Lamy 2000

[Dillo]

Hi,

 

Lamy 2000 nibs run a bit broader. They are quite springy and responsive.

 

Dillon

[drifting]

I received a 2000 EF for Christmas (ah, the pleasures of a gift list family members actually use!), and I've got to add my admiration for the design, styling, and smooth nib.

 

@xburninmystarsx: this pen also came from Pen Gallery - what a deal! I've also got my eye on a 1911, or maybe the Professional Gear while they're still on sale.

 

Anyway, the one thing that I'm not sure I like about my new 2000 is how wet a line it lays down - sopping! I'm glad its EF, because that wet line is much thicker than I was expecting. I keep writing because it feels good, but I'm still not sold on the results.

 

Ryan.

[Viseguy]

Hi,

 

Lamy 2000 nibs run a bit broader. They are quite springy and responsive.

 

Dillon

I would say they run quite a bit broader. My M writes like a B, and my F writes like an M.

[French]

I received my Lamy 2000 extra fine from Pam Braun last night. I dipped the pen in Noodler's black and found the line to be somewhat finer than I had expected based on the comments here and from Pam. The dipped nib just glided across my journal page and really was exceptionally smooth. After I wrote the ink out of the pen I flushed it with a very dilute soap/water mix and let dry overnight. This morning I inked her up with Noodler's GulfStream Blue and went to work. The with a filled pen the line is somewhat broader, more like what Pam described, and the nib is still absolutely smooth.

 

I like the appearance of the pen, and as Apollo and others have stated, it is almost sterils, very plain and simple, which fits into my collection, of reserved, non-flashy black pens. If this is what Bauhaus is all about, I'm a fan. The pen is a dream to write with, and feels very durable.

 

I plan on posting a full review (a la The Noble Savage) after I've had some time to really test it out.

 

french

[ballboy]

Having just received my Lamy bottled blue/black ink from The Writing Desk, I've finally inked up my Lamy 2000 (medium nib) and given it a whirl on my standard journal paper:

Edited April 8, 2006 by ballboy

[ballboy]

And here is said pen with cm measurement. The Clairefontaine notebook has yet to be christened.

Edited April 8, 2006 by ballboy

[Sean Mac]

I appreciate your writing sample / ink review and photo. I am relatively new to the fountain pen world, and the Lamy 2000 was one of the pens that I was considering as an upgrade from my Pelikan GO. I decided to purchase a Filcao Atlantica, as I am more attracted (I think) to a more traditional looking fountain pen. I haven't received my Filcao yet, but I certainly look forward to using it.

 

I hope that you enjoy your new pen. I look forward to your thoughts after a week or two of use.

 

Sean

[ballboy]

Thanks Sean. I thought it would be pertinent of me to do this seeing as there were replies to Apollo's review asking for ink and metric measurements. I have to agree with Apollo's thoughts on the pen so far.

[James P]

I have several Lamy pens in my personal collection, and have often given them as gifts to get people "hooked" on fountain pens, so I was pleased to read this positive review of the Lamy 2000.

 

More importantly, I was inspired to become a Lamy dealer and, this morning, I placed my first order with Lamy USA. I am expecting a shipment of brand new shiny (or matte) Lamy 2000s, Al-Stars and Accents by early next week!

 

I love to sell what I love to use!

 

James Partridge

Edited April 7, 2006 by James P

[ballboy]

Your business can only grow with those beauties in your inventory!

[Big D]

Hi All!

Any Lefties using the 2000? I just got mine (M nib) today, and i'm having a heck of a consistancy problem. Some times the pen doesn't start up immeditely, some strokes are really wet and others are barely legible. It doesn't feel scratchy at all, but it's not keeping up with it's reputation as a wet writer.

I am not used to such a springy nib (using mainly a Lamy Safari, Studio, and Pelikan 215, All not known for their give), and i don't use a proper grip, but i've not had this problem with any of the other pens I've picked up. Is there a break-in time with flexible nibs?

Could it be an ink issue? I filled it with Noodler's Glacier Blue.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

-Dan

[Dillo]

Hi,

 

It is a nib issue.

 

My sister is left-handed and she likes the way my ex-2000 writes. I had to trade my 2000 in a hurry because I did not have enough money to get a new one for someone.

 

 

I need a 2000 now, so I will buy a new one soon. In the meantime, my Lamy ABC shall hold me over.

 

Dillon

[rob7749]

Well I had sort of been holding out for a P51 but after reading all the posts here I went out to my favorite pen store in Toronto today and test drove a 2000. I tried a fine and an extra fine. The fine actually laid down a finer line so I bought it. I think the extra fine may have just been adjusted too wet but I'm a lefty so I figured the ef even if adjusted might be a little rough with my push across paper style. The fine - very smooth. Before holding the pen I was a little concerning about the size of it compared to my Pelikan but it seems just right.

[andyc]

My Lamy 2000 arrived today after I'd decided to upgrade from one of my Safaris. It's understated to the point of making me wonder why I paid so much for it! But it's a beautiful smooth pen.

 

I filled it with Private Reserve Purple Mojo, which seems much wetter than the Safari I've been using with Noodler's Inks, so I was wondering if I should expect this, or if it's the pen that's wetter.

[Apollo]

Congrats on your new Lamy 2000, Andy.

 

Believe me, your Lamy 2000 will perform admirably. Properly maintained, it'll probably outlast you. The Lamy 2000 does appear to be a wet writer compared to the Safari, but I tend to think it's because of it's flexible nib as opposed to the stiffer nib on the Safaris. One tends to apply more pressure on a stiff nib than one would on a flexible one.

[andyc]

The Lamy 2000 does appear to be a wet writer compared to the Safari, but I tend to think it's because of it's flexible nib as opposed to the stiffer nib on the Safaris. One tends to apply more pressure on a stiff nib than one would on a flexible one.

That's interesting. I've been writing with ball points for so long that I'm still learning to reduce pressure when writing, so I should take more care on that.

[AviSz]

thanks for the review