Platinum Izumo Sora Tamenuri (Fine Nib)

[stephanos]

 

If you want to see what the nib is like, try a Platinum President. They are very nice pens in their own right and not terribly expensive, about $220 from nibs.com

 

I wholeheartedly agree. I recently bought a used-but-well-looked-after President model and have been extremely impressed with it. Lovely pen, well-made and of course it writes beautifully. The size is just right and it is well-balanced. I usually prefer a nib with some spring to it, but in this case I have been delighted to make an exception. I certainly prefer the President's nib to that of the 3776. But of course this is somewhat off-topic.

 

Urushis are too rich for my blood, alas.

 

(edited for spelling)

Edited August 16, 2015 by stephanos

[maverink]

These kind of reviews are ruining my bank balance . Have the wooden Tagayasan and you are right about the stiffness of these nibs compared a #3776.

Loved your review. Thanks.

sonik congrats on buying the #3776 welcome to the gang yes its bad for the bank balance

[sannidh]

sonik congrats on buying the #3776 welcome to the gang yes its bad for the bank balance

Thanks Ravi.. Actually, it was a temporary possession - 2 days..

Was intended for a friend who visited me here.

Edited August 20, 2015 by soniknitr

[mk2579]

Thanks for the nice honest review!

 

I've been mulling the Izumo for a number of years, but its the clip that bothers me.

 

It's actually listed at 50% of a regular Nakaya price at Rakuten at the moment in this Sora tamenuri colour, if your looking to snap one up.

 

I love this Sora tamenuri colour, more in the Ao-tamenuri range, which I prefer. Now if they offered this in a cigar version...