Platinum Preppy Fountain Pen 02 Extra-Fine Black

Like all Platinum Preppies, this 02 Extra Fine is a superb, no frills fountain pen. The nib has a bit more feedback than the 03 Fine but still not what I'd call scratchy (even when using the back of the nib for those ultra fine lines) I ink mine with Platinum Carbon Black cartridges nowadays for drawing/sketching but I have converted Preppies to eye-dropper in the past with great success (all that is required is some silicone grease for the threads and a simple 'O' ring) If you're new to them and unsure about how you'd get on with fountain pens so don't want to splash out on something more expensive at first, I'd highly recommend a Preppy (though maybe the 03 Fine to start with) as they are fantastic, reliable writers at an insanely cheap price. Also recommended for "en plein air" sketchers who don't want the anxiety of taking a more expensive pen out and about (plus you have the added bonus of being able to use Carbon Black in cartridge form which saves potential mishaps with bottled ink! All in all, I think everyone should have at least.one Preppy in their collection.

Great pen for drawing and writing. Simple to put a cartridge in and start using. Comfortable to use, grip is good, standard size body that seems tough. There is an adapter sold that allows the use of ink in bottles rather than cartridges. The body is clear plastic so it’s quite easy to see how much ink is left in a cartridge. Doesn’t look horribly cheap and nasty. The 02 has a very fine nib and it’s possible to get waterproof ink that can be used with the pen so it’s really good for doing line and wash, sketching.

Lovely pen. Writes smoothly. I was a bit worried when it was such a good price but I’m very happy with it. On the downside there was a sticker on the barrel which I’ve tried to remove and it looks awful! There was no box or card so the sticker was right down the barrel! What a shame or I would have given it five stars easily.

I love the preppy 0.2 and all the preppy fountain pens are excellent value and perform well for my sketching. Delivery was quick.

Great fine line art pen.

The Platinum Preppy Fountain Pen delivers on its promise of an ultra-fine 0.2mm nib, which is fantastic for those with small handwriting or anyone who appreciates a crisp, delicate line. The stainless steel nib is impressively precise, gliding smoothly across the page when it’s working. I also love the convenience of the "Slip and Seal" mechanism, which does a good job of preventing the ink from drying out when the pen is not in use. However, my experience was dampened by inconsistent ink flow during writing sessions. Despite the mechanism's intent to keep the ink flowing, I found myself stopping frequently to coax the ink out, which interrupted my writing rhythm. This is particularly frustrating when you're in the middle of detailed work or taking notes. Overall, this pen has potential, especially for those who prioritize an extra-fine nib at an affordable price. However, the inconsistent ink flow is a significant drawback. If Platinum addresses this issue, the Preppy could be a five-star product, but for now, it’s an uneven experience.

This is a quality writing pen with a fine nib and so ideal for the student wanting to improve the presentation of their work. The nib writes smoothly on the page and produces a very fine line on good paper. Also very good for monochrome sketching. Platinum cartridges last ages but you can also use a converter if you wish. The pen can be converted to an eyedropper for high capacity ink. Lovely and great value for money.

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I got the pen and it wouldn't properly take the ink, it needs a lot of shaking before I can write a few pages. The pen fills up with ink. It's a cheap pen for a reason and you might as well invest in a better brand. I can't even return it.

Great pen

Love these pens!! Super super affordable and write so well and hold ink forever, especially once made into a dropper!! Awesome fountain pens to have for everyday stuff or o give to a friend that is thinking about getting into using fountain pens. Even though theyre plastic, they are solid! So easy to use, comfortable grip and lightweight. They special lid keeps the tip extra sealed up so it doesn't dry out like others. So they just work when you need them to work, without a hassle. Great pens!!