on salePlatinum Plaisir Fountain Pen - Black

Very smooth writing with this pen (fine nib). I loved my platinum preppy because of its nib. However, it was broken and I wanted to upgrade the look with the same nib. Here comes the platinum plaisir. The look is simple and it writes very smoothly.

I bought this on a whim after watching Brian Goulet espouse the qualities of this pen on YouTube. I needed a everyday carry replacement for a fountain pen that holds significant sentimental value, that I don't want to lose. I did not expect much at this price point. This is a phenomenally constructed pen. I am usually a Medium nib person, but this Fine nib was pretty great too. The writing experience is nice, and the pen feels surprisingly compact, ergonomic in the hand after a while. I did have some challenges to adjust my cursive writing style to this instrument, but I was not disappointed once I felt the smooth way in which this pen deposits ink onto paper. This is also a great value for the construction quality that this pen offers. They claim that this ink doesn't dry even after a year, and I have to believe them due to the beautiful mechanism they have developed for the pen cap. The locking motion is delightful, and overall, this pen offers a quality experience, that only aids in ones' writing endeavors.

The pen is lightweight, but it doesn't feel like it's going to snap in your hands. The snap cap is loud and firm, so I don't feel like it's going to fall off on me either. The nib (fine nib on mine) writes smoothly. I do recommend if you like the way a Preppy writes but find the body too flimsy.

I've enjoyed having a fountain. Pen that doesn't always have to require some 'recharge' to write with it after each use. Love that I can use the famous carbon platinum ink with it.

I've used it for several days and I love that it writes softly, I'm used to the PILOT fine point and therefore this seems thicker, maybe a medium point (it does not bother me but I expected something finer). The black color has enchanted me, the finish is bright and the body is VERY light.Quite functional and works very well on everyday papers. I've had no problem with the ink bleeding trough the papers at office.