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You need this…

 

Why? I thought the Procyon came with a blue-black ink cartridge that can be easily flushed and refilled with syringe, or replaced with any other commercially available Platinum ink cartridge. I have more than a handful of spare Platinum converters, but while I prefer to use them and think they're very handy, I don't think there's an unsurmountable need if a Procyon owner wishes to use his/her own choice of other-branded ink with the pen.

I endeavour to be frank and truthful in what I write, show or otherwise present, when I relate my first-hand experiences that are not independently verifiable; and link to third-party content where I can, when I make a claim or refute a statement of fact in a thread. If there is something you can verify for yourself, I entreat you to do so, and judge for yourself what is right, correct, and valid. I may be wrong, and my position or say-so is no more authoritative and carries no more weight than anyone else's here.

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As I commented here, mine hasn't shown any visible scratches or signs of the lacquer falling off in the last 9 months. It has seen a moderate use and I carry it in a leather pencil roll pouch, but I'm generally careful with my pens. Others have had the problem, so I guess the finish isn't the best quality, or intended for heavy use. I don't know if Platinum has changed or intends to change the finish of these pens to make it more resistent...

 

I sure hope they do, because it's really the only thing keeping me from screaming "THIS" and pointing at the procyon when anyone asks about a pen around $50.

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Well, as some fellows have noted in the past, Platinum is one of those companies that appear to be actively hearing people's comments and complaints, so there is hope that they may come up with a new 'recipe' for that coating.

It is indeed a beautiful pen, comfortable and very reliable. I do hope that mine doesn't peel off!! ^^'

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Totally off-topic:

 

Just want to say, I'm glad to see you, A Smug Dill. Don't know if you've been MIA (maybe; I'm not a stalker, but yesterday, I realized I hadn't seen your posts lately).

 

Ditto Honeybadgers. You're in the fray. Glad to see you're around.

 

On-topic (sortv). I like the looks of this pen, but I... have enough pens. I hope that admission doesn't get me kicked out of FPN. Hahaha.

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Nice review, thanks. How do you think it holds up against the Prefonte and Plaisir?

 

 

The prefonte is colored plastic, so it can't chip

 

The plaisir is anodized aluminum. Also ain't gonna scuff.

 

The procyon is painted, so it has issues.

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Any updates on how people are liking their Procyon? I had a bit of baby bottom on a 0.5mm preppy nib and am worried the medium nib of the Procyon would be similar. I am guessing they are more like the preppy nibs than the 3776, whose medium is well done.

Link to a post about ergonomics I made: http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/343593-which-indian-fountain-pen-would-you-write-a-novel-with/?p=4179072

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I enjoy the Procyon (M) beater or rather it is the tougher pen than Sheaffer celluloid.

 

The steel medium nib flows well like my 3776 B and writes on reverse which I love and the posting is secure.

 

The steel is so good it makes one question, why gold?

 

Best part is I can swap 3776 screw nibs with cap clearance for travel. The gold does come in more nib varieties so that is an advantage.

 

I have neglected Platinum in favor in Pilot and Sailor; that was a mistake on my part. They make great but different feeling pens.

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These are really costly. It seems like fountain pens are getting a huge price hike in the last few months.

 

The price has been ~$50 since it came out several years ago, and has not gone up?

 

Apart from the paint issue, they seem to be really well liked.

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I'm considering one of these now. I like full-bodied metal pens and my shortlist includes this Procyon, diplomat aero and excellence. Also the cross peerless but it looks like they are having serious manufacturing issues in China due to covid.

 

I'm considering the plaisir too because the preppy 0.3mm nib is excellent. I'm also considering the platinum carbon desk pen (not metal but maybe more comfortable than the preppy and plaisir).

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Link to a post about ergonomics I made: http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/343593-which-indian-fountain-pen-would-you-write-a-novel-with/?p=4179072

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Also the cross peerless but it looks like they are having serious manufacturing issues in China due to cover.

 

Amazon US has two units in stock of the Cross Peerless 125 in Titanium Grey with Fine nibs, on offer now for US$218.15 apiece.

 

I'm considering the plaisir too because the preppy 0.3mm nib is excellent. I'm also considering the platinum carbon desk pen (not metal but maybe more comfortable than the preppy and plaisir).

I'd say the steel nib on the Platinum Balance (including but not limited to the translucent Cool models) is better than on the Preppy, DPQ-700A and DP-1000AN desk pens, but the caps don't seal nearly as effective as that on the Preppy and Plaisir pens. If I was buying another Platinum desk pen, I'd be seriously interested in getting the gold-nibbed version to try out.

I endeavour to be frank and truthful in what I write, show or otherwise present, when I relate my first-hand experiences that are not independently verifiable; and link to third-party content where I can, when I make a claim or refute a statement of fact in a thread. If there is something you can verify for yourself, I entreat you to do so, and judge for yourself what is right, correct, and valid. I may be wrong, and my position or say-so is no more authoritative and carries no more weight than anyone else's here.

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Amazon US has two units in stock of the Cross Peerless 125 in Titanium Grey with Fine nibs, on offer now for US$218.15 apiece.

 

 

I'd say the steel nib on the Platinum Balance (including but not limited to the translucent Cool models) is better than on the Preppy, DPQ-700A and DP-1000AN desk pens, but the caps don't seal nearly as effective as that on the Preppy and Plaisir pens. If I was buying another Platinum desk pen, I'd be seriously interested in getting the gold-nibbed version to try out.

Thanks for pointing that out to me. I didn't know that Amazon was selling these pens for so cheap. On Amazon Canada, units with fine nibs will apparently become available on July 12. There is no word on whether medium nibs will come back in stock, which is unfortunate as that is probably what I want to wait out for.

Link to a post about ergonomics I made: http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/343593-which-indian-fountain-pen-would-you-write-a-novel-with/?p=4179072

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Threw the baby out with the bath water in search for the tub... Bedliner Procyon

 

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The logic behind the lunacy: a beater pen for around the house in case my 4 yr old finds it (and steps on it or throws it)

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Threw the baby out with the bath water in search for the tub... Bedliner Procyon

 

 

Wonderful photography! I'm surprised to see the texture on the pen's finish in all that glory. It reminds me a bit of the Platinum #3776 sandblasted Briar Shell pen body.

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I endeavour to be frank and truthful in what I write, show or otherwise present, when I relate my first-hand experiences that are not independently verifiable; and link to third-party content where I can, when I make a claim or refute a statement of fact in a thread. If there is something you can verify for yourself, I entreat you to do so, and judge for yourself what is right, correct, and valid. I may be wrong, and my position or say-so is no more authoritative and carries no more weight than anyone else's here.

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Wonderful photography! I'm surprise to see the texture on the pen's finish in all that glory. It reminds me a bit of the Platinum #3776 sandblasted Briar Shell pen body.

Oh... thank you kindly, good sir. I assure you it's all the work of the camera phone.

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