Platinum #3776 Fountain Pen - Black & Gold Trim

Meet the Japanese classic that quietly ruins you for lesser pens. The #3776 Century in glossy piano-black with warm gold accents is Platinum’s daily-driver masterpiece—refined, reliable, and joyfully ink-nerdy under the hood. If you love the ritual of uncapping a pen and having it start every single time, this is the one.

Why we love it at Bottle & Plume

• Always ready: Platinum’s signature Slip & Seal inner cap keeps the nib from drying out for ages, so your first stroke is crisp—even after a long weekend (or a long neglect… no judgment).

• Gold where it counts: A responsive 14k gold nib that’s smooth without being mushy. It has that tidy, controlled Japanese line you want for everyday notes, with just enough bounce to make long writing sessions feel great.

• Understated elegance: High-polish black resin and classic gold trim. It’s the suit that fits perfectly and never shouts.

• Ink-play friendly: Fine nibs for tiny grids and marginalia; broader nibs that let shading and sheen strut. Pick your joy.

Choose your nib

• UEF / EF / F – Ultra-precise, ideal for small handwriting, planners, and Tomoe-style paper. Crisp, paper-loving lines.

• M – The sweet spot for everyday writing: smooth, legible, and friendly to most papers.

• B / C (Broad/Coarse) – Plush lines that make inks look luxurious—great for signatures and showcasing shading.

• Music – A calligrapher’s playpen: bold, wet, and expressive for headings, lyrics, or dramatic journal titles.

Highlights

• 14k gold nib made in Japan

• Slip & Seal cap: helps prevent dry-out between sessions

• Classic cigar-shaped resin body; threaded cap for a satisfying, secure close

• Comfortable balance posted or unposted—light enough for long pages, substantial enough to feel special

• Fills with Platinum cartridges or the included Platinum converter.

Bottom Line

This is a “trust it with your best ideas” pen. It behaves. It flatters your handwriting. It makes even grocery lists feel editorial. If you’re curating a lean, intentional kit—one pen to carry, one pen to gift, one pen to keep—that kit can start (and end) here.

Pair it with a shading-friendly blue-black or a dignified permanent black, grab a fountain-pen-friendly notebook, and enjoy the calm confidence of a setup that simply works.