Lamy 2000, Is it worth it?

[51ISH]

12 hours ago, amberleadavis said:

So, uh.... yeah.... I dislike my Lamy 2000.  I feel completely alone in this dislike. I don't know if my expectations were too high or if I really dislike the OB nib and I would like the pen with a different nib.

 

Now don't get me wrong, the price was great and I bought a brand new pen.  Sigh. I wanted to love it.  I just really prefer the vintage MB 225 with a BB nib.  I used it for three fills and the pen sits in my cabinet. 

 

Lamy used to 'exchange' the nib for one of a 'similar condition' from what I have read here recently they still offer a 'Lifetime warranty' so most likely they still do something along the same lines. Would be worth dropping them an email to ask, they can only say 'No'.  The draw back is the pen used to have to be returned to Germany, at least mine did! Turnaround time was about 6 weeks

[amberleadavis]

5 hours ago, 51ISH said:

 

Lamy used to 'exchange' the nib for one of a 'similar condition' from what I have read here recently they still offer a 'Lifetime warranty' so most likely they still do something along the same lines. Would be worth dropping them an email to ask, they can only say 'No'.  The draw back is the pen used to have to be returned to Germany, at least mine did! Turnaround time was about 6 weeks

It probably is, but I think I'll give it as a gift or exchange for another pen.  Thank you however for the awesome advice.

[51ISH]

4 hours ago, amberleadavis said:

It probably is, but I think I'll give it as a gift or exchange for another pen.  Thank you however for the awesome advice.

 

It probably is, but I think I'll give it as a gift or exchange for another pen.  Thank you however for the awesome advice.

 

No worries

[jrdavis]

Yes.

 

The pen isn't much to look at, but that, I suppose, is the idea.  It's minimalist lines are lovely.  As are the feel of the body and nib on paper.

 

Mine is a garden variety medium nib with standard grey Makrolon.  It's fun to disassemble and easy to re-assemble, so caring for it is not a burden.  It's construction is robust and its performance consistent. 

[TrueBlue719]

I love my 2000.  Besides the fact that it's an "icon" per se, I feel it's a great daily writer with a minimalistic appeal. I have a fine nib Makrolon version, and it is a constant in my rotation. Plus it rarely ever leaks on me.  I never have a hard start either.  It impresses me too how the piston knob becomes almost indiscernible compared to the barrel of the pen when screwed completely in.   Just my 2 cents on the piece.

[Pub]

I’m in the small amount of people who don’t really care for it.

My one was not that good from the start (running dry problem) and the sweet spot drove me mad.

I can see how people would like it though but it just don’t do it for me.

 

 

[MuddyWaters]

I have one with an EF nib. The nib doesn't write well at all. I contacted Lamy Canada and they told me it was too long since the purchase of the pen to exchange the nib. I bought it around 2-3 years ago but never used it because of how poorly the nib performs. It's a shame. They even dissuaded me from contacting Lamy Germany, as they told me I would be referred back to Lamy Canada. 

 

My M nib one works fine though. My complaints with that pen have more to do with the convex section design but that is a design choice that is more subjective. 

[Apeiron]

i used both medium and fine nib lamy 2000 for long time. i think its one of the best pens for daily use