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Well, I've really been looking at these two pens. I can get the parker a little cheaper, but I was wondering which one writes better.

 

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Well, I've really been looking at these two pens. I can get the parker a little cheaper, but I was wondering which one writes better.

 

Thanks :)

 

 

I much prefer the Lamy 2000, both for writing quality and ink capacity. It is a no-nonsense writers whose nib is, at its best, is both smooth and slightly flexible, imparting some character to your writing.

 

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The Parker 75 has a better grip (size and shape) and a more robust feel (probably a weight thing).

 

I have both and prefer the 75.

 

My 2000 is super smooth but runs dry and skips at times.

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Hi Newbie,

 

You're spot on, it is absolutely personal preference. Both are great pens, in my experience similar weights (when the 2000 is full), similar quality and similar sizes. But neither is perfect. For me the 2000s smooth shape with hooded nib is not quite as comfortable as an exposed nib with a more cylindrical section as per the 75. The 75 has the added advantage of the adjustable nib and scolloped section, but for me it is just a little too thin to be comfortable for long periods.

 

If you really can't choose on looks alone (and lets face it they are so different, you really should have a favourite!) then you either have to buy both, or try both out before handing over the cash! Mind you, I would always recommend trying before you buy anyway.

 

Good Luck!

 

Antony

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The 2000 is a current production pen, the 75 is a (recent) vintage pen. It is notable for its sturdiness, workmanship, reliability. The 75 has far more choices of material, finish, nibs, etc. I would characterize it as far more elegant and "classy."

 

One isn't necessarily better than the other. They are both, to the hobbyist, different concepts of pens.

 

As far as which writes better, it will have far more to do with how the pen nib is adjusted than the native "ability" of the pen.

 

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Hi Newbie,

 

You're spot on, it is absolutely personal preference. Both are great pens, in my experience similar weights (when the 2000 is full), similar quality and similar sizes. But neither is perfect. For me the 2000s smooth shape with hooded nib is not quite as comfortable as an exposed nib with a more cylindrical section as per the 75. The 75 has the added advantage of the adjustable nib and scolloped section, but for me it is just a little too thin to be comfortable for long periods.

 

If you really can't choose on looks alone (and lets face it they are so different, you really should have a favourite!) then you either have to buy both, or try both out before handing over the cash! Mind you, I would always recommend trying before you buy anyway.

 

Good Luck!

 

Antony

 

Thanks for the reply!

Sadly, I don't have a nearby pen shop where I live, and I'm really going to use the pen a lot. So far, I think the Lamy 2k is the pen for me. I have a safari, and love how it writes, and I have not ever tried a Parker pen. Maybe I will end up buying both, but for now, I think I'm going to get the Lamy. :)

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The Parker 75 and the Lamy 2000 were both designed in the 1960s and are really well designed modern pens. If it were my cash, the 75 would win by a hair. Not quite so bauhaus in design.

 

 

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The Parker 75 is a classy pen.I have a very soft spot to pens I concider classy like the MB 149 and the Parker 75.

These are 2 pens that are so different I cant really see any way to truly compare betweeen the two.

The 2000 is a piston filler semi hooded still in production pen that has a modern lok to it.

The 75 has a timeless design it has a swivel nib (in some models) a unique grip and is a C/C.

 

I would hands down choose the 75 but to be honest for you I think the Lamy 2000 is more sutable.

Respect to all

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The 2000 is too thin for me, the 75 fits my hand better.

Just check which one you feel more comfrtable with

both are excellent pens

 

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The 75 has a timeless design it has a swivel nib (in some models) a unique grip and is a C/C.

 

I would hands down choose the 75 but to be honest for you I think the Lamy 2000 is more sutable.

 

Well, since the Lamy was designed in (from the top of my head) 1966, and is still in production and looking modern, I guess it is the winner with respect to timeless design.

 

My vote would go to the Lamy 2000 (if I had to choose one pen only), but actually you might want to have both of them :)

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