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Lamy Safari EF Nib vs Lamy 2000 Ballpoint Pen
Lamy Safari EF Nib ($30) vs Lamy 2000 Ballpoint Pen ($78) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right fountain pen.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Lamy Safari EF Nib | Lamy 2000 Ballpoint Pen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $30 | $78 |
| Weight | 17g | 16g |
| Nib | EF (0.35mm line, very fine) | — |
| Fill | Cartridge + converter compatible | — |
| Body | ABS translucent/opaque | — |
| Origin | Heidelberg, Germany | — |
| Weight | 17g | 16g (LAMY published) |
| Clip | Sturdy spring steel | — |
| Material | — | Fibreglass and stainless steel |
| Size | — | 12 x 12 x 140 mm |
| Refill | — | LAMY M 16 |
Pros & Cons
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 2000 Ballpoint Pen
- Only 16 g
- Classic Gerd Muller shape
- Brushed steel and fibreglass finish
- $78 for a ballpoint
- Showed sold out on the brand site at check time
Lamy Safari EF Nib is the better value at $30. If weight matters most, Lamy 2000 Ballpoint Pen carries lighter at 16g. Both are part of our curated fountain pen index — tap through to check current pricing.
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