Lamy 2000 - Replacement Nib and other newbie questions

[genls]

1) Does anyone know where I can buy a nib for a Lamy 2000? I'm hoping to get a EF (regret buying a F). I hear that the nibs by themselves run ~$40.

 

2) How do you use the ink window on a Lamy 2000? I filled mine up w/ Noodler's black and can't really see much. I thought the ink would be flush against the window, but apparently not; the space between the ink and the window makes it harder to see.

 

3) How do you clean a Lamy 2000? Should I just unscrew the bottom part of the pen, and flush the inside w/ water? Or should I use the piston to draw up clean water (seems tedious)?

 

Thanks in advance for any help I can get!!

[inkysmudges]

I highly recommend contacting Lamy service directly. I did a couple days ago -- I have the same problem you do though I'm in Europe -- and they said they'd swap out the F nib and give me an EF, no problem, no charge! I have to pay the postage both ways, but there you go.

Edited April 29, 2007 by inkysmudges

[J-san]

Regarding the ink window, it will remain opaque until the ink levels drop low enough that when you hold the pen nib up, the ink will settle and the window will become transparent. Eventually, you will use up enough ink so that you can see the ink level even when the pen is nib down. Consider a refill around that time. For flushing, I like to unscrew the nib section and work the piston up and down in a bowl of water until I am able to flush out clear.

[Shelley]

Somewhere in here I ran across a link to a complete dissasembly and cleaning procedure on a 2000 - one of the reasons that I have oredered one actually, anyone know where I saw it?

[cmeisenzahl]

I would get in touch with Lamy USA directly, they have very good customer service in my experience.

[Bayes]

Somewhere in here I ran across a link to a complete dissasembly and cleaning procedure on a 2000 - one of the reasons that I have oredered one actually, anyone know where I saw it?

 

I posted in that thread just so I would be able to find it again.

 

Here's a link to it.

[genls]

I would get in touch with Lamy USA directly, they have very good customer service in my experience.

 

Is the Lamy USA you refer to at

 

www.lamyusa.com?

 

It seems that site is run by Filofax. Is that the site I should contact to buy a new nib?

 

Thanks again.

[genls]

So I went to the Lamy USA website, and looked around for replacement nibs. They sell replacements for all their other pens, but not the 2000. I wrote them an email; hopefully they'll get back.

[inkysmudges]

I think you might find that it's of those "we don't list it but we do it" things. For instance the Lamy Europe site mentions nothing about replacement nibs for the 2K but when I asked they said that of course they did it and they'd be happy to do it for free.

[skipwilliams]

Aside from the piston assembly, taking a Lamy 2000 apart is trivial.

 

Unscrew the section just ahead of the ink window. The nib and feed just push out backwards through the back of the section. Just don't lose the tabbed washer or the rubber O-ring which go between the barrel and the section.

 

Skip

 

 

 

Somewhere in here I ran across a link to a complete dissasembly and cleaning procedure on a 2000 - one of the reasons that I have oredered one actually, anyone know where I saw it?

 

[inkysmudges]

The nib and feed just push out backwards through the back of the section.

 

Hmm, has anyone tried this? I did and no luck at all. The nib and feed stayed firmly in place no matter how vigorously I pushed. Even trying to knock it (gently) out failed. I'd be keen on hearing further info if anyone has it.

 

[radamosk]

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Hmm, has anyone tried this? I did and no luck at all. The nib and feed stayed firmly in place no matter how vigorously I pushed. Even trying to knock it (gently) out failed. I'd be keen on hearing further info if anyone has it.

 

I'd suggest soaking the section for a few hours. If you're lucky enough to have access to an ultrasound unit, that would help. It WILL push out if it is clean.

[beluga]

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Hmm, has anyone tried this? I did and no luck at all. The nib and feed stayed firmly in place no matter how vigorously I pushed. Even trying to knock it (gently) out failed. I'd be keen on hearing further info if anyone has it.

 

I'd suggest soaking the section for a few hours. If you're lucky enough to have access to an ultrasound unit, that would help. It WILL push out if it is clean.

 

 

Did you realize that you are attempting to revive a thread that has been lying dormant for close to 4 years?

It is unlikely that the original poster is still visiting this tread to find an answer to his 2007 question.

 

 

 

B.

[outbackpengeek]

Did you realize that you are attempting to revive a thread that has been lying dormant for close to 4 years?

It is unlikely that the original poster is still visiting this tread to find an answer to his 2007 question.

 

 

 

B.

 

And yet, the information is still useful to other people! Because here I am reading it in 2012 after a search, rather than having to start a whole new thread. I find the concept that the information is only useful to the original poster, here on the Internet, baffling.

[Ytland]

 

This made my day!!

[Garageboy]

Just my opinion, but with popular pens, it's almost always cheaper to sell it and to get the nib size you want

[xian112]

Does anyone know if there are replacement feeds available?

[ExcaliburZ]

Does anyone know if there are replacement feeds available?

Email Lamy. They will most likely tell you to return the pen the Lamy for servicing though. What is wrong with your feed?

[symbolique]

I had a problem with my Scala TI recently and I've yet to send it in for repair, but Lamy Germany gave me contact details in the USA and this is what I got back - hope it helps some (even if OP is old)

 

 

 

You will have to send your pen to our repair center in Coppell, Texas for evaluation (United States Customer Only), please be sure to follow these instructions.

We request that you return your writing instrument in a protective box or package that will ensure its safe delivery. To prevent leakage's please remove the refill or cartridge of your pen before shipping to us. Also, if you are using the US Postal Service we would suggest you write "Hand Cancel Only" on the outside of the package to minimize damage from postal machines. Please note that we cannot be held liable for products lost or damaged in shipping on their way to us, therefore we advise sending via UPS or FedEx. If you would like to use the Postal Service, you should send your package via Registered or Insured Mail.

Enclose a brief note in your package with the following information: Today's Date, Your Name, Daytime Phone, Email Address (if applicable), Your Return Address, Style or Model of Pen (if known), Nature of Problem, and whether your pen has any sentimental value or customization.

You will need to include a check or money order for $9.50 per pen, (as listed above) made payable to Lamy Pen USA (please do not send cash). This is only to cover postage and handling back to you.

Send your writing instrument to:
Lamy Customer Service
555 Airline Drive
Coppell, TX 75019
(972) 304-2367

PLEASE NOTE ADDRESS CHANGE - Do not send LAMY repairs to Wilton, CT

It takes approximately 3-4 weeks for the pen to be repaired and returned to you.

[ac12]

I think that nib will cost you about $80