REVIEW of CHAI LATTE | Platinum Shape of Heart

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  • čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
  • Hello everyone! I'm so excited to share my review and thoughts on the Platinum Shape of Heart - Chai Latte that's had everyone talking since Valentines. You may use the timestamps to check any specific part of the video that you want, otherwise, please watch the whole video for lots of great/fun discussions and info!
    Let me know your thoughts on this pen, whether you have it or not, and if you agree or disagree with any of my thoughts from the video!
    This pen is sold out almost everywhere in NA and EU retailers. Atlas Stationers should restock this sometime in the future. In the meantime, you can reach out to my friend Yumiko at Goodpenlife or IzumiPens on IG and see if they can acquire one from Japan for you! (FYI: Buying straight from Japan or other eBay resellers will not get you a warranty)
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    Thank you so much for watching!
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    TIMESTAMPS:
    00:00 Intro
    01:07 Unbox and Initial Reactions
    05:17 Pen Specs
    12:03 Price
    13:20 Matte Finish of the Pen
    15:17 Pen Comparisons
    17:29 Ink and Writing Sample
    22:21 Nib Size Comparisons & Discussion
    30:26 Pros & Cons
    35:45 My Final Thoughts
    38:08 Outtro
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Komentáře • 115

  • @ordinarynights1224
    @ordinarynights1224 Před 3 měsíci +5

    I have many 3776s and I love that model in general - it feels great in the hand and they have a pretty good variety of styles and colorways! Got this Chai Latte too and I have to say I absolutely adore it.

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci +1

      It’s such a great pen and so easy to adore with how delicate and beautiful it looks. I think that if it wasn’t rose gold, it wouldn’t be as pretty so I’m very happy with the overall combination of colors. I’m happy to hear you agree, the 3776s are so comfortable and the nib writes amazing to boot! Happy you love your Chai Latte too! :)

  • @s.schaff3493
    @s.schaff3493 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Great straightforward review, thank you! It helps with decision making to have an honest review, pros and cons. Nice!

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 3 měsíci

      ♥I'm glad the pros and cons were helpful! I almost felt like the video was getting too long, but every section was quite important, at least I think so :)

  • @nourin_siddique
    @nourin_siddique Před 3 měsíci +4

    Exactly, I was really disappointed with the brown too. I wish the brown cap matched the pictures.

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 3 měsíci +1

      MHM!! AMEN! Preach! XD They deceived us. I know only that picture that I shared showed the more brown tone, and the rest of the pictures were more of this neutral taupe color, but that's still wrong of them to post two very different colors to sell this pen.

  • @jessicaburris629
    @jessicaburris629 Před 3 měsíci +4

    I am (im)patiently waiting for my first Platinum 3776 to arrive! 😂 This video made me even more excited.

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 3 měsíci

      I waited IMPATIENTLY for over 2 months!! They really testing our patience! Where did you get yours from? And I'm glad my excitement added more fuel for you while you wait xD

    • @jessicaburris629
      @jessicaburris629 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@KenchanKrafts I ordered mine from Amazon Japan, so…it’s gonna be a minute. 🤣😭

  • @dianalovestoplan
    @dianalovestoplan Před 2 měsíci +3

    I was anxiously awaiting your video. Very informative and great review. I’m glad you like yours. I do understand why some are disappointed in the lightness of the pen and the ‘plastic’ feel, but that’s the part I love most. My hand doesn’t feel tired after lots of writing and it has a unique feeling. I adore mine and the ink is a beauty. I paid similar to you so maybe why I’m okay with it too. I would NOT pay 430$. I agree the marketing pictures were off with color, but still like this color too. The feedback in mine is amazing as well. I look forward to how you ink it in the future.

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Hi Diana! You're right, I don't mind the weight, I think I actually like it overall since I even get cramps from my 26g Sailors in longer writing sessions. That's why I put its weight in the pro, I don't think the weight of the pen is a con necessarily, but rather a preference. While I prefer a slightly heavier pen (if this was 26g total or if the body was 16g, I would have thought it was perfect), but the lightness of this pen lends to much better writing sessions with less cramping. So I think in the long run, I will really appreciate its lightness as I like it posted. I have said in my other videos, "Most pens are made of some form of plastic, but they don't have to feel like plastic" xD and I think that Platinum failed in that aspect here, whether they intended to or not. At this price point, for sure we want a luxury feel and I think that's pretty fair. I always try to buy pens that are around "my value" so I don't feel too disappointed if it's not perfect - therefore, I try not to buy pens at their retail value! Goodpenlife and Appelboom did great by us with this one hehe ♥ If I had bought this at 430, I would most likely just feel slightly dissatisfied and keep it since it's still very beautiful. Thanks so much for stopping by to see my thoughts on this pen ^_^ I also definitely will look forward to how you choose to ink yours up in the future, too! What a beautiful writer this will be for a long time!

