Top 3 Pens of Masaharu Takeuchi (Vice President of Platinum)

[@Julietewan]

Platinum, understated perfection

[@MD-wk3gj]

What a wonderful gift to still have his first fountain pen and to have those memories. Thank you both for recording the video.

[@nanjappa42]

Yes, it is wonderful! My mother gave me my first fountain pen in 1954! I lost it before I entered college in 1958!

[@blakeward2]

I love my blue 3776. Perfect shape and very iconic design. Keep it up Platinum!

[@the_dark_forest]

I was waiting to hear which size nibs he uses. Just out of curiosity. Wonderful to hear that Mr Takeuchi connected with Fountain Pens when he started working with them. It's a very different experience. One feels the 'craft calling' when writing with a fountain pen, which obviously can be ignored (who has the time, right?) and it genuinely allows you to reconnect with your inner creativity, appreciation for beauty, perfection and workmanship. Despite the mechanistic processes involved in making a fountain pen these days, there is still craftsmanship required, and there is a history that seems to have more depth and breadth than a rollerball or ballpoint pen despite the minimal age difference - historically speaking.

[@paddrino5991]

It is so great to see someone with strong memories attached to each pen they keep. Wonderful passion! Thank you very much for sharing this.

[@andrewtongue7084]

What a charming gentleman; incredibly understated & self effacing - much like the pens that Platinum manufacture. I have the second (contemporary) model myself, but the first & last of Mr Takeuchi's are fantastic ! Great associative memories with those two beautiful writing instruments. Thank you, Joost & Mr. Takeuchi for sharing your incredible trio !

[@AppelboomPennen]

Thank you for watching!

[@andrewtongue7084]

In truth, Joost, I was two years late for the 'party', but I don't like to miss any of your 'Top 3' presentations. Trusting you & yours are well, Andrew 🙂

[@umbriferum]

(Fumbles with opening the one of a kind prototype) VP: Please! (takes the pen away from him to open himself)

[@phazer_6469]

Wow! he's actually being genuine, I expected another 3 Platinum Pen list, but even apart from the Nakaya, even his two platinum recommendations seemed genuine.

[@Mattheo123]

Best Top 3 Video for me. Thank you for sharing.

[@AppelboomPennen]

Thank you for watching!

[@smart4141]

Its so wonderful to know the people behind the Fountain pen companies. Thank you 🙏 Love this series Mr.Joost. Please keep sharing the videos.

[@Cortesevasive]

That pen case looks equally as interesting.

[@julianfisher8190]

A delightful man with such interesting pens. Thank you, Joost, for such an enjoyable interview.

[@AppelboomPennen]

Thank you for watching!

[@cvk1958]

I like his comments on his boss “ he is thinking Pen, Pen, Pen - 24 hours a day 7 days a week”. I have some Platinum Fountain Pens as well as a Nakaya Fountain Pen. They write superb, Nakaya being outstanding.

[@Anton_the_Vampire]

Wow, fantastic. Mr. Masaharu seems like such a gentleman, but so focused too. I loved his pens as well! It gives me quite the dilemma, because I was considering a Platinum President model, but now I'm thinking; "If a 3776 is good enough for Takeuchi-san, the Vice President of Platinum, then it's good enough for me!" haha One slightly cheeky thought; I wonder if the President of Platinum actually uses the "President" model? No disrespect intended. I am simply curious.

[@AppelboomPennen]

Did you know that the 3776 celebrates it’s 10th year anniversary this year?

[@Anton_the_Vampire]

@@AppelboomPennen no i didn't. So the 3776 century was released in 2011?

[@r.mercado9737]

Lovely interview!

[@veill21m]

Great interview. Not often you come across an interview like this. Thanks to both of you.

[@sicilianeye]

Thank you, Joost, for making my Christmas gift list longer!

[@kapirk2244]

Wonderful stories of some excellent pens. I love the 3776 and the pocket pens.

[@josepmariaaguascaribot9239]

To write little notes with my small letter, I never forgotten use of the "Century" 3776 "SF", of PLATINUM.

[@amyr.862]

I have a Platinum Pocket 18. It's my first gold pen and I love it. It has a soft fine nib and it writes so well.

[@petersampson5202]

I am very proud of you guys.

[@thomashardy9994]

Very nice interview. I like that prototype pen.

[@AppelboomPennen]

Thank you!🙏

[@gristlevonraben]

very very cool !

[@anguswhite8233]

Love that he uses a Platinum 3776 Chartres blue w rhodium trim as his daily writer: you and me both!:) - imagine his is inked with possibly Platinum mixable Aurora blue, but my pen is inked with J Herbin Eclat de Saphir:)

[@rickhoover6479]

Wonderful stories and wonderful pens!

[@shaunpearson7905]

I have a Nakaya being made for me. It's been three months and I probably have another six to go, but woooo eeee boy I can't wait :) I'm enjoying this series Joost keep up the good work.

[@faiziiiiii]

Wow! this is awesome, the beginning of an heirloom:)

[@ima4ster]

I believe the story behind receiving a pen is more important than the pen itself.

[@Cortesevasive]

Well in his case he haven't bought a single pen . xD

[@peterhofmann8292]

Joost, another fun and insightful interview. Wonder what you have planned for 2020, this series is really super interesting and it is wonderful to see the different people and their pens.

[@ranpoolz]

More of this. A prototype fountain pen even.

[@oheck5570]

Joost, I really enjoy this series.

[@markcollins2876]

Joust, this is an exceptional series of videos. But what are your 3 top pens?

[@x-changex-outx-oner8224]

Love the 3776 in Ultra Extra Fine nib.

[@KB-cx2dr]

Love it

[@Roberto__Skar]

Some close ups of the pens would be nice as they are too small to see in the video.

[@OphaTheHedgehog]

Joost, Welcome to Japan.

[@noname-vp6vf]

I want that 3776 century

[@mrxyo]

I thought there will be: Preppy EF, Preppy F and Preppy M.

[@AppelboomPennen]

Luckily Mr. Takeuchi has a more different Top 3😉

[@Volkmannx]

🤓👍

[@rds4629]

Hmmm... wonder if he'll say anything other than Platinum...

[@aadityakiran_s]

He should have been given the Preppy.