Digital writing instruments for Apple iPad
An unmistakable design, perfect ergonomics and the highest quality make the LAMY safari note+ a real writing instrument for the digital world – a stylus suitable for everyone who is at home in the Apple world.




Iconic design meets ergonomics in four colours
The LAMY safari note+ is the only one in its class with an ergonomic design and a cap to protect the tip. It is available in several colours.
Shop NowSimply switch it on and get started: whether you want to draw, paint, organise, edit pictures, cut videos or play games – the LAMY safari note+ is a versatile companion for everyday use, at work, university or school for using a wide range of apps on an Apple iPad.
Which iPad models is the LAMY safari note+ compatible with?
Thanks to its use of Apple's “Pencil Protocol”, the LAMY safari note+ is compatible with all iPads, whether iPad Pro or iPad Air, that have been on the market since 2018: a full list of the compatibilities can be found here.

Ergonomic grip zone
The ergonomic grip zone typical of the LAMY safari model also ensures long, fatigue-free writing with the LAMY safari note+.

Soft, precise tip
Thanks to its soft, easily replaceable tip, the LAMY safari note+ enables almost silent writing on the iPad.

Clip & cap
The cap of the LAMY safari note+ protects its tip; the self-springing clip holds it securely in place.

Long battery life
The LAMY safari note+'s battery lasts up to 10 hours and can be recharged to 100 per cent within 1 hour via its USB-C port.
And even more features of the LAMY safari note+

Get started right away
By pressing the LAMY safari twin pen EMR onto the surface of the display with varying degrees of force when writing, colouring or drawing, different line widths can be created.

Compatible with iPads from 2018
Thanks to its use of Apple's “Pencil Protocol”, the LAMY safari note+ is compatible with iPads that have been on the market since 2018: a full list of the compatibilities can be found.

Tilt sensitivity
The tilt sensitivity of the LAMY safari note+ recognises the angle at which it rests on the surface of the iPad and can produce narrow and wide strokes; feature available in all apps.

Palm rejection
The palm rejection function of the LAMY safari note+ can distinguish between the palm and the tip of the pen, thus preventing unintentional marking or scrolling; feature available in all apps.

Configurable function buttons
The LAMY safari note+ has two function buttons that can be assigned individually. This function is only available in partner apps.

Pressure sensitivity
Different line thicknesses can be created by pressing the LAMY safari note+ with varying force on the surface of the iPad when writing, colouring or drawing; feature only available in partner apps.

Status display via LED light
The LED light on the LAMY safari note+ indicates the battery charge level and the status of pairing with apps. Pairing takes place via Bluetooth and is only available in partner apps.
The best apps for the LAMY safari note+
Open up the variety of features in digital writing and unleash the full potential of the LAMY safari note+, the pen for Apple tablets, with the right apps – discover apps for note-taking, organising and calculating, for designing, drawing and sketching, for playing, painting and composing.

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Discover the possible applications
The possible uses of LAMY digital writing instruments are almost unlimited. They give every personality, every attitude to life and every message its own individual form of expression. Let our pen for iPad inspire you, too!

Jotting down, taking notes, recording
The main requirements of a pen: writing down thoughts, visualising ideas, recording findings and results. Requirements that LAMY writing instruments have reliably fulfilled for decades are now also available on an Apple iPad with the familiar writing feel of the LAMY safari note+.

Arranging, organising, structuring
In project management, in event planning, in production management; as an account manager, as a quality assurance officer, as a supply chain manager; in management consultancy, in legal advice and in financial advice – with its function buttons, the LAMY safari note+ simplifies your digital workflows as an input pen on an iPad.

Mindmap, brainstorm, moodboard
Sketching ideas, visualising motions and developing concepts: thinking tools help to concretise thoughts and put them on paper – or in the app. The LAMY safari note+ transports the benefits of writing by hand into the digital world.

Abc and multiplication tables
Discover the possibilities and benefits of handwritten learning in a digital environment with a writing instrument that fits perfectly in your hand. Let your students immerse themselves in interactive learning worlds with the benefits of the analogue and digital worlds in perfect harmony – and the low-noise, soft tip of our stylus.

