I love my LAMY 2000. It's my favourite "workhorse" pen. I can write with it for long periods without any problems. I have other pens that, objectively, I like more - such as my Montblanc 146, Visconti Homo-Sapiens Bronze Age, and Pilot Custom 823. However, the LAMY 2000 is the pen I pick up when I'm planning a long writing session or if I just want to throw into my bag/pocket when I'm heading to work or even on holiday. Perfect balance of quality, design, price, and writing experience, IMO.
The 2000 has undergone a few different design changes since 1966. It's mostly small things, like the clip going from a concave arch design to a completely straight one. The 2000 was also revised in 2009 to replace the plastic threads in the section with metal throughout, as stress cracks were causing pens to break just below the cap ears. Those pens are easily differentiated from the newer ones because the black plastic extends all the way to the breather hole, meaning that the breather hole is made of black plastic on the older models. Those older models with plastic threads and section innards are also significantly lighter than the post-2009 models.
I've used the same 2000 since 1979 I can't say I've ever noticed any flaws worth mentioning. But as others have said it's all about preferences. The pen "fits" me, it's still my go to pen and the only one I'd bother replacing if I lost or broke it. The next person may think it's a terrible pen, and the funny thing is we're both right - for ourselves :)
I just had my Lamy 2000 reground by J.J. Lax at the Commonwealth Pen Show from a to an for the all-to-common complaint of the pen just plain ol' writing fat lines for the size stated on the box. Otherwise, it's been a great workhorse pen as you describe. I wouldn't mind an update to the design with a bigger ink window.
Misleading title. The L2K has no flaws. It is a perfect writing tool that requires no improvement. All other considerations relate to personal taste, and that's not something that can disputed between people. Some like the snap cap, others don't. Some are put off by the metal protrusions near the section, others don't mind. Some like hooded nibs, others don't. These things are not flaws; they are part of the design. There are other pens out there to suit different tastes.
@@anguswhite8233 my L2k is an EF and most definitely does not write like a crayon. However, as per my previous comment, a person's preference for how a nib writes is not a flaw in a pen, it's just a preference.
Mine leaks where the section meets the body and literally always has. Id say that's a flaw, but im hoping it's just a fluke, because I have the pine green one ordered...
I owned a 2000 years ago. I found the nib to be too wet and the line is wider than I would like. I had an EF nib and it wrote more like a medium. Also, there is a sweet spot. I tend to rotate my mind and the 2000 does not accommodate my writing style. I would reconsider getting another one if Lamy has changed the grind on the nib.
Glad I saw this comment. I, too, once owner a Lamy 2000, but I couldn’t get the thing to nibble to work because of the rotating issue. My Lamy Safari wrote better.
I loved this video, thank you. I have been eyeing the Lamy 2000 for some time and was seeking a final encouragement to buy the new Pine edition. I am looking forward to writing with this and it be part of my collection.
Some of the reasons that could possibly stand in the way of me buying a Lamy 2000 would be it’s plain-vanilla look. I know it works for a lot of people, but I would reach out for a Pelikan instead if I had to go for a piston filler. Pelikans exhibit character and artistry. I am not a huge fan of hooded nibs. I would rather see my nib in its full glory while writing, especially if it’s a gold nib. With Lamy 2000, one is even likely to forget that they are writing with a gold nib. It’s a matter of personal preference. Thanks for the review. Cheers! :)
Hello. Some friends are complaining for the 2 bumps near the grip section. These 2 little devils serve at the click of the cup to the barrel and ... holding your two fingers there you have easily directed the sweet point of the nib!! L2000 is an unbeaten prince of FP. Not the King but the breave Prince!🙂
I have two Makrolons and one stainless steel Lamy 2000 fountain pen. One of the Makrolon pens persistently leaks at the section. Despite several attempts to fix the problem the leak persists.
The only problem I ever had with my 2K is that it began seeping ink between barrel and section. A little silicone grease on the barrel threads took care of this. I am so very glad that I purchased an extra fine.
The cap retainer nibs are a deal breaker for me personally. I'd be more interested if they used a slide on mechanism, like the E95S or the Franklin-Christoph Model 20. I've also heard that there is a substantially restricted sweet spot, which is unfortunate if true.
Agreed. The nib has sweet spot and the pen has to held more upright than many other pens to write at its best. I do not like the tapered grip much either. I think that the Lamy 2000 pencil works better as a design.
