Platinum Preppy WA Modern Maki-e Fountain Pen - Tsubaki

$20.00

The Platinum Preppy Fountain Pen is one of the most popular Japanese fountain pens. It features a sturdy stainless steel nib with a clear body. Ideal for beginner users.

Platinum Preppy is equipped with the “Slip & Seal Mechanism” that prevents
ink in the cartridge inserted in the pen from drying out even after a
year to ensure a stress-free, smooth writing at any time

The “Preppy Wa” modern Maki-e version, released in 2023 and 2024, received great reviews, and is now coming in a third edition "Edo-Monogatari" as a limited edition model. This time, with the theme of the Edo period, Platinum have incorporated six patterns related to Edo life onto the body of the fountain pen using a unique Japanese technique, modern Maki-e.

#6 Tsubaki / Camellia:
Camellias were loved by a wide range of social classes, from samurai to townspeople, appearing in gardens, ukiyo-e, and literature, and permeating as a part of Japanese culture. With the development of horticultural culture, various camellia varieties were created through breeding. They were planted in gardens of temples, shrines, samurai residences, and wealthy merchants, delighting those who saw them.

Specifications:
Size: 138.0 mm (full length) × 13.0mm (max. diameter)
Average weight : 13g
Material: Modern Maki-e on resin,
Pen Nib: Stainless steel
Cartridge ink: One black ink

Refills: Platinum Cartridges or Platinum Converter for bottle fill (sold separately).