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A vintage PLATINUM fountain pen from Japan with a 14k gold nib in fine width, a black and gold plastic body, 12 cm long and 1.1 cm in diameter, dating to the Showa era, in good used condition and in working order.
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Item Description:
A beautifully preserved piece of Japanese writing history: a vintage PLATINUM fountain pen in timeless black and gold, believed to date from the Showa era (1926–1989). The 14K gold nib, in a fine (F) width, is the heart of the pen. It delivers the smooth, springy feel that made Japanese gold-nib pens of this period so admired. The barrel bears the earlier Platinum "P" logo mark, a hallmark of an older generation of production that sets it apart from modern pens. Accepting both standard cartridges and a converter, it remains a pen you can actually write with. Pens from this era were made in a time when the fountain pen was an everyday companion of students, clerks and writers across Japan, and surviving examples with a gold nib and period logo are increasingly appreciated by collectors. Understated, elegant and full of retro charm, it is a worthy addition to any vintage Japanese pen collection.
Size:
LENGTH: 12 cm
DIAMETER: 1.1 cm
Condition:
Pre-owned vintage condition after long-term storage, with light dullness to the metal parts and minor surface rubbing and small scratches on the barrel. The pen has been test-written and cleaned, and its overall condition is shown in the photographs.
Artist Profile:
Brand profile: Platinum Pen Co., Ltd. is a Japanese fountain pen maker established in Tokyo in 1919. It is one of Japan's three major fountain pen manufacturers, alongside Pilot and Sailor, and is known for its gold-nibbed pens and for the Platinum Preppy and #3776 Century lines.
Shipping Note:
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by DHL, FedEx, or Japan Post depending on the situation.
It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Sometimes Customs or the delivery company in your country may contact you for customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you can answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it will cost double the shipping fee for reshipping.
I appreciate your cooperation.
Item Description:
A beautifully preserved piece of Japanese writing history: a vintage PLATINUM fountain pen in timeless black and gold, believed to date from the Showa era (1926–1989). The 14K gold nib, in a fine (F) width, is the heart of the pen. It delivers the smooth, springy feel that made Japanese gold-nib pens of this period so admired. The barrel bears the earlier Platinum "P" logo mark, a hallmark of an older generation of production that sets it apart from modern pens. Accepting both standard cartridges and a converter, it remains a pen you can actually write with. Pens from this era were made in a time when the fountain pen was an everyday companion of students, clerks and writers across Japan, and surviving examples with a gold nib and period logo are increasingly appreciated by collectors. Understated, elegant and full of retro charm, it is a worthy addition to any vintage Japanese pen collection.
Size:
LENGTH: 12 cm
DIAMETER: 1.1 cm
Condition:
Pre-owned vintage condition after long-term storage, with light dullness to the metal parts and minor surface rubbing and small scratches on the barrel. The pen has been test-written and cleaned, and its overall condition is shown in the photographs.
Artist Profile:
Brand profile: Platinum Pen Co., Ltd. is a Japanese fountain pen maker established in Tokyo in 1919. It is one of Japan's three major fountain pen manufacturers, alongside Pilot and Sailor, and is known for its gold-nibbed pens and for the Platinum Preppy and #3776 Century lines.
Shipping Note:
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by DHL, FedEx, or Japan Post depending on the situation.
It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Sometimes Customs or the delivery company in your country may contact you for customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you can answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it will cost double the shipping fee for reshipping.
I appreciate your cooperation.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Japan
Period
Second half 20th century
Material
.585 (14 kt) gold, Plastic
Manufacturer/brand
Platinum
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.1 cm
Length
12 cm
Nib size
F - Fine
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