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Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen vs Lamy logo Ballpoint Pen
Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen ($185) vs Lamy logo Ballpoint Pen ($12) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right fountain pen.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen | Lamy logo Ballpoint Pen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $185 | $12 |
| Weight | 28g | 14g |
| Nib | 14k Gold (EF to B) | — |
| Fill | Piston filler | — |
| Body | Makrolon fiberglass | — |
| Clip | Integrated spring steel | — |
| Cap | Twist-to-post | — |
| Weight | ~28g | 14g (LAMY published) |
| Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Size | — | 10 x 10 x 135 mm |
| Refill | — | LAMY M 16 |
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
Lamy logo Ballpoint Pen
- $12
- Steel body at 14 g
- Four colors
- Plastic parts alongside the steel
- Proprietary M 16 refill
Lamy logo Ballpoint Pen is the better value at $12. Both are part of our curated fountain pen index — tap through to check current pricing.
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