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Hey! I was thinking of getting a Lamy 2000 with an OBB nib, but much to my dismay it seems as though all the Lamy 2000's being sold new in the US are available only in the standard EF/F/M/B. I did find an eBay posting for Lamy 2000's (presumably new) with oblique nibs, but the seller is based in Hong Kong and I have reservations, particularly in regards to returning the pen should it not be in working condition or a fake. Has anyone bought a 2000 from that seller before? Is there anywhere else I could get a 2000 in OBB? Thanks!

Hi all! I have recently gotten back into the fountain pen world (yay!) and while I am absolutely loving it I am having some issues with my latest purchase. I purchased a Lamy 2000 and have heard plenty about the QA/QC issues the Company sometimes has with the nibs. I believe the pen I purchased writes well, but not perfect (and not as well as some have raved). The rest of the pen is incredible, it just feels a bit scratchy at times. I heard great things about Michael Masuyama, but his current turn-around is 12 weeks. I live in Denver, so that would be ideal although I haven't found anyone yet. Any other recommendations for quick-ish turn around? I am happy to pay extra for an expedited service. Thanks everyone for any information! Regards, Mike

Hi all, I got a good deal: a Lamy 2000 for C$118 on Amazon.ca from a third party in the US. When I opened it, I noticed a faint blue line on the aluminium tip (see picture). It almost looks like it had been inked and the dirty cap left a ring. But for all I know, this is normal. I was hoping to get some input from some experts here on the forum. Edit: It's worse than I thought. The nib is covered in blue as well: Could this possibly be anything from the factory?

Hey All, I'm trying to decide on my next pen purchase, either the Pilot 74, the Pilot 92, or the Lamy 2000. I currently own a Pelikan M205 (technically a M215) and a Lamy Al-Star, I know there are reviews a-plenty for all of these pens, and published sizes/dimensions are everywhere. I can even tell you that the dimensions are all within a few millimeters of each other for these pens. However, none of that seems to help to really know how a pen FEELS in your hand! I'm partial to larger pens, I love the size of my Lamy Safari, and I think that my Pelikan M215 is a tad too small (still love it though!), and I'm worried about my next pen being too small too. So, for anyone who owns these pens, how to they compare to the Pelikan M215? I know the dimensions are pretty similar, but how do they FEEL? Are the Pilot's "small feeling" like the M215? Is the Lamy "large" compared to them? How's the length (unposted)? Thanks in advance!

The tabs on my Lamy 2000 that are use to hold the cap seem to be rotated compared to all the other Lamy 2000s I've seen. Instead of being in line with the horizontal plane of the nib, it's rotated round by 30 degrees or so. The tabs are in the slots in the markolon collar that's on the section, so it seems that it is this collar that is rotated. In writing I don't really notice it but it's annoying that it's off as the pen is amazing in all other ways. Look at the disassembly video in the thread https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/227631-lamy-2000-and-the-origins-of-lamy-design/page__view__findpost__p__2431621 at around 57 seconds you can see the makrolon collar just come off. I tried this on my 2000 and it seems that it is stuck or glued in place. Does anyone have any ideas on how to rotate this around? For anyone who has disassembled their 2000, was this Makrolon collar glued in place on yours? I know I could send this into filofax for warranty work, however this pen has already been in three times and this is the only problem. I'd hate to send it in again and find that it comes back with a different, new issue. Thanks. [EDIT] Added photo. Apologies for the poor quality, working with an unfamiliar operating system OS X.

I just received a new Lamy 2000 multi-pen from Amazon. I have a Lamy 2000 fountain pen, so I was excited to have a ballpoint version as well. However, while my fountain pen is a beautiful black color, the ballpoint is weirdly discolored and is slightly greyish instead of black. It does not show well in photos, but it definitely looks discolored and not just manufactured in a slightly different shade. I have googled the issue, and there are a few mentions about discoloration of the makrolon material that the Lamy is made of, but a number of people have suggested that it will go away with time. I've attempted some spot cleaning on the pen, and it does not appear that the discoloration is in any way temporary. I would be curious if anyone else has any experience or opinions on this matter. My current plan is to return the pen, as it is (in my humble opinion) quite ugly - particularly beside its beautiful fountain pen sibling on my desk. The ballpoint pen is on the right in the attached photos, with the fountain pen on the left.

Can't get the pictures to post for some reason, but during a ill advised moment allowing someone to use my Lamy 2000, it was dropped. I pretty much never let anyone use my pens, but for some odd reason I said sure and let them write with it. Nib down onto tile from standing height, and the nib that was an "A" now looks a lot like an upside down "L" bent right over the feed. So, now I ask for a suggestion of whom I should ship it off to so that it can be repaired? I had been debating getting it ground to a cursive italic, so I will probably have that done at the same time. If it matters, I live in Virginia, but I am not really worried about distance if I can be confident that it will come back writing "better than new." Turn around time isn't critical either. Done right the first time is more important than a speedy return for a pen that will be round tripped because of a need for a rework. Thanks in advance for any help. I will get pictures of the travesty up when I can.

