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Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen vs Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen
Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen ($185) vs Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen ($90) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right fountain pen.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen | Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $185 | $90 |
| Weight | 28g | 23g |
| Nib | 14k Gold (EF to B) | EF to B (choose at order) |
| Fill | Piston filler | Cartridge or converter |
| Body | Makrolon fiberglass | — |
| Clip | Integrated spring steel | — |
| Cap | Twist-to-post | — |
| Weight | ~28g | 23g (with cap) |
| Size | — | 10cm capped, 13cm posted |
| Material | — | Anodized aluminum |
| Origin | — | Nuremberg, Germany |
Pros & Cons
Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen
- 1966 Bauhaus design still perfect
- Virtually indestructible Makrolon
- 14k gold nib
- Large ink capacity
- Spring steel clip
- $185 entry
- Nib hard to swap
- Piston fill proprietary
Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen
- Aluminum pocketable when capped
- Posts to full comfortable length
- Octagonal grip distinctive and non-roll
- German nib quality
- Standard international cartridges
- Capped only (no clip standard)
- 23g heavier than plastic Sport
- AL Sport scratches over time
Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen is the better value at $90. Both are part of our curated fountain pen index — tap through to check current pricing.
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