thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I really enjoy how you talk about the Pens succinctly and yet you give so much information. The relaxed pace is also a pleasure to listen to. I purchased a pilot custom heritage 91 with a soft fine medium based on your review and it has become my favorite pen. Thank you.
+Dee Dee Thank you for watching and appreciating my efforts. I enjoy being able to share my experiences. Glad to hear the videos are helping viewers make choices,
Nice looking pens, thanks for giving us a chance to see them both. And that was nice the way you gave us all the different current prices. Very through review., good job.
The blue is not “chartreuse” as you pronounce it, which is a yellowish green color. It is Chartres...pronounced “shar-treh” with accent on the first syllable. It is a reference to the blue stained glass in windows of the famous French cathedral of the same name. Be that as it may I have the Bourgogne (Burgundy) in Medium and a Black with gold trim in the Soft-Fine. I’ve had them both for several years and the cap seal on both will indeed keep the nib wet and ready to write without a hitch for OVER A YEAR. Easily the most under appreciated pen out there. It is designed to have just a bit of tooth to provide some feedback. I like it that way. Great pens!
These two pens are two of my fav that I own .. The resin will scratch super easy .. Mine are in the Sf and C nibs so it was so nice to see the extra fine and to see the flexibility you got out of that... Also it was nice to see the comparison between m800 and the platinum nibs .. .. They both have much more feed back so I do love them both for drawing .. I love the size of the nib itself .. I truly feel I'm writing with a fountain pen when using these pens
A Red Falcon Glad I could give you a different view. That's what makes fountain pens so interesting. Many variations & we all write differently. Finding a combo that works for us is very rewarding.
I've been eyeing these pens for a while now and your nice video just helped me make my decision! Thanks... I can't believe how good of a deal amazon has on these. Also, I really enjoyed the relaxed mood, natural angles, and lighting of your video... I think there is something about the way you handled the pens which made me feel like I was myself... : )
I've the 3776's in these colors. One with a SF an the other a M which I bought after enjoying a loan of a friends older, well writing 3776 with a medium nib. I find them quite attractive, but disappointing writers. The medium nib is unusably dry and scratchy (even after smoothing on micromesh), but I plan to adjust it. The soft-fine nib is OK for what it is, but both are disappointments and I currently consider them a waste of money. Thanks for your informative review, Chris. I wish I had seen it before buying these pens. Perhaps a nibmeister could do something with them to make me like them more.
Thx you for the video, sir. This really clarify a lot about the 3776 Century's nib. But I still want them anyway. When you down this road of FP, you just keep telling yourself time after time that you're just gonna buy 1 more pen.
I have two Platinum 3776’s on hand...one black soft fine and a Burgoyne in medium. They are both very excellent writers, showing the touch of feedback that they were designed to have. I can verify that you can leave them capped for several years and still maintain a wet nib. Amazing. I also have a Chartres Blue Broad on the way from my seller in Japan. These pens are just as “good” as any Sailor, Pilot, Pelikan, Lamy, etc. that I own. They are generally designed to have feedback and if not designed as a “soft” the nibs are very nail-like. If you don’t like and/or want that...move along citizen.
Jan...if you’re still around, please know that your Preppie pens have a very similar cap seal to the 3776 and should keep your nib wet for quite a while. Great pens for three bucks!
I use a Platinum preppy Extra Fine & it’s a very satisfying writer. Does the Platinum 3776 Century Fine nib write better( Smoother) than a Platinum preppy extra fine nib?
pretty brave on that EF than many other videos, good to know it does spring back though I don't intent to use too much flex for Japanese letters. I'm on the edge for choosing EF, but the so-called Japanese nibs seem to be slightly thicker for their higher lineup than the steel ones; e.g. nib nook on gouletpens site show 3776's EF to be slightly thicker than Pilot Metropolitan/Kakuno/Prera's F which I'm very familiar with.
All nibs have slight variations. Ink & paper can effect line width. That is a challenge buying online where you can't write with the pen before buying. Hope you get a nib you like.
