@@gourisankarmandal6733 hey may not be the answer you're looking for but fountain pens are meant to last a lifetime as long as you maintain and care for it :)
Oh lord that Bourgogne. I usually don't love red but that is utterly stunning to my eyes. Would love to get it with the music nib or a custom stub/cursive-italic.
+The Goulet Pen Company Yep! I'll do some research on things and that may end up being my first "expensive" (as in "considerable cost for most levels of wealth") fountain pen.
Am so glad you covered this in a quick look. I got my 3776 in Chartres Blue and Rhodium about two weeks ago from an authorised retailer in the UK and couldnt be happier. Medium nib writes well on lots of different types of papers (especially office paper which was a key requirement), ridiculously well balanced and behaves superbly with the lovely Asa Blue flowing out it... The only way it could be more perfect would be to make it ever so slightly bigger but then Im a big dude loving the Vac 700 etc so for most people, I'd imagine it's the perfect size. Thanks for the Vid Brian
I finally bit the bullet and bought the Chartres Blue with the Broad nib because of this video. The color is so gorgeous, and usually I don't like blue with yellow gold, but it's so pretty I had to have it. I've just ordered Diamine Sargasso Sea to fill it with so hopefully it's a good match! x
It's funny. I live in Nice in France and you can't buy the Nice in Nice. The only fountain pen shop "Creutz et fils" does not even retail Platinum pens.
My favourite pen! I have the Chartres Blue which is GORGEOUS. The blue is really rich and has a tiny touch of purple to it, it's beautiful. The fine nib is perfect, just a little "toothy" which I love in a nib. My fav writer by far, and a gorgeous pen. I have the black diamond on my wishlist :)
I have and love the Chatres blue. But gosh, how I really also want the Borgogne (burgundy?) one as well. It looks gorgeous. The 3776 is a great, dependable writer, and I don’t mind the slight feedback feel on my medium nib. I wish to try out the broad nib on the 3776. The Americans, Italians and the Japanese all make such a variety of wonderful fountain pens. From Japan, I like my Sailor pens best. Pilot and Platinum are tied at second. At any rate, my own collection is dominated by pens from these three countries. The 3776 is under-rated only by those who have yet to write with one.
Does anyone know where you could buy replacement nibs for this pen? I own a Platinum Century 3776 Shunkei Series Shiun Limited Edition and would love to have an extra nib.
The pen looks great, but I don’t know what type of nib to buy. Would you say that the line thickness from the platinum century EF is roughly the same as pilot kakuno EF? UEF seems too thin to me.
The blue and bourgogne look awesome - but the Nice caught my eye. Someone on the Goulet website has written a review for it and said the barrel is very uncomfortable to use (due to the flat bits I suppose) - comment? This makes me think twice about it, although I really dig the clear, 'frosted glass' effect used on the pen with the rose gold trim. I'm torn! Please advise. I'd probably be happy with the blue or wine but the Nice is my first choice...
Everyone's grip and feel for a pen is different. This is one of Brian's favorite and most underrated gold nib options out there, and he doesn't mention any issues with the barrel being uncomfortable, even with the facets. If you are a bit worried, the Pilot Custom 74 is a similar pen that might fit you just as well. - Colin
After watching your video, I purchased the pen. Thank you for helping me. Now that I have had the pen for about a month, I have loved the way it writes and take it with me a lot. I did have one ugly problem: the proprietary converter leaked so badly that the ink escaped into the body. I did not realize it until I kept getting my thumb and index finger soaked in ink! After realizing ink was soaking it, I checked the body. It cleaned up easily; however, I have a question. I watched one video (yours I believe) in which you suggested the problem in another type of filler could be solved by using silicon grease on a q-tip and gently spreading some around the walls of the tube. Will that work, or should I purchase another converter (from Goulet, of course)?
I think what you're describing is with the Lamy 2000, and it's piston filling mechanism. That's usually if the piston is being difficult to move, and the grease will let it glide easier for filling. Not really helping in terms of leaking. Was it leaking out of the converter itself, or the connection it was making with the section when writing? - Colin
The Goulet Pen Company Found an old video Brian did demonstrating my exact problem (on a Platinum converter no less) All I did was search the TH-cam site more specifically. Next order I will probably get an extra though. Thanks.
