Lamy 2000 Nibs *EXPLAINED*

[@Bruised-Not-Broken]

I think one of the reasons Goulet Pens are so popular is the force of personality of both Brian and Drew. Brian and Drew are each in their own way, most excellent human beings. This shines through in their videos. It can’t be faked. We in the fountain pen community are exceedingly lucky to have them both in leadership positions in the field. So, Brian and Drew, here’s to many more years of your success, health, and happiness.

[@cvk4860]

Very very nice video. I own a Lamy 2000 EF as I always owned EF nib pens. After seeing this video I wanted to buy a F, M as well as B tipped nib Lamy 2000 pens although the M and B are ink gushers

[@Dad_K]

I guess I may finally cave and pick one up after years of Brian's testimony!

[@sdecarlo]

You will not be disappointed.

[@tkkc2009]

I did! I got a medium and for everyday writing, I find it a little thick. It's definitely super smooth and the medium is perfectly useable I just wonder if I would have liked the fine for note taking. Honestly I will probably get another with the fine nib.

[@sajjadhusain4146]

@@tkkc2009 ..You’re quite correct about the Medium writing a rather wide, wet line. Not a typical Western medium (barring maybe Pelikan and Montblanc) at all. If I didn’t already own three of the 2k pens, I reckon I’d have bought one with F, because I’m really curious and keen to try it out.

[@Gr33nShirt]

It’s his fault I finally caved as well.

[@ninthusiva7546]

I did. 🙈🙈🙈

[@morganblarue]

This video is so incredibly useful. I have this pen in the EF and love the blade-like feel, but it is sensitive to the rotation and sometimes it drives me crazy if my hand is tending to rotate that day. Your up-close nib view is awesome. I wish more vendors did this! The term “writing pad” is new to me, too. This is the whole key to how the nib feels on the paper, so I really learned a lot on this video. Thank you so much!

[@StationeryQuest]

Hmm exactly

[@margalo399]

Bought the based on an earlier pencast where Brian mentioned Rachel’s favorite broad nib was the Lamy 2000-it was a big departure for me but I can see why she loves it. It’s my “let’s see what this ink can do” pen. Incredible writer.

[@TehrangelesUSA]

Great video, no one does what Brian and his crew does in the industry. Every time I have a question Google brings right back here, kudos !

[@barbarawest1205]

This is my favorite kind of Goulet video: informational, thorough, and minimal digression! ;-)

[@BlackBikerDog]

I am a lefty and was very nervous about getting this pen. Every review/discussion on this pen talked about the "sweet spot" and if you didn't have it in the "sweet spot" then you were going to have problems. Well, thanks to Brian and all your talks about this pen, I decided to take the chance and purchase this pen. I am SO glad I did. This pen is not an issue for my left handed writing style. It is an awesome pen and I'm so glad I took the chance. Writes like a dream. Yes, there is a sweet spot but I don't find it to be a problem at all. Yes, every now and then I have to adjust my grip because I'm either writing on the edge of the page or something - but not a problem. I love this pen.

[@taymurkashif2678]

what nib size did you get? asking cus I'm a leftie too and cant decide what size to get

[@MummyBrown]

Excellent video. I'm a Lamy lover through and through. I got this pen in Fine for my birthday due to Brian's glowing reviews about it. It has been part of my EDC kit since July. I named her Grace and we are officially a match made in heaven 🥰

[@misterverloc]

Just got a Lamy 2000 with an extra fine nib for my birthday. This is my first fountain pen and I LOVE it so far.

[@vics-videos]

MORE INFORMATION is everything for me when it comes to buying pens and nibs. It's clear that Brian and team know this, and I really LOVE the informative videos. I own a Lamy 2000 Fine and am in love with it.

[@harisivakumar207]

I have a Lamy 2000 which my dad bought for me on my birthday a couple of weeks ago. I have a medium nib on this one and it writes very smooth-one of the smoothest nibs I have and almost no feedback whatsoever! - I watched the whole video about the different nib widths that the Lamy 2000 had to offer!

