Platinum - President
Platinum - President - Wine Red (B)
Wow! I absolutely love this pen! Last December, my wife gave me a Platinum President in wine red with a broad nib, and it has quickly become my favorite everyday workhorse!
Platinum - President - The Beautiful 18kt Nib
I have a couple of 3776 Century Platinums and really love that nib. I’ve been interested in trying the President, with its slightly larger body and 18kt nib. While it isn’t enormously larger (142mm x 16mm and 21g for the President, and 139.5mm x 15.4mm and 20.5g for the 3776 Century), the President feels significantly more substantial and far more premium. The resin of the 3776 always felt a bit thin and weak. The walls of the cap and body of the President are much thicker. It immediately feels far sturdier, and there’s a warmth to the resin rather than the cool feel of the 3776.
Comparing Platinum Nibs - President and 3776 Century
The nib is a different experience, too. I’ve always loved the look and feel of the classic 3776 nib, but the President’s nib is more forgiving, and more comfortable for long writing sessions. I don’t know if it's the 18kt, or the design of the nib that is the difference, but it is smoother and works with the paper rather than commanding it like the 14kt 3776 nib. Although it is more traditional in shape, the President nib is very elegant and very attractive.
Comparing Sizes - Platinum President and 3776 Century
I believe the President has been discontinued for N. America, and probably for Europe, as well, but they are still available in the Japanese market. As of March 2023, you can see them on Platinum’s official website. They list gold trim versions available in black, wine red, and blue, with nib sizes in UEF, EF, F, M, B, and C. In silver trim, it seems to only be available in black, with F, M, and B nib options. Many retail outlets there offer them. With little effort, you can also find good prices and international shipping, too.
Platinum President and 3776 Century - Writing Samples
Honestly, I can’t praise the Platinum President enough. This is a fantastic pen! The 3776 gets all of the attention, but the President is the real gem. For this quality and performance, this pen is worth every penny! Both the President and the 3776 Century are great pens. You can’t go wrong with either model, and there are many more color and material options with the 3776, but if you ask me, everyone should have a Platinum President!
Caps & Clips - Platinum President and 3776 Century
Platinum President Uncapped