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  1. icemanh

    Lamy 2000 Piston Head

    Hello all I am a lamy 2000 user. It has been with me for more than 10 years. Today, I found my pen piston head, the rubber seal is deformed, and ink is leaking... I contacted Lamy China, they requested me to provide warranty card. I told them I never have warranty card or it may be lost because I got it more than 10 years. Then they refused to offer me any repair service or spare parts. It sounds like lamy is not lamy without the card! Anyway, I have to contacted Lamy Germany to see what they can do. I wonder if anyone not in EU, send pens to Heidelberg and got repair? I tried to email Lamy but no reply yet. I read some post that they never reply email... How about calling them? The phone number is +49 (0)6221-843-0? Thanks. Best Wen
  2. Since, I do spend a fourth of my weekends on fpn browsing through reviews, I could not resist putting across a review of a pen that is universally loved and most excellently reviewed. My pen was a EF nib-QC victim at first, with a seemingly snug piston. However, the superb LAMY India customer service offered by an Indian retailer chain - William Penn, made sure that the nib was replaced with a smooth F-nib. I also have replicated the content with some additional pictures in my blog as the image upload size is limited by this free photo-sharing tool. Below is a link to the same: LAMY 2000 story So here it goes: Motivation This might sound pretty clichéd.. but it is actually true. If you love fountain pens, it is difficult to stay away from the Lamy 2000 for long. The 2000 is often quoted to have a timeless design, a masterful construction and a rather envious efficiency. And, it comes with a small 14k platinum-plated gold nib. The first of the Lamy 2000s are said to have been launched in 1966 and have well succeeded to become the flagship product of the company. To get the 2000 designed, Lamy had drawn a joint-project with a free-lancer (a top designer in the industrial space during the 1960s), Gerd Alfred Müller – of Braun fame. Incidentally, he was one of the first salaried designers of Braun and one of the advocates of the Bauhaus movement (‘form follows function’ maxim). And the project ended up with a piston-filler fountain pen made out of rigid fiberglass-reinforced makrolon polycarbonate and brushed stainless steel along with a gold nib. The Package (6/6) The L2k arrived in a small tri-folded black cardboard box (with a thick paper outer-sleeve), that locks the third fold on a silver colour plate bearing the ‘LAMY’ logo. These folds reveal the pen resting on a zig-zag felt-like paper floorboard along with a leaflet/manual. http://s25.postimg.org/fik8ajzfz/DSC_1837.jpg Design – Capped (6/6) The pen in its final elements apparently bestows a fluidic design. Even though it is often quoted to have an understated appearance with the brushed black makrolon matter, I feel that that’s the way the pen truly differentiates itself from others. The spring loaded clip made out of brushed-steel, is both efficient and stunning at the same time. http://s25.postimg.org/yz4xx2ujz/DSC_1841.jpg Design – Un-capped (5/6) Then there is LAMY embossed on one of the mount-sides of the clip, with GERMANY 2 written on its underside. As per some FPN posts, the GERMANY 1 or 2 could refer to the cavity number of the die in which the clip was made. Once uncapped, the pen depicts a engineering marvel, the one without boundaries. Concealing all the seams of individual parts starting right from the piston knob and ending with the nib, the lamy 2000 plays an effortless symphony, from the blackness of makrolon body through the subtle set of glassy ink windows (0.25 cm) towards the silvery brushed-stainless steel grip section ending with a hooded metallic nib (14k – Gold: Platinum plated). And that’s when you do realize a splendid piece of industrial design, by Müller! I do find the snap-cap a blessing, when it comes to taking quick notes. Once uncapped, the pen becomes quite susceptible to rolling and falling off from smooth surfaces with a little hint of slope. [That’s why probably a Minus – 1] http://s25.postimg.org/ctpfkityn/DSC_1850.jpg There is a stainless steel disc adorning the end of piston knob, ending the sweet sonnet of an eternal design with a silvery look which once started with the steely grip and clip. Filling System (6/6) The piston knob is adequately large and quite comfortable to operate. The brushed surface ascertains a firm grip. Initially, the piston knob was too snug for my