I purchased a Lamy 2000 with XF nib. It was discounted on Amazon to $107.00 and listed as Condition: Used - Very Good. It was a return, so I figured that if something is wrong with it I could get a return. (I am a Prime member.) When the package was opened, I discovered the pen had a fine nib instead of the x-fine nib. The box had the wrong pen in it. Whoever inspected it at Amazon did not know the difference, and relisted it for a discount. I dipped the pen and wrote a few lines. It is probably the smoothest pen I have. My Parker Duofold is close, but it has the xf nib. Under a 10X loupe, it is very close to my Safari xf. I would guess it is on the narrow side of fine. It is a wet writer. If I fill it, will the ink feed about the same wetness as dipping, or will it be wetter? The wetter flow will cause a broader line. Would you return it and reorder the xf, or keep it for the discounted price? (Knowing I could get an xf nib on the broad side.) Thanks

Be nice, this is my first review and I'm new. LAMY 2000 REVIEW Body: makrolon Nib: broad Ink: J. Herbin “Perle Noir” Paper: Rhodia Dot pad # 16 Vendor: Pen Chalet (for all items) This fountain pen has been written about for a long time and at length, by much more experienced people than myself. That said, I think those who are relatively new to FPs and a certain pen may offer a perspective that is beneficial or informative to other newbies or people who have not owned or wrote with this pen. That said, I feel like I am late to the party. APPEARANCE: I would imagine that this pen either speaks to people or it doesn’t. I don’t think it is polarizing, if you will, as much as people either “get it” when it comes to the whole purity of form following function, or they don’t. I can only speak for myself and the aesthetics of this pen are right smack in my wheelhouse. I think the design is simple, sleek, and drop dead beautiful. 5/5 BUILD QUALITY: I have looked, felt, and tested every centimeter of this pen and I am impressed. The body is perfect and uniform in color. The transition between barrel and piston-knob is practically invisible to see and feel. I am astonished by the fact that I LITERALLY have to hold it under a bright light and angle perfectly in order to even see the transition. The same goes for the transition of barrel to grip section, only more so, as in totally and completely seamless by touch. The clip springs with just the right amount of feedback and flexibility. The cap snaps securely and is removed easily, with just the right amount of effort. Even the “grip clips” or extensions, or whatever you want to call them, are not that big a deal unless you are your grip is high and heavy. I wrote with my fingers on them so I could say I did and wanted to know what it felt like. To me it felt like no big whoop. YMMV. 5/5 SIZE & WEIGHT: It is hard to grade a pen on these qualities given that we are all different and these qualities are inextricably linked to the size of our hands, fingers, grip, etc., so on, ad infinitum. For me, it felt perfect. The material and purchase I was able to achieve was ideal, the pen seemed neither light nor heavy, and perfectly balanced. As a rule, I don’t post. I just don’t. I think pens don’t look as good and usually, and this is just my opinion, become back heavy. I posted this pen so I could write about what it felt like and I HONESTLY plum forgot. Now, it does post deeply and securely, all without much pressure, so that is atypical, in and of itself, IMHO. The pivotal moment for me was when I had pen in hand I no longer wanted to just ogle and or study it, I wanted and NEEDED to ink it up and start writing! I am new to this game and that was a first for me. Full disclosure, I am a modern minimalist at heart, so do with that information what you will. 5/5 ß-- for ME, YMMV PERFORMANCE: Threw caution to the wind, didn’t flush with water or anything else, just filled and put nib to paper. I was rewarded with a nice wet line and consistent flow of ink. I have read about this pen having a small or smaller “sweet spot,” and that was certainly the case for me. The nib, due to being semi-hooded and small to begin with, exacerbates this quality. If you have a tendency to roll your pen, I can see how this might be frustrating for some. Again, a number of variables to consider if you will decide to make this pen worth the trouble and keep it, or a nightmare of annoyance and dump it. I don’t roll my pen and adjusted rather quickly. 4/5 FILLING SYSTEM: Who doesn’t love a lot of ink and being easy to fill, right? I can’t speak about capacity, ease of filling completely, or how difficult and time consuming it is or isn’t. I filled it using only one attempt and the pressure was neither light nor difficult, and gave me the same kind of feedback that when closing a well-designed door. It feels solid and secure, but surprises you by how easy it is to maneuver. The pen is not huge and I am sure the capacity is neither monumental, nor puny. Again, I always seem to come back to a balance of proportion and good design in all things. 4/5 BOTTOM LINE: Okay, lets not beat around the bush here. With an MSRP of $200 and street price of $160, I got mine for $135 on a Cyber-Monday sale from Pen Chalet. At any of the aforementioned prices, this pen is a steal. It is an iconic piece of art that functions superbly. The quick and easy removal of its cap, size and weight, coupled with higher than average ink capacity and what appears to be all but unbreakable (nib aside, of course), I totally get why people use this as their day-to-day, go-to workhorse. I obviously don’t have to worry about paying $200 for this pen, but if I was in a shop and could try it in a variety of nibs and was new and know what I know now, I would pay it and be quite happy. As a matter of fact, this might be the pen you buy multiples of with varying nib sizes for different tasks if you like the design. This pen has stood the test of time and Lamy should be congratulated for not fixing something that isn’t broken, but only addressing ways of making it better. People can say what they want about QC all day long, but in the grand schemata, I have noticed that the people who are most vocal about these kind of issues take these matters personally instead of bad luck or that the world isn’t a perfect place. There, I said it. 4.5/5

