The Lamy Vista rollerball is the same pen as the Lamy Safari except that it has a clear plastic body. The Safari is only sold in opaque colors.
The Lamy Vista is the same exact pen as the Safari except the Vista is a clear, hard plastic that feels much like Lucite. The Safari is sold in opaque plastic in a wide range of colors. The Safari is sold in matte and full gloss finishes while the Vista is — and always has been – sold in a gloss finish.
The Lamy Vista rollerball is popular not only because it’s a fine rollerball, but because it’s barrel can be used to convert the Vista fountain pen to an eyedropper.
Lamy Vista Rollerball Pen Information
| Street Price | Check Price |
| Manufacturer | Lamy |
| Pen Type | Rollerball / Gel |
| Rating | |
| Barrel Color | Clear |
| Barrel Material | Plastic |
| Body Diameter (mm) | 12.4 mm |
| Grip Color | Clear |
| Grip Material | Plastic |
| Grip Diameter (mm) | 11.8 mm |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| MSRP | $19.99 |
| Still Sold | Yes |
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| Refills | |
| Capped? Retractable? | Capped - Snap On |
| Clip? | Metal |
| Length Capped / Retracted (cm) | 14.0 |
| Length Posted (cm) | 16.5 cm |
| Length Uncapped (cm) | 12.9 |
| Weight (g) | 22 |
| Refillable | Yes |
| Ink Color Shipped | Black |