Lamy 2000 Nibs

[klipartito]

I'm looking for opinions on nib size for a contemplated purchase of a Lamy 2000. I've seen reviews that say L2K nibs run wide and others that say they are true to western standards. I like line variation and use several broad and stub nib pens, but the streamlined design of the Lamy just cries out of a sleeker line. I would carry it alongside my TWSBI 1.1 stub for example. But I don't want an XF. So medium seems the natural choice but I'm still unsure between M and regular F. Lamy users, is fine wide enough to enjoy shading and variation of line?

 

Thanks

KenL

[cnjackson]

I'm looking for opinions on nib size for a contemplated purchase of a Lamy 2000. I've seen reviews that say L2K nibs run wide and others that say they are true to western standards. I like line variation and use several broad and stub nib pens, but the streamlined design of the Lamy just cries out of a sleeker line. I would carry it alongside my TWSBI 1.1 stub for example. But I don't want an XF. So medium seems the natural choice but I'm still unsure between M and regular F. Lamy users, is fine wide enough to enjoy shading and variation of line?

 

Thanks

KenL

Hi there--I recently purchased a Lamy 2000 with a fine nib for use at work, where we have fairly absorbent papers. On this paper, the pen writes probably a bit wider than what I at least would call fine.

 

My pen offers no line variation or shading to speak of (using Aurora both Blue and Black--though I'm not sure these are shading inks anyway).

 

The B for the Lamy 2K definitely offers line variation--at least the one I tried recently at the DC pen show. It was quite stubbish. The M, too, looked stubbish, though I did not test it.

 

Others will be able to say more!

 

Good luck.

 

Chris

[Edwaroth]

I use a Lamy EF and as long as I hit the sweet spot I get line variation. Lamy's have a small sweet spot from all I have heard and have found that to be quite true. That said they do offer some very smooth EF nibs.

[da vinci]

Post number 46 on this topic shows a writing sample for a b nib...

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/250637-tell-me-about-the-lamy-2000/page-2?hl=+lamy%20+2000%20+nib

[GSteer]

I initially bought a Lamy 2k with a fine nib, bad mistake on my part especially considering I tested it in the shop - it wrote more like an EF and I could never find the sweet spot. This was Dec 2011 for reference. I bought a replacement medium from a fellow FPN'er and have never looked back. There is a big size step up between the mediums and the broads though. I've got an OB on another 2k and it's glorious. Both the medium and the OB spring a little for some very minor variation, but it is minor, they're both wet enough with a ink that shades to produce some.

 

Physical size difference between the OB and the M:

 

http://www.gregsteer.co.uk/resources/images/fpn/001_lamy2k_20120625_IMG_0325_Web1024_.jpg

 

Writing Samples - sorry, not got any scans of the fine nib, although I'll be refitting it next week for the local group meetup so will try to remember to do a comparison - PM me if I forget.

 

http://www.gregsteer.co.uk/resources/images/fpn/001_writing_20130311_IMG_0131_Web800_.jpg

 

 

Edited September 13, 2013 by GSteer

[da vinci]

Thanks for the helpful post GSteer. Which nib do you prefer out of the B and OB for every day use?

[twdpens]

Physical size difference between the OB and the M:

 

To GSteer and the OP:

 

Those pens are from different eras of 2000 production. Lamy changed its nib specification just prior to the change to the all-metal front section. Pens from around 2009 have noticeably narrower nibs than those that came before.

 

Therefore, most of the comments you will read about the Lamy 2000 on this board and elsewhere will be meaningless with respect to recent production.

 

HTH,

 

Martin

 

(Lamy retailer since 2004)

[da vinci]

To GSteer and the OP:

 

Those pens are from different eras of 2000 production. Lamy changed its nib specification just prior to the change to the all-metal front section. Pens from around 2009 have noticeably narrower nibs than those that came before.Therefore, most of the comments you will read about the Lamy 2000 on this board and elsewhere will be meaningless with respect to recent production.

HTH,

Martin

 

(Lamy retailer since 2004)

So the later the nib the narrower it is?

 

Thats useful to know thanks.

 

Could you comment on whether a new B nib has any stubbish qualities please?

Edited September 13, 2013 by da vinci

[hari317]

Hi Martin,

 

Have you also noticed that the tip attachment shape seems to have changed on the newer Lamy2000 nibs? the finer tips seem to have a broader attachment shelf to the tines, looks odd.

 

Hari

[iliadodyssey]

Just bought a Lamy 2k with a broad nib (recent production) a week ago. It can produce some stubbish line variation, but it is not a stub. The pen has to be held just right to get the little bit of variation, the pen writes very well though.

[da vinci]

Just bought a Lamy 2k with a broad nib (recent production) a week ago. It can produce some stubbish line variation, but it is not a stub. The pen has to be held just right to get the little bit of variation, the pen writes very well though.

Thank you for your helpful post

[Rndmness]

The conflicting reports on nib widths could be due to the inconsistency of Lamy's checks. Reading the forums, I've found that within each nib denomination, there are fairly large variations in thickness. Personally, I've got a recent production Lamy 2000 with a fine nib that writes more like a medium fine.

[msolok]

The conflicting reports on nib widths could be due to the inconsistency of Lamy's checks. Reading the forums, I've found that within each nib denomination, there are fairly large variations in thickness. Personally, I've got a recent production Lamy 2000 with a fine nib that writes more like a medium fine.

 

I would say it is more to do with the nibs being hand finished, which will inherently lead to variations in widths. The same thing exists with all makers who hand finish nibs (Montblanc, Sailor etc). Obviously anything done by hand is going to vary slightly product to product.

[GSteer]

To GSteer and the OP:

 

Those pens are from different eras of 2000 production. Lamy changed its nib specification just prior to the change to the all-metal front section. Pens from around 2009 have noticeably narrower nibs than those that came before.Therefore, most of the comments you will read about the Lamy 2000 on this board and elsewhere will be meaningless with respect to recent production.

HTH,

Martin

 

(Lamy retailer since 2004)

Thanks Martin, Interesting to know, I wondered if there were any other differences. Must say the B I tried at the same time as my new F in 2011 produced a similar line to the OB I have now. But the F is still to fine for me.

 

Da Vinci: I prefer the medium I must say, it glorious as it had the Binder treatment.

Edited September 21, 2013 by GSteer

[klipartito]

Got the L2K w medium. Very happy. It's great for everyday use, has what I would call a reasonably thin line that serves in most situations but is a nice wet writer. Definitely thinner line than say my Pelikan M800 medium.