Lamy 2000 - Is Stainless Steel Better Than Makrolon?

[@JYMBO]

Lamy 2000 Ti would be incredible

[@fortheloveofpens]

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[@SassyScentsTM]

Excellent review! Thank you!
I love the look of the Stainless, but the Makrolon version looks iconic and I really love the fact that the seams look truly seamless vs. the Stainless where I can more easily see the seam.
Overall, I enjoy the weight of the Stainless, so I prefer that one.

[@fortheloveofpens]

Thank you! The stainless does feel like an upgrade in the hand

[@AlessandroCalieri]

Great review of a great pen, thank you! I would go for the Makrolon version, without excluding the option of the steel in a second moment. But, when I think about the Lamy 2000, only the black version feels like the real McCoy. Just my two cents, of course.

[@fortheloveofpens]

Thank you! I tend to agree. The steel version feels like an upgrade in the hand, but has some drawbacks at the same time.

[@belphegor_dev]

Agreed, which is why I'm getting both! The steel version as my daily driver, and the Makrolon to have "the real thing."

[@sajjadhusain4146]

I have both the models. And for me, it’s a tie between the two. Both are fantastic, in their own right. Neither (I actually own three L2Ks) will ever leave my collection. I own the M, B and BB nibs.

[@fortheloveofpens]

Sounds like a great collection!

[@ginopagnani7286]

Definitely a beautiful pen, but I’m still glad I have the Macrolon version.
Great review, thanks 🙏

[@fortheloveofpens]

Thanks!

[@LordyLord]

I loose my grip when using the stainless version. It is somehow not very stable for me and during writing the pen goes everywhere except at the place where I want the nib to be placed on the paper. I use some washi tape on the barrel for better grip. This helps, but out of the box the Lamy 2000 stainless version does not work for me. Not good for long writing sessions, good for scribbling away.

[@fortheloveofpens]

I’m sorry to hear that, maybe the extra weight makes it harder to grip.

[@dougbouey9334]

Very helpful as i acquired one recently and needed to know the full story which you tell very ably

[@fortheloveofpens]

Thank you, glad you found this useful!

[@yellow1200c]

I have two Makrolon pens (fountain and roller ball) and a stainless steel (fountain) on my desk. 95% of the time I grab for the stainless steel.

[@fortheloveofpens]

Sounds like a great collection! The stainless steel does feel more premium in the hand

[@rmelo5932]

I own both the makrolon and the stainless steel version. I love them both, but the only issue I have with the steel version is the lack of an ink window.

[@fortheloveofpens]

It is a valid issue. Also I do find it a bit heavy for extended use.

[@blaiseutube]

Anyone figure out where to get refills for the inkwell blotting paper?

[@ChanceCooper125]

I’ve been curious if you can switch the caps between the makrolon and stainless versions. I think it would make both pens look more interesting.

[@fortheloveofpens]

It would add some contrast for sure! Reminds me of the Parker 51 styling

[@knaledge6854]

Thank you for such a thorough video - I appreciate it! It answered a lot of questions I had. Do you happen to have any pictures of the box and its content?

[@fortheloveofpens]

Thank you, glad it was useful! I did a video of the unboxing. Though I think Lamy does sometimes use a larger box. I had removed a brochure before taping the video.
ruclips.net/user/shortsCIXn6XKyXfk?si=eCyzYN26fpdmLwvy

[@knaledge6854]

@@fortheloveofpens oh - hah! I had watched that earlier on! Nice. I received a similar box - but without a warranty card, and it also had a little plastic tube thing in there too. What did yours ultimately have in it? The pen itself was in a soft plastic sheathe, sat atop the tray (and threaded through the little ribbon thing.

[@fortheloveofpens]

@@knaledge6854 Mine came with a brochure and the pen in a plastic sleeve.

