Originally released in 1978, Platinum 3776, is one of Platinum's iconic pen series and over the years, Platinum has added many colors as well as limited and special editions to the 3776 line. 3776 stands for the height of Mount Fuji, the highest mountain and when it was first released in 1978, it was awarded the "Good Design Prize" by the Japanese government. In 2011, the "Century 3776" series was released in honor of the approaching 100th anniversary of Platinum and was designed to maintain the quality standards defined by the original 3776 combined with the needs of a modern fountain pen user: new sleek design, comfortable writing balance, and smooth flow. Century 3776 employs Platinum's own "Slip and Seal Mechanism" that utilizes a spring in the cap to force an air tight closure around the nib, thus preventing ink from drying out in this fountain pen for up to a year.
"Carnelian" refers to the color of the resin body, inspired by the morning light glistening on the waters of Carnelian Bay. The updated body contains tiny flecks of fine glitter to imitate the glimmering light on the water. This version of Carnelian is exclusively sold in North America.
- Nib: 14k Rhodium
- Length: 5.5 in (14 cm)
- PNB-18000NA #25
- Barrel and cap are transparent red with silver glitter flecks
- Rhodium detailing
- Cartridge included
- Replacement cartridges available
- Compatible with Platinum converters