Unit group and presentation
Sharing tasks in a group, working collaboratively on papers and presentations – activities from every student’s everyday life for which a digital pen like the LAMY safari note+ is perfect because it sits ergonomically in the hand.

Reading, extracting and citing
Researching sources, processing secondary literature and reading texts: the individually configurable function buttons of the LAMY safari note+ are a great help here for quickly shortening work processes.

Graphic design and user interface
The precise stylus tip of the LAMY safari note+ ensures a quiet writing experience and a very natural writing feel. Individually assignable function buttons facilitate the workflow – whether for opening the context menu, selecting tools or changing layers.

Plans, 3D models and renderings
Enjoy the comfort of creating technical drawings or modelling renderings in 3D – tasks for which the LAMY safari note+ sits perfectly and comfortably in your hand thanks to its ergonomic design.

Scores and compositions
Whatever the instrumentation and whatever the key – with the LAMY safari note+, sheet music becomes a hit. The clip on the cap ensures that it does not roll away when you put it away for the next chord.

Next level gaming
Enjoy the comfort that the Lamy safari note+ offers you to take your gaming experience to a new level. Thanks to the special ergonomics, you can play for hours on end. Whether it is a card game or a strategy quest – all with the precision of the LAMY safari note+ iPad pen.

Colouring and finishing
Experience the calming effect of colouring mandalas or painting by numbers. Express your creativity with the special precision and accuracy of the LAMY safari note+ and immerse yourself in a state of calm and serenity.
How the LAMY safari note+ works

Just get started!
Easy commissioning and great compatibility:
Is your iPad younger than 2018 running iOS 12.2 or higher?
Apple Pencil or other styluses are disconnected
Switch on your LAMY safari note+ and get started!

