LAMY Safari Special Edition Rollerball Pen - Meteora

The LAMY Safari has been a fixture on desks and in pencil cases since the early 1980s, and the Meteora special edition gives the design a new surface to explore. The barrel is finished in a deep, dark violet that shifts between purple and near-black depending on the light, paired with a black clip for contrast. Where this edition sets itself apart is texture: the grip section and the flat side panels carry a fine diamond pattern, so the pen reads as much by touch as by sight.

Underneath the finish, this is the Safari you already know. The body is moulded from durable ABS plastic, a material chosen for its resistance to knocks and fading rather than for looks alone. The spring-loaded steel clip is strong enough to hold the pen securely to a shirt pocket or notebook cover without losing its tension over time. The signature triangular grip section encourages a relaxed, consistent hand position, which is a large part of why the Safari has remained popular with students and professionals across four decades.

This version comes as a rollerball, fitted with a LAMY M63 refill in black. Rollerball ink sits closer to a fountain pen in feel than a ballpoint does, laying down a smooth, low-resistance line with even flow and minimal pressure needed from the writer. It is a practical middle ground for anyone who wants fountain pen character without the maintenance of ink bottles or cartridges.

Specifications

• Capped length:143.5 mm
• Body diameter:12 mm
• Weight:approximately 17 g
• Material: ASA plastic body, steel spring clip
• Refill: LAMY M63 rollerball, black, medium
• Finish:Meteora deep violet with textured grip and side panels
  

Good to know
The Safari accepts the wider LAMY M63 refill, not the narrower fine-liner cartridges used in some other pens, so replacements are easy to find and the pen stays in service well beyond its first refill. The snap cap posts securely on the back of the barrel if you prefer to write with it capped there.

A well-built rollerball for anyone who writes daily and wants a pen with genuine character, not just a colour.