Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen Review

Product Review of the Lamy 2000 Fountain Pens

The Lamy 2000 fountain pen comes in either black Makrolon, which is a lightweight fiberglass material, or the heavier metal, stainless steel version. The pen is designed with a piston fill mechanism and a semi-hooded 14 carat gold, platinum coated nib. On both versions of the pen the front grip section of the pen is made from the brushed stainless steel. They also both have a matching stainless steel, spring loaded clip.

Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen Review

Lamy 2000 Fountain uncapped Pen ReviewThe Lamy 2000 offers a modern streamlined design. It's simplistic design can be quickly overlooked but the pen is made with precision and high tolerance. One example is the piston fill mechanism. At the end of the barrel you can barely see when the seam between the barrel and the knob to fill the pen.

The packaging the pen comes in is simple and basic. It comes in a black cardboard box most Lamy pens arrive in. The box is held closed with a raised Lamy logo that protrudes through a hole in the box lid securing it in place. Nothing too fancy with the packaging just a practical design. Personally I am fine with the basic box but for those who love a nice display box this is not it.

Lamy 2000 Fountain Nib Pen ReviewThe 2000 is the flagship of the Lamy fountain pens and I can now see why. It has quickly become one of my favorite pens. A friend let me borrow their Lamy 2000 and I was immediately hooked. I love the way it writes! The pen has to be one of the smoothest writers I have used. Its 14k gold nib glides over the Rhodia pad I use. The pen is well balanced and feels great in my hand as I write. The stainless steel grip section gives the pen a weighted front end.

The Lamy 2000 is a piston fill fountain pen. There are four small transparent windows around the circumference of the barrel of the pen allowing you to view the ink level within the pen. The pen is machined with close tolerances and you have to look closely to see the seam between the barrel of the pen and the knob that actuates the piston mechanism.

Pros of the Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen
  • 14k gold nib that is super smooth
  • Piston fill mechanism
Cons of the Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen
  • Packaging

Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen Review Conclusion

If you are looking for a fountain pen with a gold nib that is not super expensive this has to be on the list. The nib is super smooth and the pen is made with tight tolerances and great quality. I would highly recommend the Lamy 2000 fountain pen to anyone considering it without hesitation. Great pen!

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Specs of the Lamy 2000 Fountain Pens

Length: 5.500 in.
Posted Length: 6.188 in.
Diameter: 0.500 in.
Weight: 0.900 oz.
Body/Trim: Makrolon/Brushed Stainless Steel
FillType: Piston



Lamy 2000 Reviews from our Customers

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The pen is just what I expected - a smooth writer, lays down a generous amount of ink (I have B nib). It is the well-known design - a nice expression of 1960's elegance. My 2000 came nicely boxed with factory authentication. (I appreciate this since I also own a 2000 in fine from another seller that did not come this way.) My only complaint is with the shipping - for reasons that can't be explained my pen took nearly 2 weeks to arrive - even though I paid the extra fees for expedited handling and priority mail. In my view the blame for this lies entirely with the USPS since Pen Chalet did everything they could to get the purchase to me in a timely manner. It is a fine pen and I am happy to have it in my rotation.
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I kept hearing about the Lamy 2000 so finally I got one. It is among my most favorite pens. It’s beautiful, fits well in my hand and writes like a dream.
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What can I say that hasn't been said before about this pen? It's truly a classic. Do yourself a favor and pick it up.
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Wow. I was very nervous about buying this pen. You heard stories about the "sweet spot" on this pen. Also I write left handed and was concerned if that was going to impact it. I received my pen today and I have to say it is one of the best writing pens I own. It is truly a pleasure to write with. This is my new favorite pen. Also want to thank Pen Chalet customer service. I called and needed to switch the NIB size. They were able to do that before my order went out. I was so excited to get this. And now I'm even more excited to write with it. This was a great purchase from a great company. Way to go Pen Chalet!
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This pen is a classic. It is light, just the right size for all day use. It is not flashy, and very suitable for work. Piston fill, with a very smooth piston. The nib is smooth on mine. A word of warning. The nib writes wider than you would expect. I bought the EF nib, and it writes as wide as many of my other pens with a medium nib.
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Generous ink flow and a very smooth nib (medium). A very well made pen with tight tolerances. I couldn't be more pleased!
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I had an issue with the nib and penchalet customer service sent me a nib replacement efficiently to solve my issue. I am a very happy customer with penchalet. Also I love the Lamy 2000 EF fountain pen very much. It is my most favorite one.
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The Lamy 2000 is every bit as wonderful as everyone says. It is an engineering marvel too. The 2000 is one of those pens that disappears in your hand and eliminates all barriers between you and the words on the page. The easy, complete, and tool-less disassembly means that I have no reservations about loading an ink that may require a bit more maintenance and cleaning like Jacques Herbin Bleu Océan. It is the only pen I have multiple iterations of in different nib sizes. I don't normally buy black pens (they're so difficult to see in a bag or drawer), but I made an exception for the Lamy 2000, more than once.
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I absolutely love this pen! It took me a little while to find the “sweet spot” but now that I have its easily the best pen I’ve ever used. Definitely worth every penny.
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It is a Lamy 2000, what more needs to be said? The medium is broader than I expected, but also an unexpected pleasure.
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