Product Description
Type fountain pen
Product Name Platinum PB5000
Manufacturer and Year Platinum, made in Japan -- 1970s.
Length 5-11/16"
Filling System Takes Platinum cartridges and converters. A Platinum converter is installed. (Platinum also makes an adapter that allows people to use international cartridges with full sized pens.)
Color Black with gold plated trim. There is an additional pattern printed on the clip.
Nib MEDIUM Platinum 18k gold nib. It writes between a (Western) fine and an extra fine but is marked medium on the nib.
Condition Excellent condition. There is light to moderate scratching and handwear on the cap and barrel. The top of the cap has some tiny little "flea bite" marks. The clip has scratching and some spots of plating wear; the decorative design on the face looks good. The cap band has quite a bit of scratching and some spots of plating wear. The section has scratches from capping. The trim band/clutch ring has scratching and dots of pitting. The barrel has moderate scratching. The imprint is clear.
