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A Class Above A Lamy 2000


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Which fountainpen is a class above the Lamy 2k? Looming/looking/dreaming about a fountainpen with a bit of a vintage feeling, not to small in F.

 

In terms of materials and workmanship, I don't know what would be "a class above" the Lamy 2000. The one I had was impressively well made. You can obviously get more fancy and decorated pens, but that is all cosmetic.

 

Incidentally, I did finally get rid of my own Lamy 2000 because it had some design quirks that I personally didn't care for. It's a classic, but it's not the right pen for everyone. The right pen for everyone hasn't been invented yet!

 

I have a Bexley Corona, which I think compares well to the Lamy 2000 in construction. The Corona is a large pen with decidedly retro styling (reminiscent of the 1920s Parker Duofold). You do have a choice of steel or gold nibs. Gold adds a lot to the price tag. The steel nibs are stiff, but I'm happy with them. (I'm not a big fan of flex anyhow.)

 

If you like a more rounded shape, perhaps a Pilot Custom 823 would be worth considering?

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I agree that L2000 is hard to surpass. I have an MB149, a Pelikan M1000, and a Parker 51 in addition to several L2000s.

 

MB 149 is OK, but pretentious and expensive for what you get.

 

My M1000 has never been good despite replacement nib and 2 returns. Its too wet (the first nib flooded continuously, the second is acceptable on best paper, but too wet on most paper despite having been back to be adjusted), and still not particularly smooth, despite again being better since return.

 

Parker 51 (I have a lovely Flighter model) is excellent.

 

Lamy D3 is poor. Nice writer, but dries out quickly and cap closure doesn't really seal well. Balance is also unusual and it feels 'loose and flimsy'.

 

I love the Lamy 2000M, but some might find it heavy? Its fine for me. Mine in F is my present daily writer and it would be hard to see how it could be much improved, the only fault I have being a tendency to run wet when it gets low on ink.

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