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    Default Re: Disappointed with Platinum 3776 Chartres Blue

    I think the large gold trim take away at the timeless classic look of the pen. It seems like a tacky add-don and unnecessary for a pen like this one. However, I must admit that this is personal taste as I prefer the understated look rather than something that would stand out in a crowd.

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    Default Re: Disappointed with Platinum 3776 Chartres Blue

    Quote Originally Posted by aaronp View Post
    I think the large gold trim take away at the timeless classic look of the pen.
    Never thought of the trim on this pen as "large"

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    Default Re: Disappointed with Platinum 3776 Chartres Blue

    Quote Originally Posted by stub View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by aaronp View Post
    I think the large gold trim take away at the timeless classic look of the pen.
    Never thought of the trim on this pen as "large"
    That's because it isn't. In the overall world of pen hardware, from the most minimal (Lamy 2000, basic Sheaffer Targa, etc) to the most over-the-top (all your basic blinged-out Italian pens, many Jinhao, fancy overlays of the early part of last century), the amount of stuff on a basic 3776 barely registers. It's a pretty silly complaint.
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    Default Re: Disappointed with Platinum 3776 Chartres Blue

    Quote Originally Posted by Jon Szanto View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by aaronp View Post
    I think the large gold trim take away at the timeless classic look of the pen.
    Never thought of the trim on this pen as "large"
    That's because it isn't. In the overall world of pen hardware, from the very most minimal (Lamy 2000, basic Sheaffer Targa, etc) to the most over-the-top (all your basic blinged-out Italian pens, many Jinhao, fancy overlays of the early part of last century), the amount of stuff on a basic 3776 barely registers. It's a pretty silly complaint.

    I find these pens so full of charm, great in the hand and you get a LOT of nib for the getus here. I find it odd that anyone could complain about these pens for the price they go at. I have had a redonkulous number of these pass through my paws and also find them amazingly consistent. I usually have at least one of these inked up. I absolutely love the B nibs on these pens. Like old generous Parker M nibs. & juicy.

    I have a music nib now that is a gas. Really a joy to use.

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    Default Re: Disappointed with Platinum 3776 Chartres Blue

    Oh. I guess I already spouted that in this thread. I am repeating myself now. LIKE THE CRUSTY OLD MAN I AM.

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    Default Re: Disappointed with Platinum 3776 Chartres Blue

    If i were to buy any pen for anyone who didn't already have a fountain pen, the #3776 would be it - SF, of course.

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    Default Re: Disappointed with Platinum 3776 Chartres Blue

    The one I have at home has a nice stubby broad nib. It writes well, but nothing to write home about (har har). It’s not a terrible pen, but it’s not amazing either. Mine also hard starts. Can’t say I enjoy Japanese nibs much after being exposed to Pelikan for a prolonged time.

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    Default Re: Disappointed with Platinum 3776 Chartres Blue

    *sheepishly* I've always thought this. Most modern pens have very tasteless trim.
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    Default Re: Disappointed with Platinum 3776 Chartres Blue

    I’ve noticed that some of the recent Wing Sung pens are using clear plastics (acrylics?) that remind me of some of the Platinum pen bodies. I’m willing to experiment with the MUCH cheaper Wing Sung to see if I like the color/transparency/etc. of the pen body. If so, then I’m willing to consider the more expensive pen with the better nib.

    Okay, I haven’t actually bought the more expensive pen YET... but I feel my adventure with a transparent blue Wing Sung 618 saved me about a hundred bucks on a Platinum that wouldn’t quite have scratched my itch. And I have a Wing Sung that I can use with ANY ink, including Kung Te Cheng. Heck, if I had any Bay State Whatever, I’d put that in the Wing Sung!

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    Default Re: Disappointed with Platinum 3776 Chartres Blue

    I think the Platinum 3776 is very nice. The SF has feedback but is surprisingly bouncy for a Platinum, the M is very fine but smooth with a hint of bounce, and the B is simply divine with a pencil-like feedback.
    Aesthetically the nib is among the most beautifully of all modern nibs.

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    Default Re: Disappointed with Platinum 3776 Chartres Blue

    I have the Chartres Bleu with Rhodium trim and the M nib. Absolutely g o r g e o u s combination. But the Japanese M nib writes as a F if you are used to European nibs. So it is fairly thin to me. With some feedback. I thought and still think to reserve it to lesser quality paper. But I also bought the Burgundy with gold trim and the B nib. And that was a positive surprise. It almost has an italic feel to it, writes super nice, is inked with Shikiori Okuyama permanently, and is, I regret so say as I feel sorry for the Chartres Bleu, a more frequent go-to pen. Am even considering to get the Laurel Green one too...with a B nib for sure.

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    Default Re: Disappointed with Platinum 3776 Chartres Blue

    My experience has been that the Japanese nibs in the EF to M range are all really fine. But, the jump to B can be a big one... It seems like the European nib sizes follow a more linear progression.

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    Default Re: Disappointed with Platinum 3776 Chartres Blue

    When I bought one, (SF NIB), the rhodium plate was not available, and I agree it looks better

    This is a pen that takes a while to get used to, the nib is quirky and has a lot of feedback and is very sensitive to the type of ink (flow)
    It took me well over a year to enjoy using the pen, but I took it as a challenge
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    Default Re: Disappointed with Platinum 3776 Chartres Blue

    Quote Originally Posted by although View Post
    My experience has been that the Japanese nibs in the EF to M range are all really fine. But, the jump to B can be a big one... It seems like the European nib sizes follow a more linear progression.
    For Pilot I’d say that’s true, but for Platinum and Sailor the B is just the next step up from M.


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    Default Re: Disappointed with Platinum 3776 Chartres Blue

    I have Black one with B nib. Although B nib is not my favorite but finally it is my daily pen now (it takes place of Sailor Sapporo which I always carry around with me last year). As my pen is black I find the gold trim looks ok on the body although I don't like the clip design. It is too boring. But the nib saves it all. I can't find any bad thing of it's performance. Maybe you can consider to change to Rhodium version (same design, only different coating makes it around $50 more expensive => it is why I don't like Platinum's Rhodium pen).

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    Default Re: Disappointed with Platinum 3776 Chartres Blue

    If you want to venture into more Japanese pens, I'd suggest trying some 1970s-80s pens, functional short/long pens from all the major makers are available on Ebay from $10 to $150 depending on scarcity and condition, but unless they've been abused the common thread is that they are almost certainly reliable, smooth writing pens. There are specialty nibs available in many of these, though they fetch a premium and are far less common than fine and extra fine nibs.

    I also agree that the over the top golden color on many modern Japanese pens is a turn off compared to older 12 or 14k gold filled trim that you see on vintage American and European pens.

    The twin to your Pilot Custom Heritage 91 lives with me and gets almost daily use, it's no wet noodle, nor is it as smooth as a vintage Waterman medium, but it's not far off of that standard and closer to a useful flex nib than most modern attempts!
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    Default Re: Disappointed with Platinum 3776 Chartres Blue

    The access we gain with the internet is amazing but it does bring up possible disappointment when we get something in hand.

    I’m not a big fan of gold trim on any pen. For me a black, matte black, gunmetal or Sailor’s Imperial are my favorite with silver to follow.

    I have the same pen but with silver trim and find it’s a great writer and haven’t experienced the issues you did.

    Could it be you just don’t like gold trim on any pen or have you seen, in person, others in gold and liked them?

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