Platinum #3776 Century - Chartres Blue - Soft Fine Nib

August 10, 2015

No, I have those scratches in addition to the seams (I have two on the grip section, none on barrel). The scratches aren't entirely horizontal and turn left toward the end of them.

August 15, 2015

Hi thanks for taking the time to review and share about the Chatres Blue... I've just ordered the same one but with a broad nib... I wanted to see the difference in experience in using a broad Japanese nib... I have the Pilot Falcon (soft Fine) and Custom Heritage 74 (medium)... Both write very well... Point taken on the fine nib... But overall positive review confirms that I made the better choice out of the pens I was considering for my next purchase.

August 15, 2015

I appreciate the details of your review. I'm one of the little guys that can't drop to much on pens, BUT...when the money is there I want it well spent. Sounds like I will enjoy every penny spent on the Platinum 3776. I might go with a medium nib, though because I haven't dealt with the fines well so far.

August 17, 2015

Thanks for the wonderful, detailed review, and especially those beautiful photos!

I finally got one of these in Bourgogne, SF nib, after oggling their pretty colors and big affordable nibs for quite some time. This was my first Platinum pen - I've always gravitated towards Sailor and Pilot. My impressions were a resounding "MEH". Luke warm. The plastic and construction on these pens feels very cheap, and the soft fine nib was nothing to write home about. I think Pilot makes a much better SF nib, and uses higher quality plastics. Of course, ordered from Japan you can get this for under $70, so beggars can't be choosers, but then again $10-$20 gets you a Custom 74 which is, in my opinion, a far superior pen. Just my 2 cents.