I've been writing with Lamy 2000s for a little more than a decade and the ink window is more than enough for me to know very precisely how much ink is left in the pen. Also the sweet spot disappears the longer you've written with the pen; not because the pen changes, but because you, the writer, adapt to the pen without even noticing. At the end, the pen, if almost perfect when you first get it, will become full perfection once you adapt to it.
You tricked me with the super limited blue Bauhaus edition!!!! I thought more were coming available. I pre-ordered the 55th Anniversary edition in brown though so it’s all good. :)
It has an art deco kind of look to it. That is a nice blue on your Lamy 2000. Like it that Lamy made it a matte blue. Tom, thanks for the thorough review of the pen, along with the background story on your pen. I should be made at you, because after watching this video I put my "name in the hat" in order to be able to purchase 1 of the 70 pens coming into the US.
Hi Helen, thanks for leaving a comment. Any particular Lamy pen you'd like for me to review next? We have a few of them on the channel already if you haven't taken a look.
First time I heard about this pen whas when somebody asked on a forum for recomendations for wet writting pen for dry, desert countries in the summertime. If I remember properly that person was from Texas. I'm from Poland, we're not desert (yet ;)), but as I'm the colour inks lover - the wet pens are in my interests as well.
Hi Tom, I'm glad you touched on the Lamy 2000 nibs writing wide. I usually prefer M nibs, but ended up buying a Lamy 2000 with an F nib based on what you said. The F nib writes similarly to my TWSBIs with Jowo M nibs. If I had gotten the Lamy 2000 with an M nib, I think I would have regretted the purchase. Thanks for the good advice again, Tom!
I would love one of these in a green like the Aion. I would easily buy a makrolon EF and steel B version. Lamy, just know I have selected your pen to write the final draft of my first book, but I wish I could do it with a race green L2000.
Thanks for your informative reviews, Tom! I was just wondering if the Lamy 2000 loses the makrolon textured finish with use. Some reviewers mentioned that it could turn into a glossy finish if used extensively.
I had the Lamy 2000 Bauhaus edition and sold it. It was a stunning pen and I do miss it. I hope that I can get a 2000 soon again. By the way, if you like Lamy's Dark Lilac, you should try Akkerman's Simplistisch Violet or Diamine Imperial Purple. They're almost a 100% identical.
I think these suggestions are cool but I feel like doing all these different colours will diminish the consistent "iconicness" of the lamy 2000 - it's not meant to be a fun colourful stand-out pen like the safaris/al-stars. It's a serious piece of equipment Take the omega speedmaster watch for example - the exclusivity and image has been diminished by how many different special editions they've made. Rolex, an inferior brand in many ways, takes the exact opposite approach and you see the results of that today with them being the most iconic watches in the world
My one experience with a Lamy 2000 was noodlers ink leaking or "swetting" from the section near the ink level window. Not sure if that was a faulty pen (years ago), or due to a property of the noodlers ink. Do you recommend for our against any inks with this pen?
That sounds like either the section wasn't fully screwed in or that there is some defect that is causing the leak. I wouldn't blame the ink unless you change the ink to a different brand and the leaking stops happening. In general, I don't put shimmer inks in piston filling pens like this one. All other types of fountain pen inks, sure.
Mine leaked, so I didn’t use it much. At some stage I noticed the clutch ring was missing. I replaced it, and the leaking stopped. It’s too good a pen to leak. Maybe take it to a dealer, and ask for advice. It’s worth it!
For me, a big part of the allure is the engineering. It’s a really well thought out, well made pen that is very easy to live with. And yes, there is a lot of simple elegance to the aesthetic that I too find attractive.
I have the black model and was ecstatic when I heard of the blue version, that is until I saw that blatant rip-off price. I think if those clowns would offer different colors without the indecent pricing they would sell a heck of a lot of them.
The only way to obtain a Lamy 2000 in Bauhaus Blue is to shop for it in the secondary collector's market (possibly ebay or other buy/sell online forums)
WHOOPEE! Another reason to waste money on yet another suerflous pen! Of course, if you don't own the latest Lamy colour (note:colour - not design, nib or filling system) you obviously aren't worth knowing. It is this lunacy which puts so many people off fountain pens. I own two Lamy 2000's in black and they are my favourite fp's, but pen companies that try these silly sales gimmicks are letting themselves and their customers down.
The Lamy 2000 could easily replace all of my other pens - even ones costing four times as much. I love everything about this pen.
At last! A pen reviewer who can write neatly! 👍
I've been writing with Lamy 2000s for a little more than a decade and the ink window is more than enough for me to know very precisely how much ink is left in the pen. Also the sweet spot disappears the longer you've written with the pen; not because the pen changes, but because you, the writer, adapt to the pen without even noticing. At the end, the pen, if almost perfect when you first get it, will become full perfection once you adapt to it.
You tricked me with the super limited blue Bauhaus edition!!!! I thought more were coming available. I pre-ordered the 55th Anniversary edition in brown though so it’s all good. :)
Sorry I teased. I felt the need to gush about my pen after learning of the brown's arrival.
It has an art deco kind of look to it. That is a nice blue on your Lamy 2000. Like it that Lamy made it a matte blue.
Tom, thanks for the thorough review of the pen, along with the background story on your pen.
I should be made at you, because after watching this video I put my "name in the hat" in order to be able to purchase 1 of the 70 pens coming into the US.