Always up to date
The LAMY safari note+ is the first digital writing instrument from LAMY for iPads – and it always stays up to date! With our “LAMY safari note+” app, you can keep it up to date at all times.
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Compatibility check
The LAMY safari note+ is compatible with iPads released since 2018. A detailed list of all exact models can be found in this table:
iPad
6. Gen., 9.7" ("iPad 9.7") | 7. Gen., 10.2" ("iPad 2019") | 8. Gen., 10.2" ("iPad 2020") | 9. Gen., 10.2" ("iPad 2021") | 10. Gen., 10.9" ("iPad 10") | 11. Gen., 11" ("iPad A16")
iPad Pro
3. Gen., 11" & 12.9" | 4. Gen., 11" & 12.9" | 5. Gen., 11" & 12.9" ("M1 iPad Pro") | 6. Gen., 11" & 12.9" ("iPad Pro M2")
iPad Air
3. Gen., 10.5" | 4. Gen., 10.9" | 5. Gen., 10.9" ("iPad Air M1") | 7. Gen., 11" & 13" ("iPad Air M3")
iPad mini
5. Gen., 7.9" ("iPad mini 5") | 6. Gen., 8.3" ("iPad mini 6")
FAQs about the LAMY safari note+ in detail
Which apps support the functions of the LAMY safari note+?
The LAMY safari note+ works with and in all apps. Only pressure sensitivity and the individual assignment of the function keys are possible in certain partner apps. A current list of these apps can be found here: https://lamy.com/noteplus
We are always working on expanding this list even further.
What is the difference to the Apple Pencil products?
The main differences between the LAMY safari note+ and the Apple Pencil products are...
- the ergonomic hand design of the LAMY safari note+
- the iconic cap with temples, which – when put on – protects the tip and the LAMY safari note+ from unintentionally rolling away
- the replaceable tip, which, thanks to its special nature, allows writing to be less noisy
- the ability to load the LAMY safari note+ while writing
Which iPad models is the LAMY safari note+ compatible with?
The LAMY safari note+ is compatible with almost all iPad models, these are iPad (6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th), iPad mini (5th, 6th), iPad Air (3rd, 4th, 5th), iPad Pro 11" (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th), iPad Pro 12.9" (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th). A current list can always be found here: https://lamy.com/noteplus
How do I connect the LAMY safari note+ to my iPad?
All functions of the LAMY safari note+, except for the pressure sensitivity and the assignment of the function buttons, work immediately and without any installation or configuration on any compatible iPad. It is important that neither an Apple Pencil nor a stylus from another manufacturer is paired with the iPad. Please unpair them first.
How long do the tips last?
It is difficult to give precise information as this depends very much on individual handling and use.
Battery & Charging
How do I charge the LAMY safari note+?
Insert one plug of the included cable (USB-C to USB-A) into the socket at the top of the LAMY safari note+ and the other plug into a standard power supply with a USB-A socket. In principle, charging on a laptop or iPad is also possible. Please note that the stated charging times for a full charge refer to charging with a power adapter. The exact specifications for a suitable power supply are: 5 V DC, min. 0.5 A, max. 3 A (15W).
Can I plug a charging cable directly into the iPad to charge?
Yes. Charging directly on the iPad is possible in principle, but not with the cable included in delivery.
How long does the LAMY safari note+ battery last?
With continuous use, the battery lasts about 10 hours. Please note, however, that – as with any battery – performance can decrease over time.
The LED on my LAMY safari note+ lights up red. What does that mean?
If the LED on the LAMY safari note+ lights up constantly red, this means that its battery level is at 20% or lower. Please recharge your LAMY safari note+.
The battery of my LAMY safari note+ was almost empty. I then plugged in the charging cable. What do I have to do to get it to charge?
Insert one plug of the included cable (USB-C to USB-A) into the socket at the top of the LAMY safari note+ and the other plug into a standard power supply with a USB-A socket. In principle, charging on a laptop or iPad is also possible. Please note that the stated charging times for a full charge refer to charging with a power adapter. The exact specifications for a suitable power supply are: 5 V DC, min. 0.5 A, max. 3 A (15W).
Can I change/replace the battery of the LAMY safari note+?
No.
How can I tell that the LAMY safari note+ is charging correctly?
When the LAMY safari note+ is charging, its LED flashes orange.
How do I know that the LAMY safari note+ is fully charged?
If the LAMY safari note+ is charged and connected to a power supply, its LED lights up green. If it is disconnected from the power supply, its LED lights up or flashes blue again.
Do I have to turn off the LAMY safari note+ when I'm finished using it?
Not necessarily. After 15 minutes of inactivity, the LAMY safari note+ switches off automatically to save battery power.
What voltage can the power supply have so that I can charge the LAMY safari note+ correctly?
The exact specifications for a suitable power supply are: 5 V DC, min. 0.5 A, max. 3 A (15W).
What can I do to prevent the device battery from being completely discharged?
