GIVEAWAY ALERT! Platinum Procyon Luster Review
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- Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2024
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A review of the Platinum Procyon Luster. Make sure to subscribe, like, and leave a comment for your chance to wind this pen courtesy of Luxury Brands, US distributor for Platinum.
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Something about the look of platinum converters is so satisfying. Even without the maki e artwork, regular platinum converters are some of the most beautiful out there in my opinion.
When you said that Procyon is actually two stars, Procyon A and it’s dwarf star, I thought what a great opportunity to create a pocket pen version 😂
I love that Platinum pens has offerings at so many different price points.
Those converters are SWEET, goldfish and tadpoles. So cool.
Did you say that the black version was called “Black Mist”?? Dang I’m gonna have to get that...
Background exposition: So, I had a cat named Misty (Lil Mist), who lived a long 18 human years. My family got her when I was in middle school, and before long it was clear that I’d developed a special bond with her - she was my _buddy_ :)
So when I grew up, finished college, and moved into my own apartment, I took Misty to come live with me.
We had many great years together. She was almost like having a puppy - whenever I got home from work, she would run up to me, giving her little chirp-meow (like how a dog might bark), and she would swarm my ankles until I pet her or picked her up.
She even helped to be a litmus test when I started dating people - if a new person came to the apartment, and Misty didn’t like them, that was a good indicator that the relationship wasn’t gonna last much longer, haha.
Sadly, Misty passed away a few years ago of natural causes, but I was with her right until the end. Not long after, I was on the internet, and I sort of randomly discovered that there was a fountain pen ink called Diamine Misty Blue - and it was a shade I really like. I’d always been a writer, and was really into journaling & stationery, etc., but I’d never used a fountain pen.
I ordered a Pilot Metropolitan and a bottle of the ink, and the trip down this rabbit hole began(!). Since then I’ve expanded my collection of pens & inks, but still, anytime I discover a new pen/ink with “Misty” or “Mist” in the name, I must have it - and there are some good ones!
Anyway, so yeah, I’m DEF gonna have to get one of these ‘Black Mist’ Procyon Luster pens... thanks for the heads up, and thanks for the review!
The Preppy is transparent. Putting a maki-e converter in a Preppy would be ..... unexpected.
You can clean the barrel from the decals and it will look a micro nakaia.
The Platinum Cool (sadly discontinued) would be an even more awesome way to show off the maki-e converters, although if I was looking for a more suitably priced pen, I'd go for the 3776 Oshino
Thanks for the review. I didn’t know that there was a premium model of the Procyon.
Just spent this whole week binging on your channel! I learnt so much!
I always loved the look of the Procyon but these ones somehow look so different! They are so serious and professional, I really like them!
That converter reminds me of 1960s drinking glasses... painted with fish 🐠
I really enjoy seeing fountain pens and inks with an astronomy theme. Go Science!
I am totally new to this hobby and I really appreciate your passionate reviews. I don’t even own a fountain pen yet so I’m learning a lot. I’m a teacher whose students are remote learning so, in an effort to counterbalance the hours and hours I spend staring at screens, I decided to dust off my calligraphy dip pens. It has a been such a pleasure to unplug, slow down, and create beautiful correspondence for my friends who are also consumed by technology. Fountain pens seem like the logical next step! I love the look of that champagne gold pen and those goldfish are adorable.
The Procyon has been one of my favourite pen models since the original came out. I got one of these Luster ones in Champagne last year and like it very much. (Except for the dark blue, I found the original Procyon colours uninspiring.) It looks and feels elegant, is lightweight but substantial, comfortable in the hand, uncaps with a quick twist, and like nearly all Platinum pens it's reliable and doesn't dry out. Even for a Japanese nib, these are on the finer side, but they work well. I love the fineness and smoothness of the nib and it even feels a little bouncy. Compared to the Platinum Cool/Balance, it's not much more expensive but has a much better quality nib and body (although the Balance is a good pen in its own way). I feel a lot of thought was put into the design of the Procyon and it shows in both the aesthetics and engineering. Thanks for this review - I was very curious to see what the rose gold version looked like!
I have grown to appreciate Platinum. Thank you for your review!
Great video! Thank you for taking time to do it. You asked if we would like to see more luxury models of a brand - I would love to see more about the Leonardo pens. You have reviewed a couple of them, but it would be great to see more. Thanks again!
I’ve never seen such pretty converters! You’d think they’d come out with a demonstrator to go nicely with them.
I love his delivery. It's so soothing! With his voice and personality, he belongs on TV.
Procyon is such an underrated pen, really deserves more attention.
Wow, I didn't know about those converters! They're beautiful. Platinum pens are great.
Just realized I wasn’t subscribed. Could’ve sworn I was. Anyways, love your channel. It’s my go to when I can’t sleep at night.