[@StationeryQuest]

Hmm i am also from india and love pens😇😇

[@BanzanShakuhachi]

Great video! I have an F nib on my Lamy 2000 and I love it. One idea for another kind of comparison video would be to select a few "standard" nib sizes (say F, M and B) and compare nibs of that size from different manufacturers. I think it may be particularly interesting to see, for example, how nibs from Pilot, Sailor and Platinum compare to each other given how different is the writing experience they provide.

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks for watching, Banzan! - Drew

[@Birdnerd1968]

I think that would be a great video. I notice the my Lamy 2000 ef is fatter than my vintage Pilot and Platinum F pens. I think it would be great to know how to order in a new brand depending on what size you like in a different brand.

[@michaeloleary258]

@@Birdnerd1968 yes, that'd be very helpful

[@claytonsanders508]

This is probably my favorite nib video I’ve ever seen, and I’ve watched hundreds. Great content!

[@FlightEagle]

Thank you for a comprehensive overview of Lamy 2000 nibs. This was exactly what I was looking for to help me choose between the Medium and Broad nib. Also appreciate the introduction to how the nib is removed from the pen. Great video. 🌟

[@richplus4645]

Thanks for helping me understand why my Lamy 2000 EF is my favorite pen. I keep trying other pens, thanks to this video, I finally understand why it just "writes better". Great video.

[@Dantfermo]

Thank you for this. I’ve had it for 30 years and still love it. For the ink, I use the one by Parker and never had an issue

[@susancarr3673]

After Brian took it apart, I might be finally sold on the lamy 2000...I stay away from piston fillers because I change inks extremely often which means I like easy to clean pens...but with the disassembly/assembly, I think I ran out of excuses. The depth on the nib explanation vs jowo was enlightening. Thanks for the video!!!

[@Mynehlu]

This is my dream fountain pen 🖋

[@tuckerseifert3977]

Have you had the chance to buy one?

[@Bruised-Not-Broken]

Get it! You will not be disappointed!

[@ReverieOfThorns]

You should update us on how it is if you got one! I really want one but I've been waiting because of 2 reasons: they look boring (I tend to drag my feet on "boring" looking pens) and I also heard that there are a lot of nib inconsistencies and that worries me. I really like that the EF nib grinds offer some line variation, though, as I really want to try an architect nib and this is ground similarly.

[@VISHNUNAIR7000]

Lamy 2000 is indeed a nice pen. I have a regular one in F and my wife gifted the steel version in M last month for my birthday. Love both of them.

[@StationeryQuest]

Han mere pass bhi Fine nib wala hai

[@ChrisGVE]

Awesome video Brian, makes me ponder trying a 2000. I would love a similar comparison with the pilot nibs, between #5, 10, and 15 as well as the various grinds. Especially as you have now the 912 with all its special nibs.

[@jikerwa]

I got an EF 2000 for my 15th birthday. It was somewhere around my 6th pen. It rarely doesent have ink in it!

[@mrcat3493]

The Lamy 2000 is an amazing pen. Brian’s enthusiasm is what made end up with two, an EF and a M.

[@iamthebesfromyou]

I have a Lamy 2000 with a OBB nib, you think the B is a firehose, the OBB is on another level and I love every bit of it, it is my signature pen now, the large signature is very lovely and boy do I enjoy when it hits paper.

[@theProf_01]

I have a Lamy 2000, but until now I’ve never really understood the specific details concerning the “sweet spot.” Great video. I enjoyed it. Thanks

[@xlerb2286]

Ah that brings back memories. I used a Lamy 2000 in school for years. Being a lefty that writes crab style I usually wrote my notes going from bottom of the page to top in order to reduce smudging. I always liked loaning out my notes to someone ;)

[@richardsilkes5944]

The Lamy 2000 is one of my favorite pens. Brian's video is exceptionally helpful.

[@floridasaltlife]

I loved this format and the level of detail you shared while writing. This is the holly grail of helpful when we are shopping on line to something so touchy feely as a fountain pen... I want to see this on the pilots, maybe the FA for a start and then a couple other nibs as you transition into the bigger and smoother nibs geared toward really writing...Journaling and writing page after page as I work on my penmanship.....