Deep discharge of a battery can occur if the battery of an electronic device has not been used for a long period of time; in the case of the LAMY safari note+, a “long time” is approximately 6 to 8 months. To prevent deep discharge and to ensure a long battery life, it is advisable to use and charge the LAMY safari note+ at least once a month. Charging processes at ambient temperatures below 10°C and above 40°C should be avoided and should be an exception.
Device details
Can I replace the tip of the LAMY safari note+?
Yes, the tip of the LAMY safari note+ is replaceable in the event of damage or wear and is available as a single spare part. The replacement can be carried out independently.
How can I replace the tip of the LAMY safari note+?
To replace the tip of the LAMY safari note+, it is best to pull it out with your thumb and index fingernail. Insert the new tip into the opening at the bottom of the LAMY safari note+.
Is the LAMY safari note+ made in Germany?
The LAMY safari note+ was developed in collaboration with our partner Adonit. LAMY develops exclusively in Heidelberg in Germany, Adonit is based in Taipei, Taiwan.
What colors does the LAMY safari note+ come in?
The LAMY safari note+ is currently available in the following colors:
- all black
- steel black
- white
- red
How do I get replacement tips for a LAMY safari note+?
Replacement tips are included in delivery. Additional replacement tips for the LAMY safari note+ can be purchased from specialist retailers or directly from the LAMY eShop.
Is the LAMY safari note+ waterproof?
No.
Can I use the LAMY safari note+ with my iPad outside of closed rooms?
Yes.
What are the special features of the LAMY safari note+?
The special features of the LAMY safari note+ are...
- the ergonomic hand design of the LAMY safari note+
- the replaceable tip, which, thanks to its special nature, allows writing to be less noisy
- the iconic cap with temples, which – when put on – protects the tip and the LAMY safari note+ from unintentionally rolling away
- its two completely individually configurable function buttons
I lost the cap, what can I do?
A replacement cap can be purchased at the LAMY safari note+ sales point or directly in the LAMY eShop.
Can the LAMY safari note+ be engraved/customized?
Unfortunately, engraving the LAMY safari note+ is currently not logistically possible for private customers. For individualization solutions in the business customer area, please contact: https://www.lamy-business.com/
Can I unscrew the tip?
The tip of the LAMY safari note+ can be pulled out and replaced with your thumb and forefinger nail or tweezers without screwing movements.
What does the star on the cap mean?
All LAMY safari cap models/writing instruments with a cap look the same from above. So that you can immediately see from this perspective which writing instrument you want to remove, we have put codes in the form of simple characters on the caps. Cross for fountain pens, line/slot for rollerball pens, compass star for digital writing instruments and slot with circle for ink cartridge rollerballs.
Can I unscrew the case of the LAMY safari note+?
No.
How it works
How do I turn on the LAMY safari note+?
The LAMY safari note+ is switched on by briefly pressing the lower function button once.
How do I turn off the LAMY safari note+?
The LAMY safari note+ is switched off with a single long press (approx. 5 seconds) on the top function button.
How do I know when the tip of the LAMY safari note+ needs to be replaced?
On the one hand, the shape of the tip itself is severely deformed, deformed, and worn on one side. It should be replaced. Due to this, but also due to other factors that may not be clearly visible, the quality of use (font, precision, latency, etc.) may be impaired. This is the right moment for a tip change.
The cap provides maximum protection for the tip against external influences, at least while the LAMY safari note+ is not being used.
How can I use the LAMY safari note+ on multiple iPads at the same time?
So no special precautions need to be taken. When switched on, the LAMY safari note+ can be used on several iPads at the same time, just like a LAMY safari fountain pen can be used in several notebooks at the same time: just start writing.
All functions of the LAMY safari note+ except for the assignment of the function buttons work immediately and without any installation or configuration on any compatible iPad. It is important that neither an Apple Pencil nor a stylus from another manufacturer is paired with the iPad. Please unpair them first.
How can I unpair the Apple Pencil from my iPad so that the LAMY safari note+ can be recognized by my iPad?
To unpair Apple Pencil from your iPad, you can follow the steps below:
1. Go to "Settings" on your iPad.
2. Tap "Bluetooth".
3. Look for "Apple Pencil" in the list of paired devices.
4. Tap the info icon (i) next to the "Apple Pencil" entry.
5. Select "Ignore this device" or "Forget this device" to unpair the Apple Pencil from your iPad.
After you complete these steps, Apple Pencil will no longer be connected to your iPad and can be re-paired if you decide to use it again later.
Does the LAMY safari note+ learn my handwriting?
No. The LAMY safari note+ does not have a module for recording, analyzing or storing handwriting or the content written with it.
My typeface has interruptions, the connection between my LAMY safari note+ and my iPad seems to be unstable. What can I do?
The drop in the line is not due to a weak or broken connection, but to the contact of the tip, which in some cases may have become loose during transport. Simply pull out the tip and reinsert it.
