Platinum President Fountain Pen review has a C nib

[@mayurpatel2901]

I appreciate that you allowed us to follow all the ups and downs of the pen. Thanks

[@stprk]

Thank you Chris. It was like a thriller. High suspense all over. Enjoyed it very much... More of this kind please...

[@chrisrap52]

Glad you enjoyed it! My videos are not scripted, I follow the pen. This was a unique adventure.

[@deanandreoli1975]

Awesome review. the ultra extra fine platinum nib is my grail nib. i will get one. oh yes! it shall be mine. 👑🔥

[@AlexUrgins]

I enjoyed watching this video (as well as your other videos). It is necessary to note your persistence. I'm glad that you reinstated this president.

[@vageli]

It's like watching a blockbuster movie! I pulled out the popcorn and watched with anticipation - clip after clip - update after update. Thank you :)

[@chrisrap52]

Popcorn sounds perfect. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@davidmathews2124]

I like both the 3776 and the President lines and have a number of each. My Presidents include two blacks…one with silver trim and the other with gold…and a burgundy with gold trim. The nibs are soft fine, medium and bold. My most recent is the bold nib and it is among the smoothest writing of the over fifty pens in my cabinet.

[@chrisrap52]

Agree.

[@greyareaRK1]

Handsome pen. I'd be tempted to have that giant ball of tipping material honed into something interesting (to me), like a cursive italic or a two-nib tip.

[@martinlebl631]

That is a big ball of tipping material. I think I would like this coarse nib myself. Might have to start looking at these used pen auctions.

[@edwardwiper1323]

Very nice looking pen.I have have broad nibs but never tried a double broad,will have to look for a bock DB as i have several pens it would fit.Very well presented video & update on the ink flow problem.

[@martinlebl631]

Karas has some of their pens available with double broad.

[@JoelTurrell]

Persistence pays off ! I've had a similar experience with a Montblanc 149, which I bought cheap, intending to resell. It took me a year of soaking, off and on, to get the ink to flow finally. I have kept it, simply because I put so much effort into the restoration and because it is 20 years older than my other 149.

[@chrisrap52]

Perseverance pays off. I still have a few pens that need more work to write consistently. The reward is worth the effort. Thanks.

[@gristlevonraben]

That lime color is wonderful. Sweet pen! I respect your honesty in your reviews. Some converters just have a powerful vacuum lock.

[@WaskiSquirrel]

Fun to see this, especially the update with the happy ending. The Platinum President is a great pen and the coarse nib is a lot of fun.

[@chrisrap52]

I wouldn't have this if it wasn't for you.

[@joshuanorris5860]

I have tuned my nibs/pens enough now that i have gained confidence to buy pens that may not be in working condition. I used to buy only from sources that could eigther restore a pen or guarantee that it works. Now i feel the world of good deals has opened up to me! :) i bought some sacs and stuff, i cant wait to try restoring some more pens :) A great find you've got there.

[@chrisrap52]

Great. Glad you have confidence. It is a rewarding journey. Thanks for watching,

[@mikes10663]

I have same pen, same nib. Still trying different inks to see what I like with this nib. I agree that buying pre-owned pens is a good way to shop, as long as you know what to look for. Many of my more expensive pens have been purchased on eBay or Fountain Pen Network.

[@atulvala9145]

I really like your pen with c nib

[@martinlebl631]

Second video today! You are on a roll.

[@chrisrap52]

One was filmed & published in one day, the other took 2 weeks. I have no schedule. I will not publish until it is what I want.

[@martinlebl631]

@@chrisrap52 I am a firm believer in it is ready when it is ready, especially when it is labor of love, and quality is more important than a schedule. Still I was impressed we got two in one day. That they arrived into the station at the same time. To extend the usual metaphor.

[@chrisrap52]

Stranger things have happened.

[@billcrabtree8700]

Hey Chris- sometimes the nib and feed are held in place by a glue. If you apply heat carefully with a hair dryer that can free them up.

