I like the idea of a piston filler and I have the Lamy 2000 in my, but I don't know much about the pen. Does it have an inview window so I can monitor the ink level? Thanks in advance!!!

Hi,

It does have ink-view windows though they are quite small. They are usable though.

Dillon

The only use to me of the Lamy 2000's ink window is when the pen feels like it's about out of ink. I then look at the window and say to my self, "yep, it's about out of ink." Basically not very useful except to confirm the status.

I wouldn't let that get in the way of acquiring this pen. It's simple, snap cap, very smooth nib, and as you noted, piston fill. It's so discreet that if you like to have a slightly snazzy pen peeking out of your shirt pocket, this isn't it. Most people would mistake it for a $10 pen, or less. Which means it's less likely to be stolen, I'd think.

Great pen for using and writing. Form follows function.

I agree, looks like a cheap pen, but what a pen! The window is not functionnal like the one of my Pelikan, but it's part of the beauty of this pen. It's the Glock 17 of pen, it means business!

Get this pen, it's a great design and a even greater pen.

Thanks for the quick replies!!! One more question about the Lamy 2000....what is the length of the pen capped? 5.25", 5.5"??? Thanks in advance!

13.7 cm, sorry I don't own a ruler with inches

that makes aproximately 5.4 inches

Just mentioning this because some may find it handy: If you go to Google (or type into your Google bar or the search window that goes to Google in Safari or whatever), and type in, "13.7 centimeters in inches" it will return, "13.7 centimeters = 5.39370079 inches." And it will do that kind of conversion euros to dollars or centigrade to farenheit, etc.

Just thought this might be useful...

Doug

Ink Windows ,smaller or bigger design, just are to view ink level inside the barrel,nothing else, and work!
Regards,
René,
/:)

For me, the Lamy 2000 is a killer pen. It ranks up there with my Pelikans and Sailors. The styling is understated, subtle, and classic; in the same vein as the P51. In fact, I think I will go write something with my 2000 right now.

I agree. There is nothing "cheap" about the 2000 (except maybe the price in relation to value received).

Yes, it does have a small window. And I HIGHLY recommend the pen! Use mine almost daily for 3 years.

I've had my L2K XF for two weeks. It exceeded both the the reviews and my expectations.

The nib's contours, surface, and finish are first-class. My XF, BTW, writes narrower vertical strokes than horizontal. Rotating the nib 90 degrees allows considerable expression.

The window does its job, showing ink level. It is actually clearer than the photos online demonstrate.

Do NOT worry about the metal clips; some reviewers complain about them, but it's overdone. After a few days, you don't even notice them. You'll just love your pen and want to write more and more...

Deep down, I keep wondering whether it's not a better pen than the Parker "51." I'm sure to be toasted right proper for saying that but ... I wonder. Semi-flex, scratch-resistant finish, functional perfection, and that irresistibly compelling black-silver German look ....... it's true love. 9 9 9

Let the flaming begin....

Gosh darn it.....all these posts are making me want to give the 2000 another try. I've had three of these things, and not a single one wrote very well IMO.

Fourth time's a charm?

RyanL27, I am surprised at your experience. Pam Braun was very helpful to select a nice one for me; I'm sure she would do the same for you. [ Of course, no connection w/ Braun pens except satisfaction, etc., etc. ]

If you turn the pen sideways, you can see how many windows are full. So the tiny windows are not a big problem.

There's a reason why Lamy has produced the 2000 for over 30 years, with only minor modifications. The essential design remains the same...

I agree, I sold mine only because the M nib was too wide for my writing.

They actually had the 40th anniversary of the Lamy 2000 / "modern Lamy design" last week.
I expected anothe FP LE - but all they issued is an overpriced Lamy 2000 BP LE (€ 139, 7500 pieces) in "high tech ceramics" <_<

Ryan,

I just bought another Lamy 2000 (I sold my first one). The XF nib on the replacement was too scratchy for my taste, so I sent the pen to Lamy USA with a check for $7.50. About a week later they returned the pen, with a hand written note from their 'nibmeister', with a brand new F nib. The replacement nib is smooth as a wet finger on wet glass.

If you try a 4th L2K, and the nib isn't up to your satisfaction, I would recommend returning to Lamy USA. I am very impressed with their work. Granted, you woule have already paid for the pen, but if you bought from Pam Braun, you would still be ahead, even with the $7.50 nib replacement fee...

French

ps. no affiliation with Lamy USA or Pam Braun, just a satisfied customer of both.
pps. the replacement L2K didn't come from Pam, the original did, and the nib was perfect...

I'd like to chime in at this point to say what exceptional sevice Lamy has provided to me.

My beloved Lamy 2K Fine nib was slightly damaged by a colleague's heavy handed use (never agian). I contacted Lamy and they asked me to send it to Heidelberg. They cleaned the pen, replaced the feed and nib with a new one and returned it via registered mail. They let me know that the new feed would increase the flow and if I didn't like it to return it for an EF nib. Well... as it happened it was too wet for me and so back it went. Once again it has been cleaned, with both the feed and nib replaced, now with an EF. It is in transit to me via registered mail (Germany to Australia) and should arrive in the next few days.

Seriously, for a company to do all of this at no charge when it wasn't even a manufacturing issue is just outstanding. On top of this, their emails have been friendly and instantaneous.

I already loved the Lamys that my wife and I have. I also like that they don't wallow in the luxury market and have introduced so many remarkable designs. I couldn't recommend the company highly enough these days.