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Lamy 2000: A Review

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Thanks for the review. My concern for Lamy nibs does continue - It's unfair to compare but I went thru 4 Lamy safari nibs before I found one that would write smooth enough. I hope that this does not extend overall to the Lamy 2000 line. Since my nib purchases were only around $10 each for the Safari I really didn't feel that bad - but I would not expect a misaligned nib on a Lamy 2000. Thanks for the heads up. Still a great pen to have and to hold.

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Thanks for the review. My concern for Lamy nibs does continue - It's unfair to compare but I went thru 4 Lamy safari nibs before I found one that would write smooth enough. I hope that this does not extend overall to the Lamy 2000 line. Since my nib purchases were only around $10 each for the Safari I really didn't feel that bad - but I would not expect a misaligned nib on a Lamy 2000. Thanks for the heads up. Still a great pen to have and to hold.

 

I had a problem with a nib that returned from servicing once... The first instance was my fault...

I bumped the nib on the table. But after servicing (where they took my old nib away) I realised the

new nib had a defect - it was somewhat oblique in appearance... I made a post on FPN and then sent

the pen directly to Lamy Germany after writing a lengthy email... It was terrible, really, paying for a

new nib and getting that kind of problem... I still love Lamy design though! :mellow:

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The old styled Lamy 2000 were smooth but had a bit of tooth. The new ones are polished to a mirror shine. In fact, I feel they are too smooth and everytime I write with one, I think of getting out some 6400 grit micromesh and roughening it up with a few strokes.

 

The only thing that stops me ... is that I love my Lamy 2000 and don't want to risk altering a pen that's writing perfectly. If it's not really broken, don't fix it!

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Nice work.

 

I own a Lamy Studio Paladium that I really love and have been thinking about adding a 2000 to my collection. This review helps.

 

I received a Studio (black) for Christmas last year and a 2000 for Christmas this year. Still totally pleased with the Studio, despite the clip not keeping the pen in my shirt pocket. And the 2000 is simply a delight. Any Lamy fan will be pleased with the 2000.

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I already own a Lamy 2000 and I must say I agree with every bit you said.

Mine is also EF nib, though for some reason I do believe it's almost a F nib now.

I owned a Safari before 2000, and I exhaled with pleasure the first time I wrote with this remarkable fountain pen.

This fountain pen is still the immovable first choice among my "mistresses".

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One thing not mentioned is the size.

The Lamy 2000 is like a bigger version of the Parker 45.

And for those of us with small hands, that becomes a problem. It feels like I am holding a FAT kindergarten pencil.

Try as I might, it just feels too FAT for comfort, so mine will be either put into the collection (not to be used) or sold.

 

Because it has a tapered barrel and section, it is hard to decide where to take measurements, but here is what I have

- grip 10.5mm

- barrel 13.3mm

 

I plan to go back and take measurements from a specific distance from the tip.

 

The weight I have is 25 grams.

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I bought a L2k a couple of years back, and I love it. I have a broad nib, but would like to try an M. This review is convincing me to get another :D

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One thing not mentioned is the size.

The Lamy 2000 is like a bigger version of the Parker 45.

And for those of us with small hands, that becomes a problem. It feels like I am holding a FAT kindergarten pencil.

Try as I might, it just feels too FAT for comfort, so mine will be either put into the collection (not to be used) or sold.

 

Because it has a tapered barrel and section, it is hard to decide where to take measurements, but here is what I have

- grip 10.5mm

- barrel 13.3mm

 

I plan to go back and take measurements from a specific distance from the tip.

 

The weight I have is 25 grams.

 

That's a pretty good comparison. I haven't had problems with it being too fat, but I'll +1 this apt description.

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Tom

If the Lamy 2000 was the size of my P45, or even a tiny bit larger, I would be all over it.

That is one of the big problems with online-ordering (mail order) one does not get to feel the pen for fit and balance.

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I did NOT know that the clip was spring loaded!

I've never heard of that being the case for any fountain pen, ever!

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I did NOT know that the clip was spring loaded!

 

I've never heard of that being the case for any fountain pen, ever!

The Twsbi Vac 700's clip is tensioned with a helical spring.

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