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The safari is a pen that was designed for schools as far as I remember so would be perfect for him. It's got finger indents to help hold the pen properly and is overall a great pen. I have a couple.Hi, I saw the grandchildren yesterday for the first time for nearly a year. One of the things that impressed me (apart from the speed of their growth), was the dramatic improvement in my grandson's handwriting.
He is soon to be 11, starts senior school in September, and is mechanically minded (if that makes any difference). I would very much like to buy him a fountain pen, and if he is anything like me, it will need to be reasonably robust. Yes, I could just get a Vector, but I quite like the looks of a Lamy Safari, and I think one of those coupled with a converter, and a bottle of Quink washable blue might be a reasonable start?
Am I close, or please does anyone have any other suggestions?
My own belief is that the key to getting a child to write properly is to provide a "proper" fountain pen of such quality that the tyro writer is proud of it, respects it and looks after it. I also consider that it's important to see how the young person's handwriting develops, as it may be advisable to change to a different nib to suit it. For example, if it is better suited to a broad nib, then sticking with a fine may be unhelpful. On a side note, there are disposable fountain pens available, and whilst they do the job, I think they give out the wrong "throw away" message and are best avoided.
Whatever you go for, be prepared for inky fingers and suchlike.
No street cred though Bruce, it just looks like a plastic biro, the Al-Star is and looks much classier and will last in the tough world of young schooldays........although the Platinum Preppy is also a great writer, medium nib, refillable for less than £5 !
I just looked at that one and decided to get one with a converter. Had to splash out on some more Registrars Ink as my bottle disappeared from workI equipped my elder grandson (10) with a Platinum Plaisir
Brian you can get an adapter for the preppyI just looked at that one and decided to get one with a converter. Had to splash out on some more Registrars Ink as my bottle disappeared from work. The Preppy would have been ideal for my purposes if it was able to use a converter
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