[@Sapta_Chakra]

Such an informative video explained in an eyecandy fashion! I figured out that Lamy 2000 has the most value for money gold nib among European pens in terms of performance, build quality, and longevity, but I was doubtful because I don't find the design appealing. But I value writing experience more than anything else, so I guess this will be on my wish list. This video covered everything I wanted to know about this pen ❤

[@arlengoff6610]

Thx so much for this "deep dive" on the LAMY 2000. Mine is in heavy rotation with my Pilot Falcon and Pilot Vanishing Point. Would love to see a similar video on either of those two as well.

[@TheAnarki247]

Really enjoyed this video. Having some macro shots of 5 or so of the same pen and nib size would be great to show the variation, or lack thereof.

[@torontoross]

Excellent presentation. I decided on this pen, fine, with the azurite ink. Can't wait to get it.

[@david_r_munson]

Fantastic video! My L2K with an EF nib is the pen I use most consistently, at least when my young students aren’t around. It’s my second one, having lost my first on an insanely crowded Tokyo commuter train. I bought five or six other pens before finally buying another L2K because there’s just no other pen like it.

[@infin1ty850]

I have a Lamy 2000 rollerball and it is the smoothest pen I've ever used. I can't wait to get my hands on the fountain version. I just spent $140 on a Pilot e95s so I gotta lay low on pen purchases for a while, lol.

[@designandsing]

Thank you very much for this excellent video. I own and use daily two Lamy 2000, with EF and M nibs, which are my favorite fountain pens today. Although I have been using them for several years, I did not know these details about their peculiar shape. All the best!

[@odeentb]

I have this pen in M and I love the feeing on the paper, using edelstein ink at least. I loved the nib comparison, I like F or EF nibs, however, watching your comparison, I will keep my M nib in the Lamy 2000. So really liking your video !

[@JT-ue5ch]

My wife bought me a 2000M medium and it is the best pen to write with - just a bit heavy for long writing sessions!

[@InArcadiaSum]

A very interesting and informative video, with good, clear examples. Personally, my favourite 2000 nib is an Oblique Broad, which gives me the variation I like, but isn't quite as wet as the standard Broad.

[@laurelcosten1012]

Love the double broad oblique also!!

[@hal9000aa]

huh. I've had and loved my L2K for ages.. but i haven't actually *thought* about it. Thanks for the deep dive! I appreciate my pen even more.

[@vilebrequin6923]

Which nib did you go for?😊

[@hal9000aa]

extra fine. works well for an everyday writer. @@vilebrequin6923

[@barrettwbenton]

Great explanation, Brian…and this explains why I never *fully* got on with my 2000s (F and M nibs): my grip, while not all-over-the-place, varied just enough to make the writing experience occasionally odd, even though I stuck with them for a decade. Now? A pair of Pilot Custom 823s (also F and M), plus a F-nibbed Vanishing Point for good measure.

[@gynechiatrist]

Really great video. Enough personal opinion and experience and plenty of facts and demo. One of my favorite pens- may need to pick up the “broad”. Many thanks!

[@phraktl]

Very nice video. I appreciate the information and the presentation. You've certainly helped me to decide which nib I want to try.

[@tootsfour956]

This was very interesting. You answered every question I had. Thank you Brian! BLESSINGS

[@InGratitudeIam]

That was really well done, Brian. Thanks! The Lamy 2000 is one of my faves. It's right up there with my Montblanc 149s from the late 1950s early '60s.

[@aprils.]

This video is EXTREMELY helpful to me - thank you! It explains and confirms some of my writing experiences to date. The Lamy 2000 is my absolute favorite pen and this is the video I wish I’d seen before buying mine.

[@JogieGlenMait16]

Wow. I love and appreciate the magnification shots.

[@nlamproplos]

I so wish I had found this video prior to buying one on Black Friday. I would have gone with the EF or F instead of the medium. I'm hoping a dryer ink may help, but if not, I'll have to buy a replacement nib. And then my deal won't be such a "deal"! Ah well, live and learn.