Procyon sounds like a new all electric car from Toyota or something. I like that rosey gold! 🌷👌
I think you go so deep in the love of pens, you have a strong connection mix with felling and I'm happy you found that hobby. I always like foutain pens since childhood. Only now I started. Good choice.
From Uk.
I absolutely LOVE the look of this pen and nib!!! Excellent!
Keep the great reviews coming. As for the luxury version, it would be nice to see a Pilot Metropolitan with an upgraded grip section, maybe a brushed stainless steel grip. I would improve the lacquer finish from chipping so easily. It would be nice to see a slightly longer barrel that would accommodate a CON-70 converter.
Very nice review, David! I bought my Platinum Procyon [in Deep Sea Blue] last year after watching yours, Brian Goulet's, and Stephen Brown's reviews of the original Procyon.
One interesting fact that you mentioned in your review of the original Procyon is that its feedback is pleasant and resembles that of a pencil, and it sure does! It is a very pleasant pen and I fill it with Noodler's Baystate Blue, and Diamine Oxford Blue inks.
Thanks so much for all of your research and hard work. You are among my first stops before buying a new pen.
Such a neat pen, actually really liked that the section was a smoky plastic because it gives it just a little something different when you look at it up close
David your videos are always top notch .after getting inspired to write to long lost family i am now waiting for reply's.fingers crossed thank you so much for helping a middle aged man start to write again boy how ive missed writing shame its with a bic ,never stop doing what you do
You should get yourself a Jinhao. I have several and they good writers. Excellent starter fountain pen.
Enjoy every pen and other stuff reviews that you do with professionalism and passion. Awesome job.
Giveaways get me so excited ! Thanks for the opportunity
"A bit too fine..." Sounds like my kind of pen. I adore my Platinum 3776 EF for marking up printed manuscripts, but I much prefer the look and feel of a metal pen. You've certainly piqued my interest.
Appreciate supporting the community with giveaways!
I love the look of these pens! So sleek and classy! Aluminum pens have been my thing lately!
I love nibs that deviate from the standard fountain pen look. Straight-sided Platinum and Lamy nibs, hooded ones, inlaid ones, and conical ones like on a Pilot Falcon... they may not be as fancy as a huge nib with a bunch of engraving and flared sides, but they just look neat.
I agree with a previous comment on Waterman pens. I don't think that there is enough said about them. They were my pens of choice back in the late '90s and was pleasantly surprised when I finally unpacked them after 20yrs that I have several!
I don't know about luxury styles for pens, when after a certain pricepoint I care more about getting a gold nib than how fancy the body of the pen is. I do like how rose gold is sticking around though. I love it and I'm glad it's not just a fad that faded quickly. (Honestly I'm someone who went through a phase of hating pink because I couldn't find anything for me that wasn't pink and frilly, so I swerved hard away from it. Now I've come around and enjoy rose gold and millennial pink.)
And that last drop feed looks like a great idea!
Thanks, David - for the comprehensive review of this intriguing Procyon pen. Glad to hear your perspective on both the functional and aesthetic aspect of the pen. And the writing experience appears worth a go - I’m intrigued by their unique feed system and wondering how it might work with my favorite inks (and the different papers in some of my better journals). Keep up the charge!
I' m full of Lust for that silver fine Luster! Thanks Mr.D for the winning chance !
These are both beautiful pens. Thank you for the give away.
Thanks for the review. Did the medium have the same feedback as the fine?
Another great review. I noticed in hte close up shots that there appears to be either some fine dust or the finishes are a bit rough. I wonder if you had wiped them with a cloth before hand?
Thanks again, David, for another quality review. I don't know about luxury versions of ordinary pens: what I'd like (&, yes, I'm weird) would be that Lamy do the ABC with plastic bits in more colours than just red & blue. Yellow! Green! Orange! Chocolate! Pink! Turquoise!.... I'd buy them all, & use with those colours of ink.
Nice looking pen. I've been thinking about Procyon for a while. The ability to fill from almost empty bottles strikes me as especially convenient.
These colors look wonderful. My wife would certainly admire them! Thank you for doing your video reviews, I had not realized that the fountain pen community is so vibrant! I am just starting out on the fountain pen hobby, so thank you again for showing the way!
Thanks for the excellent evaluation of the Platinum Procyon fountain pen; this pen has interested me since it’s reveal.
I’m a Platinum fan - from Preppy to President. I’m glad to see they have changed the threads and step-down from the original Procyon, which were too sharp. I look forward to trying this improvement.
Such a pretty pen. I always been a big fan of Platinum but I don't have any of their pens. I really want one.
