except for grading, when i use the uniball gel impact red.
in the bathroom, right?
so back to pens...
i think it's the cheapest montblanc pen you can get, but when i tested it in the store, i liked the nib of this one the most. i use this for most of the things i write
for my filofax i have a pilot g-tech at 0.4 mm because i've got the smallest size filofax: http://tinyurl.com/5ddco3
for colouring i have one pilot green glitter pen i found on the ground outside the school cafeteria, a seven-pack of pilot pastel pens and a twenty-pack of stabilo felt tip pens:
http://tinyurl.com/5e7oe6
http://tinyurl.com/6r48ts (mine came in a hexagonal tin can)
i also have lots of pilot g-2 gel pens and a single bic medium that i let people borrow
i need to get myself a fountain though.
i was so impressed with the pen that i also bought the 01 (0.25mm) version for typical writing use.
http://www.sakuraofamerica.com/Pen-Archival
http://www.dickblick.com/products/pilot-g2-gel-pen/
that said, when i'm directing a show, i swear by the:
http://www.sharpie.com/enUS/Product/Sharpie_F … arker.html
red and only red.
They're cartridges. I don't like cartridges.
i think i can send it to lamy usa with $7 and they will fix it.
currently running:
vista, F nib - waterman south seas blue (daily driver right now)
safari charcoal, F nib - noodler's walnut
safari white, EF nib - noodler's baystate blue (keep this one at home - with the awesome rhodia notebook lr got me!!)
I've currently got:
Vista, XF nib - Waterman Havannah Brown
Conklin Mark Twain, F nib - empty (just fixed)
Have a bottle of J. Herbin's Vert Empire on the way, though. :D
Staedtler Mars Lumograph 3B
Staedtler Mars Lumograph 4B
http://www.staedtler.com/Mars_Lumograph_eng
Faber-Castell GRIP 2001
http://www.faber-castell.de/38238/Katalog/fcv … aid=183440
KOH-I-NOOR Versatil 5207
http://leadholder.com/lh-non-kin_cz-versatil-color.html
Would love to get some J. Herbin Rouge Hematite, but the drying time is just too slow for a daily ink in my job.
Are you worried about the archival quality of pencils?
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>Are you worried about the archival quality of pencils?
No.
i want a dark purple ink, similar to the uniball rollerball purple.
i like sb+cp the most on this chart, i think.
As for ink ... I just got some of the Private Reserve Tanzanite ink, and it looks (and writes) beautiful.
Here's some color samples, though they aren't very good samples. http://www.privatereserveink.com/colors.html
just get one. they're so cheap! the biggest issue i can see you having is the nib - i agree with bluet, but lots of people might prefer more flexible nibs.
it also stained my sink(!)
Mixed it up with some other ink, here for posterity:
10 parts - Private Reserve Tanzanite (base color)
2 parts - Waterman Havannah Brown (to darken)
1 part - Pilot Iroshizuku shin-ryoku (to retard/eliminate feathering)
I have a Lamy that I think is a safari, with an EF nib. I have two inks at the moment: Private reserve velvet black and Quink Blue Black. My pencil of choice is a Staedtler Elite Fineline Pencil.
I enjoy only carrying a small pencil case with me everywhere I go. I also like that "in theory" I'm making less waste. I haven't done any calculations on the waste thing so I can't say for certain that I am, but again it "feels" like I am, or at the very least I like minimalist/functionalist element of 1 pen and 1 pencil.
usually the cost to my minimalism is loss of function
i just ordered a clear F with a twbsi diamond bottle and a fresh bottler of noodler's aircorp. i'm a bit tired of the noodler's squeteague that i've been using as a daily ink with my vista for a couple months now.
huge piston fill mechanism is nice and fills with less air than the vista. i need to spend a bit of time figuring out how to use the diamond bottle properly.
this guy has other videos on knives that may interest people here
i just bought the twsbi 540, a bottle of noodler's bad belted kindfisher, and a clairfontaine pad from goulet pens.
this pen hobby is getting expensive.
--
anyone want to buy my lamy joy 1.1 aluminum cap for cheap? i don't think it's for me.
