I purchased this lamy 2000 from my friends over at pen chalet who have recently started carrying a selection of the lamy line. After listening umpteen times of brad and myke discussing the lamy 2000, i knew it was inevitable that i would get one. In many ways, it is the same as the fine, but in several important ways, quite different. The ergonomic grip ensures total comfort and enjoyment which is only heightened by the smoothness of the nib, the appeal of the design. The lightweight body contains a traditional piston filler mechanism that can be filled with bottled inks only, and has a large capacity. Lamy 2000 fountain pen black extra fine nib jetpens. Recently sold a lamy 2000 on the site, it was a very cool pen but the medium nib was just too juicy for the way i write. Most works of modern art are stuck in museums but this one still works for a living.
The lamy 2000 is an iconic fountain pen designed in the 1960s. The pen is designed with a piston fill mechanism and a semihooded 14 carat gold, platinum coated nib. Well, i did a bad thing, but my friend plume has me covered, because now all my lapses are for the blog. The studio has a cartridgeconverter filling system. I like the 2000 in terms of its pistononly fill, but was wondering if its worth the extra cost. The lamy 2000 f, however, is pretty much exactly like the studio f, and i notice a similar nearabsence of line width variation. Comprehensive education about fountain pens, ink, and more. 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. Of course, the most famous of the series being the very popular lamy 2000 fountain pen designed by gerd a. Writing with the lamy 2000 ef fountain pen was an absolute pleasure, to me the nib appears to write more smoothly than that of the lamy studio, although as i mentioned, the size of the ef nibs on each pen seem to be equivalent. Lamy 2000 4 color ballpoint pen l401 imported from germany this sleek black beauty contains 4 ink colors.
While listening to the back catalog of pen addict podcasts, i found one of the recurring themes was the lamy 2000. As time goes on their selection will grow, but being newer to the pen retail space i was very excited to see their line expanding as they are great to work with. 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. Lamy 2000 fountain pen makrolon lamys flagship pen, in production since 1966 it is an example of bauhaus design. Its simple elegant design doesnt require a complex mechanism to select the ink color. Lamy aion accepts lamys z27 cartridge converters as well as t10 cartridges. Giveaways, inspirational content, educational resources, and community.
The lamy studio fountain pen integrates art into design. Lamy was founded in 1930 by josef lamy, and is german producer of high quality writing instruments. Lamy 2000 100 years of the bauhaus limited edition. Fiberglass and stainless steel with matt brushed finish, fitted with lamy ballpoint pen refills m 21 in black, blue, red and green and displayed automatic colour selection. Lamy 2000 piston fountain pen stainless steel silver model 02 14 k gold nib. Ive been between picking up the lamy 2000 ballpoint and the unique multipen for a while. But its still a good deal less expensive than the lamy studio or lamy 2000. Ive mentioned this before, but i would probably bet it is on almost every pen fanatics wish list and would e. I have no beef with either of those offerings from lamy. If the look of the twsbi is not your taste, the lamy logo is a good alternative at a similar price point. The piston knob is, as i mentioned before, so well assembled that. I typically find myself looking for an excuse to write with this pen or i find.
Of course they were not the only ones to discuss this iconic pen. I reverted to a lamy studio stainless steel fountain pen that i own. The lamy 2000 is great for quick notes at work, but the pen shines with lengthier writing times. In approximately 1 hour after using the studio, i signed in on amazon and ordered another lamy 2000 xf fountain pen delivery tomorrow. Engraving will be silver filled unless otherwise requested. The lamy 2000 series is an icon of design since 1966. The lamy 2000 fountain pen is a sleek, black pistonfiller, with a hooded nib, ink window, and tons of style.
Lamy 2000 4 color ballpoint with brushed stainless steel. Made of a lightweight, but durable makrolon fiberglass material, and paired with a buttery smooth 14k gold nib, the pen is appreciated by pen users worldwide. Because of its timeless design and appeal, almost every european collection of modern design includes the 2000. This license extends to all text, images, and videos associated with this work.
Lamy with their new aion fountain pen is aiming for the affordable by most midrange price level customers similar to the older model lamy studio, which brings new material, coating and experience including new redesigned steel nib. The lamy 2000 series proves to be as popular as ever with five variants the latest addition to the collection, the rollerball pen was created in october 2006 40 years after the original. They have the safari, studio, and 2000 fountain pens to name a few. Lamy 2000 stainless steel fountain pen the clicky post. Lamy studio wild rubin, lamy 2000, lamy alstar blue green, lamy alstar copper orange. I loved writing with my lamy safari and never had any real problems with it other than ink capacity. The lamy 2000 mechanical pencil is part of the lamy 2000 series. A few weeks ago, i saw a great price on a new lamy 2000 extrafine. As a timeless classic it is still one of the most modern writing instruments today. Could you comparecontrast the lamy 2000 and the pilot custom heritage 92. Because i already own the fountain pen, i knew id love the. View and download roland vs2000 owners manual online. I found this ballpoint on amazon, for a nice price, and decided to go for it.
The lamy 2000 collection is manufactured from brushed macrolon resin, reinforced with glass fibre, and stainless steel. Designed by hannes wettstein, this popular pen uses a cartridge filling system and accepts the lamy t 10 ink cartridge or can be modified with a lamy lz 26 converter. Fiberglass and stainless steel with matt brushed finish, fitted with lamy ballpoint pen refills m 21 in black, blue, red and. I get entranced with the lines from the ef nib and the sheen from yamadori. I opted for the ballpoint, mostly because of the d1 refills that. This is leaving me feeling a bit unsure of which i should go with. The studio is new technology, the 2000 quite a few years old.
The ballpoint partner to my favorite fountain pen, the lamy 2000 notes. Lamy 2000 multifunction pen the pen company designer. The studio uses the same interchangeable steel nibs, though the fancy palladiumplatinumroyal red. Putting a gold nib on a studio is like putting nice rims on a carolla, while the 2000 is already a lexus. Lamy 2000 and the origins of lamy design this work is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialsharealike 3. It looks modern and stylish and is fantastically well engineered. Lamy 2000 vs lamy lx fountain pen comparison youtube. The lamy 2000 has been writing design history since 1966. I plan to pick up another in ef, since the big reservoir, classic midcentury modern looks, and smooth writing make the l2k a damn fine pen.
For this black version, the body is made of a fiberglass known as makrolon, and brushed stainless steel trim provides accents. The verdict is that with moderate pressure, the lamy 2000 ef and lamy studio f are about the same, however, the 2000 ef is more sensitive to pressure and gets considerable variation in line width. The studio is a new model, looks great, but uses a converter. Below is a video comparing the makrolon version of the lamy 2000 to the stainless steel version of the lamy 2000. The lamy studio has a wonderfully substantial, balanced weight and feels just right. New listing lamy 2000 nib gold 14kb inhalation type fountain pen 8mm 25g diameter 1416mm. The innovative propeller shaped clip creates a unique pen. It has been described as a timeless classic, but the lamy 2000 fountain pen remains one of the most modern writing instruments available.
Classic styling, timeless design, notable brand recognition, and a remarkable history. If youre a fountain pen user, youve probably tried a lamy safari. I have a studio with the steel nib and its a great pen. See the additional reading section if you want to read more about the history and background of. Lamy 2000 fountain pen fine nib makrolon the clicky post.
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