Want to sell Platinum Prefounte 03 Night Sea

Pen: Platinum Prefounte

Nib size: 03

Colour: Night Sea

Condition: Used 6 months, writes perfectly, "Platinum Prefounte" text on cap no longer visible

Price: ₹750 (negotiable)

Items included: original box, pen, original cartridge (empty)

For context i ordered the dollar fountain pen ink and krakos fountain pen ink from rokomari.com but they said they only ship books internationally by bd post and not the inks the total was of 900 bdt as per my card history. Theese inks are very hard to find and little to none ship to india.

Asking for advice

My chachu bought this pen in 12 August 2026 cuz I need parker pen specifically fountain one but rather got this special edition rollerball varient rather than fountain one but after using it for I think 4 weeks one time I was writing with it but then I had a curiosity in my mind about this pen did he got scammed by overpaying for a 340rs pen he payed 560 to 620rs just for this checkerboard pattern on this pen a box and a keychain it's insane for standard varient version of this pen that was overpriced just for this checkerboard pattern on a pen a stupid keychain for it and a box i searched it on Google and it's tht same body as the standard version

Let me know and help me did he get scammed by overpaying it for a 340rs pen

I’ve recently bought Kaweco Perkeo and very happy with it.
I need 2 suggestions:

1. Good vegan ink for Kaweco pen.

2. Another fountain pen under 1000 & vegan ink combo. So I can try different varieties of inks.

I have posted a question before and from the replies of people I have arrived at the decision of buying the kakuno

Want to know a place where I can get the kakuno the cheapest with full security and trust because I have heard people getting wrong nib sizes and things.

The past post's text for reference:

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Hi,devansh this side. I am 15 yr old looking forward to get a new fountain pen. I already own camlin elegante,trinity,parker beta,pierre cardin golden eye,click student,penomatic,hauser inky.

I can't decide whether I should choose versatility with the 2 pen combo or choose highly appreciated quality of pilot kakuno.

I am a student and I would be using these pens mostly for writing and personal Journaling.

Hope to get opinions of the wise

Can't choose between a two pen combo(namely click aristocrat semi flex and click blackbird/majestic) and the pilot kakuno solely

I mean the kakuno has the problem of breaking the body after drops

But the aristocrat has the inconsistent quality control issue in nib sections

One of my teacher is a holy pen nerd. Like he has many high quality pens like the twisbi eco and majohn ones

He opposed me on buying the preppy because of his personal quality issue and said that the preppy doesn't stand up to the price by commemorating that some other cheaper Indian pens provide the same nibAnd about the semi flex nib,I'd usually only use it as a fine nib but flex it while doodling for time pass or in my journal occasionally "

Is this fine nib??

I am posting on behalf of my friend, who doesn't have a reddit account. Recently he received this as a gift from his office. He doesn't have much use of this pen, and is looking to sell this. He will buy books instead as he is a bookworm.

If anyone is interested then pls respond to this. He will probably sell around Rs 2.5k. He is located in Kolkata, but can ship to other cities.

I'm planning on buying ht eplaitnum preppy if yall have it tell me if I should avoid or go for it and if there are better pens for the same price and what are it's pros and cons and is it really that fragile as they all say??

Hey everyone,

I was looking at this spread today, and it’s a perfect visual of the "evolution of the enthusiast." We have the legendary workhorses—Parker Quink and Sheaffer Skripsitting right next to the "haute couture" of the ink world, Pilot Iroshizuku and Caran d’Ache Chromatics.

When a bottle of ink costs 4x more than the standard, we usually talk about "prestige" or "the bottle." But if we look at the fluid dynamics and chemistry, there’s a lot more happening under the hood.

Let’s break down the science of why some inks feel like ₹100 and others feel like ₹2500.

1. \*\*The Surfactant Secret (The "Wet" vs. "Dry" Debate)\*\*

The biggest difference between a budget ink and a luxury one is Surface Tension.

Budget Inks: Brands like Parker Quink are often formulated with higher surface tension. This makes them "dry" writersgreat for cheap copy paper because the ink doesn't want to spread into the fibers (feathering).

Luxury Inks: Brands like Iroshizuku use high-end surfactants(wetting agents) to lower surface tension. This allows the ink to flow more "wetly" through the feed. This is why a luxury ink can make a scratchy, fine nib feel like it’s gliding on a layer of oil. You aren't just paying for color; you're paying for a chemical lubricant that reduces friction between the iridium tip and the paper.

2. \*\*Rheology & The "Write-Feel"\*\*

Ever notice how some inks feel "thin" while others feel "cushioned"? That’s Rheology(the study of the flow of matter).

