I still think the President was(is) one of the best gold nibbed fountain pen values! I have two. Although discontinued, they can still be found new for between $130 and $150. To know that the nib and section is the same is a little mind-blowing. Thank you, Doug!
What a generous spirit Murray has to share these magnificent pens! It is uncommon to see a critical review of a pen of this value (which, maybe, in the next few years, but not this year). So many thanks to Murray and you, Doug!
I just got back from a pen show, and was looking at some Taccia Maki-e pens. Their guts were Sailor KOP's. Your friend Murray is blessed to have that pen, but aren't we all blessed to have our pens to enjoy? Thanks for showing it to us, and thanks Murray.
I love the design of the pen. Now, if Platinum would make this pen without the Maki-e work and put it out on the market for less money, I would make it a point to get one. Thank you Doug and Murray for this fabulous review.
I am glad that I purchased my Platinum President before it was discontinued. This pen is gorgeous! Thanks to you and Murray for the review of this pen and the artwork on it!!
What an absolutely beautiful pen,thanks for showing. I bought my partner a Platinum Kanzawa Haku moon and rabbit pen a few months ago and although it is way further down the scale from this pen, it is still a gorgeous pen for the price. Platinum do make nice pens.
I recently purchased a Platinum President from an online retailer in Japan; there are still some NIB pens out there. I’m looking forward to inking it up.
The Izzumo range from platinum is beautiful:) hope you don’t mind me saying though, you don’t have to say urushi lacquer (urushi translates to lacquer) Honestly, the pieces that platinum produce are sublime. I have a Hama No Matsu and the artistry is sublime
Thanks for sharing. I’m always impressed with the artistic flair of Maki-e pens. The workmanship is absolutely stunning. However, is it just me or does the #6 nib look small for this pen? It’s a chunky beast and I think a #8 nib would better balance the pen. Shame Platinum discontinued the President. I’m glad I bought mine. They’re really nice writers.
I loooove the shape of Izumos! And I love feedback but haven't experienced Platinum yet. What's it like compared to Sailor nibs feedback? Anyway, thank you!
I still think the President was(is) one of the best gold nibbed fountain pen values! I have two. Although discontinued, they can still be found new for between $130 and $150. To know that the nib and section is the same is a little mind-blowing. Thank you, Doug!
What a generous spirit Murray has to share these magnificent pens! It is uncommon to see a critical review of a pen of this value (which, maybe, in the next few years, but not this year). So many thanks to Murray and you, Doug!
Well said!
I just got back from a pen show, and was looking at some Taccia Maki-e pens. Their guts were Sailor KOP's. Your friend Murray is blessed to have that pen, but aren't we all blessed to have our pens to enjoy? Thanks for showing it to us, and thanks Murray.
Thanks Teresa!
Doug, please bring in the "Grand Poobah," +++Murray. He seems to have a treasure trove of the finest pens in the world.
He's shy!
I love the design of the pen. Now, if Platinum would make this pen without the Maki-e work and put it out on the market for less money, I would make it a point to get one.
Thank you Doug and Murray for this fabulous review.
I agree 100%. If this were the pen without any urushi at all, just ebonite, it would be very popular if it were at a $200-$300 price range.
I am glad that I purchased my Platinum President before it was discontinued. This pen is gorgeous! Thanks to you and Murray for the review of this pen and the artwork on it!!
Great to hear!
@@InkquiringMinds is your Main Man Murray the same one that Dr. Brown has lending him pens for review?
@@kevinlandon7578 Could be!
Very interesting post. Thanks to you, Doug, and Murray.
Thanks Rod!
I can only dream of a pen like this! Thanks for sharing this pen with us and thanks to Murray. Super nice video. 👍
Thanks for watching!
That is a very beautiful design.
Thank you! Cheers!
What an absolutely beautiful pen,thanks for showing. I bought my partner a Platinum Kanzawa Haku moon and rabbit pen a few months ago and although it is way further down the scale from this pen, it is still a gorgeous pen for the price. Platinum do make nice pens.
Going to try and make it to your live show I enjoy your comments
Awesome thank you!
I recently purchased a Platinum President from an online retailer in Japan; there are still some NIB pens out there. I’m looking forward to inking it up.
What a beauty!!!
The Izzumo range from platinum is beautiful:) hope you don’t mind me saying though, you don’t have to say urushi lacquer (urushi translates to lacquer)
Honestly, the pieces that platinum produce are sublime. I have a Hama No Matsu and the artistry is sublime
Thanks for this!
that is absolutely gorgeous
Delicious. Wish I had a friend like Murray. All the best from Morrie of Manangatan (an outer suburb of Woop-woop.)
Woop woop!!
Thanks from the community to Murray as well! Amazing piece of art.
It really is!
Thanks for sharing. I’m always impressed with the artistic flair of Maki-e pens. The workmanship is absolutely stunning. However, is it just me or does the #6 nib look small for this pen? It’s a chunky beast and I think a #8 nib would better balance the pen. Shame Platinum discontinued the President. I’m glad I bought mine. They’re really nice writers.
I totally agree!
Ohhh Platinum high end fountain pens are amazing, away from my wallet power but well... Some day.
Not on my buy list, but wow! 🤩
You and me both!
@@InkquiringMinds 😂
I loooove the shape of Izumos!
And I love feedback but haven't experienced Platinum yet.
What's it like compared to Sailor nibs feedback?
Anyway, thank you!
The Platinum "feedback" is just purely Platinum. I've only had one Sailor. It had feedback, but not the Platinum "pencil on vellum" feedback.
@@InkquiringMinds Thanks and congratulations on 17k!
Newbie here! Nakaya makes luxury pens and are somewhat related to Platinum company? But Platinum still makes these pens under their own brand?
Yup
Thks!
I think there must be an error in the overall weight data. 🤔
Oh? Could be. It was late and I suck at math.
I think you are too heavy on the weights there Doug (by 20g). It is a problem I seem to have as well!
Dyslexic
If this body were available in unpainted ebonite for around $300 I’d be all over it.
Yup!