[@knaledge6854]

@@fortheloveofpens Oh ok! So not too far off. I wonder why the plastic tube thing was included in mine. Well, I still found your video very informative and comprehensive. I was all over various sites seeking info - and yours handled all of it. I was looking to confirm the authenticity and the only thing I think you didn’t cover was the warranty process, the “Germany” stamp on the underside of the clip (if you did, I apologize), and the content of the box (as part of this video). I’ve saved this one to my playlist and will refer to your channel in the future should I ever have pen-related needs in the future. Thanks again!

[@fortheloveofpens]

@@knaledge6854 thank you, I’m glad you found it useful! I didn’t mention the stamping under the clip in this review, but I did in my original Lamy 2000 video. It also says 1 or 2, which tells you which tool cavity was used. I don’t personally have much experience with Lamy’s warranty process. I tried getting a replacement nib at one point from them, but it wasn’t covered.

[@paulmchugh1430]

I still think the 2000 is a nice pen but I cannot get past the problem I have with the grind of the nib. It is very quirky.
I like my Jinhao 80 and it uses the Lamy Safari nib.

[@fortheloveofpens]

It is a unique nib. I find the F and EF to have an architect style, and the rest somewhat stub-like.

[@Hawkertempest1]

I have the stainless fountain pen and a makralon ballpoint, the stainless pen is stunning and I love the heft of it.❤👍

[@Hawkertempest1]

I have the broad nib and I have ordered an Oblique Double Broad nib.😊

[@fortheloveofpens]

@@Hawkertempest1 sounds like a great set! I tried out the broad nib once, it’s incredibly smooth.

[@tghybk9128]

Which one is good for student who prepare tough exam, lamy 2000black vs steel?

[@fortheloveofpens]

I think the Makrolon version would be a better fit. It’s lighter so will be more comfortable to hold for extended use, also it has an ink window to help keep an eye on the ink level.

[@tghybk9128]

@@fortheloveofpens thank you sir,i order lamy2000 black

[@fortheloveofpens]

@@tghybk9128 I hope you enjoy it! Just a heads up, the nibs do have a unique grind and it’s important to try to not rotate the pen while writing. Otherwise it may feel scratchy or skip.

[@santauxia]

Great review. I would also preffer the Makrolon.

[@fortheloveofpens]

Thank you!

[@blaiseutube]

I have 2 in makrolon.
The cap is the weak link and the only part of the pen likely to crack.
Honestly, it's a lean mean writing machine.
I would take steel for durability.

[@fortheloveofpens]

@@blaiseutube I haven’t had the cap break on me, but have had the over molded grip section crack (which is thinner than the rest of the pen). I wish they did reinforce the bottom of the cap with a band.

[@HistoricGentleman]

You forgot the release of the brown L2k limited edition

[@fortheloveofpens]

At the beginning I mention the blue and amber releases 😊

[@FGBFGB-vt7tc]

Lamy 2000 in Titanium with all the different colours it could get by varying the anodizing method would be fantastic.

[@fortheloveofpens]

@@FGBFGB-vt7tc right?!

[@FGBFGB-vt7tc]

@@fortheloveofpens Also knowing that different colours being basically variations on the Titanium Oxide layers would make them more resistant!

[@fortheloveofpens]

@@FGBFGB-vt7tc I would love to someday see a Lamy 2000 MK2. Titanium with different colors would be great! I also mentioned other design improvements that could be made to the Makrolon version in a recent review.

[@paulll47]

Given how useless the ink window is on the Makrolon, I might as well get the stainless steel version.

[@fortheloveofpens]

@@paulll47 I wish it was larger too. To me the ink window on the makrolon version basically just tells me if I have ink in the pen, it’s very challenging to use to tell ink level.

[@williamhughes1067]

I own both the Makralon and stainless steel versions of this Lamy model, and I like both of them. However, for longer writing sessions, I prefer the Makralon edition. Its lighter weight allows for a more lively and less tiring writing experience, especially when posting both pens.

