Reddit reviews Platinum"#3776 Century/Chartres Blue"(Nib : Medium)
We found 8 Reddit comments about Platinum"#3776 Century/Chartres Blue"(Nib : Medium). Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Chartres Blue - the sky at the heavenSlip and Seal mechanism - You write smoothly even if you don't use 1 year.Supreme performance of pen based on tremendous amounts of information14K large nib - moderate hardness and softness for writingEquipped accesories : Elegant gift box with 1 blue ink cartridge (converter is sold separately)
Nice pen. But just FYI, I can get the same exact new pen sent to me in 2 days for $68:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1N90W4/
It's tough to make up for the poor Canadian exchange rate and the low cost of gray market pens (if you paid full price from an authorized dealer).
Good luck with your sale.
I'd pick up a Platinum 3776 Chartres Blue and a bottle of Noodler's Bad Belted Kingfisher. Great looking pen that won't dry out even if you don't use it for a long time, and an ink that is as permanent as permanent gets. Just be warned that you might not be able to use blue ink on certain documents. I showed up to sign my marriage license with [[Pilot Iroshizuku Tsuki-yo]] and they wouldn't let me because it had to be black ink. :(
Platinum "#3776 CENTURY / Chartres Blue"(nib : Medium) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1N90W4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_StnGzbT6XMEE2
It's on Amazon for $70, with prime shipping. I've never heard of the seller before, but they get reputable reviews.
Link: Platinum "#3776 CENTURY / Chartres Blue"(nib : Medium) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1N90W4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cLyPzbVJ07H52
Love this pen!
http://www.amazon.com/Platinum-3776-CENTURY-Chartres-Blue/dp/B00B1N90W4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1453814469&sr=8-2&keywords=platinum+3776
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE consider the Platinum 3776.
It's got an amazing 14k gold nib, lovely size (not too large) and perfect fit and finish. It has a airtight seal so the nib will never dry out. And best of all it's only £55.69 from Amazon right now.
Seriously crazy price for what it is. Watch some youtube reviews, it's amazing value!
Edit: It is a Japanese pen so all sizes will be one size smaller than regular Western style nibs. A Japanese Medium will have a line size similar to a Western Fine.
Edit II: They also do a "soft fine" which has a slight amount of flex to it. It looks truly beautiful!
Edit III: http://www.gourmetpens.com/2016/02/review-platinum-3776-century-bourgogne.html?m=1
Edit IX: Have a look at this which was recently posted by a fellow r/fountainpens subscriber. https://www.reddit.com/r/fountainpens/comments/5k9g2v/a_new_member_of_the_family_3776_sf/. It's a crazy price, and you won't have to pay any taxes or duties on it like you would if you ordered it from Ebay!
Edit X: Are you at Uni? I can send you some ink samples and a blunt syringe.
Also if you're thinking about Eco vs Safari, I would suggest the Eco, especially if at Uni. I have run out of ink mid note-taking and had to refill, quite a pain! The Eco has a huge ink capacity.
For $300, you can get all three
I have the L2k (B) and 3776 (UEF) and really like both of them. I'm actually carrying both of them with me right now :D
I like the feel of the L2k pen-body more, but the UEF nib is one of my favorites. Plus the 3776 slip-and-seal cap works as advertised: it writes first try even after weeks of no use.
A cheap TWSBI is really good. Or search PenBBS on ebay..
Here is a $80 Platinum with M nib. A gold nib is not for bragging rights, it really gives a better writing experience.
https://www.amazon.com/Platinum-3776-CENTURY-Chartres-Blue/dp/B00B1N90W4/