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OUR SELECTION · 2026

Lamy 2000 fountain pen
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THE ONE WE CHOSE

Lamy 2000

LAMY

Bauhaus, in your hand, since 1966.

A fountain pen designed by Gerd A. Müller. Fibreglass-reinforced Makrolon, brushed stainless steel and a hooded gold nib.


DESIGN · PERFORMANCE · DURABILITY

Why it won

  1. I

    Designed by Gerd A. Müller in 1966 and still in production.

  2. II

    Makrolon body with brushed stainless steel trim.

  3. III

    Piston filler and a hooded gold nib.

  4. IV

    A design so complete it has never been revised in spirit.

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FINAL

The verdict

It looks like nothing. It writes like everything. Sixty years later it is still the pen that other pens are measured against.

THE DETAILS

DESIGNER
Gerd A. Müller, 1966
BODY
Makrolon with brushed stainless steel
FILLING
Piston
NIB
Gold, hooded

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Our selection, not a measurement. Selected October 3, 2026. Last reviewed October 3, 2026. How we choose. We may earn a commission if you buy through our links.

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