Platinum Preppy | Fine Nib Starter Fountain Pen

The pen that convinces people fountain pens aren't fussy. The Platinum Preppy is the one we hand to anyone curious about writing with ink but not ready to spend real money finding out whether they'll like it — and it's the one plenty of us keep using long after we've bought fancier pens. The 0.3mm stainless steel fine nib lays down a crisp, controlled line that suits small handwriting, margin notes, and paper that isn't precious about feathering. Platinum's Slip & Seal cap clicks shut against an inner seal, so the pen you tossed in a drawer in March still writes in June without coaxing. Light in the hand, honest about what it is, and available in seven translucent barrels that show you exactly how much ink you have left. Start here.'

• 0.3mm fine stainless steel nib - crisp, controlled line for small handwriting and everyday notes
• Slip & Seal cap keeps ink wet through long stretches between uses
• Translucent barrel shows your ink level at a glance
• Seven colors: Purple, Blue, Green, Pink, Red, Black, Clear
• Ships with one Platinum black ink cartridge
• Accepts Platinum cartridges or a Platinum converter for bottled ink
• Lightweight resin body, comfortable unposted or posted
• A favorite base for eyedropper conversion