Is Lamy 2000 worth it?
Absolutely. The Lamy 2000 is a great value for a solid, dependable workhorse fountain pen. It never gets pushed aside, and for me, it’s almost always in use. I’ve since purchased an all original 1960’s Lamy 2000 and a new Stainless Steel model as well.
Can Lamy 2000 use cartridges?
The LAMY 2000 is a piston-fill pen, which means the filling mechanism is entirely built into the pen. As a result, the pen must be used with bottled ink, no cartridges for this one.
When did the Lamy 2000 come out?
1966
Lamy’s flagship fountain pen is the 2000. Designed by Gerd Alfred Müller and released in 1966, it remains in production today. The 2000 was innovative in its day for its use of a special polycarbonate resin produced by Bayer, Makrolon, for the body of the pen.
Who designed the Lamy Safari?
Wolfgang Fabian
The LAMY safari enables Lamy to conquer the target group of 10 to 15-year-olds for the first time. It is the outcome of extensive research work in the field of youth psychology and of close cooperation with designer Wolfgang Fabian and the Mannheim Development Group under the direction of Prof. Bernt Spiegel.
Where is Lamy made?
Germany
Made in Germany All over the world, writing instruments from Lamy represent functionality and timelessly modern design. They are produced in Germany in accordance with the highest quality standards or, more precisely, in Heidelberg, where the family company has been based since it was founded in 1930.
What is the Lamy 2000 made of?
fiberglass
First introduced in 1966, the Lamy 2000 is a model of timeless design. This elegant rollerball is made out of fiberglass reinforced Makrolon with stainless steel accents.
How heavy is Lamy 2000?
Additional information
| Weight | 0.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Nib Size | Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad, Double Broad, Oblique Medium, Oblique Broad, Oblique Double Broad |
| Nib Material | Rhodium Plated 14K Gold |
| Nib Color | Rhodium |
| Filling System | Piston |
Why is Lamy 2000 so popular?
So why is the Lamy 2000 such a great workhorse? In short, because it ticks all of the boxes: understated design, light weight and good balance, the ability to post, a good nib that’s not too wet, and a large ink capacity.
Is Lamy 2000 slippery?
Despite being so smooth, the Lamy 2000 isn’t slippery to hold.
Where is the Lamy 2000 made?
It remains in production today. The 2000 was innovative in its day for its use of a special fiberglass resin, Makrolon, produced by Bayer, for the body of the pen. The fountain pen version of the 2000 is the only Lamy fountain pen that is a piston fill pen, so thus only takes bottled ink….
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| Made in : | Germany |