A Platinum fountain pen.
A line of its own.
From the clear Preppy to the gold-nibbed #3776 Century.
Four series, with the differences that matter on paper.
burgundy
resin.
Four ways to
put ink to paper.
Start with the nib. Then choose the body.
Each pen below links to its selected Amazon variant.
Preppy
Crystal · Fine 03
A transparent barrel and a steel nib for a first refillable pen.
- Nib
- Stainless steel · 0.3 mm
- Body
- Polycarbonate
- Included
- Ink cartridge
Plaisir
Green · Fine
An aluminum body, a broad silver-tone cap band and a steel nib.
- Nib
- Stainless steel · Fine
- Body
- Aluminum
- Included
- Check seller’s package
Procyon
Deep Sea · Fine
A shaped steel nib and aluminum body with a screw-on cap.
- Nib
- Stainless steel · Fine
- Body
- Aluminum
- Included
- Cartridge; converter separate
#3776 Century
Bourgogne / Gold · Medium
Translucent burgundy resin, gold trim and a 14K gold medium nib.
- Nib
- 14K gold · Medium
- Body
- AS resin
- Included
- Cartridge; confirm extras
All four use Platinum cartridges or a compatible Platinum converter. A compatible converter is not necessarily included.
Choose the character.
Check the details.
Four distinct families.
Select a series for a closer comparison.
A clear starting point.
The selected Preppy Crystal pairs a transparent body with a Fine 03 steel nib. It is the simplest starting point in this selection for trying a refillable fountain pen.
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| Detail | Preppy | Plaisir | Procyon | #3776 Century |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected nib | Fine 03 | Fine | Fine | Medium |
| Nib material | Steel | Steel | Steel | 14K gold |
| Cap closure | Snap | Snap | Screw | Screw |
| Body | Clear resin | Aluminum | Aluminum | Translucent resin |
Nib labels are not a universal line-width scale. Ink, paper and the individual nib affect the mark.
A Japanese pen maker.
A century of writing.
Platinum’s roots go back to 1919. Its fountain pen range now spans clear everyday pens, aluminum bodies and gold-nibbed models.
Platinum is the manufacturer. The nib material depends on the model.
A PRACTICAL DIFFERENCE.
The cap matters, too.
Preppy, Plaisir, Procyon and the selected #3776 Century use Platinum’s Slip & Seal system to limit ink drying while capped.
The closure differs: Preppy and Plaisir snap shut; Procyon and #3776 Century screw closed.
On paper.
In their words.
Two firsthand reviews of Platinum pens.
Original dates and reviewed variants retained.
“the nib writes very well for such a low cost pen.”
Brad Dowdy — The Pen Addict
Review context ＋
Platinum Preppy Fountain Pen Fine 03 Nib Review. An earlier Preppy Fine 03, not the Crystal listing above. The author also describes the initial wait for cartridge ink to flow.
“But it is a very easy nib to write with.”
Laura — Fountain Pen Follies
Review context ＋
Pen Review: Platinum Plaisir, page 2. The review concerns Bali Citrus Fine. It also notes a tight cap, a light body and a wider-than-expected fine line.
A few notes
before choosing.
Nib, refill and cap.
The practical part of the catalogue.
01Does every Platinum pen have a gold nib?＋
No. The selected Preppy, Plaisir and Procyon have stainless steel nibs. The PNB-15000 #3776 Century Bourgogne shown here has a 14K gold nib.
02Which cartridges and converters fit?＋
These four series use Platinum cartridges or a compatible Platinum converter. Standard international cartridges should not be assumed to fit. Check the refill compatibility before buying.
03Is a converter included?＋
The selected Procyon listing explicitly sells the converter separately. Preppy lists an ink cartridge; Plaisir’s accessories need checking. The #3776 listing has conflicting package information, so confirm any converter, bottle or gift-box extras with the seller.
04Will every Fine nib write the same width?＋
No. Fine is a nib designation, not an identical measured line across all series. The selected Preppy is labeled Fine 03 (0.3 mm); paper and ink also affect the resulting line.
05What does Slip & Seal do?＋
It is Platinum’s inner-cap sealing system, designed to limit ink drying while the pen is capped. The selected pens use it, but their outer caps do not all close the same way.
06Can these pens use bottled ink?＋
Yes, with a compatible Platinum converter. Use ink intended for fountain pens, and follow the pen and ink care instructions. Keep the pen capped when it is not in use.