Throwback Thursday: Quick Look at Lamy 2000 + Private Reserve Ebony Purple

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Here's another one that came from the Goulet Ink Drop days. I almost passed on it since the handwritten review was very short. But, the review was so positive that I decided to go with it. I'll point out now that in the hand-written review I wrote that the ink was from De Atramentis. However, De Atramentis does not make "Ebony Purple". And I cross-referenced to other pen/ink tests done in the same time frame, they said "Private Reserve". And finally, I crossed referenced with Goulet Pens.

Handwritten Review
Pen: Lamy 2000 EF
Ink: Private Reserve [Note the handrwritten post erroneously says De Atramentis] Ebony Purple
Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid

(Heart)(Heart)(Heart) this combo. Deep deep purple almost black. Has great suble character. Sublime in Lamy 2000 EF. Lamy 2000 EF nib is smooth. This ink is smooth. Perfect. Shading is subtle due to darkness of the ink. Very well behaved on Rhodia.

Closing Comments
I've inked up the Lamy 2K with many inks over the past few years. I prefer to ink it with dark but, not black, inks. This one really fits the bill and may be my favourite combination. It makes me wonder why I don't have a bottle of Private Reserve Ebony Purple. The good thing about doing these Throwback Thursday's match ups is that it's giving me a chance for a second look at inks I haven't seen in a long while.

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A throwback to a post from last May reviewing the Lamy 2000. 

Throwback Thursday: Quick Look at Lamy 2000 + Akkerman Parkapop Purple
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Honestly, I have no idea how the time has gone so fast.  I’ve been completely swamped with work projects, business trips and family stuff.  But still, I’m enjoying my fountain pens and, in particular, looking back at pen + ink combinations from my sultry August line-up.

A Closer Look at the Lamy Lx Pen Case
A Closer Look at the Lamy Lx Pen Case

Soon after I posted my review of the Lamy Lx (which admittedly was quite a few weeks now), my friend Dries from the Pencilcase Blog asked me:

How's the inside of the case, does it hug the pen or does the Lx sit loosely inside?

It’s a very good question that led me to realize that I should have spent a little more time looking at the case itself in the original review.

Currently Inked: November 2016
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October came and went in a flash!  With the Scriptus pen showthis past Sunday and yesterday being Halloween, I didn't have much time to prepare my pen + ink combos for November.  Without further ado, here they are...

Currently Inked: Loadout for Weekend Hockey Tournament
Currently Inked: Loadout for Weekend Hockey Tournament

October has been fairly light in terms of travel but duty called. This time the duties as a hockey mom which involved going with my son and his team to the city of Kitchener for a hockey tournament. Originally this was supposed to be a 3 day trip but cut short by the sad reality that our team did not make it into the final day of the tournament. On a positive note, it gave me an opportunity to plan another pen + ink load out.

Apart from my must-bring Hobo and TN, I wanted to bring whatever pens and paper I could fit inside a larger case. The case I had in mind was the A5 sized Lihit Lab Teffa Bag in Bag. I was expecting to travel a lot from rink to rink and I wanted a self-contained writing tool kit that I could bring along.

Lamy Lx vs. Lamy Al-Star
Lamy Lx vs. Lamy Al-Star

The Lamy Al-Star and it’s entry-level sibling, the Lamy Safari are part of most fountain pen users' pen journeys. If you’ve followed my blog for some time, you may have noticed that [two Lamy Al-Stars][0] frequently make appearances: 2014 Special Edition Blue Green and the 2015 Special Edition Copper Orange.

 

I have yet to do reviews for the Al-Stars but they are on the list. Straight-up, I love them. I find the moulded grip comfortable. The shape of the barrel is sleek and modern. I love the way they write.

 

With this being the 50th anniversary of Lamy Bauhaus design, and being a Lamy aficionado, I was excited to see what Lamy had in store for us. Prior to the reveal, I had put the Lamy 2000 50th anniversary pen on my [wish list][0]. After the reveal I adopted a “wait and see” approach on the Lamy 2000. I was, however, attracted to the Lamy Lx.

 

So, when the pens hit the shelves at [Wonder Pens][1], I think 1-2 weeks before our friends to the south, I put an order in for the rose gold version of the Lamy Lx. They also come in ruthenium, palladium and gold colours.

 

This is not intended to be a detailed review of the Lamy Lx but rather, a quick comparison of the Lamy Lx with the Al-Star.

Currently Inked: Loadout for Ottawa Conference
Currently Inked: Loadout for Ottawa Conference

One week after returning from my trip to Philly, I was off to Canada’s capital, Ottawa, for a conference.  I barely unpacked but gave some thought to my pen and stationery carry for this 2 day trip.  Once again, I dipped into my September pen & ink line-up for this outing. This is what I brought.

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My Lamy Lx is in da haus!  Now I need to get a matching rose gold iPhone... 

Currently Inked: Loadout for Weekend in Philly
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Some family matters took me to Philly again last weekend.I expected to be busy and not have a lot of down time for playing with pens.Still, I brought along some essentials.This is what I brought.
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Handwritten Review

Here's another one that came from the Goulet Ink Drop days.  I almost passed on it since the handwritten review was very short.  But, the review was so positive that I decided to go with it.

Pen: Lamy 2000 EF
Ink: De Atramentis Ebony Purple
Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid

Throwback Thursday: Lamy 2000 + Private Reserve Avocado
Throwback Thursday: Lamy 2000 + Private Reserve Avocado

Here's my first impression of Private Reserve Avocado.  It was another ink where I only had one ink sample.

Handwritten Review

Pen:Lamy 2000 EF
Ink: Private Reserve Avocado
Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid

 

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