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Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen vs Tactile Turn Side Click

Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen ($185) vs Tactile Turn Side Click ($119) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right fountain pen.

Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen
Lamy
2000 Fountain Pen
$185
Cult Classic
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Tactile Turn Side Click
Tactile Turn
Side Click
$119
Machined
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Spec-by-spec
SpecLamy 2000 Fountain PenTactile Turn Side Click
Price$185$119
Weight28g28g
Nib14k Gold (EF to B)—
FillPiston filler—
BodyMakrolon fiberglass—
ClipIntegrated spring steel—
CapTwist-to-post—
Weight~28g28g
Material—Titanium or CU
Refill—Parker compatible
Mechanism—Side click
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

Tactile Turn Side Click

  • USA made
  • Titanium build
  • Accepts any Parker refill
  • Expensive
  • Heavy for some
Tactile Turn Side Click is the better value at $119. If weight matters most, Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen carries lighter at 28g. Both are part of our curated fountain pen index — tap through to check current pricing.
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