Review: Platinum 3776 Century Sf (Soft-Fine) Versus A Field Of Flex Comparison

July 2, 2014

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that's a nice lookin ink. what ink is that?

July 2, 2014

This review is so specific and thorough, I love it. Thank you for all these comparisons it's very useful.

July 2, 2014

This review is so specific and thorough, I love it. Thank you for all these comparisons it's very useful.

Thank you! I actually think about this review a lot, and which other pens I could have included. Maybe a fine or extra-fine Falcon...

June 29, 2015

I have a few Platinums. Recently added 3776 Century EF & SF. The SF is not soft. The EF is softer. I love my Pilot Heritage 91 MS. That is a "soft" buttery smooth nib. Overall Platinum nibs are stiff & fine, need work to be smooth. Pilot is my prference for Japanese soft nibs. I do not have a falcon nib. From what I've read I do not desire one.

August 1, 2015

Platinum 3776 SF is now one of my favourite nibs but only after I have smoothened it. I don't mind nibs who give feedback but in this case there was just too much of it, bordering on scratchiness.

It is not a flex nib and it is not advertised as such but is definitely soft. Same amount of flex as on my Parker Sonnet 18k two tone gold nib. But unlike in Sonnet this feed can keep up which is surprising considering it is a pretty dry writer.

I like the balance of the pen and although they did not polish out injection mold parting line on the grip section it is a well build pen. For under 100$ not a bad pen.

Edited August 1, 2015 by 4lex Mood

August 20, 2015

I definitely agree with you both about the Platinum SF feeling scratchy. It feels like it's cutting in to the paper.

My newest muse that I wish I had included is the Sailor KOP, which is at least as flexible as the Platinum SF and is like butter by comparison.

August 20, 2015

Platinum 3776 SF is now one of my favourite nibs but only after I have smoothened it. I don't mind nibs who give feedback but in this case there was just too much of it, bordering on scratchiness.

It is not a flex nib and it is not advertised as such but is definitely soft. Same amount of flex as on my Parker Sonnet 18k two tone gold nib. But unlike in Sonnet this feed can keep up which is surprising considering it is a pretty dry writer.
I like the balance of the pen and although they did not polish out injection mold parting line on the grip section it is a well build pen. For under 100$ not a bad pen.

Mine needed some micro-mesh too, though it's quite nice afterward.

August 28, 2015

Wow! Amazingly ambitious review. I've been considering venturing into some modern flex and you've made me quite comfortable with my decision. Thanks a bunch!

August 28, 2015

That's a WOW review.

I was looking for two and found many more. Thanks

December 21, 2019

Platinum 3776 SF is now one of my favourite nibs but only after I have smoothened it. I don't mind nibs who give feedback but in this case there was just too much of it, bordering on scratchiness.

It is not a flex nib and it is not advertised as such but is definitely soft. Same amount of flex as on my Parker Sonnet 18k two tone gold nib. But unlike in Sonnet this feed can keep up which is surprising considering it is a pretty dry writer.
I like the balance of the pen and although they did not polish out injection mold parting line on the grip section it is a well build pen. For under 100$ not a bad pen.

LIke vonManstein, i do love using my SF nib, but it did take some work and time to get the nib to its lovely state today (12 months of use). I also had a dry feed, and a scratchy nib. So i followed the tips of other SF nib users here and patiently flossed the nib tines (slowly gradually increasing the thickness of the brass shims to start).

I also tried a couple of different Iroshizuku, Sailor & Waterman inks, and decided that Sailor Jentle Shiguru flows best (I have the Chartres Bleu pen).

Patience is the key, and lots of experimentation for me, and I am to date very happy with its performance!

Cheers,

Ryan

December 22, 2019

Interesting review to read through. I wish the images were sill available. When I click on a link it seems to be loading but never shows up on my screen. Ah well, thanks for an interesting set of reviews and the comparison.