The bauhausinspired lamy 2000 pistonfilled fountain pen has been in continuous production since it was introduced in 1966, but it actually contains elements, including the nib size and shape, of earlier lamy pistonfilled pens, most notably the lamy 27. Jun 27, 2014 since the lamy 2000 is such a nonornamented pen, since the nib is semihooded, and since the nib is completely without any visible decoration, it is sometimes difficult to determine if are rolling the pen laterally when you write. Yeah, i guess i could have gone with a cheaper starter fountain pen, but i figured i may as well start out with something. The nib is super smooth and the pen is made with tight tolerances and great quality. The lightweight body contains a traditional piston filler mechanism that can be filled with bottled inks only, and has a large capacity.
Another problem i had with mine is the ink always gets on the pen section when i uncap it, and the cap never seems secure, making it a bad choice for edc for me even though it looks so professional. Page 1 of 2 good ink in lamy 2000 posted in inky thoughts. The fountain pen that arrives at the pit stop today is the iconic lamy 2000. The lamy 2000 fountain pen is one of the most highly regarded luxury pens in the world. Whether youre after a ballpoint pen or fountain pen, lamy australia is one of the best brands around when it comes to stationary. Lamy fountain pens turn customers into personalities. Each lamy 2000 fountain pen comes with a 14k gold nib that is platinum plated and hand polished. I used to roll my pen to the left when i wrote im righthanded so the top of the nib was facing me a bit. In approximately 1 hour after using the studio, i signed in on amazon and ordered another lamy 2000 xf fountain pen delivery tomorrow.
The lamy 2000 is available as ballpoint pen, mechanical pencil, multicolour ballpoint pen, fountain pen and rollerball pen. Lamy 2000 fountain pen makrolon the goulet pen company. Aug 12, 2009 the short clip demonstrate the refilling process of the lamy 2000 fountain pen. The lamy success story began over 50 years ago with the lamy 2000.
My nib caught on the inner cap and became a little scratchy. The lamy 2000 fountain pen has a piston filling system for lamy t 51 and t 52 ink. Here youll find instruction manuals and care tips for our writing systems. The lamy 2000 has been writing design history since 1966. The timeless profile of the lamy 2000 fountain pen was designed by gerd a. The lamy 2000 fountain pen is piston filling pen with a 14carat gold nib. Lamys flagship fountain pen is the 2000 made of a combination of black fiberglass and brushed stainless steel known as makrolon. The lightweight body contains a traditional piston filler mechanism that. The top surface of the snapon cap is the only surface of the pen thats not brushed. Here youll find instruction manuals and care tipps for the fountain pens. The short clip demonstrate the refilling process of the lamy 2000 fountain pen. In common with science fiction writers of the time lamy presumably thought 2000 was an impossibly long way off, and that it would surely be a world of wonder. Lamy fountain pen ultrafine 2000 l01ef inhalation type 14k. The lamy 2000 collection is manufactured from brushed macrolon resin, reinforced with glass fibre, and stainless steel.
Coming from the gel pen world, ive never spent more than a couple bucks on a pen before. Experience the entire product world of lamy to the official online shop and order exclusive writing instruments and accessories. The cartridge of the lamy dialog 3 attaches to the ink supply channel using only a slight amount of pressure. The pen is designed with a piston fill mechanism and a semihooded 14 carat gold, platinum coated nib. The safari is widely seen as one of the best fountain pens for anyone to start out with, and the lamy 2000, in production since 1966, is regarded as one. The lamy 2000 has been around for more than 50 years now, but has managed to maintain its popularity with practically no change. This specialist nib is only suitable for the lamy 2000 series. The lamy 2000 series is an icon of design since 1966. Lamy writing instruments and accessories are available from qualified retailers, where. Miller in 1966 is comfortable and sleek, first crafted in brushed fiberglass and stainless steel.
Lamy 2000 fountain pen stainless steel extra fine point new in lamy box. Find great deals on ebay for lamy 2000 fountain pen and parker 51 fountain pen. Lamy fountain pen ultrafine 2000 l01ef inhalation type 14k black new fs jpn. How to fill a lamy piston fountain pen lamy 2000 youtube. See the additional reading section if you want to read more about the history and background of the lamy 2000. It is supplied together with an ink glass lamy t 52, blueblack, 50 ml in a particularly highquality packaging.