Got a bottle of Private Reserve Dakota Red and Montblanc Midnight Blue recently. Not digging the red too much at the moment, but I have some ideas in my head to tweak it.
i have a blue twsbi 540 f and a smoke twsbi 540 ef.
i use clairefontaine (in a variety of forms) exclusively.
@nestor, how is the dry time on that stuff?
unless you really want to support your local shop, you can always order online. goulet pen co runs a really tight ship.
i understand and appreciate your support for local brick-and-mortars, though.
Filled it up with Mont Blanc Midnight Blue (a permanent ink).
And, lucas, I used some in the ink I'm still working on for you ... hopefully it improves the staying power of the ink. Drying time is fairly quick too at the moment. :)
:(
another $20 repair. :( maybe i write with too much force.
twsbi diamond 540 nib units
i love the look of the micarta but not sure i want to support these guys.
i never emailed them! i really ought to just do that
http://www.bigidesign.com/welcome/solid-aluminum-pen-stylus/
looks nice and has lots of cartridge options.
what typically happens to one of these pens in flight?
it sounds like you can do it fine. i retract my frustration
ohto ceramic rollerball in 0.5mm (which i think writes very nicely), 0.4mm
pilot hi-tec-c refills in 0.4mm (would also be pretty nice, i think, after trying bluet's)
pilot gel pen refills in 0,38mm and 0,5mm
platinum gel pen refills in 0,5mm
I also settled on a notebook, and got the Maruman A5 spiral notebook grid ruled 40 sheets N247 10-volume set
otherwise still rocking the lamys previously noted.
i like the dark gray look of the black platinum ink: https://www.jetpens.com/Platinum-Black-Ink-Fo … es/pd/1456
j. herbin's emerald of chivor is amazing if you want some unf to your ink
pilot/iroshizuku's yama-guri is a daily driver for me ... I like brown ink
revision... if you like gray inks, check out noodler's lexington gray
i've filled it with kaweco purple summer. it dries fast. i want to try pilot kon-peki in it next
i splurged big-time and bought one back in 2016.
the nib didn't feel great. so i sent it back to jetpens.
From:JetPens <jetpens@jetpens.com>
To: LR
Date:Thursday, September 22, 2016 1:08 PM
Hi Lucas,
We've received your Lamy 2000, and I can confirm that it definitely feels scratchier than it should be.
I have arranged for a replacement package to go out to you tomorrow, free of charge, after I have tested it myself. You will be sent an automated shipping confirmation email once the item has been sent from our warehouse.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions or concerns in the meantime. I apologize once again for the issues you experienced.
Best,
Ryan
JetPens
From:JetPens <jetpens@jetpens.com>
To:LR
Date:Friday, September 23, 2016 1:52 PM
Hi [name],
I just wanted to let you know that I've finished testing your replacement pen. Compared to your original pen, it still has a noticeable amount of feedback (which is pretty much unavoidable for nibs this fine), but it doesn't feel scratchy the way your original pen did. Specifically, the original pen tended to scratch the paper on down/left strokes, which the new pen doesn't do.
The replacement pen will ship out from our warehouse later today, and you'll get an email confirmation with tracking info after it's left. Thanks again for your patience, and let us know if there's anything else we can help you with in the meantime!
Best,
Ryan
JetPens
From:LR
To:JetPens <jetpens@jetpens.com>
Date:Monday, October 10, 2016 4:43 PM
Hi Ryan,
I received the pen on Friday. Thanks for your help, this pen is much nicer!
[sig]
i dropped the pen, i think, and bent the nib. i sent it in for repair. $75 seemed reasonable for a nib replacement.
From:lisa.katt@rediform.com
To: LR
Subject:Lamy Pen Repair
Date:Tuesday, December 13, 2016 3:07 PM
Good day,
We have received your Lamy pen submitted for repair. Our pen repair technician indicates that the nib is bent and will need to be replaced. The cost for the new nib will be $75.00. Please send your check or money order to:
Lamy Customer Service
555 Airline Drive, Suite 100
Coppell, TX 75019
Thank you!
Lisa Katt
Customer Service Supervisor
Blueline Rediform
555 Airline Drive
Coppell, TX 75019
T 800.456.7334 x 2324 | F 800.999.0074 | www.rediform.com
the new nib seemed scratchy.
