Question 1

Which is better, LAMY Safari Fountain Pen or Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pen?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the LAMY Safari Fountain Pen scores higher overall at 8.9/10. The LAMY Safari Fountain Pen scored 8.9/10 and the Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pen scored 8.7/10 in our Best Fountain Pens for Journaling 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the LAMY Safari Fountain Pen worth it over the Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pen?

Accepted Answer

The LAMY Safari Fountain Pen scores 8.9/10 while the Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pen scores 8.7/10. The LAMY Safari Fountain Pen is our "Best Overall Journaling Pen" pick in the Best Fountain Pens for Journaling 2026 category.

LAMY Safari Fountain Pen vs Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pen: Which to Buy?