If given the opportunity, would you trade a current Parker Duofold Intl. for either a Lamy 2000, or Pilot VP? I rarely use the Duofold. It is a good writer, but I am always concerned about dropping it or scratching it. When I bought it in 1996, I was a desk jockey. Now I work in the furniture trades, repairing and finishing wood. My work environment is not as pristine as my office was. Many times I need to take notes for a phone call while I am in the middle of staining wood. I always wear nitrile gloves, but still run the risk of mishandling my pen after removing the gloves. I also do not like the threaded cap of the Duofold. Currently, I carry my Lamy Safari, or Pilot Mertopolitan. Thanks for any input.

Sorry if this was already posted and I missed it, but Massdrop has Lamy 2000 featured again (and I'm trying hard to convince myself that I don't need a second one...)

Hello everyone! I'm a relative newcomer to the FP world. I'm working on a PhD and spend a lot of time with writing instruments, so last year I graduated from mechanical pencils and bought a TWSBI 580 Diamond to see if I would enjoy writing with a FP. I absolutely love it, so my wife decided to upgrade me for my birthday and bought me a Lamy 2000. I love the pen - it writes so smoothly - but it writes thicker than the TWSBI F nib, and the ink runs together in my small script (I also have to write in multiple languages, some of which have different alphabets and require very small accent marks). Anyhow, since I'm currently a student I don't have a lot of extra cash to go out and buy a new pen (and I saw that the Lamy 2000 nibs are ~$100). What are my options? Should I have someone grind the nib down (I'm dubious about this option - I'm guessing that this will affect the pen's writing quality since the platinum covering the gold will be ground away). Are there enough FP people in the world to attempt to trade my F for an EF? Thanks for taking time to read this. Any suggestions would be great. I hate to have such a great pen sit in my bag and never get used.

Among all new pens, ignoring marketing b.s. (example MBs) and ignoring heavily ornamented pens (diamond encrusted, intricately decorated: Dunhill-Namiki Sakura Rose), which pens do you think really demonstrate a technical achievement in pen technology?

I'm a high school student who has just recently gotten in to fountain pens. I first got a Safari F, which was nice, but I then upgraded to a TWSBI 580 in F, which is so much better. I really prefer the thinner line that I get from the TWSBI. I've been using Kon-peki after getting a bottle of it, it's absolutely wonderful. Anyway, on to my question. I've heard really good things about the 2000 and the Falcon, and I'm looking for a pen in that price range. From other questions like this the 2k seems to be more recommended, but when I checked on the Goulet's site, even the EF 2k nib is larger than the TWSBI's F, which is a bit concerning for me. I think the semi-flex of the Falcon is really neat and I also think that it looks really really nice. So which would you recommend more highly to me? I'm also absolutely open to any other suggestions for pens for my purpose. (I have heard about the VP, but I'm not that keen on the retractable nib, I don't like the aesthetic as much). EDIT: I will also be using this pen for some light journaling and handwriting practice, if that makes any difference.

So due to a number of recent personal events, I find myself in the market for my first gold nib fountain pen! I'm very excited, and I've narrowed it down to a few options: Lamy 2000, Pilot Custom 74, and Platinum Century 3776 Nice Pur. I know that there have been a ton of similar threads from other newbies asking questions, but I thought I'd throw my thread into the ring anyhow... In particular, I'm curious to know how gold nibs compare to their steel counterparts in term of line thickness and general feel/writing experience. For example, is the Lamy 2000 M gold nib similar to the steel version they produce, and the same for Pilot? I own a few Lamy Safaris and Pilot Metropolitans, but they're the lower range for each of those brands and obviously the nib material is different. So I'm wondering how much can I safely gauge about these gold nib sizes from their steel versions? Interestingly, I have both a M Pilot Metropolitan and a M Pilot 78G, but the two don't write the same. The 78g is a nicer writer, the nib feels like it glides along the paper more smoothly and the line it puts down looks thicker than that achieved with either of my two Metropolitans--why is this? I've played around with Goulet Pen's Nib Nook, but I figure the manner in which the writer is holding the pen greatly influences the outcome of those pictures...and I just wanted some personal feedback from people here on FPN I've never used a gold nib pen before, so I feel out of my league, and I'd just like to hear some advice from more seasoned FP users before I go dropping $150ish... Many thanks for all your advice!