comfort, but it worked like a charm after lubricating the piston seal. Infact, it now is apparently smoother than the nib itself. More on it later. The pen draws and expels ink through its breather hole (below pic), located on the underside of the hood. Rather, the mechanism gushes ink in or out with remarkable efficiency. The ink capacity is said to be around ~ 1.4 – 1.5 mL. http://s25.postimg.org/yrvjp64of/DSC_1901.jpg Physics of it (with a similar sized Pilot Custom Heritage 92/91) (6/6) I did copy the weights shamelessly from Goulet Pens, since I lack a fine weighing instrument, not a writing one though . From the perspective of writing comfort, I would prefer the whole 25 grams and keep the pen posted. For short notes, I am comfortable to use the pen un-posted. Dimensionally, it is quite similar to a pilot custom heritage 91/92 and is rather a medium sized pen. The hooded nib seems small but an elusive unification with the metal grip gives the pen a unexpected leverage with a somewhat bottom heavy design. So you might never feel the absence of a big nib. Capped Length ~ 14 cm Uncapped Length ~ 12.5 cm Posted Length ~ 15.4 cm Nib Leverage ~ 0.75 cm Total Weight ~ 25 g Body Weight ~ 15 g http://s25.postimg.org/m5bhhh6i7/DSC_1886.jpg Nib (5/6) This is the complete nib-section which is hidden under the hood. It’s a rather small nib but to reiterate, it’s a supremely efficient and an effective design. And thanks to Müller, apart from the most elegant of appearances, LAMY also managed to save some costs on the gold part of the nib. Mine was an EF nib and was yet another QC victim [Minus –1]. I did smoothen it up, but again the angularly-varying nib widths were not pertaining to my taste. But thanks to Lamy India Customer Service – by William Penn, they replaced it with a F nib in three weeks, totally free of charge. I was assured by them, if any Lamy is within a year of purchase (from anywhere across the globe), William Penn will happily service the pen at zero cost. The replaced nib is quite smooth. I believe it’s one of the older pieces in their service stock and it draws a line quite similar to a pilot FM nib or a pelikan EF. http://s25.postimg.org/6eqenun8v/DSC_1875.jpg Disassembly (5/6) The best part of the pen is the ease of disassembly without a need of a tool. (The only part in which you would probably need a tool is probably pushing out the piston rod and seal out of the barrel) The steel grip section can be unscrewed off from the barrel in a clockwise manner, with the piston end on top. Be careful when you push out or push in the nib section, for I had used a cloth to hold the nib + feed while gently pushing out the nib. While putting it in, I would suggest making sure that the convex opening of the grip section is well-aligned with the nib and feed faces the breather hole. It should smoothly fit-in, else it’s not aligned. The nib can be easily damaged during this exercise and secondly, there are multiple o-rings – metal (grip section) and rubber ones (nib section) to take care of. [Minus –1] I recommend staying away from the force (forcing the nib section in), even when The force is with you! The piston knob can be screwed off in a quite similar manner of operation. After a stop, once it’s rotated anti-clockwise from top a few clicks are heard and it comes out completely revealing a plastic internal end cap for this version. http://s25.postimg.org/72unt1wkv/DSC_1864.jpg Since, my piston knob was very snug from the beginning, I took the liberty of disassembling the pen to apply some silicone grease on the interiors of the barrel, with an ear-bud. After turning the piston knob in and out for a few times, it was magically butter-smooth to operate. I referred to this video by Brian Goulet. Picture here. Economic Value (5/6) I was able to win the pen at USD 120 on an online auction. I am not sure whether I could have got it for less. It probably sells at a street price of USD 150-160 on the internet and retails at USD 200+ in India. And post the nib replacement, I am pretty happy with the pen. Overall(5.5/6) Know what! If you haven’t already, you should get it. It deserves a place in your collection. PS – It was 1966 not 68 http://s25.postimg.org/rr7jwe2wf/DSC_1894.jpg Love to follow :: References https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/227631-lamy-2000-and-the-origins-of-lamy-design/ Applying silicone grease for the piston seal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDJHTWD8GPY Thank you for going through this review. I hope you enjoyed it. Thanks, Sonik
  3. a.zy.lee