Both the Chartres Blue and the Bourgogne looks gorgeous. I wondering how the nib sizes compare to the Pilot Metropolitan. I have a Fine in the metropolitan and looking for a similar nib size. The Nib Nook seems to show that the 3776 Extra Fine is closer to the Metropolitan Fine, but I'm want check before buying. Is the 3776 Fine a bit thicker than the Metro Fine? Thanks
Okay, so. Platinum 3776 vs. the Visconti Rembrandt (which I know y'all don't have in quite yet) - what would be the major differences that might lead somebody to choose one versus the other?
They're going to be fairly close to the same price, other than the obvious style difference there are some good differences to point out. The 3776 slip n seal cap will really help keep the nib wet. The 3776 has a threaded cap, Rembrandt is snap cap. Both take converters and cartridges, but the Rembrandt takes a more universal Standard International. The Rembrandt had a slick metal grip, which some may or may not like. Lots of subtle differences. -Brian
Appreciate the review... but it would be very helpful if reviews mentioned whether or not the cartridges used are standard or proprietary. It appears that these are proprietary.
Hi, i wanted to get a new pen and i cant decide between platinum 3776, sailor 1911 standard and pilot custom heritage. i preferred japanese brand cause they have soft nib versions. any opinion about this pens?
They're really very similar in terms of quality & writing performance. If you like the build-in piston & demonstrator body, the CH92 could be a good option. - Colin
Both are great entry-level gold nib pens! If you prefer a finer line, I'd go with the 3776 as it features a Japanese nib, but both write very well. You can compare them yourself in our Nib Nook (www.gouletpens.com/nib-nook). - Colin
I have been using this pen with a SF nib. It works mostly okay, even a little flex, but from time to time it skips and hard starts, specially with fast horizontal pulling lines with no pressure to a very light pressure (not enough to flex). I have been trying to clean it a few times and changing inks, but the problem remains. Could you give me some advice to solve that? The pen is lovely in every other way...
I would be mindful of the pen angle as you're writing quickly, both to the paper and to the line if that makes sense. Over-rotation can cause some skipping issues, especially when trying to keep up with the ink demands of faster writing. - Colin
I also have a SF Platinum 3776. When I got it, I found that it wrote surprisingly dry. I'm not sure whether this is an issue with the pen or just mine.
I do find the finer nibs to be pretty dry, I don't have as much experience with the soft nibs tho, honestly. If it's dry as in hard starting and not writing properly though, that's something we can probably make right -Brian
DOES THE SOFT FINE NIB OF PLATINUM 3776 CENTURY WRITE BETTER THAN A PLATINUM PREPPY EXTRA FINE NIB??? Actually I use a platinum preppy EF & pilot Metropolitan Fine, I am very happy with their performance but wanna have a 3776 Century with Soft fine.
We wouldn't recommend it. The Nice Pur still has metallic components inside the pen, like where the converter meets the grip section. This could lead to corrosion and leaking issues. - Colin
That's a good question...I can't really say how they're selling for that cheap, to be completely honest. My guess would be these are gray-market sellers out of Japan that aren't authorized retailers. Brian
+ThePsphakr I guess you should ask the authorized importer of Platinum, not a retailer. FP seems to be more expensive in US compare with some other contries or areas.
+ThePsphakr That's just how it goes with most japanese pens. You can find them even cheaper than ebay in some japanese sites, but you need to consider shipping and customs fees depending on where you live, and the fact that you're not getting support from an official/local retailer.
Platunum heard your wish and it's now true, though not maybe what you expected it. The pens in a purple colorway are: 1) Nice Lavende 2) Special edition 3776 century Shiun Also The platinum 3776 shiun looks cool but damn that price is a bit overkill.
I'd go with fine or extra-fine. At school, you have less control of the paper quality, so having a fine nib helps prevent feathering/bleedthrough. - Colin
The Platinum Preppy or Platinum Desk Pen also have great EF nib options, just steel nibs rather than gold. Available for under $20: www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum - Colin
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Drooling over the Chartres Blue one.
