Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen - Extra Fine Nib - Black Body

The Bauhaus-inspired Lamy 2000 piston-filled fountain pen has been in continuous production since it was introduced in 1966, but it actually contains elements, including the nib size and shape, of earlier Lamy piston-filled pens, most notably the Lamy 27. This top-of-the-line Lamy fountain pen is very well-made and handles beautifully. It is lightweight, being made mostly of matte-textured Makrolon, a mixture of fiberglass and plastic resin (not fiberglass and stainless steel, as mentioned in the JetPens description), complemented with a brushed stainless steel hooded section. The Lamy 2000 was the very first writing instrument to feature a solid, stainless steel, articulated (spring-loaded clip) that adapts nicely to any pocket thickness. The Lamy 2000 extra-fine nib is not as narrow as a typical Japanese nib, and it might be considered closer to what most people would think is a fine-width nib. However, Lamy 2000 nibs are smooth writers, and the L2K feed has excellent flow. The piston-filler mechanism works very well and will provide years of excellent service. If necessary, for cleaning or repair, the “L2K” can be easily dismantled and reassembled without tools. Also, Lamy USA can supply some replacement parts and customer service is excellent.
Please note that, although it slides onto the feed like other Lamy nibs, the Lamy 2000 nib is a different size and shape when compared to the Safari/CP1/Accent/AL-Star-type nib.

While the Lamy 2000 is a modern looking and well made pen, the nib is a problem for me. The extra fine nib is much wider than one would expect - at least a fine, maybe a fine-medium width. It is also more flexible compared to Safari and other Lamy nibs. This also contributes to wide lines. While I like the appearance of the pen, and the history behind it, I just don't like to write with it. It basically sits in my pen box on display.

Here's a little-known fact about the Lamy 2000: for whatever reasons, this pen is relatively leak-proof at altitude. So while I wouldn't WRITE with it in an airplane, you actually can (and I have) travel with a partially full 2000 and not end up with a cap (or pocket) full of ink. A little extra design perk. Few fountain pens pass this test unless they are specifically designed to resist changes in air pressure.

One of the greatest pens ever. Nearly perfect in every way.

Keep in mind:
nibs run large and usually wet
piston filler (requires bottled ink)
the cap nubs on the section bother some people
the ink window is smaller than most but still functions
cap clip has sharp corners
the makrolon eventually develops a shinier patina

Just received this yesterday; it's been on my want list for a year. I've used Safari fountain pens for years, and I'm excited to step up to Lamy's higher-level of elegance.

Pen writes exceptionally well; fine nib writes like something between a fine and a medium nib on a Safari.

Filling was easier than I'd anticipated, and I love bottled ink, so that's not a concern. I am curious about cleaning and drying the pen when I choose to change inks - I'm used to pulling the converter out of my Safari to allow everything to dry as quickly as possible.

Looking forward to having this pen for a long time!