[@chrisrap52]

I have a few pens with distorted section from heat. I am not good with that. I may use hot water but no more than that.

[@martinlebl631]

@@chrisrap52 Heat is tricky. Lot of modern electronics like phones and tablets are glued together, and similar trick is used to open them. However as you point out one has to have real knack for it as it easy to melt/distort plastic parts, melt solder, damage parts, esoecially some ICs and batteries. So I would only use that as last resort, unless you are practiced in that approach. (I mean if the pen is a write off otherwise, then there is nothing to lose, but I would try everything else first.)

[@MrAndrew1953]

I had problems like that with some pens and was told to soak the nib section overnight or long. Monteverde Fountain pen flush is useful. I've never owned or used a double broad.

[@martinlebl631]

Good cleaning can do wonders for a pen. Even up it's rating by quite a bit. I used my Visconti Opera for over a decade without really cleaning it, as it never dried out as I just refilled it when the ink was running out. Eventually, it did start to have issues, so I spent couple hours flushing it, and it has been writing like new ever since. Of course a throughout flush is a PITA, as it does take a while, but if you like futzing with pens, then it is all good. Most of my other pens do need cleaning more often, but then they get cleaned more often as I do that when switching ink. The Opera always has the same ink, so that wasn't the case. Used to be Noodler's Black, and now it is Noodler's Heart of Darkness, so really just more of the same, but slightly newer formulation with few extra features over the old standby.

[@chrisrap52]

Thanks for the detailed cleaning suggestion. I also am a cleaning friend every once in a while. I have 10 pens waiting for a thorough cleaning.

[@martinlebl631]

@@chrisrap52 Hear that. Always easier to do a who batch. Clean them and ink them. Combine the chore with the fun.

[@tobymulder196]

Nice job of proving your journey with this pen. How much of the change do you think was the ink. I wish you had put the sublime in it to show a more true revelation of your efforts.

[@chrisrap52]

Maybe next fill.

[@ihateartxyz]

Great video. Once of my favourites. Congrats on the lovely pen :)

[@chrisrap52]

Many thanks! One of my eBay finds.

[@lucm6476]

Great video! Thank You

[@chrisrap52]

You are welcome!

[@atulvala9145]

I wish I could have one.

[@peterpuleo2904]

Do you worry about marring the pen barrel by posting during use?

[@chrisrap52]

I seldom post. The plastic used for barrel seems scratch resistant. I show posting as some must post.

[@peterpuleo2904]

I think to get a better comparison between two nibs, it is better to use the same ink--just my opinion.

[@chrisrap52]

I agree but there is only so much time I invest in videos. I use what ink is in the pen. I'm not changing inks for a video and I as like a lot of inks most pens have different inks, same ink is boring for me. I believe it is better to show with different inks than to not show at all. Thanks for watching.

[@ichirofakename]

I've also had my eye on the Platinum C nib, though in the 3776. Thanks for this specialty review. How did you go about getting the Bock BB? Have you reviewed it? As always, good info. I'd also like to mention that I recently bought two Kaweco BB's and both are juicy and baby's-bottom-free.

[@chrisrap52]

Bock BB in Artisan pen - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqKtqoOEmtmdjdE Nib not easy to find.

[@ichirofakename]

@@chrisrap52 thanks again

[@peterpuleo2904]

I have a C nib on a 3776. A big ball and very juicy.

[@ichirofakename]

@@peterpuleo2904 sounds good

[@Winstonsmom]

What is the ink in the bock?

[@chrisrap52]

PenBBS No. 312 Shining Cai. Full review - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqKtqoOEmtmdjdE

[@Winstonsmom]

chrisrap52 thanks!

[@mohammadalseelawy2070]

Would you please tell us bout the price?

[@chrisrap52]

Price is on eBay auction I show in video, about $100.

[@tsherbs1309]

Success!

[@user-kw9qu2gz8v]

Would you say this is the best broad nib you've used, at the end of the video? Do you still prefer the bock nib?

[@chrisrap52]

Yes, Bock is lightly better. At this time it is the best BB nib & B nib.