Thank you so much for this review 👍🏻 I would love more reviews of Lamys great fountain pens and inks! Sincerely, Helen 🤗🇳🇴
It's a wonderful pen, I really love mine, but .... this is a little too much fanboy exaggeration
Hi Helen, thanks for leaving a comment. Any particular Lamy pen you'd like for me to review next? We have a few of them on the channel already if you haven't taken a look.
First time I heard about this pen whas when somebody asked on a forum for recomendations for wet writting pen for dry, desert countries in the summertime. If I remember properly that person was from Texas.
I'm from Poland, we're not desert (yet ;)), but as I'm the colour inks lover - the wet pens are in my interests as well.
Hi Tom, I'm glad you touched on the Lamy 2000 nibs writing wide. I usually prefer M nibs, but ended up buying a Lamy 2000 with an F nib based on what you said. The F nib writes similarly to my TWSBIs with Jowo M nibs. If I had gotten the Lamy 2000 with an M nib, I think I would have regretted the purchase. Thanks for the good advice again, Tom!
So glad I could give you the head's up on that. Enjoy! ~Tom
I would love one of these in a green like the Aion. I would easily buy a makrolon EF and steel B version. Lamy, just know I have selected your pen to write the final draft of my first book, but I wish I could do it with a race green L2000.
Thanks for your informative reviews, Tom! I was just wondering if the Lamy 2000 loses the makrolon textured finish with use. Some reviewers mentioned that it could turn into a glossy finish if used extensively.
I know how you feel! I hope one day they can release a burgundy red body with gold trimming. That would be classy!
Oooh, that color combo would be outrageous. Love it.
Was so looking forward for this review from u
I had the Lamy 2000 Bauhaus edition and sold it. It was a stunning pen and I do miss it. I hope that I can get a 2000 soon again. By the way, if you like Lamy's Dark Lilac, you should try Akkerman's Simplistisch Violet or Diamine Imperial Purple. They're almost a 100% identical.
Totally agree on the Akkerman ink. Also, De Atramentis Alexander Hamilton strikes a close resemblance.
@@GoldspotPens That's also a good one indeed. Great video! I would love to see more reviews from you
You should have done an unposted size comparison, which would have been more useful.
The most sought after Lamy 2000, ever.
It is my favorite pen.
I'd like a Mango Lamy 2000 with black clip, nib and section please! Need to feed my colour addiction.
Their Mango color is too good
I think these suggestions are cool but I feel like doing all these different colours will diminish the consistent "iconicness" of the lamy 2000 - it's not meant to be a fun colourful stand-out pen like the safaris/al-stars. It's a serious piece of equipment
Take the omega speedmaster watch for example - the exclusivity and image has been diminished by how many different special editions they've made. Rolex, an inferior brand in many ways, takes the exact opposite approach and you see the results of that today with them being the most iconic watches in the world
My one experience with a Lamy 2000 was noodlers ink leaking or "swetting" from the section near the ink level window. Not sure if that was a faulty pen (years ago), or due to a property of the noodlers ink. Do you recommend for our against any inks with this pen?
That sounds like either the section wasn't fully screwed in or that there is some defect that is causing the leak. I wouldn't blame the ink unless you change the ink to a different brand and the leaking stops happening. In general, I don't put shimmer inks in piston filling pens like this one. All other types of fountain pen inks, sure.
Mine leaked, so I didn’t use it much. At some stage I noticed the clutch ring was missing. I replaced it, and the leaking stopped. It’s too good a pen to leak. Maybe take it to a dealer, and ask for advice. It’s worth it!
I know we're all thinking it... when the heck is Lamy going to do a Lamy 2000 in Primary Manipulation? Come on Lamy... .pleeeeeeeeease
Although that would be far out, I need the Makrolon texture for it to be a true Lamy 2000. -Tom
Omg 😍 if that came out... just take my wallet... take all of my money.
Elegant in its simplicity? Is that the real secret of the Lamy 2000?
For me, a big part of the allure is the engineering. It’s a really well thought out, well made pen that is very easy to live with. And yes, there is a lot of simple elegance to the aesthetic that I too find attractive.
Does the Lamy 2000 come in blue now?
I believe that was a limited, anniversary edition.
I love mine. I would like another in a fine maybe, mine is a m. The ‘colors’ at over twice the original price though. Have fun w that.
I thought I wanted a fine nib. I got it. I use my other two medium nib Lamy 2000s a lot more than the fine one.
I have the black model and was ecstatic when I heard of the blue version, that is until I saw that blatant rip-off price. I think if those clowns would offer different colors without the indecent pricing they would sell a heck of a lot of them.
Colors, at the same price would wipe out my wallet 😂 yes, they should do colors… not at gouging prices though.
Don't remove the metal ring! Without those, the cap won't be able to properly shut and chances are, the cap will fall off in your pocket.
Let me know if you can get me a blue 2000.
The only way to obtain a Lamy 2000 in Bauhaus Blue is to shop for it in the secondary collector's market (possibly ebay or other buy/sell online forums)
Tbh, that blue aint much different than the black, eithe brown one or steel if one wants to own than standard l2k.
It's a wonderful pen, I really love mine, but .... this is a little too much fanboy exaggeration
WHOOPEE! Another reason to waste money on yet another suerflous pen! Of course, if you don't own the latest Lamy colour (note:colour - not design, nib or filling system) you obviously aren't worth knowing. It is this lunacy which puts so many people off fountain pens. I own two Lamy 2000's in black and they are my favourite fp's, but pen companies that try these silly sales gimmicks are letting themselves and their customers down.