Great video. The history of the Bauhaus design and the people and buildings are very interesting. I believe the group were against the Nazis before WW 2. The Nazis closed the Bauhaus
I absolutely love your videos! They’ve inspired me to start writing with fountain pens, and my handwriting has improved so much. However, when I write, the page feels hard, and the nib gives a lot of feedback. Any tips on writing with less pressure for a smoother experience? Sending love, respect, and admiration from India! 🇮🇳
What paper and ink are you using? And are you referring to your lamy 2000, or just any fountain pen? Try to use a well lubricated ink like pilot iroshizuku or waterman ink for smoothest experience. Some pens have more feedback than others regardless of paper or ink (though of course those two can help reduce feedback). I like tomoe river paper, but there are lots of good paper. I think I’d avoid more textured paper to avoid more feedback. Try to write at around 45 degrees angle, too. Those are just my suggestions for writing lighter and improving the experience.
Thank you for your work. I have no interest in the Lamy 2000 or any Lamy product. My take is that there are better brands. I do admire the design and would have it on my desk as a work of art, but not a writing instrument.
I love my LAMY 2000. It's my favourite "workhorse" pen. I can write with it for long periods without any problems. I have other pens that, objectively, I like more - such as my Montblanc 146, Visconti Homo-Sapiens Bronze Age, and Pilot Custom 823. However, the LAMY 2000 is the pen I pick up when I'm planning a long writing session or if I just want to throw into my bag/pocket when I'm heading to work or even on holiday. Perfect balance of quality, design, price, and writing experience, IMO.
The 2000 has undergone a few different design changes since 1966. It's mostly small things, like the clip going from a concave arch design to a completely straight one.
The 2000 was also revised in 2009 to replace the plastic threads in the section with metal throughout, as stress cracks were causing pens to break just below the cap ears. Those pens are easily differentiated from the newer ones because the black plastic extends all the way to the breather hole, meaning that the breather hole is made of black plastic on the older models.
Those older models with plastic threads and section innards are also significantly lighter than the post-2009 models.
I've used the same 2000 since 1979 I can't say I've ever noticed any flaws worth mentioning. But as others have said it's all about preferences. The pen "fits" me, it's still my go to pen and the only one I'd bother replacing if I lost or broke it. The next person may think it's a terrible pen, and the funny thing is we're both right - for ourselves :)
I just had my Lamy 2000 reground by J.J. Lax at the Commonwealth Pen Show from a to an for the all-to-common complaint of the pen just plain ol' writing fat lines for the size stated on the box. Otherwise, it's been a great workhorse pen as you describe. I wouldn't mind an update to the design with a bigger ink window.
Misleading title. The L2K has no flaws. It is a perfect writing tool that requires no improvement. All other considerations relate to personal taste, and that's not something that can disputed between people. Some like the snap cap, others don't. Some are put off by the metal protrusions near the section, others don't mind. Some like hooded nibs, others don't. These things are not flaws; they are part of the design. There are other pens out there to suit different tastes.
it’s a Lamy: it’s EF writes like a crayon - anyone with small handwriting, particularly us math teachers, is going to prefer a proper Japanese EF:)
@@anguswhite8233 my L2k is an EF and most definitely does not write like a crayon. However, as per my previous comment, a person's preference for how a nib writes is not a flaw in a pen, it's just a preference.
There is no such thing as flawless but this pen is smooth tho smoooooth operatorrrrrrrrrr
So... What is the flaw??
Why change?
Mine leaks where the section meets the body and literally always has. Id say that's a flaw, but im hoping it's just a fluke, because I have the pine green one ordered...
Been using my Lamy 2000 for quite a while now. Great fountain pen that fits into everyday business today, just as it likely did back in 1966.
babe, wake up, new AWG video just dropped
This was exactly my thought!
after all these years!
I owned a 2000 years ago. I found the nib to be too wet and the line is wider than I would like. I had an EF nib and it wrote more like a medium. Also, there is a sweet spot. I tend to rotate my mind and the 2000 does not accommodate my writing style. I would reconsider getting another one if Lamy has changed the grind on the nib.
Glad I saw this comment. I, too, once owner a Lamy 2000, but I couldn’t get the thing to nibble to work because of the rotating issue. My Lamy Safari wrote better.
