Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen vs Lamy Safari EF Nib
Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen ($185) vs Lamy Safari EF Nib ($30) — 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 Safari EF Nib |
|---|
| Price | $185 | $30 |
| Weight | 28g | 17g |
| Nib | 14k Gold (EF to B) | EF (0.35mm line, very fine) |
| Fill | Piston filler | Cartridge + converter compatible |
| Body | Makrolon fiberglass | ABS translucent/opaque |
| Clip | Integrated spring steel | Sturdy spring steel |
| Cap | Twist-to-post | — |
| Weight | ~28g | 17g |
| Origin | — | Heidelberg, 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
Lamy Safari EF Nib
- $30 converts ballpoint users permanently
- German EF nib consistent
- 17g barely noticeable
- Cartridge + converter flexible fill
- Lamy ecosystem huge refill availability
- EF can feel scratchy until broken in
- Plastic body feels budget
- Spring clip marks finish on some surfaces
Lamy Safari EF Nib is the better value at $30. Both are part of our curated fountain pen index — tap through to check current pricing.