Here's a review of my new Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen. I'm using the basic FPN Review format just for simplicity. Ratings are scored from 1 to 10, with 10 being perfection. Comments, questions, or catcalls welcomed!
LAMY 2000, Medium Nib
(Stock photo, but identical to mine)
First Impressions - Rating 8
A stark, industrial look...matte black with brushed stainless steel, a simple shape with no frills. I first held one in my hands at the 2013 DC Fountain Pen Supershow. I was very surprised how good it felt in my hand. The Makrolon body material (a fiberglass-reinforced Nylon) provides an excellent grip without being rough...a very comfortable pen. The two steel bumps on the grip section that the cap clips to are unnoticeable since I tend to hold the pen slightly below them. My general impression was of very high quality design and construction. The fit and finish is exceptional...the vendor had to show me where the piston filler knob began and the pen body ended! The overall look is functional without being flashy.
Appearance - Rating 8
Simple and elegant. Its not a pen that most people will notice. There is zero bling on this pen.
Design/Size/Weight - Rating 9
The Lamy 2000 is a Piston-Filler pen with a hooded 14K Gold Nib. The shape is a tapered cigar. Capped, it measures 5.5, uncapped is 4.85, and posted is 6. The thickest part of the barrel is 0.5 and tapers to about 0.4 on the grip section. The snap-on cap posts securely and does not adversely affect the balance of the pen. The brushed stainless steel clip is spring-loaded and grips well. The overall weight is approximately 25 grams.
Nib - Rating 10
The hooded medium nib is made from 14K gold and although not a flex nib, has a fair amount of springiness and lays down some line variation when additional pressure is applied. The flow is excellent and starts immediately after sitting for a day or two. The nib is extremely smooth with just a little bit of feedback. Not butter-smooth, but to me is the perfect combination of glide while still being able to feel the texture of the paper. I wish every pen I owned had a nib this good.
Filling System - Rating 9
The pen is a piston filler with an ink capacity of approx. 1.0 milliliter. The top inch of the pen body is a blind cap/piston knob. Turning the knob counter-clockwise expels air from the piston; turning it clockwise sucks in the ink and tightens the knob back to its almost-invisible position on the body. The piston is tight but smooth.
Cost & Value - Rating 9
At approximately $130, its not the cheapest pen in the world, but obviously one that will last for decades with minimal care. The writing experience is excellent, the piston filling mechanism holds a good amount of ink, and the overall quality, fit, and finish is impeccable.
Conclusion - Total Rating 8.83
If this came in colors in addition to black, Id be happy to have several of these, maybe with different nib styles. Right now, this is my all-time favorite pen and it brings a smile to my face every time I pick it up...which is often!
LAMY 2000, Medium Nib
(Stock photo, but identical to mine)
First Impressions - Rating 8
A stark, industrial look...matte black with brushed stainless steel, a simple shape with no frills. I first held one in my hands at the 2013 DC Fountain Pen Supershow. I was very surprised how good it felt in my hand. The Makrolon body material (a fiberglass-reinforced Nylon) provides an excellent grip without being rough...a very comfortable pen. The two steel bumps on the grip section that the cap clips to are unnoticeable since I tend to hold the pen slightly below them. My general impression was of very high quality design and construction. The fit and finish is exceptional...the vendor had to show me where the piston filler knob began and the pen body ended! The overall look is functional without being flashy.
Appearance - Rating 8
Simple and elegant. Its not a pen that most people will notice. There is zero bling on this pen.
Design/Size/Weight - Rating 9
The Lamy 2000 is a Piston-Filler pen with a hooded 14K Gold Nib. The shape is a tapered cigar. Capped, it measures 5.5, uncapped is 4.85, and posted is 6. The thickest part of the barrel is 0.5 and tapers to about 0.4 on the grip section. The snap-on cap posts securely and does not adversely affect the balance of the pen. The brushed stainless steel clip is spring-loaded and grips well. The overall weight is approximately 25 grams.
Nib - Rating 10
The hooded medium nib is made from 14K gold and although not a flex nib, has a fair amount of springiness and lays down some line variation when additional pressure is applied. The flow is excellent and starts immediately after sitting for a day or two. The nib is extremely smooth with just a little bit of feedback. Not butter-smooth, but to me is the perfect combination of glide while still being able to feel the texture of the paper. I wish every pen I owned had a nib this good.
Filling System - Rating 9
The pen is a piston filler with an ink capacity of approx. 1.0 milliliter. The top inch of the pen body is a blind cap/piston knob. Turning the knob counter-clockwise expels air from the piston; turning it clockwise sucks in the ink and tightens the knob back to its almost-invisible position on the body. The piston is tight but smooth.
Cost & Value - Rating 9
At approximately $130, its not the cheapest pen in the world, but obviously one that will last for decades with minimal care. The writing experience is excellent, the piston filling mechanism holds a good amount of ink, and the overall quality, fit, and finish is impeccable.
Conclusion - Total Rating 8.83
If this came in colors in addition to black, Id be happy to have several of these, maybe with different nib styles. Right now, this is my all-time favorite pen and it brings a smile to my face every time I pick it up...which is often!
