Lamy 2000 - Best Pen Ever

[hari317]

I if recall, I tried to do it before I knew how to disassemble the section, but eventually took the nib out and applied very gentle pressure, enough to see a gap at the tip under a 10X loupe.

 

And that was it. It immediately became a wet and consistent writer. This procedure seemed to work better than it has on other pens I've tried it on, which isn't many as the exercise scares me.

 

Another point that I've noticed with this and many other pens is that wetness is much more consistent if the ink chamber has a fair amount of air in it, which I take to be due to the partial-vacuum effect of a full or nearly-full reservoir.

 

Thanks for that - I have no problems with playing around with the nib to get it to work, but I do need to google and find out how to get the nib out. I tried just pulling out the feed with my fingers from the other side of the section, but was unable to get a firm grip. And given that this pen doesnt sell for less than $200 in this part of the world, I dont want to take any chances with breaking stuff.

I will take a look at it if you send it to me. don't pull the feed from the front, please!

[fabrimedeiros]

Lamy 2000 is truly a perfect pen, a classic masterpiece, by Bauhaus designer Gerd Müller.

Almost 50 years later, it's still modern, beautiful, simple and functional.

[landrover]

I have used a Lamy 2000 almost daily for a few years.

It is difficult to find a better everyday pen.

[entity999]

I think in terms of heritage, features and renown the L2000 scores highly and you certainly get plenty of pen for your money. My L2000 would still be in my regular rotation were it not for a leak between the nib section and the barrel despite light handling and there seem to be a few reports of nib issues/leaks on these fora.

 

Looking at my collection in terms of pen-for-the-money I'd say my Edison Collier gives it a close run though and whilst the Edison has a steel nib (Binderised) it was cheaper.

[gks]

I think in terms of heritage, features and renown the L2000 scores highly and you certainly get plenty of pen for your money. My L2000 would still be in my regular rotation were it not for a leak between the nib section and the barrel despite light handling and there seem to be a few reports of nib issues/leaks on these fora.

 

Looking at my collection in terms of pen-for-the-money I'd say my Edison Collier gives it a close run though and whilst the Edison has a steel nib (Binderised) it was cheaper.

 

Pretty sure they come with a lifetime warranty, no?

 

Give Lamy a call or email and see what they can do to fix it.

[humsin]

I don't really like the Lamy 2000 cos it feels like the pen writes with no soul...I can't find any fault with it, just that it's got no personality.

[goodguy]

I held a strong allegiance to Pelikan for many years. On a recent visit to New York City, I picked up a M400 delivered to the hotel from Mottishaw, and it's a lovely writer.

 

But for overall wetness, balance, and precision, the L2K beats it, and every other pen I've ever used (including the Sailor 1911 Colors, MB149, OMAS Paragon (old-style), and a boatload of others).

 

I make this - for me - bold assertion, despite the L2K arriving with slightly misaligned tines, and requiring very slight adjustment for flow. But this is, very annoyingly, the norm, as you all know, with modern FPs.

 

The L2K is now incomparable.

 

The fact that I can even stick it in the same pocket as my keys and cash, because it's made of the same basic polycarbonate as car headlights and fridge doors makes it even better: A first-class writer that's actually not so delicate as to require a protective sleeve.

Share the same thoughts.

Up till I got my L2K my best writer was my Omas Paragon but after I got the L2K its very fast became my everyday user.

I do get sometimes other pens but the Lamy stays always ink and I miss it very fast after using other pens for few days.

[tonybelding]

Lamy 2000 is truly a perfect pen, a classic masterpiece, by Bauhaus designer Gerd Müller.

Almost 50 years later, it's still modern, beautiful, simple and functional.

 

The Lamy 2000 might be "truly a perfect pen" if the grip were a bit fatter and easier to hold, and if the ink window wasn't so tiny and foggy, and if the nib was a bit more firm, and if the pocket clip wasn't so sharp-edged and had more clearance...

[Tdot]

But, what makes one person say it's the best ever may be for completely different reasons than another person.

Yep. Best? I wouldn't even put it in my top ten. I dumped my 2000. Great looks, nice writer, well made. Just didn't like to hold/write with it.

 

I don't really like the Lamy 2000 cos it feels like the pen writes with no soul...I can't find any fault with it, just that it's got no personality.

+1

 

The Lamy 2000 might be "truly a perfect pen" if the grip were a bit fatter and easier to hold, and if the ink window wasn't so tiny and foggy, and if the nib was a bit more firm, and if the pocket clip wasn't so sharp-edged and had more clearance...