Right? It really is gorgeous -Brian
@@Gouletpens will the platinum century last upto 60 years(without any accident)? Please tell. I want to buy it.
@@gourisankarmandal6733 hey may not be the answer you're looking for but fountain pens are meant to last a lifetime as long as you maintain and care for it :)
Oh lord that Bourgogne. I usually don't love red but that is utterly stunning to my eyes. Would love to get it with the music nib or a custom stub/cursive-italic.
+GNABC it is fantastic, isn't it? -Brian
+The Goulet Pen Company Yep! I'll do some research on things and that may end up being my first "expensive" (as in "considerable cost for most levels of wealth") fountain pen.
That Bourgogne on Gold is a stunner! Even though it's slightly transparent.
@@user-et8vm9cc3t the transparency is the perfect amount, very tasteful 😍🥺
Am so glad you covered this in a quick look. I got my 3776 in Chartres Blue and Rhodium about two weeks ago from an authorised retailer in the UK and couldnt be happier. Medium nib writes well on lots of different types of papers (especially office paper which was a key requirement), ridiculously well balanced and behaves superbly with the lovely Asa Blue flowing out it... The only way it could be more perfect would be to make it ever so slightly bigger but then Im a big dude loving the Vac 700 etc so for most people, I'd imagine it's the perfect size. Thanks for the Vid Brian
I love clear demonstrators, but man Chartres Blue and Bourgogne look stunning.
Right?? -Brian
I finally bit the bullet and bought the Chartres Blue with the Broad nib because of this video. The color is so gorgeous, and usually I don't like blue with yellow gold, but it's so pretty I had to have it. I've just ordered Diamine Sargasso Sea to fill it with so hopefully it's a good match! x
Shelby M. Do u still use it?
It's funny. I live in Nice in France and you can't buy the Nice in Nice. The only fountain pen shop "Creutz et fils" does not even retail Platinum pens.
That's funny.
That's a little ironic ;) -Brian
Also, aren't the beaches rocky instead of sandy?
@@jasoncardema Yeah, quite rocky in Nice 😅
I am a proud owner of the Platinum #3776 Century in Chartres Blue!
Waiting for my Chartres Blue be shipped!
My favourite pen right now, can't put it out of my hands! :) I did have to make the nib smoother though because that's what I prefer.
Gotcha! Yeah, that's understandable. -Brian
I love this pen. It`s probably the best fountain pen i own. I have Parker pens, but this is superb.
My favourite pen! I have the Chartres Blue which is GORGEOUS. The blue is really rich and has a tiny touch of purple to it, it's beautiful. The fine nib is perfect, just a little "toothy" which I love in a nib. My fav writer by far, and a gorgeous pen. I have the black diamond on my wishlist :)
That's awesome, I'm glad you enjoy it so much! -Brian
I have and love the Chatres blue. But gosh, how I really also want the Borgogne (burgundy?) one as well. It looks gorgeous. The 3776 is a great, dependable writer, and I don’t mind the slight feedback feel on my medium nib. I wish to try out the broad nib on the 3776. The Americans, Italians and the Japanese all make such a variety of wonderful fountain pens. From Japan, I like my Sailor pens best. Pilot and Platinum are tied at second. At any rate, my own collection is dominated by pens from these three countries. The 3776 is under-rated only by those who have yet to write with one.
I ordered Chartres blue, fantastic body color
the burgnogne colour is the most beautiful
what's the finest nib you have ever used?
have you ever used a finer nib than the Platinum #3776 UEF?
it is too bad they don't offer the soft medium nib more often.
I know, they sold out in the Yamanaka in like 2 days :P I'll pass up that feedback though -Brian
Can replace ink or need buy new pens?!
Bourgogne is lovely.
Hello Brian , isn’t that a big problem that platinum has plastic threads inside the barrel and metal threaded section ?
Does anyone know where you could buy replacement nibs for this pen? I own a Platinum Century 3776 Shunkei Series Shiun Limited Edition and would love to have an extra nib.