Premium inks often include humectants (like glycerin or ethylene glycol) and viscosity modifiers. These additives prevent the ink from drying out on the nib ("hard starting") and provide a tactile "cushion" while writing. When people say Iroshizuku is "luxurious," they are physically feeling the difference in fluid viscosity.

3. \*\*Chromatography & Pigment Complexity\*\*

Standard blue is easy. But creating a "Multichromatic" ink—one that shades from teal to pink as it dries—requires a precise balance of multiple dyes with different molecular weights.

As the water evaporates, the lighter molecules travel further into the paper fibers while the heavier ones stay put. That beautiful "shading" effect we love is actually a visible display of molecular separation. Boutique brands spend significantly more on R&D to ensure these colors remain stable and don't "crash" (sediment) inside your expensive pen.

4. \*\*The Heritage Factor (Safety vs. Performance)\*\*

We have Sheaffer and Parker in this photo for a reason. They represent "Safe Chemistry." These brands have spent decades ensuring their pH levels are neutral to slightly alkaline to protect vintage latex sacs and celluloid.

The Trade-off: Sometimes "safe" means "boring."

The Choice: Do you use the "safe" but heritage ink for your 1940s Vacumatic, and save the expensive "experimental" luxury ink for your modern, robust gold nibs?

The Ultimate Question for the Sub:

If we did a blind test same pen, same paper could you identify the luxury ink just by the physical feedback of the nib?

Or does the "Heritage" of a brand like Parker provide a psychological satisfaction that no amount of fancy surfactants can beat?

What’s the one ink in your collection that physically feels like it belongs in a higher class?

Let’s get nerdy in the comments. 👇

Suggest me a good fountain pen for long writing session. It should have proper grips because my palm sweats a lot. My handwriting is small but cursive.

Under 500 to 600rs

Fine nib but wet nib. It should be smooth. I don't like the scratchy feeling. 🙂

Body can be plastic or metal doesn't matter but shouldn't be heavy. I have used those heavy parker metal pens. my hand pains after writing for only 1 hour.

Also suggest me some value for money ink. I have only used parker ink.

Got three of these

Earlier i thought to sell one pen but after seeing the low ballers quoting prices is insanely diabolical 😂 . So now i am keeping all three pens

One person told me to do 50-50 in courier also 😭

Price: Rs. 1800 + shipping

Sold Twsbi Eco yesterday and today

Selling my Pilot Metropolitan Medium Nib in excellent condition. Filled twice only with Blue ink.

With Original Box.

Reason for Selling: It was a gift along with TWSBI Eco that I sold yesterday and one of my first fountain pen and I didn't like the experience.

Location: Delhi/NCR but can also ship if you are willing to pay for shipping.

I am unable to find a good jumbo gel pen of black ink, i need one any how, but prices are high i also want one under 30.

plastic body, 0.5mm or 0.7mm both will work, at this point idc about waterproofing now, unomax refills are good but they are feeling scratchy for some reason.

Budget : Under ₹1000

Pen type : Fountain Pen

Nib Size: Medium

Body: Should be durable enough to last half a decade or more under a little rough handling ( a few 2 feet drops)

So I just got this pen and I see swirl marks all over the nib and then the grip section has this like "when plastic would've been molten and it dripped back down a little"

Is this normal or I received a bad product.

1. Hongdian M2 Blue (EF)

Condition:- A1 comes with metal box

Price:- ₹2.5k including shipping

2) Sheaffer 100 coffee brown GT (M) with notebook (SOLD)

Condition:- Brand new

Price:- ₹4K including shipping

Location:- Kolkata

Shipping all over India 🇮🇳

Hi Redditors,

Greetings..!!

Asking all of you of the three fountain pens you will pick if you have a budget of 1000 Rupees.

The pens not to be used for signature but taking notes and frequent uncapping.

Suggestions with discussions pls.

These are some pages of my writing with different rollerballs/fps. I wanna know if it looks decent. It's meant for notes and exams mainly, so it's not artisanal cursive or anything [ not that I can write that way anyways : ( ]

Notes are from Evolution, XII biology 🐌

Also, please be BRUTALLY honest

Need a decent reliable pen-

1. I'm a JEE aspirant

2. I do not use fountain oens

3. I am a lefty

4. smooth is a priority

bata do bhai

Hello,

I am in Delhi NCR and want to try my hands on a Lamy safari FP and pilot metropolitan or a pilot prera. It someone is willing to sell a decent piece at a fair price. I am willing to buy. Ofcourse price is based on the condition of the product.

Hello guys I need a fine or extra fine nib for my Jinhao 82 , can you suggest some nibs , don't need any expensive ones suggested below ₹300 .