Lamy 2000, Is it worth it?

[inkstainedruth]

On 8/23/2023 at 4:29 AM, Surlyprof said:

I have 2 Studios and like them very much.  You seem to prefer lighter pens.  I’ve noticed a difference between my colored Studio and the brushed one.  The brushed one is a few grams lighter which I find to be noticeable (31g vs 25g).  A lot of people prefer the rubberized section, too.  I prefer the chrome one for the extra weight and I didn’t find it to be slippery as some report.

 

Despite all that, the 2000 is still my favorite Lamy.

That's it, exactly -- I do prefer lighter pens, although my tolerance for somewhat heavier pens has increased over the years after acquiring a couple of TWSBI 580-ALs.

Good to know about the weight difference between the different Studio models.  I'll keep that in mind if I decide to try one, thanks.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Estycollector]

Don't hear much about them, but the Dialogue would be the one I would get.

[austollie]

In my view, Lamy's offerings have a lot to do with the resurgence of the use of fountain pens that I see in the office today.  The products look stylish and understated and appeal to many, including me.  In my case, I am also drawn to the Lamy Safari, because it seemed so bold, when it was introduced as a student pen in the early 1980s (back when most of the kids in my class, including me, were writing with a Pelikano).  When you look at the Lamy Safari next to other student pens of the era, the difference in styling is striking.

 

Whilst I wouldn't consider myself a diehard Lamy fan, I buy more Lamy pens than those from any other brand.  Even though I generally avoid piston fillers, my Lamy 2000 is permanently inked at work (with Lamy Petrol).  Most other pens are on rotation.

[Estycollector]

I've always been curious why Lamy fans don't so much comment on the Dialogue. 

[RJS]

When did the pen jump in price in the EU so much? I can't see it work less than €170 now, but was €120 a couple of years ago.

[Baka1969]

2 hours ago, RJS said:

When did the pen jump in price in the EU so much? I can't see it work less than €170 now, but was €120 a couple of years ago.

 

Inflation is a kick in the pants.

[RJS]

On 1/7/2024 at 4:03 PM, Baka1969 said:

 

Inflation is a kick in the pants.

That's not inflation, a near 50% price hike is just a price hike. Maybe just aligning Europe with other parts of the world where they've been selling it for a lot more for a long time. I wonder if it's still more affordable in Japan? I saw it for less than the old EU price when I was there.

[Karmachanic]

2 hours ago, RJS said:

That's not inflation,

 

Last I looked, three years ago? £147 at Cult. Three years ago a 400g pack of McVities digestives was £1.05.  Today £1.90  That's inflation.  Which is to say, the debasement of the currency. Refer to the Denarius.

Today Lamy 2000's £195 at Cult.  I can get a pre-loved MB 146 for that.  So for me, at this time, not worth it.

 

Don't wait.  Spend it today

[flipper_gv]

Using my Lamy 2000 today. It's so great man. Bought it a long while ago for ~100-125 CAD (from Massdrop IIRC). It's currently 325 CAD. I think it's worth that price IMO. I have more expensive pens but I like it just as much. 

[RJS]

A quick glance at Amazon JP shows that Japanese prices remain below European prices even for a European pen like the Lamy...

[krayzie]

You can do a lot worse with a Dialog 3 that won't write half as good while at about twice the current price of a Lamy 2000.

[Boston Brian]

At the risk of sounding like Goldielocks, I would love one, and especially the OBB, but they have the reputation of being wet or even very wet pens, should I dial back to an OB or damn the torpedoes and order an OBB?  Does anyone have a dealer to recommend?

[amk]

My preference - always go the double-B route! They make great italics too if you fancy getting yours nibmeistered at some point.

[Boston Brian]

Thanks, will consider that! 

[virtuoso]

I just purchased a Lamy 2000 from Federalist Pens(a wonderful company to deal with). I had not even tried the pen but I had heard such great things about it that I decided to take a chance. I generally use EF nibs so that is what I ordered.  It is a fabulous pen! The EF nib could not be smoother. I have not encountered a sweet spot problem. I am using Lamy blue ink. A great pen from a great seller. 

                                                                          

           Thanks,

              virtuoso aka Steve

 

 

[mstone]

The 2000 is one of the last of the classic workhorse fountain pens still standing. Like anything else there's sample variation, but my EF is a smooth reliable writer with just enough line variation to provide some character. I hope they can manage to keep it going for another 60 years.

[Mercian]

On 8/13/2024 at 10:04 PM, mstone said:

The 2000 is one of the last of the classic workhorse fountain pens still standing. Like anything else there's sample variation, but my EF is a smooth reliable writer with just enough line variation to provide some character. I hope they can manage to keep it going for another 60 years.

Yes, this!

 

In my opinion the Lamy 2000 is a tool; an industrial-grade (as opposed to ‘consumer-grade’) tool for the task of writing.

One that has been engineered by Germans.

 

In my opinion, it is the modern successor to the aerometric Parker “51”.
Or, if you prefer, it is a sort of ‘BMW 5-series of pens’ - i.e. it is ‘the ultimate writing machine’ for business-use 

[stephanos]

If you are lucky, you can find Lamy 2000s, used, at affordable prices, either online or in person.

I have found them to be like pen-shaped tanks, meaning that they are a good risk for an online purchase, as long as the nib is OK. Also, because they are not flashy, they don't immediately scream "high price".

A couple of years ago, I went into a "jumble-store" - a place selling bric-a-brac and odds and ends, some of which were antiques, others just old. I asked if he had any fountain pens - he did, including a Lamy 2000 from "W. Germany", sporting an OBB nib, albeit with a split cap. He wanted triple-digits for the (unspectacular) Montblanc that he had, but only modest double-digits for the Lamy. It writes beautifully after a thorough clean.