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Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen vs rOtring 800 0.5mm
Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen ($185) vs rOtring 800 0.5mm ($50) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right fountain pen.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen | rOtring 800 0.5mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $185 | $50 |
| Weight | 28g | 27g |
| Nib | 14k Gold (EF to B) | — |
| Fill | Piston filler | — |
| Body | Makrolon fiberglass | Brass, full metal |
| Clip | Integrated spring steel | — |
| Cap | Twist-to-post | — |
| Weight | ~28g | 27g |
| Lead | — | 0.5mm |
| Tip | — | Retractable mechanism |
| Grip | — | Knurled metal |
| Shape | — | Hexagonal anti-roll |
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
rOtring 800 0.5mm
- Full metal retractable tip
- Hexagonal anti-roll design
- Knurled grip precision
- Brass body ages beautifully
- Lifetime daily driver
- $50 for a pencil
- Heavy for long writing sessions
- Retract mechanism can wobble
rOtring 800 0.5mm is the better value at $50. Both are part of our curated fountain pen index — tap through to check current pricing.
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