![]() ![]() At the end of the day, Slip-and-Seal may not be a feature that would specifically draw me to Platinum and cause me to purchase a 3776 or Procyon over a pen from another brand, but I do like having the feature and would characterize it as a “plus.”Īll Platinum Pens pictured in this review can be purchased at most Platinum retailers, including site sponsors Pen Chalet, Vanness Pens, and Goldspot. While Platinum has long marketed the Slip & Seal technology with their flagship 3776 line, I personally find it most useful in a less expensive pen like the Procyon, which I would be more inclined to ink with a cartridge and leave at the office or in a place where I might need to make quick notes from time to time and not use on a daily basis. Overall, I’m not sure whether Slip & Seal adds value to the pen for the majority of people, but given how it performed in my Procyon, I’m glad it’s there. While the cartridge is a solid piece of plastic, the converter is not, and creates multiple opportunities for air to enter and accelerate evaporation. I have no idea whether this had anything to do with the development of Slip & Seal, but it’s a fair question.) One thing I don’t know is whether the Slip & Seal technology is equally as effective with converters as it is with Platinum’s cartridges. I prefer the weight and balance of the Plaisir, but you can’t argue with the writing experience the Preppy offers for 3.95. ![]() 2mm extra fine, which is a bit more difficult to source. 5mm, which equates to a medium, while the. Platinum Preppy 05 Medium Nib Fountain Pen - Black - Easy to Use, Stainless Steel Nib, Slip Seal Cap Mechanism, Smooth Writing. Platinum Preppy Fountain Pen Blue Black 03 Fine Nib Size. (Note: Platinum sells both iron gall and pigmented inks in their lineup. For example, the Preppy featured here is labeled. This item: Platinum New Preppy 0.3 Fine Nib Fountain Pen Ink Black. Also, if you use iron gall and pigmented inks, which can clog and even corrode nibs and feeds if left in pens for long periods of time, you want to minimize the potential for evaporation that would cause these inks to become overly concentrated. ![]() Who should care about Slip & Seal? Obviously, if you have a pen that you only use infrequently, such as a music nib used for signatures on documents, or a ultra-extra-fine (UEF) nib that you use to make very small annotations and takes forever to go through ink, something like this could be quite helpful. Usually ships within 1-3 business day unless otherwise specified or marked as special order.The Big Question: Does Slip & Seal Add Value? It’s a great little pen, and with a little tweaking it’s incredibly versatile with a massive ink capacity. Get a compatible fountain pen converter for use with bottled inks: Platinum Ink Fountain Pen Converters Ok, so the Platinum Preppy is one of the most popular entry-level fountain pens around thanks to its refillable nature and sub-5 price point. Get more Compatible Ink Cartridges: Platinum Ink Cartridges 5.50 ( 85) Total price if bought separately: 33.00. 5.50 ( 24) 1 x Platinum Preppy Fountain Pen - Violet - 03 Fine Nib. 5.50 ( 27) 1 x Platinum Preppy Fountain Pen - Red - 03 Fine Nib. 5.50 ( 43) 1 x Platinum Preppy Fountain Pen - Pink - 03 Fine Nib. One ink cartridge is included with the pen. 1 x Platinum Preppy Fountain Pen - Green - 03 Fine Nib. The pen uses a Platinum fountain pen ink cartridge or you can add a Platinum converter to use with bottled inks. ![]() The Platinum Preppy highlighter offers bright fountain pen ink colors with a wide tip perfect for highlighting. ![]()
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