Lamy 2000 vs. Accent Brilliant

[Pfhorrest]

So I have about a hundred dollars of free spending money (first time in a long while) that I could spend on a higher-end fountain pen. I've decided to go with either the Lamy 2000 or the Lamy Accent Brilliant (with the Briarwood section). Unfortunately, as I am now back in the U.S. (Texas) and a 3 1/2-hour trip to the nearest dealer just to try them out doesn't appeal to me, I would like to know anyone's opinion on either of these pens.

 

If possible, please state:

 

-What you like about the pen.

-What you dislike about the pen.

-Grip comfortableness (Yes, that's a word.).

-Mechanism quirks.

-Method of capping the pen (Screw or snap)

-Writing quality.

-Material quality and robustness.

 

Thanks very much - all your input is greatly appreciated.

 

 

[Mrsal]

i recently had a topic about this

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/in...65&hl=mrsal

Edited August 4, 2009 by Mrsal

[Souldrifter]

So I have about a hundred dollars of free spending money (first time in a long while) that I could spend on a higher-end fountain pen. I've decided to go with either the Lamy 2000 or the Lamy Accent Brilliant (with the Briarwood section). Unfortunately, as I am now back in the U.S. (Texas) and a 3 1/2-hour trip to the nearest dealer just to try them out doesn't appeal to me, I would like to know anyone's opinion on either of these pens.

 

If possible, please state:

 

-What you like about the pen.

-What you dislike about the pen.

-Grip comfortableness (Yes, that's a word.).

-Mechanism quirks.

-Method of capping the pen (Screw or snap)

-Writing quality.

-Material quality and robustness.

 

Thanks very much - all your input is greatly appreciated.

 

I don't have a 2000, but I DO have the Lamy Accent Brilliant with the Briarwood grip. It's one of my favorite pens.

 

Like: nicely balanced, beautiful nib (like the Studio), beautiful pen, easily changeable grips if you buy extras. Truly a pleasure to write with.

Dislike: the "brilliant" surface is shiny, so can show fingerprints all too well. Minor issue for me, but an issue nonetheless.

Grip comfort: the briarwood grip is a bit fatter than the rest of the pen and it sits well in my hands. I'm a 5'8" woman with average sized hands for a woman.

Mechanism Quirks: okay, get this... the way you get at the convertor... you hold the grip and turn the barrel, and the nib and feed unit start to rise. Eventually, you can separate the barrel from the nib/feed/converter. It's the coolest darned thing!!! And the converter screws in, too, about a half turn or so. I love this feature.

Capping: screw, but only about 1/4 to 1/2 a turn. I like it.

Writing quality: I love all my Lamy's to be honest. This writes beautifully, just like my studio, but in a different looking package. This is one pen I ALWAYS keep inked.

Materials: Well worth the $100 or so I paid for it a few months ago. I can't rave enough about this pen.

 

 

[haziz]

Lamy 2000 .

 

Sincerely,

 

Hany.

[Geoff V]

So I have about a hundred dollars of free spending money (first time in a long while) that I could spend on a higher-end fountain pen. I've decided to go with either the Lamy 2000 or the Lamy Accent Brilliant (with the Briarwood section). Unfortunately, as I am now back in the U.S. (Texas) and a 3 1/2-hour trip to the nearest dealer just to try them out doesn't appeal to me, I would like to know anyone's opinion on either of these pens.

 

If possible, please state:

 

-What you like about the pen.

-What you dislike about the pen.

-Grip comfortableness (Yes, that's a word.).

-Mechanism quirks.

-Method of capping the pen (Screw or snap)

-Writing quality.

-Material quality and robustness.

 

Thanks very much - all your input is greatly appreciated.

 

My own tendency would be to go with the 2000:

- The nibs are excellent; smooth, rhodium plated gold, as opposed to (interchangeable) steel on the Accent.

- The 'ears' near the grip section can cause problems for some writers, and there have been reports of QC problems (leaks, etc.).

- Grip comfort (that's actually the word!) is excellent for the great majority of users (after all, the pen's been around since 1966).

- They're both snap caps.

- The 2000 will give the smoother writing experience.

- You will have to beat the 2000 to death with the proverbial stick.

 

Hope this helps. Others with a greater depth of knowledge will undoubtedly make their contributions. The 2000 is a very popular pen among the members of the FPN.

 

[Geoff V]

By the way, forgot to mention:

 

- 2000 is a piston filler (great ink storage capacity).

- Accent is a cartridge/converter (more modest capacity, but OK for a majority of users).

