Platinum Pens
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Platinum has been making fine writing instruments of over 90 years. Founded in since 1919 by Shunichi Nakata, this Japanese pen company is well respected for their fine nibs and maki-e art pens. The company was originally named Nakaya seisakusho which means manufacturer but renamed to Platinum Fountain Pen Co along with its logo which became a motif of earth.
After WWII the company changed its name from Platinum Fountain Pen Company to Platinum Industry Company only to change the name back to Platinum Fountain Pen Company in 1962.
Platinum fountain pens are designed not to do not dry out when they are left capped over long periods of time. Platinum pens also create the cartridge style fountain pen.
Most Platinum pens come with a 1 year warranty. Warranty information is included with each Platinum pen. For details on a specific Platinum pen fee free to ask.
Pen Chalet is an Authorized Dealer of Platinum pens and writing instruments.
Country: Japan
After WWII the company changed its name from Platinum Fountain Pen Company to Platinum Industry Company only to change the name back to Platinum Fountain Pen Company in 1962.
Platinum fountain pens are designed not to do not dry out when they are left capped over long periods of time. Platinum pens also create the cartridge style fountain pen.
Most Platinum pens come with a 1 year warranty. Warranty information is included with each Platinum pen. For details on a specific Platinum pen fee free to ask.
Pen Chalet is an Authorized Dealer of Platinum pens and writing instruments.
Country: Japan
Customer Reviews
Platinum Preppy writes beautifully and it's lovely to look at.
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This pen is one of my go-to pens for journaling.
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I bought a Platinum Preppy in Black with an EF nib, and it's great! It writes wonderful, thin lines that work well with my small handwriting, and it's very smooth. The price is also EXTREMELY reasonable for a pen that writes so nicely, so I completely understand why many people suggest this as an entry pen. It's astounding.
My only gripe might be that the resin/plastic body doesn't feel very sturdy. With a pen at this cost, I'd want to be able to throw it in my pen pouch and carry it with me, but I don't feel confident that it would survive. The build just doesn't feel extremely strong, and I'm worried about it breaking and then leaking ink everywhere.
Otherwise, I really have to praise the design. The spring-loaded mechanism in the cap is ingenious since it promotes longevity in the ink, and it's a lightweight pen whose nib just skates delicately over surfaces. I can see myself buying a few more of these (for inking with my everyday colors) because they work beautifully and feel dependable at an incredible price point.
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I don't love that converters cost as much as they do, seeing as I could buy an entire Preppy with that money. Still, having a converter makes life easy, which is why I bought this. It does what it needs to do, and that's exactly why one buys a converter. The quality of its build feels perfunctory -- not quite sturdy but good enough to do its job without much worry.
The only other thing maybe worth mentioning is that I put this in my Fukura Suzume Preppy Wa, and it looks lovely since it's visible through the pink resin/plastic of the pen's body while also matching the gold glitter of the detailing.
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This is a reliable pen, as all Preppys are. This one is also very pretty.
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Together with the easy-to-use desk stand this pen provides me with instant access to a quality, top-tier, ready-to-write pen and I don't have to keep taking the cap off and putting it back on while I'm waiting a few minutes to ponder my next word or make notes while I'm on the phone.
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Together with the EF nib on the desk pen, this stand provides me with instant access to a quality, top-tier, ready-to-write pen and I don't have to keep taking the cap off and putting it back on while I'm waiting a few minutes to ponder my next word or make notes while I'm on the phone.
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I have been pleased to purchase each of the pens in every one of the three series. All of them have been excellent in every regard. They have quality nibs, are well-made and aesthetically pleasing. It is my hope that Platinum will continue to produce these models yearly and connect the design on each of the them with some aspect of Japanese culture.
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This is a surprisingly nice fountain pen! Writes very smoothly, nicer than many more $$$ pens! The cap has a spring to ensure a good seal so it doesn't dry out, and the solid "click" gives me confidence to let this pen lie in my bags.
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I have a lot of pens. This is a favorite! Enough said!
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I love this pen! It is absolutely beautiful and the pictures do not nearly do it justice! Plus I love the way Platinum pens write and you can't buy from a better seller! Pen Chalet has been my go-to for many many years!
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The right item at the right price
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Use this for drawing. Excellent.
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I heard a lot about the 3776 and decided to try it. I got the fine nib. It has a unique feel on the general paper I write on at work, but I have been using it regularly and have grown to really like the feel and the way it writes. I am impressed that it always starts ink flow right away.
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Wasn't expecting to like this one but it has been my EDC since I received it. It just makes me happy. Fills easily, writes smoothly, looks great! It's a win win!
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Very interesting pen. When retracted the pen becomes much longer which is a little odd looking but not a big deal. The extra fine nib is truly pin point detail. The function is smooth. I have not had this pen long enough to see how travel and temp changes affect it, but so far I am liking it.
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I love these pens! For an inexpensive fountain pen, it's the best! They are comfortable to write with, come in lots of fun colors and very lightweight. I especially like the fine nib (.03). They round out my collection of fountain pens, from inexpensive to expensive.
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They fit the Platinum 3776 Century fountain pens solidly, and don’t come loose, or leak. Easy to turn and use. They don’t hold a lot of ink, but if you’re purchased a Platinum 3776 Century, you know this already. That’s the downside to this fountain pen, not the converter. Quality converter.
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One of my favorite pens. The fine nib might not be for everyone, but if you love accuracy and satisfying feedback, it's great
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I love this pen— flows nicely and I am enjoying the M/F nib I chose
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I use this ink in my Platinum Preppy marker pens and the ink is a nice semi-bright shade of blue. It is not too dark on paper and I like that. I have not used it in a fountain pen so I cannot say how the color lays down using a nib rather than a marker tip.
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like others from previous years in this series--a nice pen at a moderate price.
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