    Lamy 2000 Video (Review?)

    I made a short video for the Lamy 2000 just for fun and I thought I'd share it with you guys. The video and editing style is obviously a blatant rip-off of theimmovablemovers' viral Namiki Falcon and Nakaya videos. I prefer the term 'inspired,' but yes, it's a rip-off. The dark background comes off really grainy and awful, so I apologise for that. It looked fine on my camera's display. I hope you enjoy the video.
  4. My one year old, sparingly used lamy 2000 fp with the makrolon finish has developed mysterious whitish grey spots that just won't go. I've tried using a dry as well as a damp (with clean room temperature tap water) microfibre cloth to gently polish this away, but that didn't work. Did anyone ever face a similar issue. Would appreciate a solution, if any. I don't know the material quite well and am unaware of its properties and interactions with cleaning substances. I've already contacted lamy support, but past experiences with them haven't been satisfactory and never prompt. I've attached some photos for reference. Hope they help. Any suggestions will be highly appreciated. Cheers! rs
  5. hari317

    Lamy 2000, 18K To 14K

    Which year did Lamy switch the nib's gold content from 18k to 14k on the 2000? thanks!
  6. Evening all, I am getting two new bottles of ink (Diamine Apple Glory and the 150th Diamine Anniversary Blue Velvet) for Christmas so I only thought it right to get one new pen to put my favourite of the two in! (got the Rohrer and Klingner glass dip pen for the other ink!) There are four (relatively inexpensive) pens I am looking at to take up the next berth in my collection. The Pilot Vanishing Point in the Blue Carbonesque finish, the Lamy 2000 and a Waterman Carene in either the amber finish or the Blue Obsession colour. To give you an idea of my preferences I currently have a black Waterman Carene (love it), a MB 146 (love it), a Pelikan m800 (love it), an Edison Collier (wish it had a wider grip section) and a Waterman Expert II (don't love it, don't hate it either). All the four options are pretty much the same price in the UK and I was wondering what everyone thought would be the best option? The Lamy 2000 has been raved about ever since time began but the design seems a bit too minimalist for my taste. The VP has also been reviewed well but I'm a bit concerned about the small ink capacity in the converter, I'm a student and I (try to) take a lot of notes every day. And I love my Carene and both the blue and amber finishes are stunning but I am thinking I should branch out a bit more! And if anyone has got an recommendations for another option for £100-150 then it would be greatly appreciated! Cheers, Chris
  7. I have only recently entered the hobby, and I own a few pens such as a Faber-Castell Ambition, a TWSBI Diamond 580, as well as a few staples in the hobby like a Lamy Safari and a Pilot Metropolitan. Now I am looking for a nicer, more luxurious pen less than $200. I was highly considering a Lamy 2000 because of it's reputation and its gold nib. On the other hand I am just CAPTIVATED by the Smoke and Ice finish of the Franklin-Christoph Model 02 Intrinsic--as well as its ability to be converted to an eyedropper. I would greatly appreciate any insight from you all. I feel like both are solid choices, I would just like to get your input, ESPECIALLY if anyone owns both of these pens. Which do you prefer to write with? Which feels more comfortable in your opinion?
  8. "Dear god, not another Lamy 2000 review" you must think. Well, I thought that too ! However I find interesting to see the consistency of the reviews over time. I've noticed that there are review on this forum of this very pen from 2008, 2010, etc. So, in my opinion, it's interesting to have another one, especially since Lamy said they reworked on the Lamy 2000 nib a few years ago. Be aware that I'm still a newbie to the fountain pen world, I've been using for 3 years a cheap cartridge waterman and a Twsbi 580 since this summer. Concerning, the review, there will be no pictures nor handwriting scans as I don't have anything to take decent pictures. I've bought this pen at pengallery as it was the cheapest, it just arrived today (just 4 days from Malaysia !) and I've been playing with it for some hours now but enough talking, let's get down to the actual review. Appearance and design : 9,5/10 10/10 Oh boy ! What a beauty ! I'm a fan of bauhaus design and this pen is pretty much the epitome of it ! It's elegant, modern and functional, what could you ask more ? The material is quite interesting to the touch, not your typical plastic body and I find it very pleasing. The machining is just brilliant, it's very neat and tightly machine, it screams german quality. The design in itself is genious, the round lines that follow the curve of the nib, the metal part at the front creating a nice touch, contrasting with the black makrolon body are things that make the Lamy 2000 a design masterpiece I could write pages on the design itself but I'm not proficient enough in english to do so. The cap system is quite nice, there is some kind of spring mechanism to secure the cap. Some people warned against the two metal pieces that are on both side of the pen to secure the cap as they would be uncomfortable for some people but they're so small you don't even feel them. My only critic will be against the ink window which isn't very readable and that would be the only weakness of the pen's design. It's actually very readable and does the job as expected Piston filling system : 7/10 The piston filling method is well-done, it's working as intended and the separation between the part you turn and the body is seamless. I can't tell yet if it holds enough ink but previous reviews have showed that it can. So why 7/10 ? It's because you can't easily grease the piston itself and it's wuite stiff, however the goulet pen co showed it was possible using some q tips Nib and pleasure of writing : 6,5/10 9/10 Considering all the pen I have, it's the wettest, the nib just glides on the paper and it's very pleasant to write with. The pen feels nice in the hand, not too small nor too big and has some decent weight. It was smooth straight out of the box so no problem here on QC nor the flow of ink. BUT, and I don't understand why they don't change their standards, the nib is far too big for an EF ! It really is like a japanese M and that really bothers me, it's just too big and thus I find it difficult to even try to make some hairlines. Even if it's not the main purpose of pen, I always find pleasant to make some for capitals but it seems also that the nib isn't flexible at all. Because of this, I plan to send it to a neibmeister in order to grind the nib. So my advice people who look for thinness to look for something else if having a big ink capacity is not their concern. EDIT : Now I understand my mistake. You see I'm always used to apply some pressure on the pen and that's why my Lamy was doing such a broad line, Now a gentle touch dives a very elegant line that follows your hand like a charm. The pen respond to the pressure you make so you have to think about that when writing but that means you have a lot possibilities. Conclusion : I have mixed feelings towards this pen, it has strenghs and weaknesses. Its strengths being the gorgeous design, the quality of manufacturing and the piston filling system however the nib is quite a disapointment although it's super smooth advertising it as EXTRA fine, instead of let's say fine, is a lie to me. Now that I understand the pen better, it is clearly a no brainer for me and perhaps the ultimate pen you could find.
  9. TheTechFish

