Lamy studio steel and gold nibs: how do they write

[John Cullen]

Many people have posted here that they enjoy the Lamy 2000. I like the look of the Studio better myself.

 

But I wonder if anyone has used both the steel and gold nibs for this pen. Any difference? Are these smooth nibbed pens? Same generous flow on these as on the Lamy 200 nibs, which are so often reported to be a size larger than marked?

 

I have read previously posted comments on the pen but did not see one that addressed the steel vs gold nib.

 

thanks, jc

[Apollo]

John, I have a Lamy Studio (stainless) with a fine nib. It's a stiff nib, but smooth and although it marked fine, the line it lays down is closer to some mediums. I have seen and handled the Lamy Studio (palladium) with the gold nib, but there wasn't all that much difference in writing between the two to justify paying more for the gold nib. I'm not saying that gold nibs aren't worth it, just not on this particular pen.

[saintsimon]

Although I haven't tried the gold nibbed Studio Palladium, there are some reasons for the Stainless Steel version.

 

The Stainles Steel uses the same steel nib/feed unit as all other steel nibbed Lamys, so it writes like these. You also can change the nib yourself easily, if you want another nib and spare steel nibs are cheap. You also can use the calligraphy nibs from the Joy line, like I did with changing to the smooth and reliable 1.1 mm italic nib. This is for me a perfect match :)9

 

Also, the Stainless Steel has the rubberized section exclusively, which ads to it's usability, as it is a full size, yet lightweight, shiny metall pen.

Edited January 30, 2006 by saintsimon

[emrecan]

Hi John,

You can look the Michael Richter's great review here Lamy Studio review

 

Take Care,

Emrecan

Edited January 31, 2006 by emrecan

[John Cullen]

Emrecan, thanks for the link. That was an excellent review. Is that from a website that reviews pens or what?? Hope my letter arrived OK. JC

[emrecan]

Hi John,

You're welcome Yeah it is great one.I stole my avatar from there shamelessly That site reviews inks,pens good site.Michael R. is good guy.Thanks but nothing arrived to me

 

Take Care,

Emrecan