Don't mind a fine point. I'm a lefty. I've tried LH nibs (most recently on my Safari) but I find fine points easier to write with. Love brushed aluminum. I'm in my 60s. I've never been attracted to gold anything but show me stainless steel or brushed aluminum and my heart's all aflutter. It has a retro-modern quality that I love.
Really enjoy your reviews getting to see pens in more detail. Most just unbox it, slap up a quick show of it, write with it and, Bam!, they’re done. These feel like it get to “hold” them vicariously.
I agree that a tie-in with the star group would have been nice. A starburst laser engraved on the finial would have been nice or a starburst as part of the clip. They could have really been cute by somehow incorporating a black mask on the pen since procyon is also the genus of raccoons.
Thanks for the review! The procyon has a special place in my heart... I have it in yellow with a medium nib and it was the pen that started my fountain pen habit...
Sometimes I play your videos before bed because your voice and general energy are so relaxing.
Why not a Twsbi Eco AL? Some anodized metal finishes on the Eco model might be fun.
I saw this Luster on an online retailer site and fell in love! But, since I had just purchased another pen, I couldn’t justify it!! I do have a Platinum converter which I use in my Preppys in order to use bottled ink. But, I am disappointed! My converter does NOT have the cute painted goldfish or koi!! Did I purchase a counterfeit? The converter did come in the same box you showed in the video so maybe it’s a new option that wasn’t available a few years ago when I bought mine. Well, I would love to be the winner of the Rose Gold. It looks stunning! Thanks for the opportunity! As an aside, I watched your guest appearance on a very popular Artist’s RUclips channel (Peter Draws). Your collection is amazing!!
Yes, those converter’s are lovely!
Very nice review - thanks. I'm still a newbie, having watched a ton of pen videos, and after watching your past review on the Procyon, I've had my eye on getting one. With the two shown (at least on video) like that champagne color very much. It would be nice to see how Monteverde can up it's game a bit.
I really like that minimalist nib. Interesting wrap around tabs.
Thanks for the review, David! Very nice pen.
In the video, you described the clip as "...chrome plated iron.." Is it REALLY iron (which would be interesting, but highly unusual, and would probably not perform all that well in practice), or is the description as "iron" a bad translation for "steel" (which technically speaking is mostly iron, but is quite different in mechanical properties)? If it really is iron, I would be interested to know how well the clip works in terms of springiness and strength.
Thanks for the review (and giveaway) David - I've been intrigued for a while by the Procyon, but not quite gotten to the point of pulling the trigger!
This is a really handsome pen . The feed looks really modern and it looks comfortable to hold!
I don't know if it was the lightning or something. But until you showed the size comparison I could have sworn you had the silver version.
Glad you included the stock photos, because the champagne gold is lovely.
Thank you for a good review! As always you go through the pen thoroughly.
What about a better looking TWSBI GO? Or is it just me that don't like that you see the spring inside, even though that is what makes the pen so easy to fill and therefore is what's so good about the pen?
I have 3 Platinum Prefounte pens, some of the smoothest writers I’ve tried so far. As an upgrade would love to see them with more nib width choices, and even a limited edition colour or two. I know they’re cheap, but why not. Love your reviews David - always very informative - and pens & star talk are two of my favourite things!
Thanks for the thorough review. You always give the most, easily understood information, it’s greatly appreciated..
I'm liking the satin finish and finer nib. And that goldfish converter is really something!
I have had my eye on the Procyon for a while, but haven’t purchased yet. Like my Prefounte, though. I tried my first vac filled pen this weekend, and loved it!
I never would have considered looking at a platinum pen until this video. I just didn't know enough about them. Thank you for continuing to broaden my perspective!
Beautiful pen.
Thank you for doing these reviews.
I love Platinum pens and these are so,pretty, especially the rose. Thank you for the channel.
Hey Figboot, as usual, love your videos!.... have you ever done comparison video of the vacuum filling system pens? I think my new growing collection would be more complete with one of those.
Thank you for the review! I just purchased my first 3776, and your video concerning that pen helped me make up my mind. I like the looks of the matte-ish surface on this pen.
Platinums are definitely underrated. Thanks for bringing more light to them!
Great review as always. From the video the pens do look sophisticated. I'm very new to the fountain pen world and have been soaking up a ton of content from you, Stephen, Brian and Doug. When you asked for other "luxury" offerings to review, I came across the TWSBI Precision Gunmetal. It's not necessarily what I would jump to at that price point but it does have some nice design elements.
What a gorgeous pen! THanks for the review.
Great looking pen, not really thought much about Platinum before, will have to reconsider.
Another great review - thanks David. Always lots of info and background data - really enjoy your videos.
