Tag: platinum

Platinum #3776 Yamanaka Fountain Pen Review

5 December 2016 By ian

Here’s another example of my favourite fountain pen range, Platinum’s #3776 series. This one is a limited edition from Platinum’s five lakes series. I have one other from that series, the Sai. The remaining three are Kawaguchi, Shoji and Motosu. I was able to get this pen at a discount thanks to Cult Pens’ support […]

Platinum #3776 Chartres Blue Fountain Pen Review

8 August 2016 By ian

It’s no secret that my favourite off-the-shelf pens are Platinum’s #3776 series. Although they are all quite similar to each other, I’m not going to let that stop me reviewing another one when I love them so much. I was able to get this pen at a discount thanks to Cult Pens’ support of the […]

Platinum Double Action R3 Multipen Review

6 July 2016 By ian

Platinum make a few different multipens and I reviewed one of them way back in October 2014. This pen is a step up from that plastic version but costs only a couple of pounds more. I was able to get this pen at a discount thanks to Cult Pens’ support of the site. These are […]

Platinum Pro-Use II MSD-1500 Mechanical Pencil Review

6 June 2016 By ian

The Pro-Use II has an unusual design. Most mechanical pencils are slender. This one is of more cuddly proportions. How does it shape up? I was able to get this pen at a discount thanks to Cult Pens’ support of the site. These are my own honest opinions. Price: $25 (USA) £15.50 (UK) Lead size […]

Platinum #3776 Music Nib Fountain Pen Review

30 May 2016 By ian

As I have mentioned once or twice before, I adore the Platinum #3776. It has a classic look, isn’t too blingy, and the nibs are beautiful. A while ago Scribble sent me his black and rhodium #3776 with a music nib and a warning: that I would want one of my own and cost me […]