The Lamy 2000

When the Lamy 2000 was first released in 1966, nobody had seen a fountain pen like it. Its fibreglass body, smooth matte finish and understated silver-and-black colour scheme instantly set it apart from its more opulent rivals.

Now, 44 years later, the Lamy 2000 still looks as fresh and as striking as ever. Its timeless design will never go out of style and, unlike the Montblancs of this world, its subtle elegance ensures nobody will ever accuse you of being ‘flash’ for pulling one out of your inside jacket pocket.

1. The case for handwritten letters We live in an age where most of written (or...