@@JJToyo We are not alone with our opinion on a pen that we should have enjoyed.
I loved this video, thank you. I have been eyeing the Lamy 2000 for some time and was seeking a final encouragement to buy the new Pine edition. I am looking forward to writing with this and it be part of my collection.
Some of the reasons that could possibly stand in the way of me buying a Lamy 2000 would be it’s plain-vanilla look. I know it works for a lot of people, but I would reach out for a Pelikan instead if I had to go for a piston filler. Pelikans exhibit character and artistry. I am not a huge fan of hooded nibs. I would rather see my nib in its full glory while writing, especially if it’s a gold nib. With Lamy 2000, one is even likely to forget that they are writing with a gold nib. It’s a matter of personal preference. Thanks for the review. Cheers! :)
Hello. Some friends are complaining for the 2 bumps near the grip section. These 2 little devils serve at the click of the cup to the barrel and ... holding your two fingers there you have easily directed the sweet point of the nib!!
L2000 is an unbeaten prince of FP. Not the King but the breave Prince!🙂
I have two Makrolons and one stainless steel Lamy 2000 fountain pen. One of the Makrolon pens persistently leaks at the section. Despite several attempts to fix the problem the leak persists.
It is the pen I would want should I find myself stranded on a deserted island :)
The only problem I ever had with my 2K is that it began seeping ink between barrel and section. A little silicone grease on the barrel threads took care of this. I am so very glad that I purchased an extra fine.
I have the same problem. Was the silicone grease a long term solution?
The cap retainer nibs are a deal breaker for me personally. I'd be more interested if they used a slide on mechanism, like the E95S or the Franklin-Christoph Model 20. I've also heard that there is a substantially restricted sweet spot, which is unfortunate if true.
Agreed. The nib has sweet spot and the pen has to held more upright than many other pens to write at its best. I do not like the tapered grip much either. I think that the Lamy 2000 pencil works better as a design.
Nice video. However my fingers always slip on the L 2000.
Great video. The history of the Bauhaus design and the people and buildings are very interesting. I believe the group were against the Nazis before WW 2. The Nazis closed the Bauhaus
I absolutely love your videos! They’ve inspired me to start writing with fountain pens, and my handwriting has improved so much. However, when I write, the page feels hard, and the nib gives a lot of feedback. Any tips on writing with less pressure for a smoother experience?
Sending love, respect, and admiration from India! 🇮🇳
What paper and ink are you using? And are you referring to your lamy 2000, or just any fountain pen? Try to use a well lubricated ink like pilot iroshizuku or waterman ink for smoothest experience. Some pens have more feedback than others regardless of paper or ink (though of course those two can help reduce feedback). I like tomoe river paper, but there are lots of good paper. I think I’d avoid more textured paper to avoid more feedback. Try to write at around 45 degrees angle, too. Those are just my suggestions for writing lighter and improving the experience.
The main flaw is the cost and, for me, it's a piston filler which I dislike.
Which graph paper journal did you use in this video?
The thing about my Lamy 2000 is I have to hold it at a very unique angle if I want it to write well, otherwise it skips!! Any suggestions?
probably a bit of practice, and trying not to roll your hand during writing
@@awritingguyAWG does it happen to you to? Or has happened to you?
I like the look of the Lamy 2000 but dont like the little bumps near the grip
So, can someone ID the music that plays in the background during the intro?
Gymnopedie no.1 - Erik Satie
A great pen that writes perfectly but the minimalist design was just not for me.
You look like vietnamese right?
Flawed looks. Flawless performance.
Great review! What nib size are you using?
F, listed in the description
Thank you for your work. I have no interest in the Lamy 2000 or any Lamy product. My take is that there are better brands. I do admire the design and would have it on my desk as a work of art, but not a writing instrument.
Too bad that Lamy was sold to Chinese investors, I saw the news somewhere about a year ago. Don't know if they're made in China now.
I believe they have been resold to a French company.
The Japanese company Mitusbishi Pencil bought it in 2024.
@@ichirofakenamePelikan, was sold to Haemlin not Lamy. Lamy was sold to Mitsubishi Pencil
@@HistoricGentleman thanks for the correction.
@@ichirofakename no problem, I know you’ve been round for ages n ages so glad I could help
. Uhmm , N O .
. Waste of 8 + minutes 😐
you know you can gift me this pen if you don't like it :( ...