Platinum Ptl 500A

[Eitan]

Has anyone used this pen?

Thanks!

[senzen]

You might mean the Platinum Ptl 5000A? I think it's been reviewed and found to be a decent and not very expensive pen.

[invisuu]

Yup, its actually pretty good. I got the maki-e version of this model. The nib is quite soft and its a very reliable writer.

[Honeybadgers]

I've used the pilot seremo (same thing. they're basically twins with identical fit, finish, and writing characteristics)

 

It's a nice, decently bouncy 14k nib, but the rest of the hardware is so cheap feeling that it just doesn't "feel" like a gold nib pen.

 

Honestly, save your money and get a 3776 for $20 more. I wound up just giving away my seremo.

[tvradio]

Right now the Platinum PTL-5000A sells for as little as $45 on amazon/ebay. You're usually not going to find a new 3776 for under $75 from established sellers. That said, I don't doubt it's a better pen. And the PTL grip seems a bit narrow for me (but I'm not sure how it compares to the 3776).

Edited July 8, 2018 by tvradio

[Honeybadgers]

It's thin. Think lamy CP-1. it's a pocket pen for sure. Super light. If you are really into the idea of a thin light pen with some bounce, it's like a poor man's pilot e95S.

 

That said, if all you want is a CHEAP pen with a real gold nib, I would recommend the wing sung 698 with a lucky 14k nib, available for $45-$50 on ebay. It's a real soft fine nib, a little softer and more flexible than even pilot or platinum's SF offering. And to top it off, it fits steel pilot feeds and any #5 feed.

Edited July 8, 2018 by Honeybadgers

[Eitan]

Did you mean steel nibs or steel feeds?

 

It's thin. Think lamy CP-1. it's a pocket pen for sure. Super light. If you are really into the idea of a thin light pen with some bounce, it's like a poor man's pilot e95S.

 

That said, if all you want is a CHEAP pen with a real gold nib, I would recommend the wing sung 698 with a lucky 14k nib, available for $45-$50 on ebay. It's a real soft fine nib, a little softer and more flexible than even pilot or platinum's SF offering. And to top it off, it fits steel pilot feeds and any #5 feed.

[putteringpenman]

I have a Platinum PTL-5000a with a fine nib. It's a good pen. The nib is soft and toothy. I could understand how this pen isn't for everyone because of the feedback on the nib. It's a very lightweight pen and I like that it's a snap cap. I use it as a quick note taking pen for writing on post it notes, but I use other pens with smoother nibs for long writing sessions.

 

If you're considering getting one, I recommend these online reviews:

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/114294-platinum-ptl5000-review/

https://www.penchalet.com/blog/platinum-ptl-5000a-balance-fountain-pen/

[Honeybadgers]

Did you mean steel nibs or steel feeds?

 

 

Janky english but it works. Pilot's steel nib feeds.

[mrwlfc]

A friend of mine has the PTL-5000. I think it is a great value for the money. It's a small pen, so keep that in mind. It would be great for carrying clipped in a shirt pocket, and it would also make a great pen for putting in a pen loop in a notebook or something. The nib is fairly soft, and a bit toothy (as expected from Platinum). My friend's is a fine and it holds up well on any kind of paper, which I think is a perfect attribute for a pen that's size makes it the sort of writing instrument you would have on you regularly. Plus, every collection needs a very fine nibbed pen!

[Billy295]

Thanks for the reviews. You sold me. I'm going to get one for myself and the wife.

 

Billy Rex

[Honeybadgers]

I really don't recommend one, but I hope you enjoy it more than I did!