Could you do a disassembly video?
The pen looks great, but I don’t know what type of nib to buy. Would you say that the line thickness from the platinum century EF is roughly the same as pilot kakuno EF? UEF seems too thin to me.
The blue and bourgogne look awesome - but the Nice caught my eye.
Someone on the Goulet website has written a review for it and said the barrel is very uncomfortable to use (due to the flat bits I suppose) - comment?
This makes me think twice about it, although I really dig the clear, 'frosted glass' effect used on the pen with the rose gold trim. I'm torn! Please advise. I'd probably be happy with the blue or wine but the Nice is my first choice...
Everyone's grip and feel for a pen is different. This is one of Brian's favorite and most underrated gold nib options out there, and he doesn't mention any issues with the barrel being uncomfortable, even with the facets. If you are a bit worried, the Pilot Custom 74 is a similar pen that might fit you just as well. - Colin
Okay, thanks! :)
After watching your video, I purchased the pen. Thank you for helping me. Now that I have had the pen for about a month, I have loved the way it writes and take it with me a lot. I did have one ugly problem: the proprietary converter leaked so badly that the ink escaped into the body. I did not realize it until I kept getting my thumb and index finger soaked in ink! After realizing ink was soaking it, I checked the body. It cleaned up easily; however, I have a question. I watched one video (yours I believe) in which you suggested the problem in another type of filler could be solved by using silicon grease on a q-tip and gently spreading some around the walls of the tube. Will that work, or should I purchase another converter (from Goulet, of course)?
I think what you're describing is with the Lamy 2000, and it's piston filling mechanism. That's usually if the piston is being difficult to move, and the grease will let it glide easier for filling. Not really helping in terms of leaking. Was it leaking out of the converter itself, or the connection it was making with the section when writing? - Colin
The Goulet Pen Company Found an old video Brian did demonstrating my exact problem (on a Platinum converter no less) All I did was search the TH-cam site more specifically. Next order I will probably get an extra though. Thanks.
Anyone know if i can wipe down just the body with isopropyl/rubbing alcohol. Like just the body and the cap and stuff, so just the resin.
Both the Chartres Blue and the Bourgogne looks gorgeous. I wondering how the nib sizes compare to the Pilot Metropolitan. I have a Fine in the metropolitan and looking for a similar nib size. The Nib Nook seems to show that the 3776 Extra Fine is closer to the Metropolitan Fine, but I'm want check before buying. Is the 3776 Fine a bit thicker than the Metro Fine? Thanks
I think the EF would be the way to go with the 3776. Definitely a bit of a jump to the Fine nib in terms of line width. - Colin
Okay, so. Platinum 3776 vs. the Visconti Rembrandt (which I know y'all don't have in quite yet) - what would be the major differences that might lead somebody to choose one versus the other?
They're going to be fairly close to the same price, other than the obvious style difference there are some good differences to point out. The 3776 slip n seal cap will really help keep the nib wet. The 3776 has a threaded cap, Rembrandt is snap cap. Both take converters and cartridges, but the Rembrandt takes a more universal Standard International. The Rembrandt had a slick metal grip, which some may or may not like. Lots of subtle differences. -Brian
I would love to get this in the Yamanaka finish, but as a current student going into teaching, I think it is going to be rather difficult.
Yeah, it's not really a student budget pen :P -Brian
Appreciate the review... but it would be very helpful if reviews mentioned whether or not the cartridges used are standard or proprietary. It appears that these are proprietary.
They are. Like the converter.
@@kirilln4676 Thanks; I figured it out, but it would have been good if the review so stated.
Hi, i wanted to get a new pen and i cant decide between platinum 3776, sailor 1911 standard and pilot custom heritage. i preferred japanese brand cause they have soft nib versions. any opinion about this pens?
They're really very similar in terms of quality & writing performance. If you like the build-in piston & demonstrator body, the CH92 could be a good option. - Colin
How does this compare to the lamy 2000?