[@davidwatson3035]

Such a helpful and interesting video. Thank you very much. I took delivery of my F nibbed 2000 today and am loving it. Your video helped me so much deciding on which nib to go for.

[@1LegintheGrave]

Great vid! Honestly though, I really regret getting the 2000. Personally never felt it wrote any better than many other kinds that I have within the same price range AND it's pretty difficult to get a replacement nib. If you do end up getting a replacement nib, it's almost the cost of the pen. Accidentally dropped the pen, bent part of it, sent it in to Lamy for repair estimate (or to see if warranty still covered it), but was given a $160 quote for a nib replacement. Ended up spending $60 on a copy of the nib and certainly doesn't write the same as it once did.

[@Birdnerd1968]

I definitely feel you. I dropped mine and ended with a backwards fude looking nib. When I went looking to nib replacement prices I realized it was more than what I paid for the pen when I got it 4 years ago ($100 for the pen then and $120 for the nib now). I don't understand how such a tiny nib can be basically the same price as a whole pen.

[@geoffberteau2847]

Great video Brian. Very detailed. I think it's worth pointing out that older models came with an 18k gold nib as well. I was lucky enough to get a new old stock model with the 18k in F and upon noticing this, I thought I struck, well, gold!

[@deanfukawa3260]

Nice Brian. Your video quality has come such a long way from your early days, lol! I love the micro closeup shots. Write on!

[@S.L._]

Thanks for such a comprehensive video! That must have been a ton of work!

[@AbidKhan-lr5wb]

EXCELLENT VIDEO 💯

[@Tombraidertussi]

Great video! I'm thinking about buying one of these and in-depth info like this video really helps, especially because of the premium price

[@TheDarivan]

Very informative video! This model has been a complete mystery to me for years and I have certainly always considered it on my shopping list. This end of the year I will have to make a difficult decision. 😁

[@michaelmedlinger6399]

Thanks so much! I have a fine nib and a broad nib, and looking at the samples, I think I might actually be good with just those two. The differences between extra fine and find and between medium and broad don‘t seem so drastic. I can spend the money for other pens! (Money will be spent!)

[@atthemoney]

Great video. I'd love to see a video comparing the nib shapes & writing experience of different brands.

[@michaeldugger7716]

Excellent video! I learned a lot and will get to apply the knowledge since I have a 2000 on order. Thanks Brian!👍

[@subhadipmaji4987]

Brian sir... please review Pelikan m1000 nib grades

[@PJ-jz5fm]

An excellent review of the Lamy. I do wonder why they grind the top of the nib, as it is not actually used. Strangely, my favourite pen is the Platinum Preppy. It is cheap as chips but it writes like a dream (medium nib). It also writes perfectly in reverse mode and turns a medium (03) into an extra fine with no scratching. It is the perfect pen for the moleskine as there is no bleed through. I have often considered the Lamy and my just order one 😊. Thank you again.

[@dtaggartofRTD]

I picked up an OBB back when you managed to get hold of some. It's unique and one of my favourite pens. It certainly writes like a firehose. Wet even beyond the B nib. It is rather picky on rotation. If it isn't on the writing pad it doesn't want to write. If you can write with it, you can write with any fountain pen. Humourously I have used the OBB for writing kanji on 6mm ruling. It can end up being a rectangular block of ink. surprisingly recognizable despite that.

[@petrisz]

Great video. Very informative. Thanks, Brian 🙏

[@kaseyclark2108]

Great Review! I learned a lot. More postings of this type would be greatly appreciated.

[@patrickblindeman5847]

Thanks Brian now I know which nib to take when buying a Lamy 2000

[@thomascampanis]

I would love a video like this on the Pelikan M800. I can't decide between an EF and F nib. I would love a detailed video like this to help make a decision.

[@brettsmith1655]

Holy Crap!!!!! I expected to a see a nib that resembled something like a Pilot VP. That was the money shot. Fantastic stuff, as usual.