    • @dianalovestoplan
      @dianalovestoplan Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@KenchanKrafts Yes to all of this. It’s definitely got a very plastic feel and I agree… we want to feel like we are holding a luxury item. I may not have been happy either at the US price point. I definitely think it’s the matte finish on this one which really makes it feel like inexpensive plastic like you mentioned in your video. I had thought it too at first, but now I’m just fascinated how different it is from other pens. It’s pretty to look at and it writes like a dream so it’s a win win 😁

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci +1

      It is definitely a dream to write with. I think it writes better than my Leonardo steel nibs, so that's a plus! But it definitely doesn't write on the level of my Aurora Volterra - I wrote with all the pens on my top tray on my desk, and this pen came in 2nd for best writing experience + comfort! Also 2nd most delicately beautiful xD

  • @autisticbucky
    @autisticbucky Před 2 měsíci +2

    thank you for such an informative video! i’m glad you’re overall happy with the pen :)

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci

      You're welcome Bucky! :) Though it isn't the perfect look for me, I am satisfied with this over the other 2! Cannot wait to write a lot with it!

  • @darlamaple6319
    @darlamaple6319 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I'm loving mine too, and I agree with your review. I think the celluloid ones are my faves. Thanks for the wonderful videos!

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci

      I’m thinking about the pink or the calico celluloid platinums but I need to see them in person first to be sure I want to spend that much money on them XD plus I’ll most likely try to find it on sale or cheaper directly from Japan. Thank you so much for commenting and sharing your love you for Chai latte! 🥰

  • @kathysmith8508
    @kathysmith8508 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Thanks for all of the nib comparisons. I have a Platinum shape of heart in the black with a fine nib. I got a medium nib in the Chai Latte. It is on the way and almost here!! (I wish I could have gotten it tuned! I really like that Appelboom offers that...)

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci +1

      You’re welcome, Kathy :) yes Appelboom doing something and tuning as part of your pen purchase is so nice because that’s a 30 dollar service! You’re going to love and enjoy your medium chai latte so much! You saw how much I loved mine ^_^

  • @Tina.Journals
    @Tina.Journals Před 3 měsíci +2

    Great review! I considered it for a nano second but I already have the Ivory Shape of Heart so really did not need another one. The material looks similar to the Ivory I have and I feel it's more of a satin than a matte. Thanks for sharing!

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Yeah, I would agree it is more satin rather than matte, but their description is "matte blasted" so it probably is what this material feels like. I saw this next to the Ivory and I will agree, it's basically the same colored body xD Thanks for watching! You did right to not have another one, I don't think I will need any future shape of heart either. I think this is a pen that's "just 1 to meet each person's tastes".

  • @jamieloom22
    @jamieloom22 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Great review, thanks for your first impressions and all the details.

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 3 měsíci

      You're very welcome! :) I hope I was able to get every bit of detail I was able to find during the two days of playing with it!

  • @konokoala
    @konokoala Před 2 měsíci +1

    love your reviews! very comfy and informative :)

  • @impish22
    @impish22 Před 3 měsíci +2

    helpful comparison, thanks for sharing

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful!

  • @sushanart
    @sushanart Před 2 měsíci +1

    It's worth watching just to see the happiness in your eyes! 😁❤️👍

  • @plancreatecope
    @plancreatecope Před 2 měsíci +1

    Shape of Heart is on my wish list!! Thanks for the review. It was very informative.

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci

      You’re very welcome, Jennifer! Thank you for watching, happy to hear it’s made its way into your wishlist :)

  • @Journalesq
    @Journalesq Před 2 měsíci +2

    i originally got it in EF and then emailed to request a fine nib. thank goodness because I think the EF would've been too fine. The Fine is already borderline too fine. Very helpful review.

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci

      Oof!!! EF is for the troopers!!! Glad you switched, definitely try a very wet ink or get it tuned someday. I’m thinking about that for my Fine as well. 😆 Glad the review was helpful! 🥰

  • @yzapensandpaper
    @yzapensandpaper Před měsícem +1

    I so love the Chai Latte and I do love my Pilot custom 823 pens too- one of my top faves!!!! Great review btw🎉🎉🎉

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před měsícem

      Thank you :D The Custom 823 is such a smooth and beautiful writer - I can see why so many people love it! But the Platinums and Sailors have my heart!

  • @afountainpenawakening
    @afountainpenawakening Před 2 měsíci +1

    lovely Pen Lao and I love your excitement with the unboxing lol 😀

  • @artemisceleste
    @artemisceleste Před 2 měsíci +1

    Just when I had decided not to splurge on this pen….. You got me with the brown-grey color of the cap. It’s beautiful and it’s on order.

