Platinum Maki-E (Kanazawa) Durability?

[Azhyre]

I found one post about the durability of maki-e pens (here), but the answers seem to only pertain to Urushi-finished pens.

 

I'm specifically interested in finding out whether the 'Platinum Kanazawa Leaf Maki-e' pens hold up well to daily use (which are not listed as having the Urushi finishing). I'm looking for a good, solid pen that I can use to take notes with daily, but also has some beauty to it. While I adore the appearance of this design in particular, even $200 is pushing it on my current budget; if it can't hold up to being my main workhorse, it'll have to wait My Lamy Logo (first pen) has served me well, but I really would like something a little more refined!

 

So, basically: if I carried it in a case and otherwise took good care of it, would this pen hold up? (I'd also be happy to hear about any other experiences with these pens!)

 

PS: Yes, I know these particular pens are screen-printed/not full maki-e I'm not quite a starving student, but a genuine maki-e would be far out of my reach!

 

(Please be gentle - first post )

[hari317]

 

These pens(PTL-15000H ) are Urushi over plastic (AS Resin) as per Platinum.

 

http://www.platinum-pen.co.jp/products/fountain/e_fountain_makie.html

 

I would look for their models with lacquer over brass. Pilot makes some such models I think. Also these pens can be bought for much less from ebay sellers in Japan like engeika.

 

HTH.

 

Hari

[Azhyre]

 

These pens(PTL-15000H ) are Urushi over plastic (AS Resin) as per Platinum.

 

http://www.platinum-pen.co.jp/products/fountain/e_fountain_makie.html

 

I would look for their models with lacquer over brass. Pilot makes some such models I think. Also these pens can be bought for much less from ebay sellers in Japan like engeika.

 

HTH.

 

Hari

 

D'OH! Silly me :bonk: Well, at least the other post I read suggested the coating was rather tough, so that's good to hear.

 

I'll try to find some of these brass pens - I've mostly been having trouble finding pens within my range, vs. all the full-maki-e pens out there for thousands of dollars. :hmm1:

Edit: I wasn't really able to find a brass pen in my range (up to $200). I'm assuming changing the body from plastic resin would up the price too high

 

Also, thank you for the tip about ebay! I don't know why that didn't occur to me

Edit: I am finding some nice pens on ebay; a lot of non-branded ones, though, so we'll see how I feel about that :blink:

Edited January 11, 2013 by Azhyre