Both are great entry-level gold nib pens! If you prefer a finer line, I'd go with the 3776 as it features a Japanese nib, but both write very well. You can compare them yourself in our Nib Nook (www.gouletpens.com/nib-nook). - Colin
I have been using this pen with a SF nib. It works mostly okay, even a little flex, but from time to time it skips and hard starts, specially with fast horizontal pulling lines with no pressure to a very light pressure (not enough to flex). I have been trying to clean it a few times and changing inks, but the problem remains. Could you give me some advice to solve that? The pen is lovely in every other way...
I would be mindful of the pen angle as you're writing quickly, both to the paper and to the line if that makes sense. Over-rotation can cause some skipping issues, especially when trying to keep up with the ink demands of faster writing. - Colin
I also have a SF Platinum 3776. When I got it, I found that it wrote surprisingly dry. I'm not sure whether this is an issue with the pen or just mine.
I do find the finer nibs to be pretty dry, I don't have as much experience with the soft nibs tho, honestly. If it's dry as in hard starting and not writing properly though, that's something we can probably make right -Brian
I got 3776 in sf and mine writes way too dry too. How did you solve that problem?
@@sowe94 Push converter a bit , or use wetter ink
DOES THE SOFT FINE NIB OF PLATINUM 3776 CENTURY WRITE BETTER THAN A PLATINUM PREPPY EXTRA FINE NIB??? Actually I use a platinum preppy EF & pilot Metropolitan Fine, I am very happy with their performance but wanna have a 3776 Century with Soft fine.
Personally I would say yes. Gold nibs, as a rule, tend to have a little give to them for a more generous flow. -Lydia
Hello,
I'm a noob in pens, but I wonder why the nib is 14k golf but it looks like steel. Why is that and does it effect the writing?
It has Rhodium plating to match the trim, but it is still 14kt gold. Doesn't effect the writing experience. - Colin
@@Gouletpens thank you very much!
Is it possible to eyedrop a Platinum Nice Pur Rhodium fountain pen? I like eyedroppers a lot... Can't help it
We wouldn't recommend it. The Nice Pur still has metallic components inside the pen, like where the converter meets the grip section. This could lead to corrosion and leaking issues. - Colin
Brian, why does your website have these listed for $170 when I can get one on eBay or Amazon for less than $100?
That's a good question...I can't really say how they're selling for that cheap, to be completely honest. My guess would be these are gray-market sellers out of Japan that aren't authorized retailers. Brian
+ThePsphakr I guess you should ask the authorized importer of Platinum, not a retailer. FP seems to be more expensive in US compare with some other contries or areas.
+ThePsphakr That's just how it goes with most japanese pens. You can find them even cheaper than ebay in some japanese sites, but you need to consider shipping and customs fees depending on where you live, and the fact that you're not getting support from an official/local retailer.
+ihy that's a good point about the additional costs to consider. -Brian
i got mine recently from amazon for 50 €. the pen is okay, but i seriously wouldn't pay more than that.
Oh if they had a purple... Just melt the blue and bourgogne!
And make it eyedroper compatible!
Dream pen for sure! - Colin
Platunum heard your wish and it's now true, though not maybe what you expected it. The pens in a purple colorway are:
1) Nice Lavende
2) Special edition 3776 century Shiun
Also The platinum 3776 shiun looks cool but damn that price is a bit overkill.
What is your recommended nib size for students?
I'd go with fine or extra-fine. At school, you have less control of the paper quality, so having a fine nib helps prevent feathering/bleedthrough. - Colin
Someone help me please! Does it comes with a converter?
It does not unfortunately. The Platinum Proprietary Converter is a $7.50 add on. - Colin
Is this a good pen for artist?
Yeah, especially the UEF or EF nib is a great choice if you're looking for great detail in your art. - Colin
@@Gouletpens thank you. I'm just very unsure becuase of the price
The Platinum Preppy or Platinum Desk Pen also have great EF nib options, just steel nibs rather than gold. Available for under $20: www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum - Colin
Does the clip of this pen feel cheap because it is made out of a thin metal plate?
Not in my opinion. Very strong clip that feels solid on the cap. - Colin
Does thid pen take the con 70 or not?