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I had used the 2000 for about 2 years straight. Then I got the VP last June and used it almost exclusively until yesterday.

 

The VP is an F nib. The Lamy 2K is an XF nib. And I think I would be hard-pressed to come up with a better example of the disparity between German and Japanese nibs! ;-)

 

My handwriting is less than stellar so a fine nib suits me well. After using the VP's F nib for 10 months, the Lamy's XF nib feels huge! Feels like I'm laying down a huge wet line of ink with a dull stick! Will take a bit of getting used to again. I can't imagine what B nib would be like.

 

Chris

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I can't imagine what B nib would be like.

 

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Waaay too broad.

 

The difference between the Lamy and the VP is not so huge. Try comparing either to a Pelikan fine. Even the Pelikan extra fine seems like a medium to me.

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