro]

I have a purple Platinum preppy. Another brand that has a purple pen is Nemosine (I have just ordered a Nemosine Singularity in Purple). Monteverde is or has come out with a Prima that is called "purple swirl." Faber-Castell has a nice violet colored Loom pen.

I have seen the Lamy Al-Star in purple. Not really purple-y enough (if purple-y is a word).

Your reminder of how many violet inks there are encourages me to mention that my TWSBI Mini classic has Pilot Iroshizuku Murasaki-Shikibu in it and my Lamy Vista has De Atramentis Magenta Violet in it. My TWSBI 580 has Private Reserve Plum in it, and my Pelikan M200 demonstrator has Private Reserve Purple Mojo in it.

I am thinking of branching out into reds...

[changabanga]

Newbie here, so maybe this is a dumb question. Does Lamy release one LE color Safari each year?

I don't own one yet, and don't really know what's been previously released, but if I was to get one in any color, I'd like a deep orange color that has a shade of red in it.

[tandaina]

Yes, there is one special color each year for the Safaris.

[changabanga]

Yes, there is one special color each year for the Safaris.

That is not good for my wallet. Tell me something is "limited edition" and I'm a sucker. From sneakers to watches to I guess now pens...

[Toffer]

This is a good post for showing the different colours http://kmpn.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/switching-clips-of-lamy-safari.html?m=1

[Toffer]

Oops wrong one, try this http://kmpn.blogspot.co.uk/2009/06/lamy-safari-special-editions.html?m=1

[changabanga]

Nice, thanks! That was fun to flip through.

[Laura N]

Don't know, Sailor. I'm still trying to figure out what is neon about the coral version. It just looks coral-colored to me.

Mine just arrived from the lovely folks at Cultpens. It is neon. Really neon. Every bit as neon as the Neon Yellow was. I'm reasonably sure it can be seen from Space.

It's bright and fun. I'd say it falls between the regular pink (which is a blue-ish pink and staid in comparison) and the orange, but brighter than both.

Let me know if anyone want to see photos, though I think Dan had some good photos.

[gbryal]

I just got my mom the neon coral and she loved the color and said she'd have picked it herself. Maybe she is just being nice. I haven't seen it in person yet. It wasn't to my taste but I had a feeling she'd like it. So, there's another datapoint.

[VertOlive]

I got the Coral Safari when Goulet announced it being available. It is way bright and cheerful--I have seen much duller versions of "coral". But I don't have holes burned in my retinas or anything like that...

Not so happy with the Diamine Coral ink I bought with it however, I'm looking for something with more contrast on the paper...

[VertOlive]

I have a purple Platinum preppy. Another brand that has a purple pen is Nemosine (I have just ordered a Nemosine Singularity in Purple). Monteverde is or has come out with a Prima that is called "purple swirl." Faber-Castell has a nice violet colored Loom pen.

I have seen the Lamy Al-Star in purple. Not really purple-y enough (if purple-y is a word).

Your reminder of how many violet inks there are encourages me to mention that my TWSBI Mini classic has Pilot Iroshizuku Murasaki-Shikibu in it and my Lamy Vista has De Atramentis Magenta Violet in it. My TWSBI 580 has Private Reserve Plum in it, and my Pelikan M200 demonstrator has Private Reserve Purple Mojo in it.

I am thinking of branching out into reds...

I have the Monteverde Prima in the purple as well as the Turquoise. While I love the 1.1 nib, looking back, I think I would rather have saved the price of this new purple one and gone hunting for an Edison in purple...

[Sailor Kenshin]

I got the Coral Safari when Goulet announced it being available. It is way bright and cheerful--I have seen much duller versions of "coral". But I don't have holes burned in my retinas or anything like that...

Not so happy with the Diamine Coral ink I bought with it however, I'm looking for something with more contrast on the paper...

I LIKED the color, lol. I wonder what the Official Neon Coral cartridge ink looks like.

[Lady Onogaro]

I got the Coral Safari when Goulet announced it being available. It is way bright and cheerful--I have seen much duller versions of "coral". But I don't have holes burned in my retinas or anything like that...

Not so happy with the Diamine Coral ink I bought with it however, I'm looking for something with more contrast on the paper...

I LIKED the color, lol. I wonder what the Official Neon Coral cartridge ink looks like.

Someone sent me one, but I have not tried it yet. Goulet has them now.

[Lady Onogaro]

I have a purple Platinum preppy. Another brand that has a purple pen is Nemosine (I have just ordered a Nemosine Singularity in Purple). Monteverde is or has come out with a Prima that is called "purple swirl." Faber-Castell has a nice violet colored Loom pen.

I have seen the Lamy Al-Star in purple. Not really purple-y enough (if purple-y is a word).

Your reminder of how many violet inks there are encourages me to mention that my TWSBI Mini classic has Pilot Iroshizuku Murasaki-Shikibu in it and my Lamy Vista has De Atramentis Magenta Violet in it. My TWSBI 580 has Private Reserve Plum in it, and my Pelikan M200 demonstrator has Private Reserve Purple Mojo in it.

I am thinking of branching out into reds...

I have the Monteverde Prima in the purple as well as the Turquoise. While I love the 1.1 nib, looking back, I think I would rather have saved the price of this new purple one and gone hunting for an Edison in purple...

Oh, you mean like this one? http://www.gouletpens.com/Edison_Nouveau_Premiere_Pearlized_Purple_p/ed-premiere-purple.htm

[VertOlive]

"Oh, you mean like this one? http://www.gouletpens.com/Edison_Nou...ere-purple.htm"

Doh! Why'd you go and do that???

:jester:

[Lady Onogaro]

"Oh, you mean like this one? http://www.gouletpens.com/Edison_Nou...ere-purple.htm"

Doh! Why'd you go and do that???

:jester:

Give the people what they want. :)

[Sailor Kenshin]

Now that the Neon Coral ink carts are available ... I finally did it: ordered pen (1.1 nib) and carts both. Maybe I should have thrown in some Diamine Coral as a sample.