From:LR
To:lisa.katt@rediform.com
Subject:Re: Lamy Pen Repair
Date:Wednesday, January 11, 2017 3:24 PM
Size:24 KB
Hi Lisa,
I recently received the repaired Lamy 2000 when I returned from my Christmas vacation. Unfortunately, I am not satisfied with the repair. The replacement nib is not smooth--it is so sharp that it collects paper fibers on a Rhodia pad.
Please advise how to remedy this situation.
Kindly,
[sig]
i never received a response. i should have been more diligent at following-up with them.
From:LR
To:repairs@lamyinc.com
Subject:2000 nib
Date:Friday, August 12, 2022 2:31 AM
Hello,
I think the nib on my Lamy 2000 may have a problem. It does not write smoothly. Can I send it in for repair?
Thanks,
[sig]
From:LAMY Repairs <repairs@lamyinc.com>
To: LR
Subject:Re: 2000 nib
Date:Monday, August 15, 2022 3:31 PM
Hi [name],
We are not able to repair the gold nibs back to factory specifications once they have been damaged.
We do stock replacement nibs for the 2000 FP in the following sizes:
EF, F, M, B, BB, OM, OB, OBB.
The nibs are $155 plus shipping and insurance.
You can purchase the nib and install it or we will install the new nib and perform a complete complimentary service on your pen.
You can follow the repair-return instructions listed below.
Please box your pens securely and ship to address listed below.
It is recommended that you insure and use tracking as we are not responsible for items damaged or lost in transit.
Please provide a description of your concerns and contact information including: return address, telephone number and E-Mail.
We will contact you with a repair estimate when the evaluation is completed.
Regards
Bob
Lamy Service Center
Bob Nurin
4729 E. Sunrise Drive
PMB #406
Tucson, AZ 85718
From:LR
To:LAMY Repairs <repairs@lamyinc.com>
Subject:Re: 2000 nib
Date:Monday, August 15, 2022 4:49 PM
Hi Bob,
Thanks for your response. Upon searching my email history, I realized that I sent the pen to Lamy for repair back in 2016. When I received the pen back, it was not satisfactory. When I asked to have the pen fixed, the service center would not respond. I have attached the email thread.
How can I get this remedied?
Thank you.
[sig]
From:LAMY Repairs <repairs@lamyinc.com>
To: LR
Subject:Re: 2000 nib
Date:Wednesday, August 17, 2022 3:21 PM
Hi [name],
I have been informed by my supervisor that we cannot accommodate your request after five plus years since you received the pen back from the distributor.
I have been authorized to extend a 20% discount off the current price of a new nib or a new pen.
Regards
Bob
Lamy Service Center
Bob Nurin
4729 E. Sunrise Drive
PMB #406
Tucson, AZ 85718
From:LR
To:LAMY Repairs <repairs@lamyinc.com>
Subject:Re: 2000 nib
Date:Wednesday, August 17, 2022 4:58 PM
Hi Bob,
Thanks for following-up. Yes I realize that a long time has passed. It's rather shameful that I've been using a scratchy pen all these years.
Can you recommend how I could inspect the nib for damage before sending it in? Is it possible that the tines are misaligned or something else? Do you have a tutorial or information sheet available for this?
Thanks a bunch.
[sig]
From:LAMY Repairs <repairs@lamyinc.com>
To: LR
Subject:Re: 2000 nib
Date:Thursday, August 18, 2022 12:56 PM
Hi [name],
We can't comment on the condition of your nib until we have had an opportunity to evaluate it.
You may want to contact a nib meister for additional information.
Regards
Bob
Lamy Service Center
Bob Nurin
4729 E. Sunrise Drive
PMB #406
Tucson, AZ 85718
From:LR
To:jetpens@jetpens.com
Subject:Body threads stripped on Lamy 2000
Date:Wednesday, June 14, 2023 12:55 AM
Hello,
From JetPens I purchased my Lamy 2000 fountain pen, which had been working reliably for years. I keep it in the same protected location in my briefcase.
Recently I removed the cap to use the pen and noticed that all of the ink had leaked into the cap, where it had pooled. I thought it strange, but otherwise the pen seemed normal, so I refilled it, used it, and stored it in my briefcase again. Upon next use, it had again lost all the ink, pooled again inside the closed cap.
