By using the same nib/section/feed as the Preppy the Prefounte was able to come in at a reasonable price point, but the improvements the pen has are really limited.
Yes, it has the metal clip and a cleaner design than the Preppy but using the same nib system means it’s essentially the same pen.The Prefounte is a bit of an enigma — we both enjoy it and question why it cost three times as much as the Preppy. JetPens is accepting and shipping US orders. This means that the caps and barrels are interchangeable between these pens, so you can mix-and-match if you’d like.One big upgrade is that the Prefounte will have Platinum’s “Slip & Seal” cap, which means dry out times will be very long.

And it writes very well. Very very happy with this product and the quick shipment! Please allow an additional 5-10 business days for engraving. This was also done with the Plaisir, Preppy Crystal, and now the Prefounte. Platinum Prefounte Fountain Pen Review (Sarah Read is an author, editor, yarn artist, and pen ... it looks like it is only available in .3 fine and .5 medium at this time. The Platinum Prefounte Fountain Pen is a new pen for December 2019. Really happy with my purchase.I order the Platinum Prefounte in Dark Emerald with a Fine Point Nib. I was disheartened. The Platinum Prefounte emerald green fountain pen is equipped with Platinum’s “Slip & Seal Mechanism” that prevents ink from drying out in the pen with the cap on for one year. But for a $10 pen, this red Prefounte looks good. Copyright © 2020 Pen Chalet. This item: Platinum Fountain Pen #3776 Century (Ultra Extra Fine, Black in Black) $129.99 Only 1 left in stock - order soon. I've found them to be a comfortable writer. Originally I ordered this pen for the "The cap contains a "Slip & Seal" mechanism to prevent ink from drying out in the pen with the cap on for a year."

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Recommend.My second Prefounte. Originally I ordered this pen for the "The cap contains a "Slip & Seal" mechanism to prevent ink from drying out in the pen with the cap on for a year." For a first dip toe into the fountain pen world, the 11€/ 10$ Prefounte is an excellent way to start off. I bought four of these in 4 colors. I’ve ordered 5 now and an assortment of ink colors. Platinum is, along with Pilot and Sailor, one of the most recognised Japanese pen brands and was formed in 1919 by Syunchi Nakata. I found Pen Challet and was so happy to see they are $5 less here than the store. It was my first fountain pen purchase and I was instantly hooked. The cap contains a "Slip & Seal" mechanism to prevent ink from drying out in the pen with the cap on for a year. It caps solidly.

Email will only be used to respond to your question.If you would like us to call you, please enter your phone number. Regardless of which of those four pens you get (ranging from $3-$15), the section, nibs, and feed are exactly the same. So far every time I have uncapped the pen, it has no problem writing. I don't know if the "Slip & Seal" works for a full year, my pen has not sat that long.

I really wanted to get more of these pens so that I could have a few different color inks, but with the lockdown, I couldn’t get to the bookstore. If you are afraid to spend a lot of money, but you want a good pen, try one of these!A really nice entry level/student pen and super value. I enjoyed the pen right until it ran out of ink and then would not allow ink to flow after putting in the refill. At the same time I order the Platinum Converter-500. It is absolutely great very stylish pen, very similar to the platinum preppy.
They write well. Still, it’s a recommended pen in the $10 price range.

I don't expect a lot but I do expect a pen to work again after being refilled. Hopefully the finer .2 extra-fine that is on the Preppy will also hit this model. Even with the addition of a converter, making the pen around $17, I have no complaints about the value.THIS IS A REALLY COOL PEN. Platinum Curidas Fountain Pen – Urban Green $ 80.00 Select options. Only difference is the style and structure but same concept.