Why did my pen begin skipping and not writing at all? I put in a new cartridge and same thing. If nib is clogged, how do I clean it?

A few suggestions for your problem, Warren. Firstly, I've found that cartridges just don't work as well as bottled ink. For cleaning, remove the cartridge, insert a converter, and fill the pen with plain (preferably filtered) luke warm water from a glass and empty it out. Do this a few times until the water coming out of the pen is clear. If you don't have a converter then unscrew the nib, drop the whole assembly in the glass and rinse it in the water, changing the water until clear. I suggest cleaning the nib in this way every time you fill it.

How does it compare to Pilot Metropolitan in writing experience? Which one is a smoother writer?

There are so many variable combinations (ink, paper, nib size...) it's hard to give a definitive answer. I own both pens. My Metropolitan is much smoother than my Safari. Asian nibs are finer, so a Pilot M is going to be more like a Lamy F. If using a good bottled ink with a converter, you may find the Pilot M to be a bit wet. Both write well on copier-grade paper, but you may find the Lamy to be a bit scratchier. Beyond that, it kind of comes down to aesthetics. Do you like the modern lines and materials of the Lamy, or the classic, smooth lines of the Pilot?

How "fine" is the fine tip? How does it compare to the other Lamy tip widths (extra-fine, medium)?

It is not a fine tip in my opinion. It is smooth and has a generous width in its imprint, so for this reason it could easily be called a medium.

Can you change the nib to another LAMY nib of another size?

Absolutely. Lamy nibs come in EF, F, M, B, 1.1 stub, 1.5 stub, 1.9 stub and are all interchangeable. I love the 1.1 stub and 1.5 stub and the extra flair they give my handwriting.

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The LAMY safari umbra fountain pen features a durable ABS plastic body, an ergonomic grip designed for long writing sessions, and a polished steel extra-fine nib for precise lines. Lightweight at just 16g, it includes a blue erasable ink cartridge and a unique ink window for easy monitoring. Ideal for professionals, students, and calligraphy lovers seeking a stylish, reliable writing companion.

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Manufacturer	LAMY
Brand	Lamy
Model Number	LAMY-safari-F
Product Dimensions	2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm; 16 g
Colour	umbra
Closure	Snap Cap
Grip Type	ergonomic
Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness)	F
Material Type	Plastic
Number of Items	1
Size	1 count (Pack of 1)
Point Type	Fine
Line Size	極細字
Ink Colour	Blue
Manufacturer Part Number	L17EF
Item Weight	16 g

LAMY safari umbra - Fountain Pen with ergonomic grip & polished steel nib in size EF - ideal for any Writing & Calligraphy - including LAMY T 10 blue cartridge - Right-Handed

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