@@chrisrap52 Finally got a Fine nib! I feel like I went out of my mind because it's more expensive to buy luxury goods in backwater Southeast Asia country than many 1st world countries, but darn, it feels so well worth it, I love the feedback, makes my writing more accurate, and reverse writing is just as good as an EF already. I noticed just how much thicker the nib plate is(not how it writes), almost as thick as the tipping itself, even compared to Jinhao 149's big nib as my only big nib comparison, I think that's the source for its very distinctive writing character. lucky for me, the F that I got using it's included black cartridge is the same to Pilot's steel F nib on size, but feels great to write by leaps. Thank you so much for the videos!
I think you will find Sailor nibs to be firn and not flexible. Sailor follow a different design ideal and use shape rather than flex to achieve line variation. That being said, they are a delight to my hand but probably not the universal cup of tea. For righties, flex is a simpler way to achieve line variation but lefties generally hold the pen over the line and have difficulty flexing the nib on the upstroke. That Chartres Bleu looks nice! Very thorough review sir.
+James Jacocks I have a few Sailors & do like the nibs more than the Platinum's. I have grown to like the SF nib a little more. Many times when you have expectations you cannot appreciate what is there as it is different than you expected. I am trying to appreciate these Platinum's as "fine" Japanese writers.
I agree that the Platinum pens fit that genre. But Western cursive script and even block printed letters ask for a different response from a pen. Very objective review and your open mindedness is rare on UA-cam reviews.
Such a nice, informative video, Chris. I also appreciate your showing the Sailor 1911S for comparison. But of the two 3776 Centuries you reviewed, which color did you like more, the red or the blue? And why? I ask because I'm in that particular dilemma of choosing a color before I purchase a 3776 Century.
Are the SF nibs the same profile as the EF? I heard from pens and tea that they had a different curvature and was wondering if they could be swapped. Thanks in advance Chris!
I only do reverse writing with nibs designed for that. Using these standard nibs for reverse not going to produce consistent results. These nibs not ground for that. Since my 91 is inked I tried it. Very fine, scratchy, low flow. Compared to normal writing, it is painful.
chrisrap52 thanks for reply. the reason I ask is that I own the 91 and I use it for sketching noted than writing. however the reverse performance of the 91 seem to be even worse than the prera / metropolitan. I just wonder if 3776 would performs any better. p.s. my 91 with FM nip. prera with F nib.
My 91 is an SM nib. So we both do not enjoy reverse writing with our 91's. Have you tried a Fude nib? That can go from 3B to XF in reverse, which it is designed for, Can get one for a few bucks on eBay, also called bent or calligraphy nib. I've reviewed a few.
thx for the advice. I might have a look at that. tbh, the reverse writing performance is the only down side of this pen imo. the ink flow is so bad it barely lay down any ink when using reversely. other than that, the 91 is a great pen (that reason alone makes me need to carry the prera along side my 91...so I can't take 1 pen and use it for everything).
thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I really enjoy how you talk about the Pens succinctly and yet you give so much information. The relaxed pace is also a pleasure to listen to. I purchased a pilot custom heritage 91 with a soft fine medium based on your review and it has become my favorite pen. Thank you.
+Dee Dee Thank you for watching and appreciating my efforts. I enjoy being able to share my experiences. Glad to hear the videos are helping viewers make choices,
Nice looking pens, thanks for giving us a chance to see them both. And that was nice the way you gave us all the different current prices. Very through review., good job.
+Sherrie Taylor Thanks for the compliment. I try to have the videos be informative & visually entertaining. Nice to hear it works.
The blue is not “chartreuse” as you pronounce it, which is a yellowish green color. It is Chartres...pronounced “shar-treh” with accent on the first syllable. It is a reference to the blue stained glass in windows of the famous French cathedral of the same name. Be that as it may I have the Bourgogne (Burgundy) in Medium and a Black with gold trim in the Soft-Fine. I’ve had them both for several years and the cap seal on both will indeed keep the nib wet and ready to write without a hitch for OVER A YEAR. Easily the most under appreciated pen out there. It is designed to have just a bit of tooth to provide some feedback. I like it that way. Great pens!