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks for watching! - Drew

[@filobiblic]

I love ❤ my Lamy 2k with EF nib. So smooth and juicy! Thanks for such a comprehensive video with those amazing close up macro shots. 👏

[@MrGyges]

Thank you, Brian, for ,delightfully presented info. Oh, just to say, don’t lose the little ring ( it’s something of an escape artist ). Otherwise this is an exquisite piece of art, and tireless worker - very durable. Vivat Lamy 2000

[@allenhoffman4753]

Excellent review, man. I loved my first 2000 that I got in 2018. It fell. I bought a second one from you and I sign pleadings everyday with it. Thanks for what you do.

[@donbrownist]

Brian, thank you for this good, informative review. Your best ever! All of my 2000's are excellent pens, but when I want to write with that particular grip, I reach for my Jinhao 80.

[@red2432]

Why

[@donbrownist]

Mostly sweet spot but also I like to see the nib.

[@AntonioBarba_TheKaneB]

my Lamy 2000 broad is a firehose, it writes beautifully but it's not very practical for my everyday use: my writings gets bigger and it takes a lot of space compared to an extra fine or a fine

[@andytrang8138]

Great video! I wanted to like this pen so much. Bought the lamy 2000 medium nib but had the classic "sweet spot" issue and it only wrote on a very very very specific angle that was unnatural for me and was unusable outside of that. Had to return it unfortunately. Curious if this is just a quality control issue, and perhaps I might have better luck with another pen, or if it may be due to my writing style/way of holding the pen (although never really had this issue with any other pen... great results with the Lamy Safari M). The little metal "ears" that help hold the cap were also kinda annoying for me.

[@JeffPickles-uh4zw]

Super interesting and informative. Thank you

[@brucejohnson7944]

I love my broad nip on my 2000 that's the 1st and only lamy 2000 Anderson I love the ink output and I find like you not too sensitive to the angle however rotation I definitely have to watch it. And I do understand the sweet spot. If I want to be able to skip your course on ink and I'm worried about space then I'm automatically drawn to the fine points. But that's what I have other pens for.

[@hansspiegl8684]

Thank you! Great video, great expertise and knowledge! The first review I have seen that goes past the "sweet spot" 🙂

[@luisgandara648]

Great video. You can do a video like this for the Pilot VP.

[@MajykOyster666]

I was watching my usual Mountain Biking videos, and now I went a fancy pen. Screw you algorithm.

[@kohinoorroy9630]

Very comprehensive analysis. Please make a similar video analysis on Diplomat Aero Steel nibs.

[@Symphing12]

I went with a Medium on my Lamy 2000, but I wish I'd gone with a Broad sometimes. Maybe I haven't gotten the right ink in there, but it's still a great pen with which I love to write!

[@dennisgeorg6761]

Very Detailed. Great video! Thank you!

[@QoraxAudio]

...and if you push hard enough, you can write with two lines at once - I love that special feature! 😃

[@mrkrsl_]

I wanted to respectfully point out a tiny error the explanation in this video, which by the way is a great resource. At roughly 11:00 you point out the extent of the tipping on the EF nib, saying that the welded tipping material extends down to the underside of the nib some distance. It does look that way, but that distinctive bulge that starts some way behind the actual tip of the nib is not tipping. It’s gold, and is part of the main geometry of the nib. It is of course plated with rhodium, so you can’t see that it’s gold. I recently ground a Lamy 2000 EF nib into a fine cursive italic. This involved removing material from the underside of the nib, including some of that bump and its rhodium coating. The actual tipping is very much smaller than this part of the nib - perhaps only the first millimeter. The difference in material is very clear under magnification after grinding. Part of the slight bulge on the top side of the nib is also gold.

[@stevenbingham7206]

Interesting that you chose the EF for a CI. Was there enough tipping to show much line variation? And, as a fine CI, how sensitive was the nib to being in the "sweet spot"? Thanks

[@StationeryQuest]

Yes exactly

[@marvinmurray3315]

Great video, sir. Would love more deep dives on nibs with close-up video and explanations of how the shapes and grinds affect how the pen writes and feels.

