The flaw of the Lamy 2000 | Fountain Pen Thoughts

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Lamy 2000 F - Montblanc Mystery Black
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@paull3466 4 ай бұрын

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.

@Nick-no5bp Ай бұрын

Im curious if you prefer your Pilot 823 or the Montblanc 146? I'm hoping to get either one of those someday

@paull3466 Ай бұрын

@@Nick-no5bp Out of the two, I'd definitely recommend the Pilot Custom 823. I love my Montblanc but buying a Montblanc these days is a pain as the newer pens are apparently not made to the standard of the older models. (My Montblanc 146 is from the late 1980s.) The Pilot Custom 823 can be bought new, in all likelihood problem free (never had a quality control issue with a Pilot fountain pen), and writes brilliantly out of the box. It's a superb everyday pen as well, thanks to the large ink reservoir. I'd go with a medium nib on the Pilot 823 too, as the Japanese nibs tend to be a little finer than Western nibs - and the Pilot 823 medium nib is, in my experience, as smooth as butter. (I have a Pilot 823 with a fine nib too, and that one is still great but the fine nib is a little less smooth than the medium.)

@TheMagicalSock 4 ай бұрын

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.

@psychophipps 4 ай бұрын

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.

@jeffermabob 4 ай бұрын

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.

@sheisGINA 3 ай бұрын

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.

@davyj5216 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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:)

@davyj5216 4 ай бұрын

@@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.

@vito3510 4 ай бұрын

There is no such thing as flawless but this pen is smooth tho smoooooth operatorrrrrrrrrr

@alexhackmann 4 ай бұрын

So... What is the flaw?? Why change?

@cmac1100 3 ай бұрын

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...

@xlerb2286 3 ай бұрын

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 :)

@MiScusi69 4 ай бұрын

babe, wake up, new AWG video just dropped

@taz_brown 4 ай бұрын

This was exactly my thought!

@awritingguyAWG 4 ай бұрын

after all these years!

@kevinu.k.7042 21 күн бұрын

I just had to watch this because of the title! I really enjoyed this review. Some great observations and superb filming and production. This is one of two superb writers I have which are low profile. They don't look like anything special yet they write beautifully. The other is the Sailor Pro Gear Imperial black. But there too the nib choices are narrow. That seems to be the way for most pens. Apart from nib choice what personalisation can there be? Let's face it most manufacturers keep bringing out specials and iterations etc to try and leverage more sales. The Lamy 2000 strength is that it writes so very well. Not that it's design has not changed. However, though I like that is has a little weight to it, the feel in my hand is not quite as comfortable, for me, as some other pens. This was a great review. It is refreshing and a great angle on the pen. I shall watch more of your reviews. The ten pens better than a Montblanc? That is a must watch. You've got a great line up there. Thank you. Wishing you the best.

@vasevas1 4 ай бұрын

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!🙂

@DLFfitness1 14 күн бұрын

It was on my list for a long time, but I kept hearing how underwhelmed people were. I still plan to get a gold nib, but have no desire for the 2000.

@MDPurple2907 Ай бұрын

I've had mine for about 4 years now and I would highly suggest to never overtighten the nib section when reassembling it. The black sleeve on the nib section will crack. But since Lamy is one hell of a company they most likely will fix it for free.

@paulmchugh1430 4 ай бұрын

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.

@JJToyo 3 ай бұрын

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.

@paulmchugh1430 3 ай бұрын

@@JJToyo We are not alone with our opinion on a pen that we should have enjoyed.

@ichirofakename 4 ай бұрын

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.

@cb7560 4 ай бұрын

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.

@KentFilleman-it8vp 4 ай бұрын

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.

@Edico999 3 ай бұрын

I have the same problem. Was the silicone grease a long term solution?

@catwhisperer911 4 ай бұрын

It is the pen I would want should I find myself stranded on a deserted island :)

@Edico999 3 ай бұрын

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.

@digantasanyal7745 4 ай бұрын

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! 🇮🇳

@KenchanKrafts 4 ай бұрын

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.

@fossilimprint2954 4 ай бұрын

Nice video. However my fingers always slip on the L 2000.

@MrJungleman1 4 ай бұрын

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! :)

@georgemitchell1980 4 ай бұрын

Which graph paper journal did you use in this video?

@richardsimms251 4 ай бұрын

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

@neilpiper9889 4 ай бұрын

The main flaw is the cost and, for me, it's a piston filler which I dislike.

@tanvirrahman9504 4 ай бұрын

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?

@awritingguyAWG 4 ай бұрын

probably a bit of practice, and trying not to roll your hand during writing

@tanvirrahman9504 4 ай бұрын

@@awritingguyAWG does it happen to you to? Or has happened to you?

@joeyasaperson 4 ай бұрын

I like the look of the Lamy 2000 but dont like the little bumps near the grip

@tmwtpbrent14 Ай бұрын

Flaw = the two protruding tabs. No way around that. Should have been done differently.

@donhall-aquitania1025 4 ай бұрын

A great pen that writes perfectly but the minimalist design was just not for me.

@lcsantos777 4 ай бұрын

So, can someone ID the music that plays in the background during the intro?

@awritingguyAWG 4 ай бұрын

Gymnopedie no.1 - Erik Satie

@ManhNguyen-b3r2v 3 ай бұрын

You look like vietnamese right?

@Kingpotter89 4 ай бұрын

Great review! What nib size are you using?

@awritingguyAWG 4 ай бұрын

F, listed in the description

@RossWade-jl6ho Ай бұрын

What a stupid video. Perfection in design doesn’t need customisation. I’ve had mine since the early eighties and loved it ever since. I was able to get the width of nib I wanted, plus the ink flow was adjusted to suit my needs. What more do you need for god sake! I have subsequently purchased matching biro pens and pencil, equally brilliant.

@christopherhoward1743 4 ай бұрын

Flawed looks. Flawless performance.

@jameskeener7251 4 ай бұрын

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.