Platinum 3776 - Kawaguchi Vs Chartres Blue?

[amk]

I have been looking covetously at pictures of the Kawaguchi. But I already have the Chartres blue. (And love it.) Do I need another blue 3776? ... I'm not sure.

 

So my question to anyone who possesses both is how similar the two 'blues' are? Is the colour similar when you see the two pens in the flesh, or are they diferent enough that getting the lakes pen would add something to my collection?

[Algester]

Kawaguchi is darker than the Chartes blue as the Kawaguchi is closer to a true blue than the Chartes Blue

correction Chartes Blue is darker (closer to a blurple)

http://www.pen-info.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC04670.jpg

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/310142-lake-kawaguchi-3776-late-info/

Edited November 28, 2016 by Algester

[koofle]

Between the two, the Chartres Blue is a more saturated blue, while the Kawaguchi is like a deep sea green blue with hints of grey. Here's a comparison shot I made. They are reasonably different, particularly given the striations down the body of the Kawaguchi - the plastic feels more matte.

[amk]

Thank you! that is exactly what I wanted to know.

 

I think I'm going to hold off a while; I'm very happy with my Chartres and the Kawaguchi blue doesn't really do it for me. I'm going to make the Sai or Shoji my next priority.

[EdeIstein88]

Usually ppl will buy another 3776.. for example if you already buy Chartres Blue, then u just need to buy t burgogne red.. those two colour is so gorgeous...

[PAKMAN]

Now I think I need a Chartres blue one to go with my Burgogne red!

[jar]

Now I think I need a Chartres blue one to go with my Burgogne red!

With a Music nib.

[pararis]

With a Music nib.

Yes! I LOVE that music nib. So smooth, perfect flow -- and that Clown Teardrop ink flowing from that color pen is magic,

[JunkyardSam]

Another note of difference - the print on the cap band is pretty different on the Kawaguchi 3776. I think it looks better (as shown in Koofle's Inquisitive Quill photo.)

 

I don't feel the other 3776 Century pens are as much better as they cost than the Black In Black, Chartres, and Bourgogne versions which are all around $85 imported... but once you have all three as I do then you have no choice but to consider others!

 

After all, 3776 Century pens are addictive and I think many people like their first enough to buy more.

Edited November 28, 2016 by JunkyardSam

[Runnin_Ute]

Another vote for the Bourgogne!

[amk]

I know all about addiction. So far: Chartres Blue, Bourgogne, Nice Pur, Briarwood, Ribbed, the plain black one with a music nib (aaaaah what fun to write with!) and a Yamanaka. I covet the celluloid ones but keep missing out on the ones on ebay...