I have a couple of Procyon and really like them a lot - affordable and the look and perform great. With these models I wonder why not a new name instead of Procyon? The Preppy, Plasir and Perfonte are all basically the same - nib and feeds are all the same - OK the Plasir is metal - but instead of a different Procyon why not a different name to set it apart? Just a thought. Stay well
Aloha David! A nice upgrade to a pen that I have on my list of pens to purchase, so I am glad I waited. I have always had good success with Platinum nibs, so that is never an issue - can't say that about much higher ends pens! Anyway, very thorough review and very informative. Keep up the great job as I love watching your reviews. Mahalo from Kauai, Hawaii.
I appreciate your review on the Procyon Luster and my thanks to Luxury Brands for the give away.
I have a Procyon Deep Blue with a fine nib. It is my favorite pen. The fine is very fine since it is at least as fine as my 02 Preppy. I love the single turn needed for the cap and the position of the ink fill hole. I think it all looks very professional.
I have been considering another Procyon with a medium nib for some time. I would certainly welcome other nib sizes, in particular a stub nib.
I do love a sleek nib. And that does look like a nice even, fine line. Thanks for another thorough review.
The Champagne colour looks pretty nice. I really like that you provide trivia about the pens you review. Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks for the review. Platinum is the brand that started me using fountain pens.
What whole new world opening to me here, those converters are beautiful, no wonder you aren't using them yet.
The way you review your pens is exquisite...reminds me a scene from Adam Sandler movie “You Don’t Mess With Zohan” , where there is a Hand Model from electronic store explaining customer about Cellphone intricate details in a artistic articulate manner. Same way I love your hand gestures and the way you really provide minute details about fountain pens.
Hi Dave! I would love to win this pen. Thanks for your generosity and another great review.
As a leftie, it took me quite a while to “brave” fountain pens; I have your channel to thank for helping me finally take the plunge! I’ve learned so much about fountain pens and ink from your videos and continue to research pens/nibs/ink that are friendly for side-writer lefties like myself. I don’t really have an answer to your question about brands releasing “luxury” models... I will say that I love my Lamy Safari just as much as I love my unique pen from Pen18111. All in all, a pen needs to “speak”
to me before I choose to purchase in spite of its price point. Keep on doing these videos! I’m hooked!
I'd love to see a a platinum curidas with an aluminum body, something more stealthy
Agreed. I didn't like the look of the Curidas - clunky and inelegant.
I wish these nibs were interchangeable.
I bought the original Procyon after watching your review. It is probably my favourite steel nib of all time. Amazing quality for the price. The upgraded finish here is a fantastic choice by Platinum.
As for "luxurising" another pen, I'd love to see a precious metal Waterman Expert with a gold nib option, or a F-C Loom with a more sedate cap and a metal clip.
Platinum always launches good fountain pens at affordable prices and this is another one. Pretty. I like it very much.
Hi David! Thank you for the review! How does this pen's nib perform when you compare it with the Preppy?
As for a luxury variant of an entry level fountain pen I would like to see a longer and fatter version of a Scrikss 419.
Thanks for keeping us up to date on this great hobby. I love your videos.
Nice review. I'm new to the fountain pen community so I don't have any suggestions. I have different fountain pen needs.
I'm a hospital RN so I need a fine pen for getting report and updating cheap paper. However, I am also a journaler and love a nice wet medium nib for that purpose.
It's horrible but not unbelievable that someone would try to scam a pen from you. I was so excited to get the TWSBI Iris 750 vac. It was going to be my main Journaling pen this year. Something pretty filled with pretty ink for opposition to the sadness I've seen in 2020.
I purchased from what I thought was a reputable company and they shipped me a used pen! It wasn't even cleaned out well. Parts of the case was missing and stained. Frustrating. Had to send it back. Right now I'll stick with Goulet pens and Jet Pens. I have had no issues with either company. I didn't realize the fountain pen world can be so ferocious 🤣
A fun and informative video. The rose gold looks nice. Thank you !
I like that brands are making luxury/adultier versions of their pens. As a recent grad it's nice to not have a flamboyant plastic pen in the workplace that is similar to the ones I'm used to.
Love the trivia that you add to your channel - great name for the pens!
Love the line of this nib. I'm one of those that love a nice crisp fine line. Great review fig! I agree with you I think it would have been cool to see a star on the final and end cap. Also would have been cool to see the constellation engraved on the nib. Love what you do. Thanks.
Lovely pen. Couldn't agree more about the converters deserving a demonstrator. I would quite like if the grip section was less opaque, to see the ink in the feed too.
Great review of another interesting pen! Just the converter I could do without..
Thank you for the review and giveaway! Both colours look beautiful and classy but the Rose Gold is the stunner for me! The Procyon doesn't get much notice but hopefully these new finishes will change that!
This is a nice upgrade to an already fine pen. Those converters are beautiful. I'm not a great fan of demonstrator pens but these converters deserve to be used in one.
I enjoy your stIck to the basics, no frills reviews.