Platinum Fountain Pen, Plaisir Fine Nib, Blue (PGB-1000-#56-F)

Body:Both have a metallic body with a plastic core. However, the metropolitan has a more sturdy feel and slimmer body than the Plaisir.(Metro 1 - Plaisir 0)Weight:The metropolitan is heavier, especially the cap, therefore when posting (i.e. placing the cap on the end of the pen) the metropolitan feel very off balance. The Plaisir is lighter, therefore easy to grip and write with posted, or unposted.(Metro 1 - Plaisir 1)Clip:I don't care for clips, but the metropolitan clip is stiffer than the Plaisir clip.(Metro 1.1 - Plaisir 1)Nib:Both are Japanese stainless steel nib, however, the metropolitan fine is actually finer than the Plaisir fine. Why? I don't know. Therefore, I can't definitively say one write smoother than the other because of the size difference.The nib on metropolitan is slightly longer and wider than the Plaisir.The Plaisir writes wetter than the metropolitan, which helps with smooth writing experience.(Metro 1.6 - Plaisir 1.5)Feed:Plaisir writes wetter than the metropolitan without a doubt. (Read the aesthetic section for more detail)(Metro 1.6 - Plaisir 2.5)Converter:Yes, the metropolitan does come with a cartridge and a converter, the CON - 20... that you should immediately trash.The metropolitan is compatible with the CON - 40 (which replaced the better CON - 50) and can hold 0.6 mL of ink at about ~$7.The Plaisir is compatible with the PLAT - 500 (a.k.a Platinum converter) and can hold 0.6 mL of ink at about $8.The PLAT - 500 is a lot more reliable than the CON - 40, in term of suction and maintenance.(Metro 1.6 - Plaisir 3.5)Aesthetic:PLAISIR. Why are you still reading this?I prefer the simple, yet elegant, design of the Plaisir a lot more than the metropolitan. A lot of the patterns and color choices for the metropolitan seems awkward. The only two I like are the all black or the silver version of the metropolitan, while I like all of the Plaisir color choices.Furthermore, the transparent feed in the PLAISIR, absolutely gorgeous. I really like being about to see the ink flow inside the feed, unlike most fountain pen with an opaque feed, however, the transparent feed area will not be fully filled with a cartridge.The area will only be fully filled when using a converter to fill the pen. (Keep this in mind)(Metro 1.6 - Plaisir 4.5)Review of Other's Reviews:I didn't have a problem with the pen so I read some of the "one star" reviews to see what was the complaint was about. Here's my review of their whinings:"Poor Inkflow" by Laura Morrison (February 12, 2018)-If you used the cartridge, did you turn the pen upside down and allow time for the ink to flow into the feed and nib? This isn't a problem with the fountain pen. It's a problem with all fountain pens using cartridges."skips and does not write smoothly compared to Pilot Metropolitan" by Paion (April 9, 2017)-Dude, it's not a flex nib pen. Applying pressure to the nib will only deform it. You shouldn't be applying any force when using a non-flex nib fountain pen. A good fountain pen can write under its own weight. In fact, it sounds like you applied so much force, you're the reason why the pen is not working properly and malfunction."Very disappointing!" by Evereddieon (February 11, 2017)-It's a $10 fountain pen... It's one of the cheapest fountain pens on the market. What were you expecting? High-quality control?"Does not write very good. Skips and feels very light" by Richard Timmermanon (December 17, 2014)-Honestly, this sounds like your first fountain pen. Fountain pens only write at a certain angle. You just held the pen wrong."Meh" byTonyon (May 29, 2014)-Tonyon, you sound like someone who held the pen wrong and knows nothing about fountain pen. Learn to hold it better and understand what Japanese fine nib is BEFORE placing a review."One Star" by Amazon Customeron (February 17, 2016)-Seriously..? You gave a one-star review because the pen function exactly how it designed, but you simply didn't understand it. OH, COME ON!Overall:If you haven't guessed, I love the pen.It's lightweight, well-balanced, writes wet, and beautifully designed.

I enjoy using this pen. They innovative design has taken the fountain pen one step farther and brought it into the modern age. However, the problem is not with the pen. It is that the ink is expensive and hard to find. The pen only came with one cartridge and no converter (which are almost impossible to find anywhere). You can get the ink on Amazon but you have to know what you are looking for. And there are not a lot of color choices. But, if you like a quality feel and nice writing action, this pen is great. Just be sure to check out the ink before buying the pen.

This is one of my favorite pens to use. I can keep one in my purse and rarely use it. When I pick it up it starts writing immediately. I like the fine point. It is not scratchy when writing in cheaper paper. Great to use bright colors when grading papers.

Writes nicely, smooth nib, hard to believe it is in such a cheap pen. The reason I did not give this pen 5 stars is because the metal, while beautiful, it is sooooo hard to grip that my hand would hurt in just a few minutes.The pen always felt like it was going to slip out of my hand because it is too smoth. If you want a inexpensive fountain pen try the Platinum Preppy instead, it uses the same nibs but is easy to hold onto and a pleasure to write with. I have bought many much more expensive fountain pens but still really enjoy writing with my Preppys. They are such a great price I bought a bunch of them so I could have an array of different pens inked up with different colors. The caps fit so well on all Platinum pens that they don't dry out quickly (if at all) so you can keep lots of pens going a once.

This is probably my favorite fountain pen. It writes very smoothly with a thin line, and the sealing technology in the cap and nib means that the ink will flow even when the pen has not been used in literally months (so long as the cap has been on). This model comes in a variety of good-looking colors too. I wish this model came with an ink-converter by default, but I do enjoy the cartridge that ships with the pen. The cartridge uses a ball bearing to seal the ink in before being first installed, and that ball bearing floats around in the ink during use. That means shaking the pen gives a nice clicking like you feel with automotive touch-up paint. So that's a bonus. But, overall, the quality of the feel of the writing with this pen coupled with the length of time the ink will flow between uses (so long as the cap is on) makes this a fantastic fountain pen.

This pen is essentially the Platinum Preppy in a metal casing. The bonus is that the metal cap is not going to crack like the Preppy's does after a short use. The clip is strong and helps it stay in a shirt pocket. Sturdy, snap on cap. My only complaint is that the finish is a high gloss enamel-like substance that makes it very slippery to hold. Once open, however, the clear plastic nib housing allows for a firm grip. A great value!

I love this pen, just as I love the several Platinum Preppys I have (this is a sexy version of the Platinum Preppy). It writes very well, never stops, skips or misbehaves in any fashion. This may be in part because, as with all my new fountain pens, I cleaned it before I even wrote with it. This cleaning removes the lubricants which are used in the manufacture of most fountain pens, and it is an excellent flush to use when you change inks, or when the pen has not been used for a time. It will straighten out most ink flow problems. Helps to keep your pens in tip top shape!My pen flush recipe is: 90 parts water, 10 parts unscented ammonia, and a few drops of Dawn dish detergent. Flush the pen (and converter if you have one) with this, then rinse with plain water.I've filled the pen with Private Reserve American Blue, which seems an excellent match!

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Very good pen. I bought for gifting.very premium look and smooth to write.

Nice pen, writes nicely. Metal case feels nice. Really good for the price.

Es una pluma magnífica; escribe maravillosamente bien. Se nota que está fabricada en Japón. Tiene un precio de risa comparado a su calidad. Estoy encantado de haberla comprado. El plumín es una maravilla y apenas gasta tinta.

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