The BEST Workhorse Fountain Pen

As I mentioned in this video the Lamy 2000 is MY Top Pick for best workhorse pen. Let me know your top pick in the comments.

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[yezidie]

Great video 👍🏼
My workhorse fountain pen was (and still) Parker 45 (fine nib).
Yes I'm old 😂, it's my go to pen since 1988.

[mcw]

I'll be the first to admit - I collect pens and ink and other things, but my handwriting can only be read by a few.

[swainsongable]

Pilot VP: retractable so instant access and no cap to futz with while adding a single word to an ongoing list in your pocket journal, the cart holds more ink than I could use in a day, it's XF gold nib has a beautiful bounce with the barrel weight and girth near perfect for my fingers, and the Japanese engineering is uniquely ingenious 😉

[MH_]

The L2K is new to me, but I use it every single day and absolutely LOVE IT!!

[joanjo]

Great video. For me, Pilot Capless without doubt. For work and EDC, is the best....Also some chinese options are good..cheaper and wonderful

[nhtt]

For me it's the Pilot Vanishing Points, or to throw in a bag the Majohn A1 with a Pilot medium nib. Love the video!

[michaeltihon]

The Lamy 2000 was the last pen I added to my collection due to its look, I was not a fan and I didn't understand why it was so popular. Now I do.
Absolutely amazing writing experience. This nib actually makes my writing better than what it is. I don't know, it has an "oblique" feel to it. It's always ready to write, even when I come back to it after weeks, smooth, comfy. A really great buddy.

[raviykrishna]

Jinhao 80 with Lamy Medium nib is my GoTo EDC pen

[AccipiterF]

My current workhorse is my Sailor Tuzu. I'm still pretty new to the fountain pen game, so that may change in the future, but damn that pen sure does everything I want one to do.

[theoffstageme]

Couldn’t agree more with the final three you showed here. The Pilot Custom 823 has a superb nib. Probably my favourite nib in my collection. The Diplomat Excellence A2 is a gift of a writer. Great nib, amazing weight. Love it. I am definitely in the team who love the Lamy 2000. I actually love the design. All of mine write like a dream, and the engineering is sublime. Another pen I would throw into my workhorse list is the Esterbrook Camden. Not everyones favourite…. But a steel nib that writes flawlessly and consistently. Cartridge/Converter which is super convenient. The metal versions are rugged, it’s a good size, and it feels great in my hand. Done reviews of all of them on my channel.

[jamesmiddleton]

A Wingsung 630 with a steel nib and translucent red barrel that just floats across the page. It was $22 USD on sale. I have one with a black translucent barrel that is just as good. I should grind one to an architect nib. Less than a turn to take off the cap. Square ends. Lays perfectly in my hand. Works every time. XXF in reverse. Thanks for the video, I wouldn't have thought of it that way. I work from home at my desk. There are so many great pens and so few that say this could be my workhorse forever when you reach for a pen first thing in the morning.

[maximilianschwab]

Interesting Video!
I do not need to leave my office with my fountain pens so my workhorese pen is a Pelikan M800 in black, that is the pen I use in front of my clients. It is stylish, not to ostentatious, looks "serious", hold a large amount of ink, it is just perfect for me!

[melissamss]

Wasn’t surprised 😜 I saw how much you love this one in your nerd-out video:) and you’ve always hailed it 👍🏽 Enjoyed this video! Thank you

[brettsmith]

Glad you found your everyday workhorse.

The 2000 is the one Lamy that I haven't tried. I just can't bring myself to spend the $$$ on a pen whose Manufacturer has a track record of QC that is worse than some of the better Chinese brands. If/when Lamy can start providing correctly ground and tuned steel nibs on their sub $100 pens I may consider them in the future. Maybe the new Japanese ownership will address this since they are traditionally excellent in this regard.

Don't wanna end on a negative note, though. Your channel is just SO interesting. You address fountain pens in a way that no one else has even considered. Keep up the great work

[zeus]

Loved the video DB. I can see why you like the pen so much. I've somehow managed to collect 2 Makrolon models, 2 Stainless Steel models, and recently added the Pine model. As for a workhorse pen I haven't concentrated on just one, however, the pen I find myself using consistently these days is a Pilot Kakuno.

[miker]

My philosophy on pens ( and other sundry items) is that they are tools to be used, but not abused. The biggest challenge I have, and that I worry about the most is losing them. I find if I carry a more expensive pen I'm much more conscious of their whereabouts, than a super cheap pen. That said I rotate all of them as my mood dictates or needs change. My Pilot Vanishing Point, Kaweco AL Sport and Lamy 2000 rollerball get the most pocket time…super reliable. Great video..Cheers from Nova Scotia..MikeR.

[surft]

My favorites are always Lamy Safaris. But not special editions. I leave those at home.

[amyfeigt]

The LAMY 2000 is absolutely a great workhorse! I managed to find one in EF for about half price secondhand & love it! However, even in the EF nib, it's still a tad broad for my "all purpose", my day-to-day, use everyday for work are my Pilot Vanishing Points (& Majohn A-1) as well as my Kaweco Piston filler.I can count on any of these to do what I need, when I need it.

[knutvonheim]

Love the 2000. One of the first pens I acquired, and still a favorite EDC and the benchmark for other pens.

[xcpdsqx]

Thank you for the information and experiences. For me, this Lamy 2000 fountain pen was the worst experience with my fountain pens! The ink flow kept drying up, even though I wanted/had to use the fountain pen a lot every day. For one of my birthdays, my secretaries gave me a simple Pelikan M200 fountain pen, nib size M, which served me well in all situations for years (and still does today, after 20 years). Of all the piston fountain pens, this was the best piece for everyday use. Some fountain pens from Watermann and Parker also worked much better than the Lamy 2000. Maybe I was just unlucky to own a "special" Lamy model, but other Lamy fountain pen models (from the more expensive series) didn't impress me either and often led to revisions by the manufacturer; but the practicality didn't get any better. In any case, I congratulate you on getting a good model from Lamy and being so satisfied.
In the meantime, (simple) fountain pens have become mass-produced and disposable models.