Platinum Century 3776 Uef

[pendwarf]

This isn't a full review so much as a short note.

The Platinum 3776 Century represents an unbelievable value proposition. I have been using a recently arrived Chartres Blue UEF, which I bought to see what I think of the Platinum cartridge,converter and nibs with an eye towards an eventual Nakaya pen. This is by far the finest nib I own (next closest is an Omas EF, which I like the feel of less) and it works wonderfully I am not sure I am sold on this size line for general use, but the performance has nonetheless been very impressive. Purchasing from Japan, while not quick, also made this an easy experiment. At some point, I need to try the converter, but I have been thinking that I may just buy a few platinum black cartridges for now.

Edited October 18, 2017 by pendwarf

[GardenWeasel]

Good to know...Ive always been wary of the UEF nib. Thanks!

[AmandaW]

I have one but find it's a little dry which makes it feel more scratchy than I think it could be. I compared it to a Platinum Desk Pen which is also very fine - the desk pen is pleasant to use even though it's a nail - I expect the #3776 UEF should be feel similar but with a little springiness. I think if I could improve the ink flow the UEF would be better - any suggestions on what I need to do to do that?

[pendwarf]

^I don't have that problem, so I can't say. I will note that the pen was a little drier when brand new. In fact, it barely flowed and wrote a light gray, rather than black. But after about a day of use, it started to flow better and the ink lain down is both wetter (but precise) and, consequently, blacker. But that is my pen. Yours might be different.

Edited October 19, 2017 by pendwarf