[@fortheloveofpens]

I agree. While the stainless steel is beautiful and feels luxurious, it can be a bit heavy for extended use

[@williamhughes1067]

I forgot to suggest that Lamy switch from heavy stainless steel to lightweight titanium. It would make for a much more pleasant writing experience.

[@fortheloveofpens]

@@williamhughes1067 I made that suggestion in the review as well (similar to the Moonman Ti500)

[@belphegor_dev]

The steel version seems designed to be disassembled, which is reason enough to get it over the makrolon version.

[@fortheloveofpens]

@@belphegor_dev both can be disassembled. The steel version will be more durable against over-tightening

[@belphegor_dev]

Good to hear! I heard several RUclipsrs say that the Makrolon version isn't the same after you disassemble it.
My steel Lamy 2000 is arriving in a few days and I can't wait to use it.

[@fortheloveofpens]

@@belphegor_dev I haven’t seen changes from disassembling either. Hope you love it!

[@Volkmannx]

Thank you!

[@sathishrao7926]

The only time I’ll consider a ‘boring/uninspiring’ Lamy 2000 (irrespective of how good a writer it is) is when someone is kind enough to gift me one.. Even then I may request them “Could I have the Stainless version please ?” 😉

[@fortheloveofpens]

Hahaha, it is a very serious looking pen.

[@davidsparling3505]

You are obviously in the minority since the 2000 is going on it’s 57th year of “boring/uninspiring” design. I consider the majority of fountain pens garish and over-“designed”. To each his own.

[@newlifeabroad1910]

Thank you! Absolutely same 😄

[@ThePlumbeus]

When my employer closed his stationary shops I spent half a months salary. 50% off for anything except Mont Blanc (which only got 30%) was too tempting. A 150€ stainless steel Lamy 2000 was one of my chosen ones. I still consider sending it in to get a different nib size.

[@sumansengupta2552]

Can you change the locking position/lugs on the markolon version too by changing the initial turning position like that you showed on this steel one?and won't this make problem in capping the pen ?

[@fortheloveofpens]

The Steel version has this spring attached to the barrel, so you can change how the section is oriented to the tabs. The Makrolon has the spring attached to the section itself. Also in terms of how this affects capping, it won't make a difference. Inside the cap is a groove for these tabs to latch onto, and that groove goes all the way around the cap.

[@sumansengupta2552]

@@fortheloveofpens ok thanks sir ,I was heartbroken when I held the markolon version on shop, and it pricked on my grip. Your review is awsome sir.

[@fortheloveofpens]

@@sumansengupta2552 thanks! The ears bothered me at first but I got used to them and now I actually like how they help me to orient the nib

[@amoledzeppelin]

Yes, it is better.

[@laurameszaros9547]

I have both makrolon and stainless steel and consider both to be excellent writers. However the stainless steel doesn't post too well, which I find frustrating and irritating. I like a heavy pen so the weight is not a problem, but the fact that it doesn't post smoothly or easily is a real issue for me.

[@fortheloveofpens]

I don’t find posting the stainless steel version to feel different than the Makrolon, but the weight of the steel cap did make it feel more back weighted.

[@laurameszaros9547]

I'm beginning to wonder whether the failure of my stainless steel 2000 to post securely could be an idiosyncrasy of my own pen, rather than a generic fault with all of them. If so, I wonder whether anything could be done about it. I've had it for many years, so it's long run out of the guarantee period, but just wondering whether some technician could sort the issue out.@@fortheloveofpens

[@fortheloveofpens]

@@laurameszaros9547 you could take a look inside the cap to see if any of the leaf springs are bent out of shape. Otherwise I’d suggest contacting Lamy. They are pretty responsive to sending spare parts (with the exception of the nib)

[@laurameszaros9547]

OK, thank you, I might well do that.@@fortheloveofpens

[@ed3432]

Stainless steel looks only marginally better. I like the precise engineering but there’re ugly. Look like throwaway pens you find at a dollar store🤣

[@fortheloveofpens]

I think it is hard to justify the extra price for the stainless steel model. That is, unless you highly value a heavy pen.