:roflmho:

[de_pen_dent]

I will take a look at it if you send it to me. don't pull the feed from the front, please!

 

Thanks Hari - I wasnt trying to pull the feed from the front, but from the back (after removing the section); however, I was unable to get a grip on it and didnt want to force it.

 

Let me see if I can get it to work - if not, perhaps I'll take you up on the offer.

 

Cheers!

[hari317]

I will take a look at it if you send it to me. don't pull the feed from the front, please!

 

Thanks Hari - I wasnt trying to pull the feed from the front, but from the back (after removing the section); however, I was unable to get a grip on it and didnt want to force it.

 

Let me see if I can get it to work - if not, perhaps I'll take you up on the offer.

 

Cheers!

 

Ok. once the section is off the pen, just push the nib assembly from the front, it will go in and come off the open end of the section. keep track of the O-ring there.

 

Best

hari

[New_Falcon]

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[lurcho]

I held a strong allegiance to Pelikan for many years. On a recent visit to New York City, I picked up a M400 delivered to the hotel from Mottishaw, and it's a lovely writer.

 

But for overall wetness, balance, and precision, the L2K beats it, and every other pen I've ever used (including the Sailor 1911 Colors, MB149, OMAS Paragon (old-style), and a boatload of others).

 

I make this - for me - bold assertion, despite the L2K arriving with slightly misaligned tines, and requiring very slight adjustment for flow. But this is, very annoyingly, the norm, as you all know, with modern FPs.

 

The L2K is now incomparable.

 

The fact that I can even stick it in the same pocket as my keys and cash, because it's made of the same basic polycarbonate as car headlights and fridge doors makes it even better: A first-class writer that's actually not so delicate as to require a protective sleeve.

Share the same thoughts.

Up till I got my L2K my best writer was my Omas Paragon but after I got the L2K its very fast became my everyday user.

I do get sometimes other pens but the Lamy stays always ink and I miss it very fast after using other pens for few days.

 

I love whole-hearted agreement! Ta! I knew I was right...

[Bor]

I also used to think that the L2K was one of the best pens ever made:

- great material

- piston filler

- great nib

- snap on cap (great for quick notes)

- very good clip

It has all the ingredients for making a wonderful everyday writer,

however, maybe it's just mine, I'm not fully satisfied with it

since ink bleeds too easily on the other side of the paper, and it's

XF nib it's like a regular M from other brands.

In fact I'm thinking of selling mine, since I can use it basically

with notebooks like leuchtturm, that have great paper, thus eliminating

their "everyday use" characteristic.

Am I the only one who experienced this?

 

B.

[Koyote]

I bought two new L2000s with medium nibs. Each wrote weirdly uneven cross strokes which looked like barbed wire. I returned both of them and won't bother trying again. Lousy QC.

[floydee1]

The Lamy 2000 is certainly one of the all time greats.

 

Nominating a best ever pen will always be subjective though.

 

F

[impossiblebird]

The Lamy 2000 0.7mm is one of my favourite pencils ... but was a purchase that cured me of my desire to buy the FP.

 

The Pilot VP I own is a medium nib (running fine), and also wet. Even wetter loaded with Noodler's BSER.

[rochester21]

How`s the sweet spot on the lamy 2000? is the nib "tolerant" when changing the writing angle? I don`t like pens that have to be held in a certain, fixed angle in order to have a smooth writing experience.

Also, is the nib glass smooth or does it give feedback?

Edited November 27, 2012 by rochester21

[parnesh]

How`s the sweet spot on the lamy 2000? is the nib "tolerant" when changing the writing angle? I don`t like pens that have to be held in a certain, fixed angle in order to have a smooth writing experience.

Also, is the nib glass smooth or does it give feedback?

 

No it is not very tolerant of writing angle. This is probably what puts most new L2K users off. I think this is something that is not pointed out here often. Also I think the F and EF nibs are most susceptible to this and many users have M and B nibs. I have only recently started using fountain pens and all the initial fountain pens I got had blob ball nibs. Then I got an L2K after reading all the recommendations here.

 

Initially I was utterly disappointed. Then I learnt to adjust the flow and hold it properly and it is a dream. I have an EF nib and it can have some to large amount of feedback depending on angle etc but mostly it is glass smooth. On F and M nibs it will be glass smooth.

[Garageboy]

Lamy 2000 is your prototypical, minimalist high grade pen (IMHO)

Top materials, reliable built in filler, lovely nib (that some find boring), minimal trim

 

I do like the insane wetness of the Pilot VPs, puts down lines that just glide