Name: Platinum #3776 Century Fountain Pen
Maker: Platinum, Japan
Colour: Chartres Blue
Material: Resin with Gold Trim
Nib: 14k Gold Nib - Fine
Filling System: International Cartridge / Converter Compatible
Length: 140mm
Condition: Very Good
The Story
Established in 1919 by Syunchi Nakata, Platinum Pen Co. is renowned as a manufacturer of fine fountain pens, but is relatively unknown in the West. Platinum is closely related to the legendary Japanese Nakaya fountain pen brand, where some of the finest fountain pens in the world are created. This expertise also goes into Platinum's own line of fine writing instruments, and there are few pens with the nib quality to match the Platinum #3776 for example
This model is the 3776 in Chartres Blue, a lovely translucent blue with classic gold trim. The nib is a 14k gold fine nib, a touch finer than a western fine. The pen comes boxes with papers and warranty card.
The Nitty-Gritty
There are no major imperfections to note, no chips splits or engravings.
The pen has been inked, and shows signs of regular use, surface wear is present throughout in the form of microscratches and wear to the gold trim.
Writing
The nib is a fine 14k gold platinum nib. It is springy and writes with a touch of feedback, enough to let you know the page is there but without too much resistance for it to be unpleasant. A very good everyday writer indeed at a great price.
Ink Recommendations
Check out wonderful range of inks here.
Measurements
Length capped: 140mm
Length posted: 155mm
Barrel length inc nib: 120mm
Cap length: 67mm
Barrel diameter: 12.5mm
Cap diameter: 14mm
Delivery within the UK:
1-2 Working Days via Royal Mail if ordered before 3pm
Special Next Day Delivery Available if ordered before 3pm
Delivery to Europe:
3-5 Working Days via Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed
1-3 Working Day Delivery Also Available via Parcelforce Global Express
Worldwide Delivery
5-7 Working Days via Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed (most countries)
2-3 Working Day delivery also available via Parcelforce Global Express
We ship to over 250 countries worldwide using our trusted delivery partners Royal Mail
Professional Service
We are qualified in fountain pen restoration by the Writing Equipment Society (WES) and service and restore the vast majority of our writing instruments in house.
Servicing
Serviced pens have been cleaned, checked over and fitted with the necessary parts to bring the pen into excellent writing condition.
Restoration
Restored pens have been brought back to as close to their original condition as possible.
Fountain pens are legacy items which should outlast their owners. We restore our pens sensitively and with the greatest care to ensure their integrity and value are maintained - and crucially, that they write beautifully out of the box!
All our pens come Grand Vision Guaranteed – if the pen is not up to scratch we offer a no quibble refund within 14 days of purchase
This means that if an item has a defect which has not been mentioned in the product description, or arrives to you damaged you are entitled to a full refund, including your outward and return postage costs upon safe return of the item in question.
Please notify us at the earliest possible moment as we will do everything we can do resolve the issue quickly and effectively.
If you do not like the pen and wish to return it, this can be arranged but at the discretion of Grand Vision Pens and the return postage at your expense. Once the pen has been returned a refund will be issued subject to the satisfactory condition of the pen.
We do our very best to avoid any of the above from occurring, we take the quality of our pens and our customer service very seriously, and will do everything we can to provide you with a first class service.