[@geslinam9703]

I like the Lamy 2000 nib, have both a medium and a fine…my issue with the pen is the barrel. I don’t find it to be the comfiest pen to hold for long periods

[@DanielForgosh]

The 2000 was my first fountain pen!

[@vilebrequin6923]

Still using/loving it?😊

[@DanielForgosh]

@@vilebrequin6923There are so many fountain pens in my collection, I don't use it as often as I used to. Nevertheless, it's a great pen still.

[@XtianApi]

I've had this pain for a long time and I've never tried it on tomoe River paper and I have to say it is another level of smooth on this paper. Everything feels a bit smoother on tomoe River paper but for some reason the lamy 2000 feels like a different pen. Thanks Brian. #apartmentwoodenpenturning

[@RubensMateusPadovezeArquimago]

macro shots 🤩👏

[@daero90]

Well this was super helpful. Thank you for finally explaining to me why my Lamy 2000 fine feels so much smoother when I write at a higher than normal writing angle and it feels like it drags at my normal writing angle.

[@jerseyreddevil3139]

I bought one a few years ago. For me it skipped regularly and I could not adjust my writing to get rid of the skips. Also I found that the smoothness of the pen body required me to grip it tighter than other pens. This gripping also made the pen uncomfortable to use. I put the pen away and have not used it since. I intended on selling it but have not gotten around to it. A big waste of money for me. Don’t buy it unless you are willing to return it if it does not work for your writing style. Best to try before buying!!!

[@luisguillermoperezmejia7907]

Gran video. Es una gran pluma, de la cual tengo una médium. Ahora dan ganas de tener una ef. Saludo cordial desde Medellin Colombia

[@tirinsplay]

I have found that the 2000 is sensitive to the viscosity of the ink. I first ink I used was too “thick” and caused the 2000 to skip. After I switched to Lamy inks, the skipping disappeared.

[@kjhendricks55]

I made the mistake of ordering a medium nib on the Lamy 2000 and haven't been using it because it's just too much of a gusher. Never seen a pen that puts out so much ink. I'm looking at trying to get a fine nib unit for it so I can get some more use out of the pen. It was my first gold nib pen and I like the design but it just way to wet. My handwriting is not so great with a pen that doesn't put out as much ink as the Lamy 2000 but it's just a mess with the Lamy.

[@sandyenglund6732]

Love it!! Will it still be great for an under writing left handed?

[@dwaynesykes694]

I finally understand the difference between EF and F. The resultant writing has always looked _almost_ the same to me, but now I see the EF has a bit more variance in line width based on stroke direction, which is explained by the shape of the grind. I think I prefer that to the F, but alas I ordered an F yesterday so such is life. Perhaps the smaller "sweet spot" on the EF would drive me crazy and not be worth the better "style" the EF provides to writing. I suppose I'll eventually end up with an additional EF in the future to see for myself.

[@bike619]

This is a great and thorough breakdown. I am curious why you chose to go with the steel JoWo instead of the gold?

[@AnthonySmith-sc4zs]

I’ve got the 2000 in Fine and it’s my favorite writer. Really, I love everything about the 2000. It’s German Bauhaus genius in a writing utensil. My only complaint is I can’t buy the nib/feed units separately so I can try the other offerings without having to buy a whole new pen. Oh well I guess that’s why I went with F in the first place.

[@XtianApi]

The pop cap makes this my work pen. Cap and uncap at lightning speed. This pain has been a true Workhorse. Crappie paper pushing too hard dropping it. Got a nice little hand polish going on

[@estoylaroca]

Lamy 2000 with M nib, definitely the way. I have japanese pens for Fine/EF writing. But if the paper can handle it, and the space allows it, I'll be going with the Lamy M nib. The colors just pop, and ohh the butter smooth writing. I have a Kaweco in BB nib, and I think that's about the same thickness, but of course the Lamy is much much more smoother and wetter.

[@HumbleBearcat]

Good review! Question on the Broad nib: can you make the line thicker or thinner by varying the pressure? I don't see that on the demo paper. Thx!

[@Paladin1776a]

Outstanding video, thank you!