Oct 25, 2015 the lamy 2000 sports a 14k gold nib, although its plated with rhodium to better match the stainless steel section and clip. May 14, 2014 the lamy 2000 is an iconic fountain pen designed in the 1960s. Here youll find instruction manuals and care tipps for our writing systems. Ive been using quink for the lack of anything else nearby, so if i go out of my way to buy a good bottle, id may as well get it right. Lamy 2000 fountain pen refilling demonstration youtube. Lamy 2000 ef too wet, how to adjust to dry of nibs. With a lamy fountain pen that fulfils all needs when it comes to writing style, quality, and comfort.
It has a body made from makrolon a matte black polycarbonate combined with a brushed steel grip section, leading up. Lamy writing instruments are now available online and in. This topoftheline lamy fountain pen is very wellmade and handles beautifully. Review redux three years with the lamy 2000 fountain pen. It is strikingly original and timelessly stylish, yet virtually every detail is specifically tailored to provide the most comfortable and convenient writing experience possible. A fountain pen that is a durable every day writer and a huge ink well that will write forever on one fill.
Comprehensive education about fountain pens, ink, and more. In principle you can combine your favourite lamy fountain pen with any lamy nib to create your perfect writing instrument. Lamy s flagship fountain pen is the 2000 made of a combination of black fiberglass and brushed stainless steel known as makrolon. Both nibs are stiff and the pelikans xf nib is almost wide as a regular f nib its very smooth and nicely responsive, a. Despite its iconic status i never really considered the lamy 2000 until this past christmas. This was also the pen i recommended to a colleague who asked for a fountain pen that would tolerate being dropped. For your handwriting in its most beautiful form a fountain pen is the right choice whenever you want to put pen to paper in your most beautiful handwriting. Fountain pen lamy have long been a favourite of pen enthusiasts all over the world, loved for their classically simple german designs as well as the build quality and reliability of their pens. I was cleaning out the cap to my lamy 2000 and bent one of the metal prongs that holds the pen in the cap just enough to be annoying. I reverted to a lamy studio stainless steel fountain pen that i own. The lamy 2000 is available in the following variants. Long story short, i decided to buy me a good pen to replace my parker vector. For this black version, the body is made of a fiberglass known as makrolon, and brushed stainless steel trim provides accents. Get the best deals on lamy 2000 fountain pen when you shop the largest online selection at.
Fountain pen whether you are seeking to develop good handwriting or want to sign letters and contracts in style, or simply prefer the individual character of handwritten news to the anonymity of emails. A fountain pen is the right choice whenever you want to put pen to paper in your most beautiful handwriting. Piston fountain pen set with platinumrefined 14carat gold nib allmetal. Good ink in lamy 2000 inky thoughts the fountain pen. There is a lip just above the clip, and im wondering it its possible to loosen this to take it apart. The lamy 2000 and the pilot vanishing point are two goto fountain pens for those meetings where i dont want to be the focus of attention. A short instructional, animated video showing how to fill the piston in a lamy fountain pen with bottled ink. The cartridge of the lamy dialog 3 attaches to the ink. The lamy 2000 was originally sold solely as a fountain pen, but now there are two additional options. Most works of modern art are stuck in museums but this one still works for a living. Lamy 2000 fountain pen fine nib makrolon the clicky post. Piston operated filling system with fiberglass, stainless steel and matt brushed finish.
This pen features a hooded rhodiumplated 14k gold nib and uses a pistonfilling mechanism to fill from bottled ink. Just got it the other day, flushed the pen with the ink several times more than 10 times by filling, depositing and refilling the pen. This lamy 2000, lamys flagship fountain pen, is made of a combination of makrolon black polycarbonate and brushed stainless steel. It made its debut sometime in the 1960s and has undergone very few changes since then.
My plan was to ditch the roller ball refill that came with this because i prefer gel inks. All models of the lamy 2000 has pistonfilled fountain pens, so they do not work with a cartridge or converter. True confession i couldnt wait to get some ink in the pen after its arrival and, use it. Distinct and stylish yet suited to everyday use, lamy pens not only embrace classic modernity, but also the best of german design tradition and engineering. The lamy 2000 has a 14k solid gold nib that is covered with a white metal so for almost the same price its nice to have a piece of gold at the end of the pen. I am wondering if its possible to take the cap apart to be able to bend the prong back where it was. Lamy 2000 fountain pen black extra fine nib jetpens. Made of fibreglass polycarbonate, exclusive woods or matt stainless steel. Its closer to a hooded nib, i guess, but its a little different than most hooded nibs.
