Platinum Plaisir Fountain Pen Pgb-1000 Black Fine

I used to avoid Platinum pens. I thought they were expensive simply because they were made in Japan. What changed my mind was a Platinum Preppy. I thought it was a stupid name but kept hearing good things about it; plus, it wasn't expensive. I was surprised. It glided over the paper in a way I hadn't experienced before. Effortless writing. It had a 0.5mm nib, and the resulting line was wider than I like - wider than with other 0.5mm nibs I have. When I saw this Plaisir at a good price with a 0.3mm nib I couldn't resist.It looks beautiful, in a minimalistic way. It promises to not dry out if left for many months. The cap pushes on, not screw on. It is described as Yellow, but it's not. It is a Gold colour, and nicer for it. I've seen this same pen offered on other pen sites but at a higher price. Not only that, but if you buy a blue Plaisir then it comes with a blue cartridge, or red with red etc. After I ordered this pen I thought - Oh no, they'll give me a yellow cartridge, the least useful colour for ink. They didn't. Thankfully it came with a black ink cartridge.I'm pleased with the pen but I need to say this: The nib doesn't glide over the paper as effortlessly as the Preppy. This is due to it having a 0.3mm nib. I feel certain that I would be in the same position if I'd bought a 0.3mm Preppy instead of the 0.5mm. I wish they made a 0.4mm version.If you are not familiar with Platinum then you need to know about the cartridges. They hold more ink, i.e. larger, than other cartridges.Other brands of cartridges will not fit. They've gone down the Parker road - Buy our pen, you'll need our cartridges.You can buy a converter which will fit the Preppy or Plaisir, but it costs more than a Preppy. Also available, as mentioned by another reviewer, is an adapter to enable International size cartridges to be used. Not cheap though, for what it is. I'll probably refill the cartridge with bottled ink using a syringe or pipette. Bottled ink has more colour choice and I love Diamine Saddle Brown.Yes, I'm glad I bought it. Just as well since I am waiting for two more to arrive.

Nice pen, writes nicely. Metal case feels nice. Really good for the price.

The Platinum pen is a great Japanese fountain pen. The nib writes smoothly, although the width of your writing will be slightly smaller than if you write with a European pen, like Lamy. The body of the pen is easy to grip and it has a feeling of quality.

Great writer. Bought another one since. Fine nib is great and writes smoothly. I had preppy pens before and this one has same nib but looks a bit more classy

Nice pen writes beautifully. Cheap but good quality.Everyday pen.

Platinum plaisir fine nib is one of my favorite everyday inexpensive fountain pens, better than other big brandsvout there, highly recommend.

Writes faultlessly time after time. Feed, nib, and ink cartridge are same as and interchangeable with the platinum preppy. Shiny aluminium body and cap.Would recommend for writing and drawing as it can be used to reverse write or draw giving very fine lines.

Ordered this weeks ago, still not arrived, however had bought before and a great pen, especially for watercolours with the waterproof ink.