Platinum #3776 Century: Quick Look

The Platinum 3776 Century is a fantastic, yet often overlooked, mid-size fountain pen. Today I'm going to be showing you a quick look at this delightful pen so you know a little more what it's all about. The 3776 Century is a somewhat recent update to the Platinum 3776, which is Platinum's most popular pen model.

It's a pen that's mid-size perhaps leaning slightly large, but it is very light and incredibly well-balanced. The nibs are going to feel a bit different than most other Japanese nibs (especially Pilot), they are relatively stiff and slightly toothy. It's really going to be a preference thing if you'll like them or not.

 

Colors/finishes available:

Bourgogne:

Platinum #3776 Century Fountain Pen - Bourgogne/Gold

 

Chartres Blue:
(rhodium and gold trim)

Platinum #3776 Century Fountain Pen - Chartres Blue/Gold

 

Laurel Green

Platinum #3776 Century Fountain Pen - Laurel Green/Gold

 

Nice Lavande

Platinum #3776 Century Fountain Pen - Nice Lavande

 

In hand:

  • Mid-large pen
  • Very comfortable, very well-rounded
  • Grip is comfortable, noticeable step if you hold far back
  • Nice details and appointments

Weight:

Balance/Feel:

  • posted- very well-balanced, really sits in the hand
  • unposted- also very well-balanced!

Nib Options (options vary based on color):

  • 14k gold, relatively stiff nibs with a noticeable amount of feedback
  • Ultra-extra fine
  • Extra-fine
  • Fine
  • Medium
  • Broad
  • Soft-fine
  • Soft-medium
  • Music (1.1mm)
  • Nibs are now friction fit (on Century) for ease of cleaning/swapping instead of requiring a tool like the older versions of the 3776

Cap:

  • Screw-cap, push to post
  • Posts very securely
  • Slip-n-seal technology, Platinum touts will keep nib wet for up to 2 years

Filling Mechanism:

  • Proprietary cartridge/converter (included)
  • Available in gold or rhodium color separately

Photo of a Platinum 3776. Showcasing its nib sizes and color options.

For more details and up-to-date specs as well as to see any current limited editions on the Platinum #3776, be sure to check it out here