My third Lamy 2000; my first two being a broad and extra-fine. The medium nib is a dream to write with. Glassy smooth, and lays down a wet saturated line. Piston and smooth and functional. Everything about this pen just works. Aa perfect everyday carry.
Also, excellent service and fast shipping from Appelboom. Pen arrived half way across the world in tiptop condition in short order.
I like this pen and think it has a good build quality at a decent price.
The one thing I would like future potential purchasers to keep in mind is with regards to the nib size. I bought an EF tip and wish I would have bought a 'F'. Err on the side of the larger size :)
I purchased the Lamy 2000 with fine gold nib after researching this pen online. I like how solidly made this pen is. No creaky joints and the finish is literally seamless.. I noticed that though the pen looks compact, it doesn’t feel small in hand. The issue some online reviewers have with this pen is the so-called small sweet spot of the nib. I find that it’s not that the sweet spot is small, but rather that it’s easy to inadvertently rotate the pen when I start writing. I think this is because the nib is largely hidden so it’s hard to see nib rotation without looking closely. The pen itself is round so you can’t tell rotation by feel. The trick is to feel for the small steel springs that hold the cap to align the pen to avoid rotating the pen.
The writing experience is smooth and wet without being too wet. The gold nib is slightly springy which I like. The piston filling just exudes class and holds a good amount of ink. I am very happy with this purchase.
I was given this pen as a gift by my son. It is a streamlined piece that is a good writer. It takes time to figure out how to hold the pen to get the effect I want. It has been fun to use and I enjoy using it. I can see how this pen has been in MOMA for many years.
I purchased this pen, as it is a classic in a gold nib. It is a wet writer and writes beautifully. I asked for the pen to be tuned and smoothed and all I can say is wow! It has a very understated look but captivating all the same. It is on the light side but long writing sessions are quite easy. I do not get as much line variation as I hoped but I do get some. I would describe this as a springy nib and provides pleasant feedback. It was a good purchase and Joost is a wonderful person from which to buy.
The Lamy 2000 is the perfect workhorse pen. The piston operates smoothly and carries enough ink for a very long writing session. As for the writing, the nib performs without any issues and writes smoothly.
Undoubtedly, the Lamy 2000 is an iconic writing instrument and has stood the test of time since its launch in 1966. I got the Lamy 2000 EF from Appelboom during the Fountain Pen Day sale. The transaction was smooth, and the delivery was super quick. The pen arrived in a neatly packed box with some stroopwafels which was a surprise! The pen itself is packed in Lamy black gift box along with the warranty card. Out of the box, my pen writes smooth and glides on paper. I am simply loving it. Thanks to Joost and his team for providing such a great service. It's a 5 on 5 from me!
Being pretty new to fountain pens, I was intrigued at first by the hooded nib, I did not like it that much. But I decided to give it a try after reading several reviews. It proved to be a good choice.
The balance and the weight (neither too light nor to heavy) make the pen comfortable to write with for prolonged periods, without tiring the hand. The grip section is good too, the "small ears" are not a problem for me.
The pen has written perfectly out of the box, it glides smoothly even on average quality paper. The ink flow is excellent, rather on the wet side. The medium nib is a generous one, tending to be broad, it is apt to emphasize the qualities and properties of the ink used.
I recommend this great quality pen at a fair price.
Excellent service from Appelboom, I will be a return customer.
Simply one of the best pens out there. I was dubious upon reading the reviews about it, and it took me a long time to buy my first 2000, I then bought three more... This is not the flashiest pen but once uncapped,, it's a beautiful shape. It is light, holds plenty of ink, is comfortable to use (no, you won't feel the little "ears" holding the cap in place), is easy to disassemble and fully clean. I also own the steel version but ultimately found it a tad heavy for everyday use.
I shall add that Lamy offers second-to-none customer service, probably one of the best in the industry. It's like owning a Rolls-Royce, minus the price.
On a final note, always a pleasure dealing with Appelboom, very responsive and helpful. It's my fourth purchase with them.
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