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And, well... Let's just say 'premium' has never been the name of the game for the all-injection-molded plastic Preppy, where the cap has a reputation for cracking over time (not surprising, given how firm the snap cap mechanism is, combined with fairly thin plastic walls!). Although to be fair, the Preppy already has a more 'premium' version in translucent colors that has fairly minimal branding to begin with. It is altogether too fine a point for me.I love my Preppys. I bought the Preppy with the 0.3mm point. This also means that you can grip the pen quite close towards the front, so that this relatively short pen is still long enough to be used unposted. The plastic that both pens are made out of is identical though. Awesome deal for the price that Pen Chalet offersThese pens are affordable, but each one has variations on how much ink it will distribute. The lack of flashy, disposable pen-like printing and graphics on the barrel and cap also helps with the smart looks of the Prefounte.
No problems with any of them so far.Prices for the Platinum Preppy Fountain Pens start at:
I'm still a sucker for my Lamy Safari pens, however, these are a nice inexpensive alternative.Love this pen! Overall rating:
If I'd known about Platinum Preppy years ago when I first attempted to get into fountain pens, I would have been hooked long ago. The simple fact is: the Prefounte deserves more attention! Bought these for a cheap pen to play around with eyedropper conversion and some ink samples I had sitting around. There was some talk about it before launch, but that seems to have died down more or less now that the pen is actually available. It probably also suffered a bit from the upcoming - though at this point massively delayed - Curidas retractable fountain pen being announced not too long after the Prefounte hit the market, because let's face it, we all have the attention span of a goldfish these days, happily focusing on one novelty for at least a full five seconds before the next 'new' product arrives... ah the joys of the internet age, am I right? That's not huge, but the tiny nib takes up only a small portion of the total length, freeing up space for a longer section (with a comfortable 1 cm/ 0.4" diameter).
Unlike some cheap pens, the Preppy's plastic doesn't creak under pressure. Product Review of the Platinum Preppy Fountain Pens If you are just starting using fountain pens or want to know what all the hype is about, the Platinum Preppy fountain pen is a great option. See what our customers have to say about the Its vibrant colors and customizability make even the most mundane writing task a curious and exciting endeavor. Copyright © 2020 Pen Chalet. From the moment I snapped in the ink cartridge and put nib to page I was impressed.
Anyway, let's focus on the pen before I run the risk of sounding like an old man (Imagine how grumpy and bitter I'll be in 50 years, oh boy!). One of my Platinum converters has leaked around the piston. Still, even the best-looking Preppy has a two-tone finish doesn't look quite as clean and elegant as the monotone color scheme of the Prefounte. These write smoothly. No scratchiness. Let us know in the comments below what your favorite Platinum Preppy Pens are! No burping. However, the ink flow is fine from the nib.Preppys are great little pens: excellent for the money. My only problem ever with a Platinum product.
The Platinum Preppy is an amazing little pen for the money.The Preppy accepts Platinum cartridges or a Platinum converter to fill with bottled ink. I have about 5 of them now! The Platinum converter is sold separately. The Platinum Preppy series welcomes novices and seasoned stationery addicts alike to tangibly understand the fundamental building blocks of a pen. I've had several. The Preppy can be had at the price of a fancy cup of coffee and comes in a wide range of colors. If you are looking for a starter pen, an everyday carry you won't care too much about misplacing, or to play around with converting a pen these are a great choice. Powered by The Platinum Preppy is one of the most affordable refillable fountain pens on the market. And its cost is a more like a venti peppermint mocha with an extra shot ($5). The stem that the converter plugs onto is wider than Sheaffer, standard international, Parker (and Aurora), and Lamy sizes, and narrower than the Pilot/Namiki size.
These pens are a wonderful beginner pen. Platinum Preppy Fountain Pen 02 EF Nib Review I'm making no bones about how much I like this refresh of the Platinum Preppy . Platinum offers a wide range of fountain pens, but their Platinum Preppy has always stood out as being an excellent beginner fountain pen. I also quite like how the inside of the barrel is faceted, to create a nice, which gives a nice effect when the light hits it. There's a tiny step between section and barrel, but overall the Prefounte scores quite good marks for comfort. Ok, maybe I'd prefer a bit more weight, but hey, that's what you get with an all-plastic pen.