The lamy 2000 makrolon fountain pen remains one of my top tier penssolidly in my top threeso i suppose that it was inevitable that id take a look at the other offerings in the same line. The lamy 2000 collection is manufactured from brushed macrolon resin, reinforced with glass fibre, and stainless steel. A few weeks ago, i saw a great price on a new lamy 2000 extrafine. The pen barrel also features four small window sections above the grip to view the. The studio has a cartridgeconverter filling system. The lamy 2000 f, however, is pretty much exactly like the studio f, and i notice a similar nearabsence of line width variation. The ergonomic grip ensures total comfort and enjoyment which is only heightened by the smoothness of the nib, the appeal of the design. The pen is designed with a piston fill mechanism and a semihooded 14 carat gold, platinum coated nib. For this black version, the body is made of a fiberglass known as makrolon, and brushed stainless steel trim provides accents. The lamy studio finish feels much cheaper than the 2000. I like the 2000 in terms of its pistononly fill, but was wondering if its worth the extra cost.
Below is a video comparing the makrolon version of the lamy 2000 to the stainless steel version of the lamy 2000. Because i already own the fountain pen, i knew id love the. See the additional reading section if you want to read more about the history and background of. Engraving will be silver filled unless otherwise requested. 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. Lamy 2000 4 color ballpoint with brushed stainless steel. Lamy was founded in 1930 by josef lamy, and is german producer of high quality writing instruments. 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.
I have a studio with the steel nib and its a great pen. The lamy 2000 series is an icon of design since 1966. Lamy 2000 piston fountain pen stainless steel silver model 02 14 k gold nib. Lamy studio wild rubin, lamy 2000, lamy alstar blue green, lamy alstar copper orange.
View and download roland vs2000 owners manual online. They have the safari, studio, and 2000 fountain pens to name a few. Lamy 2000 so ive been writing with a lamy safari fine for just over a year now and picked up a lamy 2000 back in november. I opted for the ballpoint, mostly because of the d1 refills that. Ive been between picking up the lamy 2000 ballpoint and the unique multipen for a while. I reverted to a lamy studio stainless steel fountain pen that i own. Lamy 2000 fountain pen black extra fine nib jetpens. But its still a good deal less expensive than the lamy studio or lamy 2000.
New listing lamy 2000 nib gold 14kb inhalation type fountain pen 8mm 25g diameter 1416mm. I found this ballpoint on amazon, for a nice price, and decided to go for it. Ive mentioned this before, but i would probably bet it is on almost every pen fanatics wish list and would e. Its simple elegant design doesnt require a complex mechanism to select the ink color. Could you comparecontrast the lamy 2000 and the pilot custom heritage 92. The lamy 2000 is great for quick notes at work, but the pen shines with lengthier writing times. 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. The studio is new technology, the 2000 quite a few years old. In approximately 1 hour after using the studio, i signed in on amazon and ordered another lamy 2000 xf fountain pen delivery tomorrow.
As a timeless classic it is still one of the most modern writing instruments today. Lamy aion accepts lamys z27 cartridge converters as well as t10 cartridges. 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. The lamy 2000 has been writing design history since 1966. Fiberglass and stainless steel with matt brushed finish, fitted with lamy ballpoint pen refills m 21 in black, blue, red and. Most works of modern art are stuck in museums but this one still works for a living. Lamy 2000 4 color ballpoint pen l401 imported from germany this sleek black beauty contains 4 ink colors. Giveaways, inspirational content, educational resources, and community. The studio uses the same interchangeable steel nibs, though the fancy palladiumplatinumroyal red. Lamy 2000 and the origins of lamy design this work is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialsharealike 3. After listening umpteen times of brad and myke discussing the lamy 2000, i knew it was inevitable that i would get one.
I get entranced with the lines from the ef nib and the sheen from yamadori. Because of its timeless design and appeal, almost every european collection of modern design includes the 2000. Putting a gold nib on a studio is like putting nice rims on a carolla, while the 2000 is already a lexus. 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. 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. The piston knob is, as i mentioned before, so well assembled that. Well, i did a bad thing, but my friend plume has me covered, because now all my lapses are for the blog. The lamy 2000 fountain pen is a sleek, black pistonfiller, with a hooded nib, ink window, and tons of style. 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. It has been described as a timeless classic, but the lamy 2000 fountain pen remains one of the most modern writing instruments available.
The studio is a new model, looks great, but uses a converter. 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. Classic styling, timeless design, notable brand recognition, and a remarkable history. If youre a fountain pen user, youve probably tried a lamy safari.
In many ways, it is the same as the fine, but in several important ways, quite different. 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. It looks modern and stylish and is fantastically well engineered. The lamy studio has a wonderfully substantial, balanced weight and feels just right. I purchased this lamy 2000 from my friends over at pen chalet who have recently started carrying a selection of the lamy line. Of course they were not the only ones to discuss this iconic pen.
Lamy 2000 4 color ballpoint pen the 2000 4 color ballpoint pen from lamy still offers the style, comfort and performance that made it popular since its introduction in 1973. If the look of the twsbi is not your taste, the lamy logo is a good alternative at a similar price point. I typically find myself looking for an excuse to write with this pen or i find. Lamy 2000 stainless steel fountain pen the clicky post. Lamy 2000 100 years of the bauhaus limited edition. 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. Comprehensive education about fountain pens, ink, and more. The lamy 2000 mechanical pencil is part of the lamy 2000 series. 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 fountain pen fine nib makrolon the clicky post. This is leaving me feeling a bit unsure of which i should go with. Lamy 2000 multifunction pen the pen company designer.
This license extends to all text, images, and videos associated with this work. The lamy studio fountain pen integrates art into design. I have no beef with either of those offerings from lamy. Of course, the most famous of the series being the very popular lamy 2000 fountain pen designed by gerd a. While listening to the back catalog of pen addict podcasts, i found one of the recurring themes was the lamy 2000. The lamy 2000 is an iconic fountain pen designed in the 1960s. Lamy 2000 vs lamy lx fountain pen comparison youtube. The innovative propeller shaped clip creates a unique pen. The ballpoint partner to my favorite fountain pen, the lamy 2000 notes. The understated bauhaus construction is as modern and relevant today as it was half a century ago. I loved writing with my lamy safari and never had any real problems with it other than ink capacity. 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.
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