hbj Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hi,I would like to ask you for advice. I have just bought a platinum modern maki-e makie crane fountain pen from ebay and I would like to know how I can make sure that the pen is authentic. The pen is a gift for my girlfriend and I want to be sure that it is genuine. Best wishes,Henry Link to post Share on other sites
Sasha Royale Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 It is a genuine as the day you bought it. She'll never know, unless YOU talk. It's the thought that counts. Auf freiem Grund mit freiem Volke stehn. Zum Augenblicke dürft ich sagen: Verweile doch, du bist so schön ! Link to post Share on other sites
KBeezie Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 IF you post a picture it should be pretty obvious if it's fake copy. But just so you know the Platinum Modern Maki-e aren't really Maki-e they're screen printed, that's why they're $140 to $190 as opposed to $600 to $3,000. For example this Platinum PTL-5000 is a Platinum pen, but it was an aftermarket paint job done by Engeika and sold as a Wancher Limited pen. http://static.karlblessing.com/pens/wancher_makie/tsutsuji.jpg KarlBlessing.com - KBeezie's Pen Porn Link to post Share on other sites
stan Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 IF you post a picture it should be pretty obvious if it's fake copy. But just so you know the Platinum Modern Maki-e aren't really Maki-e they're screen printed, that's why they're $140 to $190 as opposed to $600 to $3,000. For example this Platinum PTL-5000 is a Platinum pen, but it was an aftermarket paint job done by Engeika and sold as a Wancher Limited pen. http://static.karlblessing.com/pens/wancher_makie/tsutsuji.jpg stanFormerly Ryojusen PensThe oldest and largest buyer and seller of vintage Japanese pens in America.Member: Pen Collectors of America & Fuente, THE Japanese Pen Collectors Club Link to post Share on other sites
stan Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 In fifteen years I have not seen any modern Platinum make copied. There have been attempts by less than a handful of folks to pass off basic Platinums with music nibs as something grander, special, unique, etc. With matching higher prices. Minor forgotten successes at best. If you acquired a screen printed pen, enjoy. If only an absolutely painstakingly decorated real make makes your day, save your money. stanFormerly Ryojusen PensThe oldest and largest buyer and seller of vintage Japanese pens in America.Member: Pen Collectors of America & Fuente, THE Japanese Pen Collectors Club Link to post Share on other sites
tenney Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I *hated* buying a makie pen that was "just" screen printed because to me that wasn't real makie. But after much discussion here, it's just that there's all sorts of makie and some sellers (on FPN or ebay) make the cheap screenprinted ones SOUND like they're real makie. --Glenn (love those pen posses) Link to post Share on other sites
hbj Posted May 24, 2015 Author Share Posted May 24, 2015 Thank you for your replies! Link to post Share on other sites
Algester Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I *hated* buying a makie pen that was "just" screen printed because to me that wasn't real makie. But after much discussion here, it's just that there's all sorts of makie and some sellers (on FPN or ebay) make the cheap screenprinted ones SOUND like they're real makie.The only real makie pens I know hail from sailor,namiki, danitrio and nakaya and they cost like an artwork from a museum...Silk screen makies are cheaper though and these are sold by sailor, pilot and platinum like wise Store Exclusive Sailor Inks click here this has been my "personal obligation/service" Link to post Share on other sites
______Zaphod_Beeblebrox Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Buy a Makie from a reputable dealer. Link to post Share on other sites
KBeezie Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 The only real makie pens I know hail from sailor,namiki, danitrio and nakaya and they cost like an artwork from a museum... Silk screen makies are cheaper though and these are sold by sailor, pilot and platinum like wise What about Pelikan? KarlBlessing.com - KBeezie's Pen Porn Link to post Share on other sites
Algester Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 What about Pelikan? perhaps like Bruno taut I would say Japanese "inspired" MB also did it IIRC along with raden inlays another japanese "inspired" design of course they have the budget to say they are authentic Store Exclusive Sailor Inks click here this has been my "personal obligation/service" Link to post Share on other sites
PeterBeoworld Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Conway Stewart?http://www.airlineintl.com/files/15/products_main157.jpg Link to post Share on other sites
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