Platinum President Fountain Pen Review

[@Xyrium]

An oldie but a good one. This nib is engineering excellence. It provides a small amount of variation, with perfect control and zero skipping, even reverse writing without drying out. Just a great design from these guys, and flies under the radar. Thanks for bringing this to us, sir.

[@jeanchonot2677]

Thanks Stephen. I've received one and the nib (medium too) was very very dry by default. Dry with Iroshizuku, unthinkable... After adjusting the nib, the pen write now very wet and it's appear that the nib and the pen are very better than the 3776 especially for long writing sessions (its size make the difference, you are right but the quality of its nib too). It's globally an excellent pen at this price level. Unfortunate that his main problem is its converter (a real little shit). 125 euros on Amazon.fr (VAT included)

[@WaskiSquirrel]

Where was this video a few weeks ago when I was considering one? I ended up buying a burgundy with a broad nib which Dan Smith ground to a cursive italic. I've been a big fan of the 3776. So far I'm thrilled with it. It's a little larger, but not too large. It's comfortable in my hand. With that nib on it, I think it will be inked more than it's not. There are surprisingly few reviews on KZbin for this pen, so thank you for helping with that!

[@sbrebrown]

WaskiSquirrel You're always welcome!

[@arindhamvaid3609]

I absolutely love your reviews!!! I did recently get one with a Fine nib and loving it!

[@andrewleon7325]

Thanks Stephen, keep up your good reviews. I didn't like my 3776 despite the hype. I've just bought a burgundy President with a broad nib and its a smooth and wet writer. I like it a lot!

[@AdrianMutu87]

Hi Andrew, what do you think of the president now? A president with broad nib is what I'm looking into as well. Figboot has an awesome writing sample with one.

[@AdrianMutu87]

if you notice in the size comparison with the sailor 1911L, they are almost the same length, but the President has more bulky ends compared to the Sailor's pointy zeppelin shape. For me that is likely to make a difference in holding the pen, as that bulk may help stabilize the pen in the web of the thumb and index.

[@caomhan84]

I wish Platinum hadn't discontinued the Blue/Rhodium version of this. I'd get one in a heartbeat if they still had it at standard prices, since my appreciation of Platinum nibs has grown substantially. The ones still floating around sell at a premium.

[@markbrailsford2849]

Thanks for the review, I'm looking at a blue version at mo and although not as classy as my 3 Pelikan M800s it's a really nice pen for the money. Cheers.

[@AnzanHoshinRoshi]

Thank you, Stephen.

[@zainalu]

How about a disassembly video of this pen?

[@creativewatercolor]

Had a President a few years back but the feed broke off. Not kidding, literally broke in two. Got my money back, a manufacturing defect. Since then I got a 3776 and I think it's a superior pen as far as value is concerned, though it does feel a bit cheap.

[@matthewbeddow3278]

Thanks Stephen

[@AllanEngelhardt0]

Thank you Stephen. Does this one have the Slip & Seal cap like the 3776? I am guessing not....

[@dp8460]

Allan Engelhardt this has inner cap sealing but not slip and seal. since slip and seal is vacuum seal.

[@harshaljoshi2784]

Which one would be better choice, Platinum President Vs. Sailor 1911 full size?

[@mustangx218]

Sweet. I was just looking to get one of these.

[@sistergoldenhair0727]

got the UEF of this one on Amazon for $110. It is now discontinued as a pen, I hear. I hope the UEF is as nice as this fine seems to be:)

[@ryanalden1689]

Reviewing Platinum Izumo will be more interesting, it has same nib with platinum president. However nice review.

[@xinhaoyan5053]

My platinum president's threads on body and cap always get misaligned, feels jerky sometimes when I close the cap. Does anyone experience this kind of problem? The pen is just bought, thinking about should I get a warranty repair or not.

[@13noman1]

any thoughts on this compared with the King of Pen?

[@andyyoung814]

Great vid again SBRE! Would welcome yours or the pen users thoughts - This one or the Pilot 823?? Thanks all.

[@robert_wigh]

I wonder if the President of Platinum carries a mini Platinum President in his pocket?

[@yomama7084]

Robert Andersson Prime minister Abe uses a pilot elabo.

[@9748268343]

Is the nib is size 6 or smaller?

[@ЕкатеринаПроказина-с7у]

Mine after prolonged storage got some kind of spots on the clip and band, dont know what can be done to restore it(((

[@sbrebrown]

A silver polishing cloth can help

[@Mensabay]

Протрите мягкой тряпочкой (лучше хлопок, не синтетика) смоченной в растворе разведенного уксуса, потом водой и следом насухо. Если не поможет, то попробуйте то же самое, но вместо раствора уксуса раствор перекиси. Тряпочки для полировки серебра/золота не используйте, снимут позолоту.

[@jisa39]

Writing sample 5:45

[@bonapartocunasa]

The President is a bigger pen alright, but I think you're doing down the 3776 a little bit - it's about 14cm long and the same dimensions more or less as the Lamy 2000. You might be confusing it with the Sailor 1911 Standard, which is indeed a smaller-sized pen.

[@sbrebrown]

+bonapartocunasa The 3776 I have is 12 centimeters long, which is pretty small.

[@ovebjornson7846]

My 3776 Century is also 140 mm long, capped that is. I belive the celluloid 3776 models are a bit smaller.

[@sbrebrown]

Ove Bjornson Yes, I measured uncapped.

[@wch0306]

3776 has 18K version，I had one, but it writes nothing special

[@ratneshpawar]

Got this today

[@Simon_Says]

Stephen, You should definietly check out Additive Pen. Very interesting one ;) I have one in my collection - pen that for sure is a conversation peace because noone who notice it can ignore it ;)

[@푸우레이]

Stephen, could you review "Hero H718"? I think it's copy of the Montblanc's safety pen, and it seems quite interesting.

[@jeko32]

The 3776 isn't a narrow pen at all. It's got a 10mm section

[@mustangx218]

I think it is in comparison to big pens like Mont Blanc or the other western pens he likes like Pelikan M800s, etc.

[@cloudybeforerain7134]

It's also worth remembering that Stephen has larger than average hands. I have smaller than average hands, so what he would call narrow and what I would call narrow differ.

[@FungusMossGnosis]

All that matters is how it feels to the individual and, how one uses it. Also, it's a myth that a girthier pen is apt to make the page moister, or that darker inks flow smoother.

[@phsyckomantis]

Is it like the montblanc 146?

[@jd7713]

Did you say Platinum 3776 is a small pen?!! It is not.

[@sbrebrown]

Yes, find it a relatively small pen

[@LOVEGODFEARSIN]

You seriously need to improve your videography...most of the time your face is seen, hardly the pen is seen. You should checkout other KZbin channels like inkquiring minds...it will give you a good idea of how to present a pen review. Pls take it positively

[@sbrebrown]

See my more recent videos or watch other people'a videos. Take it positively, please.

[@ihateartxyz]

I personally think the 3776 is overpriced. The build quality is poor imo.