Thanks for clarifying. It is a great pen. My French is weak.
These two pens are two of my fav that I own .. The resin will scratch super easy .. Mine are in the Sf and C nibs so it was so nice to see the extra fine and to see the flexibility you got out of that... Also it was nice to see the comparison between m800 and the platinum nibs .. .. They both have much more feed back so I do love them both for drawing .. I love the size of the nib itself .. I truly feel I'm writing with a fountain pen when using these pens
A Red Falcon Glad I could give you a different view. That's what makes fountain pens so interesting. Many variations & we all write differently. Finding a combo that works for us is very rewarding.
I've been eyeing these pens for a while now and your nice video just helped me make my decision! Thanks... I can't believe how good of a deal amazon has on these. Also, I really enjoyed the relaxed mood, natural angles, and lighting of your video... I think there is something about the way you handled the pens which made me feel like I was myself... : )
Andrew Gunsberg Thanks. That is what I try to do in the videos. Its all about the pens. Glad you found it helpful.
So a big thanks again for a really greet review this go around .. The best on UA-cam for these pens in general !! Keep it up Chris thanks
I've the 3776's in these colors. One with a SF an the other a M which I bought after enjoying a loan of a friends older, well writing 3776 with a medium nib. I find them quite attractive, but disappointing writers. The medium nib is unusably dry and scratchy (even after smoothing on micromesh), but I plan to adjust it. The soft-fine nib is OK for what it is, but both are disappointments and I currently consider them a waste of money. Thanks for your informative review, Chris. I wish I had seen it before buying these pens. Perhaps a nibmeister could do something with them to make me like them more.
I have the Bourgogne with a C (BB) nib and it's awesome!
Thx you for the video, sir. This really clarify a lot about the 3776 Century's nib. But I still want them anyway. When you down this road of FP, you just keep telling yourself time after time that you're just gonna buy 1 more pen.
So true.
As a newcomer to this world, I'm shocked the nib quality of the "PLATINUM'S" 'Soft Fine'. Just is a discovery to me.
I have two Platinum 3776’s on hand...one black soft fine and a Burgoyne in medium. They are both very excellent writers, showing the touch of feedback that they were designed to have. I can verify that you can leave them capped for several years and still maintain a wet nib. Amazing. I also have a Chartres Blue Broad on the way from my seller in Japan. These pens are just as “good” as any Sailor, Pilot, Pelikan, Lamy, etc. that I own. They are generally designed to have feedback and if not designed as a “soft” the nibs are very nail-like. If you don’t like and/or want that...move along citizen.
Agreed. I do enjoy Pilot nibs over Platinum so I've moved along.
Another great review Chris
Thanks.
I have two Preppys. Three dollar pens that always write.
Just ordered a 3776 this morning. I can hardly wait!
Great news. You will notice the difference. Enjoy the experience.
Jan...if you’re still around, please know that your Preppie pens have a very similar cap seal to the 3776 and should keep your nib wet for quite a while. Great pens for three bucks!
I use a Platinum preppy Extra Fine & it’s a very satisfying writer. Does the Platinum 3776 Century Fine nib write better( Smoother) than a Platinum preppy extra fine nib?
pretty brave on that EF than many other videos, good to know it does spring back though I don't intent to use too much flex for Japanese letters. I'm on the edge for choosing EF, but the so-called Japanese nibs seem to be slightly thicker for their higher lineup than the steel ones; e.g. nib nook on gouletpens site show 3776's EF to be slightly thicker than Pilot Metropolitan/Kakuno/Prera's F which I'm very familiar with.
All nibs have slight variations. Ink & paper can effect line width. That is a challenge buying online where you can't write with the pen before buying. Hope you get a nib you like.
