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Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen vs Lamy noto Ballpoint Pen
Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen ($185) vs Lamy noto Ballpoint Pen ($14) — 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 noto Ballpoint Pen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $185 | $14 |
| Weight | 28g | 22g |
| Nib | 14k Gold (EF to B) | — |
| Fill | Piston filler | — |
| Body | Makrolon fiberglass | — |
| Clip | Integrated spring steel | — |
| Cap | Twist-to-post | — |
| Weight | ~28g | 22g (LAMY published) |
| Size | — | 20 x 20 x 150 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 noto Ballpoint Pen
- $14
- Standard M 16 refill
- Many colors
- 22 g and 20 mm square section is chunky
- Material is not stated on the brand page
Lamy noto Ballpoint Pen is the better value at $14. Both are part of our curated fountain pen index — tap through to check current pricing.
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