Compatibility
Which iPad operating systems is the LAMY safari note+ compatible with?
Compatible iPad models must have at least iOS 12.2 or higher versions of iOS installed. Later versions can also be versions of iPadOS.
Is the LAMY safari note+ also compatible with other non-Apple tablets?
No.
I have an iPad, but I'm not sure what operating system it runs. How do I find out?
The information about the version of the operating system on an iPad can be found as described here: https://support.apple.com/de-de/HT201685
The compatibility information says that the LAMY safari note+ is compatible with iOS 12.2 and above - why doesn't it work on my iPhone that has iOS 17.1 installed?
The LAMY safari note+ - like the Apple Pencil - is only compatible with iPads, as Apple's corresponding protocol stipulates. From the introduction of iPads until around 2019, iPads also ran on the iOS operating system; since around 2019, Apple has been developing its own operating system for iPads, iPadOS. Since it is our aim to keep the LAMY safari note+ backwards compatible for several years, it is even compatible with iPads that do not yet run iPadOS but rather iOS, namely version 12.2 or higher.
Does the LAMY safari note+ also work with foils, such as those from Paperlike?
The LAMY safari note+ - like the Apple Pencils - works directly on the iPad display as well as on foil as long as the foil is not thicker than 0.095 millimeters. Display films from the Paperlike brand, for example, meet this criterion.
Is the LAMY safari note+ compatible with an iPhone?
No. The LAMY safari note+ - like the Apple Pencil - is only compatible with iPads; this is what the corresponding “Apple Pencil Protocol” provides.
Can I attach the cap of the LAMY safari note+ to the back of the case?
No, it doesn't lock. The reason for this is the resulting overall length of the LAMY safari note+ and the shift in the ideal point of balance.
Can I work on several iPads at the same time with a LAMY safari note+?
Yes. This is because all functions of the LAMY safari note+, except for the assignment of the function buttons and the pressure sensitivity, work immediately and without any installation or configuration on any compatible iPad. It is important that neither an Apple Pencil nor a stylus from another manufacturer is paired with the iPad. Please unpair them first.
I have downloaded a new iPadOS, is there anything I need to pay attention to when using the LAMY safari note+?
When Apple introduces new operating systems, incompatibilities may theoretically arise in the future. We always strive to remain compatible with new iPad models and versions of the iPad operating system iPadOS. However, it cannot be ruled out in the future that Apple will introduce changes or new features that limit the compatibility of third-party products.
Can I use multiple LAMY safari note+ on one iPad?
Yes.
Legal
How long does my LAMY safari note+ warranty last?
The warranty period valid and stipulated by law in the respective countries applies.
Does the LAMY safari note+ record and/or send my data?
No.
However, no general statement can be made about which data is collected or not collected for use within the apps used. Please see the data protection declaration of the respective app.
How is the disposal of the LAMY safari note+ organized?
LAMY pays the applicable disposal tax in each country. The LAMY safari note+ can be disposed of in every country and region in accordance with the regulations for the disposal of small electrical devices. Please find out about the relevant requirements and options on site.
Range of digital writing instruments
I have a LAMY safari Al-star EMR, can I update it so that it also works on iPads?
No, unfortunately that is not possible. Different technologies and communication protocols are used for different tablets from different manufacturers.
More information about the product range in the digital writing area can be found here: https://shop.lamy.com/digital-writing
I have a non-Apple tablet and I also want a pen like the LAMY safari note+ that I can use to write on my tablet. What can I do?
LAMY also offers other digital writing instruments that are compatible with a variety of other tablets. Further information about all LAMY digital writing instruments can be found here: https://shop.lamy.com/digital-writing
Why does LAMY now also produce digital writing instruments?
Writing on digital surfaces is the natural evolution of writing by hand. To date, however, there is no other manufacturer of digital writing instruments that, in addition to the technical aspect, also has mastered hand ergonomics, which is so important for healthy and fatigue-free writing.
Where can I buy the LAMY safari note+?
The LAMY safari note+ is available in the LAMY eShop, the LAMY flagship stores and of course in specialist retailers. Here is the link to the LAMY eShop: https://lamy.com/noteplus

Made in Germany
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Design
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Quality
From technology and materials to production, our high quality standards run through the entire value chain.

Thinking tools
Our tools for writing, drawing and painting help to create new forms of expression and make thoughts tangible.
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