Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen vs Montblanc Meisterstuck 149
Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen ($185) vs Montblanc Meisterstuck 149 ($1,165) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right fountain pen.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen | Montblanc Meisterstuck 149 |
|---|
| Price | $185 | $1,165 |
| Weight | 28g | 35g |
| Nib | 14k Gold (EF to B) | 18k gold |
| Fill | Piston filler | — |
| Body | Makrolon fiberglass | Precious resin |
| Clip | Integrated spring steel | — |
| Cap | Twist-to-post | — |
| Weight | ~28g | 35g |
| Filling | — | Piston |
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
Montblanc Meisterstuck 149
- Heirloom piece
- 18k nib
- Iconic design
- Very expensive
- Requires regular use
Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen is the better value at $185. Both are part of our curated fountain pen index — tap through to check current pricing.