Founded in 1919, Platinum has been producing high quality fountain pens for over 100 years. They are considered one of the "Big Three" of Japanese major pen manufacturing. Platinum holds that title alongside Pilot and Sailor, producing some of the highest quality fountain pens in Japan.

Beginning in the late 1960s, Platinum offered a line of sheepskin wrapped leather pens. The pens were offered in solid black as well as other molted colors. The line also included several floral patterns. In 1973, Platinum launched the Amazonas line with pen bodies wrapped in the skin of the Surinam toad. This was followed by the exotic skin series that included pens wrapped in exotic leathers. Leathers in the series were snake, lizard, crocodile and shark.  

Platinum nibs are usually made out of 18K gold, but can sometimes be found with 14K, 22K, and even 23K gold in pens produced at the height of the karat wars. They are marked with Chinese symbols known as "Kanji" which indicate the nib size. By translating these symbols, we can properly determine the nib size of each pen.

"極細" XF
"細字" F
"中字" M
"太字" B
"細軟" SF

This pen comes from the initial line of sheepskin wrapped pens. It features an 18K Gold Soft-Fine nib. Zogan inlay on the grip section denotes a higher end pen. The pen is in (C) Very Good condition with some light wear to the leather wrap. 

- Manufacturer/Model: Platinum Sheepskin Leather Wrapped
- Year of Manufacture: 1970s
- Color: Black
- Material: Resin, Leather, Metal
- Nib: 18K Gold Soft-Fine Nib
- Filling System: Platinum Proprietary Cartridge/Converter (not included)
- Condition Rank: (C) Good Condition. Please see photos and Condition Rank Guide
- Country of Manufacture: Japan

Condition Rank Guide:
-N: Item is in New Old Stock condition (NOS). Shows little to no signs of use apart from some minor handling wear.
-A: Item is in Excellent condition. Micro-scratches can be seen on the barrel, cap, and/or grip section. No noticeable scuffs, chips, or cracks.
-B: Item is in Very Good condition. Minor scratches and scuffs can be seen on the barrel, cap, and/or grip section. No Chips or cracks.
-C: Item is in Good condition. Moderate scratches and scuffs can be seen on the barrel, cap, and/or grip section. Minor hairline cracks not affecting functionality may be present. See photos.
-D: Item is in Fair condition. Heavy scratches and scuffs can be seen on the barrel, cap, and/or grip section. Cracks or chips that potentially affect functionality may be present. See Photos.
-F: Item is in Poor condition. Item is not functional. For parts or repair only.