    Lamy 2000 Video Review

    Hello! Having watched sbrebrown's video "Why aren't you doing reviews?" I decided that I would try my hand at doing YouTube reviews of fountain pens! Here is my review of the Lamy 2000 Medium Nib - if anyone has any suggestions/tips/tricks to help me improve my videos it would be really appreciated. A review of the Lamy 2000 Medium Nib Fountain Pen All the best, TheTechFish
  10. tomgartin

    Lamy 2000 (F)

    Here is another review of the Lamy 2000. This is after one year of use. I bought this at the end of February, 2013, from Todd at isellpens.com and I'm a very happy customer. Since there are so many other review, I'm skipping the usual format and jumping straight into my ratings. Below is a photo guide to the pen. Value: It's a piston filler that's cheaper than a Pelikan M400 but rivals it in features. This competes very well with the other ~$150 pens (Sailor 1911m, Pilot VP, Pelikan M200, Visconti Rembrandt, etc.) Wetness = 8/10 Smoothness = 9.5/10 Daily user? This is an excellent daily user. The clip doesn't hold too tightly in a shirt pocket so don't bend over too far. The resistance to dry-out is key to making this useful for notetaking. F nib is perfect for squeezing everything onto a typical bank check. Would I buy it again? Absolutely. Enjoy the photos. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2636/12993824144_1b8491b18c_h.jpgNo loupe, just for a full body shot. (that sounds weird) http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7311/12993555723_c151c2ed4c_h.jpgI hadn't flushed it yet since I was still going to do the writing sample. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3059/12993822164_8ddfc769b3_h.jpgTight tolerances all the way around. Very good feed. The semi-hooded design helps to keep it wet and protect it from drying out. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7415/12993821934_db4ab276a3_h.jpg The nib is 14k gold, platinum plated. Note the slight taper at the end of the section. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7306/12993428985_96b846186f_h.jpgThe seam where the section meets the body is clearly visible but perfectly flush. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7333/12993820294_9372a71c1a_h.jpg One of the "ears" that allow the cap to clip in place. Some people complain about them, but they are not sharp and not very large. They depress easily into the body. I haven't noticed them when I grip the pen. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2024/12993820244_cab6aa3853_h.jpg The piston knob unscrewed. This is the point where it begins to engage the piston so I stopped in order not to spill the ink. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7354/12993552253_fb12f2f3d6_h.jpgAnd here is the piston knob tightened again. It's almost impossible to see where the knob meets the body. The seam is in the dead center of the photo, if that helps. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3323/12993818804_04f075732a_h.jpgClose tolerances again. This is how the cap meets the body when closed. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7440/12993817504_d23cc280a4_h.jpgOne side of the spring-loaded clip. The small gap below where the clip attaches gives it room to move. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7431/12993549783_dfe9a9126a_h.jpgThe other side of the clip, which bears the brand name "LAMY" http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3316/12993424325_cbc4b0282b_h.jpgThe finial of the cap is polished smooth. It's almost a mirror finish. You can see the mini blinds on my window in the reflection. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7356/12993424155_b9d3a3a57b_h.jpgThe top of the piston knob has a brushed steel insert. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2344/12993815724_642e4d6b4f_h.jpgThis is what the brushed makrolon finish looks like after a year of use. The micro pieces of a mint finish wear away within three weeks of use and looks like this after about five weeks. The grooves from brushing are still very clear. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7439/12993422845_bd0f47662e_h.jpgAnother view of the finish. This is where the piston knob meets the body. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2747/12993813634_cdcd4c3f22_h.jpgWriting sample on a standard Staples legal pad. Edit: All photos taken with my iPhone 5c. The first and last photos were taken directly. The 14 photos in the middle were taken through a loupe (attached to the case with scotch tape) using the phone's HDR camera mode.
  11. armoguy

