Platinum Preppy vs Visconti Homo Sapiens

Again, though, not going for pretty or sexy. I just want a decent writer that won't break the bank if it has to be replaced. The price of the converter was more than the pen, but because it allows me to use whatever ink I want I have no complaints about that. My total cost for pen and converter was less than $15

First and foremost this is an amazing pen. Tactile, well-made, excellent high powered vacuum filling system and it writes effortlessly. This is a piece you can easily use as an everyday pen or keep as an heirloom. It will last for generations

Otherwise, go back to ballpoint, but know that you really didn’t engage with fountain pen in the way that’s intended.

Pens: I was just gifted a Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age and am thrilled with it. It opened my brain to all of their other pens. I have it in my brain that I want to look for a London Fog that was LE a few years ago. A TWSBI 580 Smoke Rose Gold II is still on my list also

The Safari, AL Star, and LX all have a triangular section grip; the Aion is circular. The TWISBI is triangular, too. The Platinum Plaisir is a nice one - very light in weight, but looks elegant. Satisfying snap when it's capped

However, that hook lock system does not agree with my grip, I hold too far back and they are not comfortable between my fingers for any period of time. Also, that same system mixed with the material just always felt like I was opening a lock made of sand and stone.

Cheap. So, why just three stars--especially when I'm a fan of cheap fountain pens? Because this pen is so utilitarian in appearance and handling, it removes all romance from the writing experience. If Jinhao and Gullor and a bunch of Indian (even Pakistani) pen companies weren't putting out gorgeous pens for the same price, this would be a five-star pen. But you can get luscious pens that feel like fine tools and write, honestly, like Meisterstucks, for the same price

I would not pay that. Fortunately I was able to buy it from Appelboom last year for significantly cheaper.