Just wondering what sort of ink works best in a lamy 2000. Only lamy 2000 written on the pen cap no made in germany. Lamy vista accessories fountain pens lamy 2000 lamy abc lamy accent lamy aion lamy alstar lamy cp 1 lamy dialog 3 lamy imporium lamy joy kalligrafipenna lamy logo lamy lx lamy safari lamy scala lamy studio lamy vista accessories. Lamy pen buy lamy pens online in india shop online pen. Nov 25, 2015 the lamy 2000 is a fixture in the fountain pen community for a reason. The lamy 2000 fountain pen is a modern classic made from a combination of fiberglass and stainless steel with a brush finish. I would highly recommend the lamy 2000 fountain pen to anyone. Lamy writing instruments represent excellence in design and only highest levels of quality at affordable prices. Cartridge replacement fountain pens for all lamy fountain pens except.
Designer fountain pens from lamy stand out for their clear design language, excellent workmanship made in germany and high level of comfort. Yeah, i guess i could have gone with a cheaper starter fountain pen, but i figured i may as well start out with something nice to make sure my first experience was a good one. Ballpoint pens instruction manuals and care tipps for our ballpoint pens fountain. New and unused lamy 2000 fountain pen black medium nib l01m. For fountain pen enthusiasts, the lamy 2000 perhaps needs no introduction. As a timeless classic it is still one of the most modern writing instruments today. No pelikans have since been harmed with the use of the lamy 2000, sparing the pelikans a tragic and heartbreaking fate of cracked bindes and weeks of repairs. Lamy 2000 black museum of art fountain pen piston 14k mediumm nib japan fs.
Feb 18, 2015 the lamy 2000, a fountain pen which has been in production since 1966, is considered a classic of the design principal form follows function. Most people will assume that a hooded nib fountain pen is a rollerball or a ballpoint. This iconic, germancrafted pen comes with a platinum plated 14k nib which has a gold hood. Dec 07, 2016 the lamy 2000 4 multi pen can be somewhat difficult to find from traditional pen retailers, because its a bit of a niche product. I have a lamy 2000 fountain pen that ive owned for years and love writing with so i knew exactly what to expect with this. The pelikan feels lighter and a bit easier to handle. Striking shape, 14 carat gold and a silver coloured platinum finish. Lamy is the writing instrument brand which has received the most international design awards. The lamy 2000 fountain pen was designed in the 1960s but with its understated curves still looks modern today. It is piston filled and as such can only be used with an ink bottle and not with ink cartridges. As for my damaged lamy, it is a wonderful calligraphy pen now lol. Well, technically its not really the 50th anniversary of the lamy 2000 mechanical pencil.
Lately ive been looking at pelikan pens a lot and the m215 and m200, but im hesitant because ive got a lot of german nibs, andi already have a german nib piston filler in the lamy 2000 and twsbi eco. The understated bauhaus construction is as modern and relevant today as it was half a century ago. The lamy 2000 has been making design history since 1966. The lamy 2000 is available as a piston fountain pen with partially platinised 14 carat gold nib, ballpoint pen, rollerball pen, mechanical pencil and multicolour ballpoint pen. The lamy 2000 is an iconic pen in the fountain pen world, with a cult following since 1966. Thats almost three times less than the fountain pen model, so if youre looking for the quality and looks of the lamy 2000 but dont mind missing out on the fountain pen experience, this may be the pen for you. Lamy 2000 was adviced by alot of people, so i got one of those second hand. Hello, i posted this in the pelikan board but thought the lamy board would have something to add. The lamy 2000 is a pen that feels larger and a bit heavier. A discreetly combined with the lamy logo 50 on each copy underlines the value and signals the special status of. Oct 01, 2017 the lamy 2000 rollerball is priced at 56. One of the ef nibs writes rather dry like the pelikan m200 efs, and the other lamy 2000 ef is a bit wetter, but not a lot wetter. Its tip is straight and creates a soft, harmonious script.