Platinum Procyon Fountain Pen
Aluminum Platinum upgrade pen with Slip & Seal cap behavior and a more substantial everyday body
Key Features
- ✓ Aluminum body with refined everyday feel
- ✓ Slip & Seal cap design helps reduce dry starts
- ✓ Low-position filling design for bottled ink use
- ✓ Upgrade path from Preppy, Prefounte, and Plaisir
Product Details
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