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Curated Archive // No. 2000
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4.8/ 5.0 Editorial Score
2000 Matte Black Fountain Pen
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Under $280
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Key Highlights & Architectural Merits
- Iconic Gerd A. Müller Bauhaus design in permanent MoMA design collection
- Brushed Makrolon fiberglass composite body with stainless steel appointments
- Hand-finished 14-karat gold hooded nib coated in lustrous platinum
- High-capacity integrated piston-fill fountain ink reservoir
The Editorial Perspective
The 2000 uses a fiberglass-reinforced barrel and a platinum-coated gold nib, filled by piston from a bottle rather than a cartridge. Its form, unchanged since the 1960s, remains on permanent display at MoMA.
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Strengths & Considerations
Every object reviewed in Vellum Form is tested against demanding daily standards. Here is what we admire, alongside the practical trade-offs to consider before purchasing.
What We Admire
- Bauhaus-era design has held a place in permanent museum collections since 1966
- 14k gold nib, platinum-coated, writes with liquid smoothness across fine cotton paper
- Piston-fill mechanism holds a generous ink reserve from any bottle
Points of Consideration
- Fine nib writes slightly broader than Japanese equivalents
- Hooded nib requires maintaining a consistent sweet spot angle
Technical Profile
Object Specifications
Maker / AtelierLAMY
Object Title2000 Matte Black Fountain Pen
Price TierUnder $280
Editorial RecognitionBest Design Object
Testing StatusEvaluated & Approved by Vellum Form Editorial Desk
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The Curation House Verdict
An Object of Lasting Distinction
The 2000 uses a fiberglass-reinforced barrel and a platinum-coated gold nib, filled by piston from a bottle rather than a cartridge. Its form, unchanged since the 1960s, remains on permanent display at MoMA.
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