Platinum #3776 Kumpoo!

[rokurinpapa]

New #3776 KUMPOO wlii be released on July 1st. In this case ,Kumpoo means a breeze that goes through fresh green foliage in

Mt. Fuji. Limited, only 2500pens.

 

rokurinpapa

[mongrelnomad]

That's very very pretty!

[gmax]

Thanks for the information. I'll definitely try to get one

[invisuu]

Man what an unfortunate name for the English speaking consumer base. I'll be skipping this one (not because of the name). Thanks for sharing.

[rokurinpapa]

Man what an unfortunate name for the English speaking consumer base. I'll be skipping this one (not because of the name). Thanks for sharing.

Unfortunate name, that is a remarkable point. please tell me the details of the nuance. i have heard that more than half of the

2500 KUMPOOs will be sold outside Japan. Does not Platinum know the unfortunate feeling of the word?

 

rokurinpapa

[Freddy]

Thank you for letting us know of this pen......with that beautiful name.

In english..A fragrant {ie a pleasant sweet smell} summer breeze....

In New York State Adirondacks..I experience this summer breeze....

I will be purchasing...Thanks again.

Fred

[Algester]

some more details

[dapprman]

La Couronne du Compte have them up for pre-order, but at €330, which I suspect is a lot more than we were expecting - they have a pre-order discount on at present, but then their prices always seem to be hit and miss.

[rokurinpapa]

Kumpoos with SM nib seem to be available only outside Japan. Why???

rokurinpapa

[VelgertheFox]

I think they will be released on July 1st according to their website.

And yeah, too bad SM nib is only available in the foreign market

[Kevan]

I'm on the fence about this one. It is very pretty, and there's a SM nib (which I've always wanted), but I keep thinking that if I wait until the fall, there will be an orange or brown color (since this series reflects the seasons).

 

I wish Platinum hadn't placed such a premium in terms of price on these pens, but it is what it is I guess.

 

Unfortunate name, that is a remarkable point. please tell me the details of the nuance. i have heard that more than half of the

2500 KUMPOOs will be sold outside Japan. Does not Platinum know the unfortunate feeling of the word?

 

rokurinpapa

 

It's......um, to put it as delicately as possible, the name "Kumpoo" in English calls to mind two specific bodily excretions. It's unfortunate, yes, but only if your mind goes there. I doubt it will be a problem for the foreign market. It'll probably just be a bit of a giggle and people will move on, appreciating the beauty of the pen.

[Freddy]

 

 

 

It's......um, to put it as delicately as possible, the name "Kumpoo" in English calls to mind two specific bodily excretions. It's unfortunate, yes, but only if your mind goes there. I doubt it will be a problem for the foreign market. It'll probably just be a bit of a giggle and people will move on, appreciating the beauty of the pen.

Is The Glass Half Empty Or Half Full..............Yeah....only if it goes there.......................

 

Fred

 

Call me Ishmael...........................

Edited June 20, 2018 by Freddy

[TheDutchGuy]

I like the look of this pen, but no way am I paying 330 euros for it. Or anything over 200, for that matter. I'd much rather go for the standard blue- or red-transparent ones.

[Olya]

I like the look of this pen, but no way am I paying 330 euros for it. Or anything over 200, for that matter. I'd much rather go for the standard blue- or red-transparent ones.

 

It is indeed very expensive. The general consensus is always that Sailor is the most expensive of the Japanese Big 3, but imo Platinum is. On a whole Japanese companies are very competitive and similarly or identically priced, but that aside imo Platinum is the most expensive. They charge hefty premiums on rhodium trimmed pens, their LEs & SEs are much more expensive than Sailor's or Pilot's, the price for a pack of carts is higher than the other 2's, converters are more expensive, with again a premium on rhodium trim converters.... and that's just off the top of my head.

 

I'm not the greatest fan of demonstrators and wish also Platinum would produce more solid colours, their SEs for the Tokyo pen show and Wagner were amazing! I missed the Kawaguchi, but the Kawaguchi along with the new Kumpoo (& Nice Lilas & Nice Lavande!) are definitely right up my street, but I won't be buying as they want too much imo

Edited June 21, 2018 by Olya

[Almu]

Very pretty pen. Won't be getting one though, the price is too high and I already have three #3776's... No use for another one unfortunately.

[rokurinpapa]

La Couronne du Compte have them up for pre-order, but at €330, which I suspect is a lot more than we were expecting - they have a pre-order discount on at present, but then their prices always seem to be hit and miss.

 

I like the look of this pen, but no way am I paying 330 euros for it. Or anything over 200, for that matter. I'd much rather go for the standard blue- or red-transparent ones.

Several fountain pen shops will sell Kumpoos for $260.

 

rokurinpapa

[RoyalBlueNotebooks]

Maybe if somebody puts these on auction on eBay I can give it a shot. But at that retail price..

Whoever buys this pen, please take some pictures and share here so I can let my eyes feast on such a gorgeous finish!!! ✨

[dapprman]

Cult Pens have then listed at £195 (€221) however Sakura Fountain Pen Gallery have them listed at €330.

[jar]

Love the name, image and actual color. Here is my Eboya Houju in Kunpuu.

 

http://www.fototime.com/A0AEBF5D00147C2/large.jpg

[SpecTP]

Love the name, image and actual color. Here is my Eboya Houju in Kunpuu.

 

http://www.fototime.com/A0AEBF5D00147C2/large.jpg

 

that is a wonderful green texture/color