 

Overall recommendation - the 2000.

[HenryLouis]

Lamy 2000..........................

[Mrsal]

Lamy 2000..........................

 

yes, my 2000 is great. in fact, it will be getting the 5 day test this week, im going on connecticut this wednesday for vacation, and that is the only pen im bringing.

[Tsujigiri]

The 2000 has piston-filling, a gold nib, a nearly indestructable fiberglass composite body, and one of the longest production runs of essentially the same pen (it's been produced since the 60's, and has been virtually unchanged. The only pen I can think of that goes back further is the MB 149, since 1952). It's a real classic that has earned a lot of respect here. Mine is one of my best writers, despite being less than a third of the price of the other pens I'd consider my best writers.

[hehiheho]

My own tendency would be to go with the 2000:

- The nibs are excellent; smooth, rhodium plated gold, as opposed to (interchangeable) steel on the Accent.

- The 'ears' near the grip section can cause problems for some writers, and there have been reports of QC problems (leaks, etc.).

- Grip comfort (that's actually the word!) is excellent for the great majority of users (after all, the pen's been around since 1966).

- They're both snap caps.

- The 2000 will give the smoother writing experience.

- You will have to beat the 2000 to death with the proverbial stick.

 

Hope this helps. Others with a greater depth of knowledge will undoubtedly make their contributions. The 2000 is a very popular pen among the members of the FPN.

 

 

I do not have the lamy 2000, but I have the lamy accent brillant lacquer, and I have to correct you here, on nearly everything. Well, internet forums are like that...

 

 

 

"- The nibs are excellent; smooth, rhodium plated gold, as opposed to (interchangeable) steel on the Accent. "

Accents have 14k nibs. Mine is perfect. A very good medium nib, though it is written EF on it, but to my knowledge all lamys have nibs bigger than announced, including 2000. The nib of the accent is interchangeable, indeed, but I see that as a good thing.

 

"- The 'ears' near the grip section can cause problems for some writers, and there have been reports of QC problems (leaks, etc.). "

I use mine everyday. And I write a lot. I have never been able to find a better balanced pen. The grip is slightly thicker where the tips of my fingers are, which I appreciate: I have never been able to write correctly with these pens which become very thin on the grip section. The 2000 is not too thin, though.

 

"- They're both snap caps."

The cap of the accent has a screw.

 

- The 2000 will give the smoother writing experience.

Since you do not know the accent brilliant lacquer has a gold nib, have you ever tried one? I have not tried the 2000 enough, so I will not make that kind of consideration.

 

 

 

My opinion on the lamy accent brilliant lacquer:

- Smoothness is very good, as good as my Pilot and Platinum pens.

- There is no actually fine nib, which makes it my biggest (well, some of my flex nibs can write much thicker, but not in their thin strokes).

- It works with cartridges, and the capacity of the converter is not large.

- The balance of the pen is the best I have ever met. For my very own hand, quite large. It is my daily writer.

- The nib is interchangeable, which isreally nice.

- The lacquer finish is very shiny, and hence looks easily dirty.

- The shape/design of the pen is good. In the idea, it is very similar to the waterman serenite: the grip section is outside the cap, which is a good thing if your pen fals or anything which might make the ink spill from the nib. Also, it allows to have a thicker grip section, which I appreciate. But my hands are larger than women's hands, which might be the reason, but not necessarily: I have been told that some women like bigger ones.

[Aysedasi]

2000 - one of the great pens. If you can afford it - buy it. I personally believe every fountain pen addict should have one.

[Tsujigiri]

Hehiheho, I think he was referring to the "ears" on the 2000, not the Accent. They're a feature of the pen that turns some people off from the 2000. Hence, it's a good idea to try the pen out before you buy it (although I didn't and love my 2000).

[ZeissIkon]

Not what you asked, but if I had $100 that I could spend on pens without jeopardizing any other budget item, I'd probably buy three Esterbrooks.

[Gehaha]

Hello,

 

+1 for Lamy 2000!

I do have an Accent and I don't like the grip, the cap and it's weight.

Not to mention the filling system...

Sorry to those, who like the pen... :embarrassed_smile:

 

Anna

[simar]

So I have about a hundred dollars of free spending money (first time in a long while) that I could spend on a higher-end fountain pen. I've decided to go with either the Lamy 2000 or the Lamy Accent Brilliant (with the Briarwood section). Unfortunately, as I am now back in the U.S. (Texas) and a 3 1/2-hour trip to the nearest dealer just to try them out doesn't appeal to me, I would like to know anyone's opinion on either of these pens.

