Platignum Fountain Pens

[Inky-Republic]

I was surprised to see an online ad for the platignum brand of fountain pen, since I thought they had gone bust years ago. (https://www.hamiltonpens.com/collections/platignum?constraint=mode_fountain-pen)

 

When I was at school during the late 50's and early 60's, this was pretty much the standard pen most kids brought to class. If you were unfortunate enough to own a Parker or Sheaffer on the other hand, you automatically got branded a rich kid and would get regularly turned over by the school thugs for sweets and candy!

 

So questions:

Is this the same company or a resurrection?

I notice the pens on offer are budget priced, but look reasonably well made -are they in fact any good?

Are they still widely available in the UK?

Are they still made in the UK?

 

If feedback and opinions are positive, I might just buy one for for old times sake!

Edited May 19, 2019 by Inky-Republic

[eachan]

I think it's a revival, and not the first one. I haven't handled one so I can't advise. I believe the company was owned by Snowpake for a time and Cult Pens is involved with the sale of the pens. I don't think they are made in Britain.

[purplepen]

Bought one in every color a few years back. Pretty decent pen.