@@chrisrap52 Finally got a Fine nib! I feel like I went out of my mind because it's more expensive to buy luxury goods in backwater Southeast Asia country than many 1st world countries, but darn, it feels so well worth it, I love the feedback, makes my writing more accurate, and reverse writing is just as good as an EF already.
I noticed just how much thicker the nib plate is(not how it writes), almost as thick as the tipping itself, even compared to Jinhao 149's big nib as my only big nib comparison, I think that's the source for its very distinctive writing character. lucky for me, the F that I got using it's included black cartridge is the same to Pilot's steel F nib on size, but feels great to write by leaps. Thank you so much for the videos!
I think you will find Sailor nibs to be firn and not flexible. Sailor follow a different design ideal and use shape rather than flex to achieve line variation. That being said, they are a delight to my hand but probably not the universal cup of tea. For righties, flex is a simpler way to achieve line variation but lefties generally hold the pen over the line and have difficulty flexing the nib on the upstroke. That Chartres Bleu looks nice! Very thorough review sir.
+James Jacocks I have a few Sailors & do like the nibs more than the Platinum's. I have grown to like the SF nib a little more. Many times when you have expectations you cannot appreciate what is there as it is different than you expected. I am trying to appreciate these Platinum's as "fine" Japanese writers.
I agree that the Platinum pens fit that genre. But Western cursive script and even block printed letters ask for a different response from a pen. Very objective review and your open mindedness is rare on UA-cam reviews.
Such a nice, informative video, Chris. I also appreciate your showing the Sailor 1911S for comparison. But of the two 3776 Centuries you reviewed, which color did you like more, the red or the blue? And why? I ask because I'm in that particular dilemma of choosing a color before I purchase a 3776 Century.
Tough choice, both very pretty. Energy thought I tend towards blue, Ilike the red one more. But that is very subjective.
I like the blue too. Blue is a royal color but the red one looks like a glass of wine on hand. 😊
wondering if you had any trouble with the gold plating on the clip rubbing off?
No. My pens spend most of the time in a case.
Thank you for sharing
Are the SF nibs the same profile as the EF? I heard from pens and tea that they had a different curvature and was wondering if they could be swapped. Thanks in advance Chris!
I have not tried to swap 3776 nibs. I'll check nib characteristics when I get a chance..
Better don't mess with the feed , too risky its a tight fit .
Have you experienced any deterioration in the gold plating on the clip over time?
No issues so far.
I thought I'd help out and let you know how to pronounce the colours :) (they're a little confusing)
Shar-touse blue
Bur-go-nya
I hope that helps :)
Thanks for the tips! I have trouble with many English words. Thanks for watching.
@@chrisrap52 I don't blame you! They're hard words to pronounce to begin with :)
Nope. It's Chartres, not Chartreuse, to begin with. And that is not how you'd pronounce either word.
how does the 3776 compare to the custom heritage 91 in terms of reverse writing ?
I only do reverse writing with nibs designed for that. Using these standard nibs for reverse not going to produce consistent results. These nibs not ground for that. Since my 91 is inked I tried it. Very fine, scratchy, low flow. Compared to normal writing, it is painful.
chrisrap52 thanks for reply. the reason I ask is that I own the 91 and I use it for sketching noted than writing. however the reverse performance of the 91 seem to be even worse than the prera / metropolitan. I just wonder if 3776 would performs any better.
p.s. my 91 with FM nip. prera with F nib.
My 91 is an SM nib. So we both do not enjoy reverse writing with our 91's. Have you tried a Fude nib? That can go from 3B to XF in reverse, which it is designed for, Can get one for a few bucks on eBay, also called bent or calligraphy nib. I've reviewed a few.
thx for the advice. I might have a look at that. tbh, the reverse writing performance is the only down side of this pen imo. the ink flow is so bad it barely lay down any ink when using reversely. other than that, the 91 is a great pen (that reason alone makes me need to carry the prera along side my 91...so I can't take 1 pen and use it for everything).