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Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen vs Lamy Lx Fountain Pen
Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen ($185) vs Lamy Lx Fountain Pen ($70) — 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 Lx Fountain Pen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $185 | $70 |
| Weight | 28g | 24g |
| Nib | 14k Gold (EF to B) | Steel, black PVD, EF/F/M/B |
| Fill | Piston filler | — |
| Body | Makrolon fiberglass | — |
| Clip | Integrated spring steel | — |
| Cap | Twist-to-post | — |
| Weight | ~28g | 24g (LAMY published) |
| Material | — | Anodised aluminium |
| Size | — | 12 x 12 x 140 mm |
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 Lx Fountain Pen
- Metal case included
- Four nib sizes
- Takes the Z 28 converter
- $70
- Converter not included
Lamy Lx Fountain Pen is the better value at $70. Both are part of our curated fountain pen index — tap through to check current pricing.
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