Platimum 3776 Nib. Is It Replaceable?

[pe2dave]

I have a 3776 with SF nib. My daughter wants to try it, but with a less fine nib. Is it possible to replace the nib /section

without buying a new pen please?

[KBeezie]

The nib and feed is simply a friction fit (on the Century 3776, not sure about just 3776), so easily replaceable.

 

But I have not seen the Century 3776 (or whichever 3776 you're talking about) nib itself being sold separately except by maybe someone selling a broken pen for parts. The same way I don't see Pilot selling their nibs separately.

 

The section/feed separately is going to be even less likely for Platinum to offer than just the nib.

Edited August 26, 2014 by KBeezie

[kernando]

You don't *have* to buy a new pen in the sense that you could trade anything you want for a used pen with a broader nib.

 

It would help to say what model and color of pen, if you put a want ad out. All the good Platinum pens are 3776.

[pe2dave]

You don't *have* to buy a new pen in the sense that you could trade anything you want for a used pen with a broader nib.

 

It would help to say what model and color of pen, if you put a want ad out. All the good Platinum pens are 3776.

It is the Century. Black., See Brians page http://www.gouletpens.com/Platinum_3776_Fountain_Pen_Black_Century_SF_p/plat-pnb-10000-1-ff.htm

[pe2dave]

The nib and feed is simply a friction fit (on the Century 3776, not sure about just 3776), so easily replaceable.

 

But I have not seen the Century 3776 (or whichever 3776 you're talking about) nib itself being sold separately except by maybe someone selling a broken pen for parts. The same way I don't see Pilot selling their nibs separately.

 

The section/feed separately is going to be even less likely for Platinum to offer than just the nib.

Thanks. Odd they don't sell them (nib or unit).

[KBeezie]

Thanks. Odd they don't sell them (nib or unit).

 

Not really, don't think they were ever designed to pick-n-choose, probably doesn't fit their business model and seems pretty typical of the major japanese companies. (exceptions being something like Pilot Vanishing point where you can buy the whole nib unit, but even they don't sell strictly the nib by itself, or strictly the feed).

 

It'd be really nice if they did, but they'd probably end up charging half or more the price of the pen for it.

[pe2dave]

 

Not really, don't think they were ever designed to pick-n-choose, probably doesn't fit their business model and seems pretty typical of the major japanese companies. (exceptions being something like Pilot Vanishing point where you can buy the whole nib unit, but even they don't sell strictly the nib by itself, or strictly the feed).

 

It'd be really nice if they did, but they'd probably end up charging half or more the price of the pen for it.

<grin/> You old cynic - but you're probably right.

[KBeezie]

<grin/> You old cynic - but you're probably right.

 

Well half the price of the black pen is about 45 or so, I got my platinum century 3776 in black new with a 14k soft fine for 90 shipped (3 to 4 day shipping) from Japan from the rakuten store. The other colors vary in price but not usually more than 20, oddly though the one with the music nib is about the same price as it is in the states.

[maverink]

Well half the price of the black pen is about 45 or so, I got my platinum century 3776 in black new with a 14k soft fine for 90 shipped (3 to 4 day shipping) from Japan from the rakuten store. The other colors vary in price but not usually more than 20, oddly though the one with the music nib is about the same price as it is in the states.

the music nib seems kinda rare hence the premium.