Lamy2000 Rollerball Pen, Black (L301)

Makes fine line, ink flows smoothly without smudging, easy to write with.

Great pen and fast delivery!

The OG classic that is at home in MOMA as it is in my backpack. Perfect weight, balance, texture, feel. Look no further; this is the one. A bargain at twice the price.

I'm a fountain pen user who happens to be going through a rollerball phase at the moment. I've always been intrigued by the fountain pen version of the Lamy 2000, which is almost double the price of the rollerball version, but I've never been a big fan of Lamy pens in general. They're always nice smooth writers, but most of the body designs are too lightweight and too oddly shaped for my taste. This seemed like a good opportunity to try a Lamy 2000 at half the cost of the fountain pen version.I like this pen a lot but think it's a bit expensive for something so understated. Body-wise, the total weight is about where I like it (25 grams) and it has a solid and nicely balanced feel. At a distance, the matte black Makrolon material and simple clip make it look a bit like a Paper Mate Flair felt tip pen to me. Up close, the subtle grain texture, wide diameter (15 mm), and spring clip give it a higher quality look. Aesthetics aside, my only real complaint is that it has two small metal posts just above the grip that stick out ever-so-slightly - just enough to irritate my fingers a little where I grip the pen. Not a show-stopper, but worth mentioning. Mine doesn't have any problem staying posted as I've seen mentioned in a few other reviews.The M63 rollerball cartridge that shipped with it was not usable due to constant skipping. When it did write, it was nice and smooth on Rhodia 90gsm paper, comparable to Pilot G2 and Uni-Ball Signo equivalents. But it never improved, even after several pages of writing. Fortunately you can use the Pilot G2 and other cartridges along with a small homemade spacer. I wouldn't have bought the pen otherwise. So I'm currently using a Montblanc medium rollerball refill cartridge and will probably use a G2 after that.I'm not sure how they determined the shipping weight of 0.6 oz in the Amazon product listing, but the total weight is approximately 4.2 oz when it's new in the box. Here are the approximate specs of the pen itself:Cap weight: 9 gramsBody weight: 16 gramsTotal weight: 25 gramsBody length: 120 mmCap length: 65 mmClosed length: 140 mmPosted length: 150 mmWidest diameter w/o clip: 15 mmWidest diameter with clip: 17 mmOverall, I do love the feel of the Lamy 2000 and might consider buying the fountain pen version of it when I get over this rollerball distraction. I'll probably use this as my main daily writer for a good while.

When I first unboxed my LAMY 2000 I was slightly underwhelmed. For a pen this expensive, it really is understated. I have (and adore) a Delta Vintage Rollerball and a Recife Press Slim that I was comparing it to. Both are pictured next to the Lamy. The Delta is pure Italian luxury. The Recife's sharp lines are classy. The 2000 is the very embodiment of German engineering. It is an old design but it still looks slightly futuristic. The mechanism by which it closes is unique and efficient. And the clip is precisely cut and spring-loaded.After months of use, I have come to love the simplicity of the LAMY. It feels really nice in my hand and I enjoy writing every time I pick it up. I'm actually *excited* now when my kids have long field trip forms I need to fill out. That's how good this pen is.Much has been said about the refill cartridges; a lot of it bad. For me, the cartridge it comes with as well as the refills are just about perfect. I recently tried the MonteVerde refills and I found them to be so smooth I can't write with them. The LAMY cartridges have about the right level of ink flow and scratchiness for me. I'm left handed if it matters, which means I might write slower than the average righty so that might have something to do with it.If you're a pen enthusiast, you should give the LAMY 2000 a try. It is a timeless classic for a reason.

This pen has simply become my favorite writing tool. I'm even starting to take it with me when I go out, just to enjoy signing/writing with it.The look is understated and far from being a fashion statement, but it does look extremely good in its own way. I own other, more classic high-quality fountain pens (most notably a Waterman and a S.T. Dupont) and this Lamy can be proudly displayed next to them.The construction is extremely nice: the body is very lightweight, with some welcome additional mass coming from the metallic tip, which helps balance the weight. The pen seems very sturdy, with an almost industrial feel to it. No bending or flexing whatsoever. I didn't experience the cap issue mentioned by an other review: my cap stays firmly on once put on the bottom of the pen. And despite having a smooth finish, the whole thing is easy to grip and stays in place once in your hand.The roller cartridge itself is nice enough. It rolls smoothly, without leaving blotch, which is really all I'm asking for. As for the ink, I'm happy to notice that it dries extremely fast once on paper. Switching to a new cartridge is also a real piece of cake: simply unscrew the bottom part of the pen, et voilà!All in all, although I was a bit worried to put 70$ in a "simple" rollerball pen, I couldn't be happier with my purchase.

The price was right. The LAMY box was nice. The instructions were included. Unfortunately there was no pen in the box. Sixty bucks for an empty box? No thanks. I got a refund from Amazon.

I love this pen. It's my favorite pen out of all the ones I have ever had in my life.It feels great in the hand, it looks great, and it writes great.Classic, stylish, yet understated.Unfortunately, my previous one snapped and became unusable. Lamy quoted me more than it costs to order a new pen for a replacement, so not much use there. I just ordered another one because I love it so much.If you want a fantastic rollerball that will put a smile on your face every time you write with it, you are in the right place.