3776 Century Koi Fountain pen by Platinum

Description

3776 Century Koi Fountain pen by Platinum

Koi carp (also known as ornamental carp or Japanese carp) is a fish particularly prized in Asia, not for its gustatory qualities, but rather for its aesthetic appeal. So much so, in fact, that this fish is prized by collectors the world over. Its value depends on the class to which it belongs: class A Koi carp, for example, comes exclusively from Japanese farms. This fish is also considered a symbol of love and virility.

Platinum has therefore created its 3776 Century Koi in reference to the Kohaku koi carp, with its red and white colors like the Japanese flag. The two main hues of red and cream are accompanied here and there by pearly white spots, reminiscent of the reflections in the water created by the sun’s rays striking the pond.

Celluloid, a precious material :

The Japanese brand has chosen celluloid, a plant-based material produced by the gelation of cellulose nitrate and camphor. As well as perfectly imitating natural materials, celluloid has an exceptional shine when polished. It is also extremely soft to the touch. It should be noted that working with this material is not easy, quite the contrary: it requires a specialised know-how that is not available to all manufacturers. What’s more, working with celluloid requires special techniques and a very long drying time for the material (up to six months). This is why brands reserve this material for a very high-end category of fountain pens.

Its trims are gold-plated, including the clip and the central ring beautifully engraved with the model’s name. The 3776 Century Koi features the revolutionary ‘Slip & Seal’ system: inside the cap is a spring linked to an internal plastic cap that provides a perfect airtight seal. This patented system prevents the ink from evaporating and the nib from drying out for up to 2 years without the fountain pen being used.

The nib:

The nib is made of 14-carat gold and is beautifully engraved, notably with an illustration of Mount Fuji (which rises to 3776 metres). Its breather hole is heart-shaped at Platinum. The fountain pen is available in three sizes: F, M and B.

You’ll receive your 3776 Century Koi fountain pen by Platinum with its 24 carat gold-plated converter and cartridge in an attractive black box.

Features:

1. Fountain pen:

• base material: celluloid
• colour: red, cream
• trim material: gold-plated
• trim colour: yellow gold
• cap type: screw-cap
• postable cap: yes
• length, closed: 139 mm
• length, without cap: 120 mm
• length, posted cap: 155 mm
• body diameter: 13 mm
• weight, with cap: 25 g
• weight, without cap: 14 g

2. Nib:

• material: 14-carat gold
• colour: yellow gold
• available sizes: fine, medium, broad

3. Filling mechanism:

• filling mechanism: converter, cartridge
• compatible inks: bottle, Platinum cartridge
• included: converter, cartridge

4. Warranty: 2 years

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