 

If possible, please state:

 

-What you like about the pen.

-What you dislike about the pen.

-Grip comfortableness (Yes, that's a word.).

-Mechanism quirks.

-Method of capping the pen (Screw or snap)

-Writing quality.

-Material quality and robustness.

 

Thanks very much - all your input is greatly appreciated.

 

I really like my Lamy Accent . I have the cheaper version which is matt black and has a cherrywood section .

Although the section is broad , I think about 12.5mm , I find it comfortable , which is strange since I normally favour narrower sections .

It has a screw cap which unscews with about a quarter turn - i.e. easily .

It is well balanced unposted , which is how I always write .

It is very solid and well constucted and reliable .

The filling process is a bit quirky , but no problem at all .

I interchange nibs on this one - at the moment I'm using a 1.1 italic which is very smooth .

Overall it's an excellent pen for me .

I have tried the 2000 , but I don't like the feel of it in my hand .

 

regards , simar .

 

 

[hehiheho]

Hehiheho, I think he was referring to the "ears" on the 2000, not the Accent. They're a feature of the pen that turns some people off from the 2000. Hence, it's a good idea to try the pen out before you buy it (although I didn't and love my 2000).

 

 

My excuses to Geoff V for that. Sir, there were only three mistakes in your six pieces of information, instead of four; sorry to have made one myself.

 

My English is not good enough. Now I know what are the ears of a Lamy 2000. I do not remember noticing them bother me when I tried the pen, though.

 

[Pfhorrest]

Okay, I'm leaning probably 65% towards the 2000 so far. Maybe you guys will help me increase that.

 

The LamyUSA website talks about some sort of "patina" that appears on the Lamy 2000's makrolon. Can anyone describe this to me?

 

Thanks

[Silvermink]

The 2000 is an incredible deal at the prices they go for online and I wouldn't hesitate to pick one up.

[silverjen]

There's one aspect of the Lamy 2000 which I can't decide if it's a bug or a feature. The softness of the nib produces a lot of variation in line weight. I have a very light touch, and as a result my F nib writes much thinner than I like. It skips and fails to keep up when I'm writing fast. If I press down somewhat, then I get a nice smooth line that's close to M, with good ink flow, just like I hoped. If you press down even a little when you write, you'll probably get better results than I do. It's not comfortable for me to write with any pressure. I'm kind of sad about it, truth to tell, and wonder if I should have gotten a Sailor.

 

On the other hand, I can make big dramatic capital letters and beautifully fine tiny writing with the same pen. And I love how bulletproof it feels.

Edited August 6, 2009 by silverjen

[jmw19]

I just thought I'd bump this up, since I now have a 2000 and an Accent Brilliant (with the ringed Platinum grip section). Both have 14K medium nibs, though the 2000 writes a wider line to my eye.

 

Rather than write long paragraphs, I'll just summarize the differences:

 

Lamy 2000-

Lighter weight

Piston filler

Hooded nib

Tapered shape, with "ears" in the gripping area

Tend to be wetter writers

 

Lamy Accent Brilliant-

Heavier weight

Cartridge/converter filler

Interchangeable nibs - though the 14K are harder to find and more expensive

Straight shape, with a slightly bulged grip section

 

I had a fine-nib 2000 that just didn't agree with my writing style (I'm a lefty overwriter), so I gifted it away. I bought the Accent to more or less replace it, since I've had excellent luck with the standard Lamy nibs. Recently, a near-new 2000 popped up here, and I really like the styling, so I snagged it, meaning to compare the two and sell one.

 

I'm not sure I'll be able to choose, though. I've written a few pages at a time with each, and both are very nice in the hand, though rather different. The 2000 is light enough that it almost disappears. I write unposted most of the time, and find the balance to be right about where I grip the pen, which makes it very comfortable. I do need to pay attention to the pressure I apply, since it's pretty easy to make big wet lines that take too long to dry (that lefty bit again).

When I write with the Accent, I know I'm holding it the entire time. It's not too heavy, but it's approaching my upper limit. Posted, it's weight-biased to the rear, which feels wrong to me. Unposted, it's fairly neutral, and the grooves of the section I chose prevent any slipping. The nib writes finer and a bit drier, and there's definitely some springiness to it.

 

If I had to pick one, I guess I'd go with the 2000. There's a good reason they're so popular, and while I like the unique aspect of the Accent, the lighter weight and larger ink capacity of the 2000 make the decision.

 

Best,

Jon