    I Hurt My Lamy 2000

    I recently bought a new Lamy 2000. A couple days after using it, I dropped it by accident and it fell on its nib. Now, there is a small split and I cannot write with it. What can I do? If I send it to Lamy, will they fix it, or does this count as abuse?
  12. Hello All, I forgot my Lamy 2000 F at home today and at work we only have ball point pens in the cupboard. So after the usual grumbling I remembered the backup but only used once every 3months Pilot varsity that I had filled with Noodlers Black. It's a wonderfully performing pen. The nib is great and the handling isn't bad at all. It looks the all of $3 it costs, but writes and handles way above that price point. I wonder what other pens are unsung heroes that are at lower price points. I think that for me the lower price point would be <$35 and the normal, need to think for a month or two before dropping that on a pen, price point is $150. If only they mad a better looking varsity.
  13. cambookpro

    Price For Lamy 2000?

    Hello Recently I've been looking at buying a Lamy 2000 as my first FP over ~£25. I'd like a pen that just writes well, looks nice and is fairly robust. I narrowed it down to a 2000 or a Pelikan M200, however I really like the Lamy design so think I will go for that. Both seem to have good reviews when it comes to writing. I'm not looking to purchase it immediately, this is sort of something for a few months yet, in the Summer. However, what kind of prices do these go for? I don't quite have the budget to buy new (around £150, or $250), but I was looking on eBay and they don't seem to go for much cheaper. Would it be unrealistic to expect to be able to find one for around £45-60 (~$70-100)? That would sort of be my maximum. If not, I have a little more saving to do Thank you.
  14. dragos.mocanu

    Lamy 2000 Cosmetic Issue?

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone else noticed some strange marks in the Makrolon, beneath the ink window, where the cap lip sits when the pen is closed. I'm talking about 2 parallel lines that run about half of the circumference of the pen, which look like they are inside the plastic (like too much stress inside the Makrolon caused it to fracture on the inside). It doesn't look like a crack, it kind of looks like there's a second ink window beneath the real one for half of the circumference. Thanks, Dragos
  15. Hello. My topic title pretty much states what I am searching for. Can anyone help? Does anyone have any booklets or adverts featuring those particular pens? Thanks in advance for any assistance in locating such items.
  16. dragos.mocanu

    Lamy 2000 - Medium Or Broad

    Hello, Today I've finally decided, I want to buy a Lamy 2000. But I have a bit of a problem...I don't know which nib size I should get. I have medium sized handwriting, but I can effectively use nibs spanning from F (0.5mm!?) to 1.4mm stubs (that's the maximum I have at the moment), because I usually write cursive with smaller nibs (F, M) and print/italic with larger ones. That being said, which of the two sizes would you recommend? From what I've seen around here, the Broad nibs tend to have a bit of line variation (like a stub); is that the case with all Lamy 2000 Broads? Thank you!
  17. bluepelican

    What To Do About Lamy 2000?

