{"product_id":"platinum-black-red-sheepskin-leather-wrapped-fountain-pen-18k-gold-fine-nib-copy","title":"Platinum Red Floral Sheepskin Leather Wrapped Fountain Pen 18K Gold Fine Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlatinum 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"極細\" XF\u003cbr\u003e\"細字\" F\u003cbr\u003e\"中字\" M\u003cbr\u003e\"太字\" B\u003cbr\u003e\"細軟\" SF\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeginning in the late 1960s and early 1970s, Platinum offered multiple lines of sheepskin wrapped leather pens. The pens were offered in multiple dyed patterns and designs. This pen comes from the line of Yuzen dyed sheepskin wrapped pens that began being produced in 1974. It features an 18K Gold fine nib. The red leather has a floral design, with the body featuring a red grip section. The pen is in (C) Good condition with some light wear to the leather wrap, moderate scratching on the grip, and an engraved name from the previous owner. Please see photos for reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\/Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Platinum Sheepskin Leather Wrapped\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1974\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin, Leather, Metal\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Gold Fine Nib\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFilling System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Platinum Proprietary Cartridge\/Converter (not included)\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Rank:\u003c\/strong\u003e (C) Good Condition. Please see photos and Condition Rank Guide\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Rank Guide:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003eN\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eItem is in \u003cstrong\u003eNew Old Stock\u003c\/strong\u003e condition (NOS). Shows little to no signs of use apart from some minor handling wear.\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e: Item is in \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e condition. Micro-scratches can be seen on the barrel, cap, and\/or grip section. No noticeable scuffs, chips, or cracks.\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e: Item is in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e condition. Minor scratches and scuffs can be seen on the barrel, cap, and\/or grip section. No Chips or cracks.\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e: Item is in \u003cstrong\u003eGood \u003c\/strong\u003econdition. 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.\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e: Item is in \u003cstrong\u003eFair\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003eF\u003c\/strong\u003e: Item is in \u003cstrong\u003ePoor\u003c\/strong\u003e condition. Item is not functional. For parts or repair only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GC Murphy Bicycle Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41854201069626,"sku":"R26071907111-3","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/9706\/6810\/files\/3C2A0678.jpg?v=1793032242","url":"https:\/\/gcmurphy.com\/products\/platinum-black-red-sheepskin-leather-wrapped-fountain-pen-18k-gold-fine-nib-copy","provider":"G.C. Murphy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}