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Opinion On The Platinum 3776 Cosu Nib


MuddyWaters

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I was playing around at the store with the whole range of nib options for the 3776. Though I enjoy the precision of the finer nibs, I did not feel like the line they produced was saturated enough with ink. In terms of the broader lines, I found the broad to be a bit too round for my tastes. The music required a certain angle of attack like all stubs and I would like to avoid this restriction in my next fountain pen purchase, as I prefer to write very fast and without too much concern for cosmetics.

 

I found the cosu nib on the other hand to be quite interesting. it is wet and juicy, and it has a special characteristic tipping that differentiates it from the average broad nib. There is some character in the nib in other words. I did think there was a challenge in terms of using this nib for journaling, as it is quite broad, can get messy, etc.

 

I was wondering if anyone had personal experiences in journaling with this pen and nib combo?

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With regard to your comment about ink, the type and color is important. Currently using a Platinum Izumo with Medium nib, the Platinum Lavender Black had a washed out, thin appearance. Whereas the Kobe Ink Van Gogh Green is a solid wet line. I would have thought the Platinum ink would produce a better line.

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The cosu/BB on the 3776 is very wet and depending on the ink, it may take a while to dry. It is one of my fav nibs and I use one in a no 65 Jupiter everyday.

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It's a fun nib, and both of the ones I've tried have been pretty smooth when used upside down! I own two (but haven't inked one yet... saving it for a special occasion) and use one as an EDC fairly regularly. :D

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Lovely nib. I have it on a President and enjoy it as a daily writer. Of course I enjoy a Pelikan M1000 with B nib so... But it is very smooth and forgiving. With a dry ink it writes a wide clear line.

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It's a fun nib, and both of the ones I've tried have been pretty smooth when used upside down! I own two (but haven't inked one yet... saving it for a special occasion) and use one as an EDC fairly regularly. :D

You have to ink it and tell us how you like it as an edc :)

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