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2000

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Unchanged since 1966 and still considered a design landmark: a hooded 14k nib in a matte, ultra-minimal body.

A natural second or third pen for someone who's confirmed they enjoy the hobby and wants a nicer nib. Not usually the first pen someone buys, but a common upgrade target.

Specs

Filling systemPiston filler

Ink capacity~1.3 ml

Nib optionsEF, F, M, B, OB, OBB (14k gold, hooded)

MaterialMakrolon fiberglass + brushed steel

Typical price~$170–200

How long has your 2000 been inked?

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About Lamy

Founded in Heidelberg in 1930, Lamy became known from the 1960s onward for pairing German industrial design with accessible fountain pens: the Lamy 2000 (1966) and Safari (1980) are two of the most recognized pen silhouettes in the world. This model, 2000, dates to 1966.

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How to fill the Lamy 2000

Unscrew the piston knob at the back of the pen, submerge the nib fully in a bottle of ink, and slowly turn the knob counter-clockwise then clockwise to draw ink in. Piston fillers hold significantly more ink than a standard cartridge, often enough for several weeks of regular writing, at the cost of being limited to bottled ink only.

Choosing a nib size

Nib size determines line width, not writing pressure: fountain pens are meant to glide, never press. Extra-fine (EF) suits small, dense handwriting and thin paper; fine (F) is the most broadly recommended default; medium (M) shows more ink character and shading; broad (B) and stub grinds favor bold, expressive strokes and calligraphy-adjacent writing. The 2000's gold nib will also flex slightly with pressure, giving line variation that a steel nib of the same size won't produce.

Keeping it clean

Because Lamy 2000 holds a larger ink reserve, a full flush every 4–6 weeks (or whenever you switch colors) keeps the feed running cleanly. Inktend's cleaning reminder is tuned to a 21-day baseline and adjusts naturally to how often you actually refill.

Pairing inks with the 2000

High-capacity fillers like this one are the natural home for sheening and shading inks; you'll actually see the color develop across a full page instead of running out mid-paragraph.

Extradimensional Umber

Birmingham Pen Co.

The Old Man and the Sea

Wearingeul

Fire & Ice

Robert Oster

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Frequently asked questions

How do I fill the Lamy 2000?

Unscrew the piston knob, submerge the nib in a bottle of ink, and turn the knob to draw ink in. It holds far more than a cartridge but only works with bottled ink.

What nib size should I get for the 2000?

Fine (F) is the safest default for a first pen. Go finer for small, dense handwriting; go broader if you want more ink character and shading.

How often does the 2000 need cleaning?

Every 4 to 6 weeks, or whenever you switch ink colors, whichever comes first.

Is the Lamy 2000 good for beginners?

It can be, but it's more commonly a second or third pen once someone's confirmed they enjoy the hobby.