Product Description
Type Fountain pen
Product Name Sheep, because it has a sheepskin overlay.
Manufacturer and Year Platinum, Japan -- This is the original 1960s version of the pen, which is still being made.
Length 5-1/2"
Filling System Platinum cartridge or converter fill. A new blue Platinum cartridge can be found in the barrel.
Color Simply called, "Red," this pen is burgundy stained sheepskin over recycled aluminum. It has gold colored trim and the barrel and clip are reminiscent of 70s era Japanese pens. It has a plastic section
Nib Fine 18k nib. The Japanese character on the pen is "細" which means thin or fine. Japanese fines and mediums run finer than the Western nibs. This was advertised as a soft nib though it doesn't seem overly springy.
Condition Near mint, lovely condition. This is a beautiful pen with nice trim and very shiny. The pattern is very even and the finish seems perfect. There are only spots of trim wear.