Lamy 2000 (Massdrop) Already Inked?

[PaperQueen]

Just opened a Lamy 2000 ordered on MassDrop...began my usual "new pen pre-ink cleaning"...and was surprised to find traces of blue ink coming out.

 

Is this normal? Does Lamy pre-ink pistons to confirm they work (then not quite get all the old ink rinsed away)? Seems odd.

[Glenn Atkins]

It's normal. They test them all.

 

Glenn

[PaperQueen]

It's normal. They test them all.

 

Glenn

Thanks, Glenn. Until now, all my Lamys have been cart/coverters, which is why this perplexed me.

 

Yet again, the wonderful wisdom of fellow FPNers shines through.

[Chrissy]

Yes, I was also made aware that Lamy test every 2000 with blue ink. On the other hand, you would think they might clean it out afterwards.

[Arj2]

I think its because they test it. dont worry .

[Reevers]

Yes, I was also made aware that Lamy test every 2000 with blue ink. On the other hand, you would think they might clean it out afterwards.

 

Do you think they leave the ink traces to show that they've tested the pen?

 

It does seem strange - they must have confidence ink their ink not causing problems to the feed etc.

[a m a r g o]

Indeed they test their pens... although we should ask what is that they test, I've had to adjust every Lamy 2000 I have bought.