Lamy 2000....no Window. And The Ears...

[OCArt]

I was concerned about the "prongs" as well, but in use I hardly notice them. I would not let the "prongs" affect your decision too much.

 

I would also add a +1 to Randall6393's suggestion to try a Lamy Studio. I was stunned at how different it felt from the Safari even though both used the same steel nibs. I did choose the brushed chrome version with the black (rubbery?) grip as I was concerned about the potential for slipping on the chrome grip of other Studios.

Edited September 9, 2015 by OCArt

[CAG_1787]

Genius! Thank you

Alex

Just be careful, I've been told it's difficult (or expensive) to source a replacement should you lose it.

[FOUR X FOUR]

You can take the pen apart and remove the clutch ring completely. That way it can be re-installed at a later date should you so desire. Then you won't have to worry about damage from sanding.

The cap still stays on without it but it lacks that satisfying click.

I was wondering why the ring was on the pen in the first place. You answered that question. Thanx

[Alexcat]

Ok, so......am about to try to take it apart, and the joint where the ears are us *very* stiff....Im scared to twist too hard, for fear of doing damage : ok to proceed? Usually when I can't grip something to open....a bottle, or jar, for example....I put on rubber gloves, as this grips well and gives a bit of 'purchase'....

 

Alex

[Alexcat]

Ok, looking at Lamy studios.....specifically, the platinum super smooth shiny one: not necessarily what I would want to get anyway, but this really piqued my curiosity: the difference in price.

 

I'm not talking about eBay in far off lands - Im talking about real, good, online places, where I shop regularly. A couple of quid here or there, that I'd expect; but one is £239.95, and one is £42......exactly same model. I looked, checked, and double checked.....

 

A mistake? Or what? Any ideas?

 

Good grief, as Snoopy might say.....

 

Alex

[martinbir]

£40 gets the basic steel nibbed version. £130 gets a 14k gold nib in a couple of finishes. Then there is the platinum coated one which is very expensive.

 

I have the stainless one with rubberised grip and medium nib. I find the styling just a little clumsy; it lacks the elegant balance of the 2000. But for £40 it is a fantastic pen.