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This week I received my new fountain pen, a Lamy 2000. I’d been wanting to buy this pen for a few months. Until now I’d been using a relatively cheap Picasso pen, which had only a steel nib. It was a cheap pen, only about $20 and it certainly did the job and kept me happy, but I was ready to move on to something nicer, with a gold nib. All I can say is, I got my Lamy 2000, and I love it! Thanks to RyanL27 on the Fountain Pen Network, I have the pen I’ve wanted for ages, and I got it for a pretty decent price too - only $75 shipped!

Buying a pen for $75 might seem absurd for most people, but it’s certainly a worthwhile investment. All the years of highschool and college where I had problems with hand cramps while writing - no longer an issue. The lack of pressure required to write with a fountain pen alleviates all pains associated with cheap pens. Having a gold nib makes writing much more smooth. Not to mention having a nice pen is just a nice feeling. I actually enjoy writing now, and my handwriting skills have improved dramatically. I highly suggest buying a fountain pen, if you’ve never tried them!