Photos from sending my L2K to Pendleton. When I sent him his questionnaire about what I wanted done, I wrote, "I'm right-handed, use light to medium pressure, and to just do 'the voodoo that you do!" I told him his name reminded me of the "Bookman" episode on Seinfeld. "Dude, you're like the guy Kramer talked about; "you're the ice cream guy named Cone!" Great guy and the work speaks for itself, no? Great guy, excellent communication, and I would send him a pen again in a heartbeat and without reservation! Thanks again, Mr. Cone!

I am presently in the hunt for a MB 149. Yesterday morning, I left my Lamy 2000 behind on the podium in a lecture hall where it lay for 30 hours until I went searching for it and found it sitting in open view where at least a thousand people had walked past and left it lay. Perhaps university students and professors are exceptionally honest, or perhaps the 2000 is simply the ultimate stealth pen, camouflaged -- at least to the untrained eye -- as a 50 cent mass-produced black felt tip. I could not help but imagine what would happen if a MB 149 were left laying about like this!

I loved my Lamy 2000 EF so much that I bought a 2000 Fine. And then a Medium. And then a Medium stub. For those of you who have multiple 2000s and keep several in rotation at once, how do you tell them apart from one another? The only thing that has worked for me is to have the same slot in my pen case for each pen nib size so I know the pen I'm using. I'm sure there are some creative ideas out there. What do you do? Thanks! b

Howdy, I got a Lamy 2000 a few months ago, and I absolutely love this pen. Unfortunately, I like to play with the cap, and have been turning the finial at the top of the cap back and forth in my free time. This is a no-no, as it strips the plastic inner-cap. Now the very top of the cap won't screw all the way in and the clip isn't held in place. Does anyone know where I can purchase a new cap? Tom

Hi guys I recently took my Lamy 2000 out of storage only to find out that a crack had developed above the nib around the body. I haven't used it for over 6 months so I was quite surprised to see this happen out of the blue. It seems like others on the forum have enountered the same issue like here, here and here. I contacted Lamy in Germany, who then asked me to speak to the Australian distributor. Unfortunately, it seems they want to charge me $75 for spare parts, which is quite a bit since the pen is worth $150 at retail. I already asked whether this should be a free repair since it seems like a manufacturing defect, but was rebutted. Has anyone else with this problem managed to get it repaired for free? If not, how much did you guys pay? And has anyone had the same issue and managed to get them to repair it at no cost?

"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.

Greetings, Not only did I find a Lamy 2000 for cheap, but since they are outside the US, they stock all of what Lamy has to offer as far as nibs. EF, F, M, B, BB, OB, OBB, OM. I have only ever found LAMY 2Ks with EF, F, M, B. Any feedback on this vendor and suggestions about the ideal nib not normally available? Thanks for your time and attention.

Does anyone know where I can purchase D1 size ballpoint pen refills with gel ink, preferably in North America (I am in Canada)? They seem to be extremely rare. The only place I've found that offers a reasonable selection that I've found is jetpens.com. Thanks for your help!

My wife bought me a Lamy 2000 F nib for my birthday - AWESOME! I have been journaling for my kids and recently decided I would switch from Piccadilly journals over to Rhodia Webnotebooks because I want the journals to hold up well over years. LOVE the Rhodia paper, but sometimes the LAMY 2000 squeaks on it, has some hard starts, and some skipping. It doesn't seem to have that problem on other good-but-not-Rhodia paper. Is this perhaps something that is ALMOST a problem with the pen, but the sizing on the Rhodia exacerbates the condition of the pen? Does the LAMY have a sweet spot that is more finicky than other pens? Maybe the flow isn't wet enough. I have tried my Vanishing Point M in the Rhodia.... and the line width is about the same, but it looks more wet and feels less squeaky. Thoughts on the effect of the Rhodia sizing? Thanks, Brody

Prompted by this thread: link I opened up one of my newer Lamy2000s in the full steel finish purchased a few months back from UK. On the newer nibs: The tipping has a peculiar interface shelf betwen tines and the hard tipping material per se.The Nib width is now marked on the nibs in addition to gold content and LAMY, so far I have not seen this on any of the older 18K/14K nib iterations on the Lamy 2000. Pics: http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/hari3171/Lamy2000NewNib/IMG_0100.jpg http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/hari3171/Lamy2000NewNib/IMG_0099.jpg http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/hari3171/Lamy2000NewNib/IMG_0098.jpg HTH Hari