    I've been using a Lamy Vista EF every day for the past two years. I finally decided to upgrade and pulled the trigger on the Lamy 2000 EF. It had a very scratchy nib and I ended up returning it for a replacement. The replacement is only marginally better than the first copy. I thought that I just needed to get used to it, but after writing around 40-50 pages over the past few days, it's no better. It's a hard starter, skips quite a bit, and is not nearly as smooth as my Vista. I flushed it with soapy water, but it didn't improve things. I like the look and feel of the pen, and the large piston filler is a huge plus, but the nib is obviously a deal breaker. Should I send it into Lamy or just give up on it and go with something else?
  18. I got a Lamy 2000 a month ago, and it had problems with hard starting and skipping - unfortunate, but not entirely unsurprising given the reputation of the pen I've found on these forums and elsewhere. I have resolved to get it looked at by a nibmeister in the near future, and I managed to browbeat it enough that it's usable for writing, and I left it at that. However, I bought a brand new Pelikan M200 M nib this week, and it has the same problem. I've rinsed it out what feels like 100 times by now, done three separate soaks in soapy water followed by flushing with fresh soapy water and then heavy rinsing and delicate drying, and it still looks like the image attached below if I pause for as little as 5-10 seconds. I have an email in to Pelikan about replacing the nib, either under warranty or the nib exchange, but if there's something else I could maybe do before I ship my new pen out for a few weeks, that would be ideal. My handwriting is obviously not picture-perfect, and I write quickly as well. Might that have something to do with it? I've tried rotating it around in my hand without much success. I'd write it off as simply a problem with the pen, except I had the same problem with the 2000, and even though it's perfectly possible that both pens simply have problems, having the same problem with two pens, both softer nibs than I'm usually using (Lamy and TWSBI, both of which are rock-hard), I have to wonder if maybe it's a problem with me as opposed to the pens.
  19. redbird963

    Lamy 2000 Problem?

    I've been using fountain pens for about 6 months now, and I recently started using a Lamy 2000 with green Waterman ink. I found that when I push the pen forward(instead of dragging it) to write certain letters and characters, the pen doesn't want to expel ink. The lines made by the pen become light and thin, and eventually the pen won't write(when pushing the pen instead of dragging). I haven't had this problem with other pens I own. Is there anything I can do to fix this problem? I love this pen, minus the push-writing issue, and don't want to retire it or so to speak. Any comments or pieces of advice on this issue will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
  20. attika89

    Mercedes-Benz Edition Lamy 2000 Ss

    Limited Edition Lamy 2000 among the accessories of the new S-class. "Available in a limited edition of 1000 is the LAMY 2000 piston fountain pen, "made in Germany" by LAMY exclusively for Mercedes-Benz. The fountain pen is made completely out of stainless steel with a satin matt finish and features a Mercedes star on the cap. The platinum-finished and hand-polished 14-carat gold nib is in the width F (fine). The fountain pen is delivered in a set with an ink pot, in a gift box printed with the Mercedes-Benz logo inside and out." http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BgoCuAgweKo/UfOqQPXvtPI/AAAAAAAAvI0/-7nU8xABsWE/s1600/Genuine+Accessories+for+the+new+S-Class+(1).jpg http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wx_TeGCtfwk/UfOqTBqSqCI/AAAAAAAAvJc/5HuRTTMUGe0/s1600/Genuine+Accessories+for+the+new+S-Class+(2).jpg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j0OeV31UmhY/UfOqVgsSZ8I/AAAAAAAAvKU/5qrhDnmW4ns/s1600/Genuine+Accessories+for+the+new+S-Class+(26).jpg http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--98JJaWTciI/UfOqWCWgrFI/AAAAAAAAvKo/mo2LjfQKtgY/s1600/Genuine+Accessories+for+the+new+S-Class+(27).jpg http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_J4TK8kTj6o/UfOqXE0zGyI/AAAAAAAAvLg/2adOG8TsAZk/s1600/Genuine+Accessories+for+the+new+S-Class+(29).jpg http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y5BBctIkBRg/UfOqXrkb4lI/AAAAAAAAvK8/DMZcTLVkkIc/s1600/Genuine+Accessories+for+the+new+S-Class+(30).jpg via mercedes-benz-blog
  21. Edwaroth

    Lamy Nibs

    Greetings all! Wondering if the Lamy stainless steel nibs will fit a 2K? If not does anyone know where I can get a gold one? Had the rotten luck of dropping my favorite pen, she landed smack on the working end of an EF nib and is quite of of commission. Heartsick at home, Ed





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