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Platinum Izumo Glossy - Tagayasan

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Nice review!

I recently got my first Platinum (3776 Balance) and was pleasantly surprised. The nib (SF) was as good as I've heard but I also thought the plastic appeared as good as that on the Sailor PG. I know that is heresy, but I've got a pair of pliers and a bucket of water handy. I now feel tempted to buy one of their fancier pens (or a Nakaya) when I can afford (alas, that list just keeps on growing) and some variant of that model just became one of the prime options (although it will probably end up being one of the briarwood pens).

 

I find it odd that there was not a converter in the box. It is worth such a small fraction of the cost of the entire package so why not include one?

Слава Україні!

Slava Ukraini!

 

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Wielding: BIC stick of poor judgment (-3,-5) {cursed}

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Thank you for pointing out the differences. Are the nibs on these Izumos larger than the regular 18k nibs used on the President pens?

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Nice review!

I recently got my first Platinum (3776 Balance) and was pleasantly surprised. The nib (SF) was as good as I've heard but I also thought the plastic appeared as good as that on the Sailor PG. I know that is heresy, but I've got a pair of pliers and a bucket of water handy. I now feel tempted to buy one of their fancier pens (or a Nakaya) when I can afford (alas, that list just keeps on growing) and some variant of that model just became one of the prime options (although it will probably end up being one of the briarwood pens).

 

I find it odd that there was not a converter in the box. It is worth such a small fraction of the cost of the entire package so why not include one?

Thank you. :) I really don't know why the converter was not installed inside the pen at the factory itself.

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Wow, Hari, This is a very great picture review (again). I really enjoyed it! Thanks for your time and for sharing this beauty with us.

Happy Writing!, Mainecoon

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Wow, Hari, This is a very great picture review (again). I really enjoyed it! Thanks for your time and for sharing this beauty with us.

 

 

Beautiful pen Hari. Thanks for sharing

Thank you so much for the kind words. :)

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Thank you for the nice review but ... I was looking at an Izumo Akatame for somewhat later, but now after reading your review I have already budgeted for next month. Oh well, I should not be reading the reviews if I wanted to save money.

 

Thanks again, and really a great review.

Gistar

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Thank you for the nice review but ... I was looking at an Izumo Akatame for somewhat later, but now after reading your review I have already budgeted for next month. Oh well, I should not be reading the reviews if I wanted to save money.

 

Thanks again, and really a great review.

thanks! Go for it, I think you will be very happy. :) what nib have you decided?

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Loved your exquisite review and very happy with your recommendation, Hari.

The pen is an absolute delight. (the cartridge pack came complimentary from Raul)

Thanks Again :)

 

Sonik

 

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Hello Hari, great review!! Beautiful pen indeed!! How do you like the nib?? I have a Platinum president, wich uses the same nibs, and don't really like it; too stiff, feels like a stainless steel nib. What is your opinion? Thanks!!

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Hello Hari, great review!! Beautiful pen indeed!! How do you like the nib?? I have a Platinum president, wich uses the same nibs, and don't really like it; too stiff, feels like a stainless steel nib. What is your opinion? Thanks!!

Hi, thanks!

 

I like the nib, I have tried all three: F/M/B and love the B, one of my friends loves his F. It is a rigid nib, not soft.

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Hi Hari, I saw one post for Izumo wood with matt finish mentioning that matt wood is prone to ink stains. How about this glossy one?

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