I'm newbie for FP ,I just start to use FP with Lamy Safari. I almost ink it by using converter and sometime from the cartridge. I 'm interesting to choose Lamy
2000 as my new FP but I wonder how to ink the Lamy 2000.
I know that It is piston pen which only use the ink from bottle but I have not used piston FP before ( I just start for 3 months).

Is there anyone can show me how to ink Lamy 2000? How is it performance ?
Many thanks. /:)

PS : In Thailand ,FP is not faverite and not for daily use. Almost Thai
just simply use roller ball pen or ball point pen then I think this forum is very
helpfull for me Sorry that my English may not good enough.

1. Make sure you have proper ink for a fountain pen.

2. Make sure the pen is clean inside. (No problem if the pen is new)

3. Twist the back end of the pen until it stops.

4. Dip the tip of the pen in the ink.

5. Twist the back end of the pen the other way, until it is back to normal position.

6. Wipe off the excess ink.

I read on Pentrace and elsewhere that after filling the pen with ink, it may be a good idea to drip 5 or 6 drops of ink back into the ink bottle (although there might be some risk of contamination if there was stuff growing in your pen), or into the sink.

Welcome to FPN, PP_THAI. There is no need to apologise for your English. It is much better that my Thai! Thailand is a beautiful country and we hope to visit again one day.


The instructions for the Lamy 2000 (and other piston-filling pens) actually give this as the last step prior to wiping clean.

Martin

Thanks, Martin!

Any reason in particular why the name of another well-known pen message board is not reproduced in its entirety in my quote above?

Thanks for the correction - though I think that many drops is excessive. Maybe 3 is enough? Or am I missing something?

Yes, 3 is probably enough but I've never foudna problem if more are let out (apart from the obvious, that is ).

Martin

Hm. Yes - the obvious was what I was after.

Thank you everyone , I plan to by Lamy2000 in this Saturday :doh: ,I have check through FPN and its seem that Lamy2000 has many fans with positive feed back.

Unfortunately, it's like that in every country Fountain Pens are not as widespread as the ballpoints and the rollerballs. However, you are special (like the rest of us) and have discovered the better pen

Your english isn't that bad - at least we understand what you're trying to say

Welcome

Yes. I would add ...

Leave the nib in the ink about 10 seconds to make sure it fills well.

Chris

I already bought Lamy 2000 from Local Department store with 20% discount and simply filled with Lamy black ink.

It looks very good manufacturer and performance. I try to write with this new pens and it feel smooter than Lamy Safari. It may be cause from 14K gold nib with platinum plate, I think.

Thank you everyone again for suggestion.

Congratulations on our new pen! I hope that you enjoy using it.

TMann

I think you have made an excellent choice!

The Lamy 2000 is a very good performer.
Ink stays well in the system and it is my pen that seem never to 'dry out'.

Make sure you never open it (unscrew) to clean it.
Just use the piston to pump room-temperature water in and out until crystal clear.

Take more time to clear after black ink if you try another colour.

Good Luck!

The Legend

I too have a Lamy 2000. I bought it from our very own Kurt at a great deal. Suprisingly, the nib came with a broad that wrote like a dream. I was thinking of having it ground down to a stub but I decided against it. This is one of the smoothest "right out of the box" nibs I have ever used. The one thing I do not like are the "dog ears" that secure the cap on to the section. This is the only real complaint I have and it is quite minor.

These are fantastic pens and I am thinking about the Studio but that will have to come at a much later date.

TNS

I forgot to mention that I knew the design of the 2000 was not new. I had no clue that it has been around since 1966!!! I would have to say that this must be one of the oldest running production pens in the industry that has not changed since it was first released 40 years ago. Incredible!!!! Lamy is WAYYYY ahead of its time!!!


TNS

I also have a Lamy 2000, and love how smooth it writes.

Why wouldn't one want to unscrew the lower section to clean it out, though? (assuming one took care not to lose the retention spring!)

Best,
Jacob