In an attempt to fix the problem, I disassembled the pen, flushed the nib assembly with water, and attempted to screw the nib assembly back onto the body. Many of the threads seemed broken, and I am worried that this is the source of the leak.
Do you have a replacement part to restore the threads on the body assembly that interfaces with the nib assembly?
Thank you,
[sig]
From:JetPens <jetpens@jetpens.com>
To: LR
Subject:Body threads stripped on Lamy 2000 [#199546]
Date:Wednesday, June 14, 2023 12:34 PM
Hi [name],
Thank you for your email. I'm so sorry to hear that the threads of your LAMY 2000 pen have broken!
I just checked, but unfortunately we don't have any spare LAMY 2000 parts on hand, and we don't carry separate replacement parts for sale. I apologize that we can't be of more help!
We might suggest checking with LAMY to see if they have any replacement parts or can assist with repairs. Here is their contact email and phone number:
repairs@lamyinc.com
520-395-0183
Thank you for your patience, and please let us know if you have any further questions or concerns.
Best Regards,
Emily
JetPens
From:LR
To:repairs@lamyinc.com
Subject:Body threads stripped on 2000
Date:Wednesday, June 14, 2023 12:52 AM
Hello,
My Lamy 2000 fountain pen had been working reliably for years. I keep it in the same protected location in my briefcase.
Recently I removed the cap to use the pen and noticed that all of the ink leaked into the cap, where it had pooled. I thought it strange, but otherwise the pen seemed normal, so I refilled it, used it, and stored it in my briefcase again. Upon next use, it had again lost all the ink, pooled again inside the closed cap.
In an attempt to fix the problem, I disassembled the pen, flushed the nib assembly with water, and attempted to screw the nib assembly back onto the body. Many of the threads seemed broken, and I am worried that this is the source of the leak.
Can I obtain repair or a replacement part to restore the threads on the body assembly that interfaces with the nib assembly?
Thank you,
[sig]
From:LAMY Repairs <repairs@lamyinc.com>
To: LR
Subject:Re: Body threads stripped on 2000
Date:Thursday, June 15, 2023 2:30 PM
Hi [name],
At the present time, replacement barrels for the 2000 FP are not available as individual items.
Lamy has elected to replace customers' pens with completely new pens at the cost of the broken components and return shipping.
We are required to return the complete broken pens, including the nib, to the factory in Germany for this process.
The estimate for the replacement would be $85 for the barrel, $10 return shipping and insurance and the replacement costs of any other missing or broken components.
If interested, you can follow the repair-return instructions listed below.
Please box your pens securely and ship to address listed below.
It is recommended that you insure and use tracking as we are not responsible for items damaged or lost in transit.
Please provide a description of your concerns and contact information including: return address, telephone number and E-Mail.
We will contact you when the evaluation is completed.
Regards,
Bob
Lamy Service Center
Bob Nurin
4729 E. Sunrise Drive
PMB #406
Tucson, AZ 85718
well, that's a lot of money. plus the nib is less-than-ideal. so i'd rather buy a new pen altogether than keep repairing this one.
but would i forge ahead and buy another, given my experiences? idk.
there was a window of time when i had the nib working nicely. but it was very finicky. i loved the piston mechanism.
i might instead look at the pilot custom heritage 92.
but the lamy 2000 is great if it's working well! best wishes for you and your pen, bluet!
in the beginning my 2000 felt dry. it made very thin lines, and sometimes required coercing to start. i pressed down on the nib a few times, uncomfortably hard, and that made it wetter. now it lives up to the reputation of being broader than usual at every grade
nowadays i alternate between my 2000 and a promotional medium safari that i got from my employer, with cartridges
i think my journey with the lamy 2000 has come to an end until i make more money.
but i wonder what lamy's acquisition will do to the brand!
"The reasons that prompted the sale included the need to find a strong partner to develop the growth area of digital writing and expand international sales." i hope they don't sink too much money into this stuff: https://www.lamy.com/en/digital-writing/class … smartness/ seems like the worst of both worlds :(
i adore mitsubishi's pencils though
I just want a nice piston-filled pen similar to the Lamy 2000 (at a lower price-point)
https://www.tegne.no/produkt/kaweco-piston-fi … 7mm-black/
i wonder if it's any good. i've avoided their cartridge pocket pens, but this one tempts me