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci +1

      😊😅🥹 well you are going to love it if you’ve digested everything I said in my review of the pen haha! I can’t wait for you to write with yours!! 😍

    • @artemisceleste
      @artemisceleste Před 2 měsíci +1

      I watched the entire video, and I completely agree that this pen is wildly overpriced at $430. I found it on EBay from a Taiwanese seller for $350, which is still about $50 too much but I love the color way so much, I’ll pay that little extra.

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci

      I agree, paying the little bit extra for the extra details that make it a perfect colorway/pen, it's totally fine xD I'm very happy for you to receive yours!

  • @moonlight5050
    @moonlight5050 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I get the impression you're very happy 😀😀👍 I have my first pen show this weekend in Chester...not sure what to expect apart from pens and hopefully inks and paper ❤ Enjoy your new pen 🖊 😀

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 3 měsíci +2

      YAY!! Have fun at your pen show this weekend :) I think this year, I'll buy more paper since I am trying to save on buying pens that aren't on my wish list and since I'll be buying the HatsuYuki that I've manifested in my Wish List journal haha. Thank you for watching and the comment ♥I am definitely in love again after writing with this Platinum's medium!

    • @moonlight5050
      @moonlight5050 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @KenchanKrafts I'm hoping to see a Pilot Vanishing point and Lamy Dialog 3 to check the nib sizes....other wise it's back to you 😅😅👍🖊🖊 I think I have more than enough paper but can't resist buying more 😉

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@moonlight5050 I probably have more than enough notebooks (as I have bought so many from Notebook Therapy but they aren't fountain pen paper), and I don't have enough shelf space for paper. I'll have to make new space haha. XD I can help with Pilot VP nib sizes, but the Dialog I will need to look into those at my pen show to have any info to help discuss with haha! I hope you'll find them at your show and write with them to keep for your records.

    • @moonlight5050
      @moonlight5050 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @KenchanKrafts you make a good point.....I'll remember to take a small note book and hopefully get chance to try them out and bring home to compare...or buy there 😀 🖊👍👍

    • @moonlight5050
      @moonlight5050 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @KenchanKrafts Hey....had a fab day at the pen show 😀 Picked up some ink obviously....the KWZ Beefeater Red (a limited edition only at shows it appears) which is a lovely deep red with a hint of cherry, and a Noodlers Dragon Fire which is a dark orange. Then 5x2ml samples. I did try a Vanishing Point as I was chatting to a lady and I mentioned it and she had one in her hand..!!! But also chatting to a dealer who has a shop not too far away who have the Pilot range in stock. Also found a chap who can fix an old pen which was my mum's when she was a child, and it would be nice to get that fixed up 👍👍👌 So a very productive day all round 😁😁👌👌

  • @PlanYourOneLife
    @PlanYourOneLife Před 2 měsíci +1

    Very pretty pen. It's on my wish list!

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you, it is so pretty! :) I hope you'll be able to get it at a good price when you do ^_^

  • @chi-towncalifornia5916
    @chi-towncalifornia5916 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Congrats on your new purchase! I’m a Pilot fanboy, but I bought a Preppy, and I must begrudgingly admit that I LOVE the mild feedback feel, the slight seesaw flex of the nib and the fine nib, which is right between Pilot’s steel medium and nib widths. What scares me from being a Century 3776 is the horror stories regarding Platinum’s nib QC issues. Did you personally have any issues before?

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci

      Hey Chi! I have had 5 platinum pens through my collection and none of them have been tuned badly. My century Fine writes very smoothly surprisingly, for how thin it is, and it writes thinner than my steel platinum fine. I haven’t heard the platinum QC issues and I feel that from my experience, Sailors have the most problematic QC of the 3 Japanese brands. But of my 16 Sailors that have come into my collection, only 2 were bad. I only have 3 Pilots and they all write great. The feedback of the platinums are indeed very very pleasant! :) it’s like a softer pencil lead feel, while Sailors have a sharp pencil sound to it.

  • @thejoyinpensandpaper890
    @thejoyinpensandpaper890 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I want this pen so badly!!!!!

  • @yureliplans
    @yureliplans Před 3 měsíci +2

    Love the rose gold 🤩

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 3 měsíci

      It's absolutely stunning! I love it so much!

  • @papertalesp
    @papertalesp Před 3 měsíci +2

    Gorgeous 🎉❤ and the pen is also nice 😉🤣

  • @ninahollins8493
    @ninahollins8493 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I bought 2 of these one in medium and one in fine. The fine has a special edition ink called heart of latte and it’s very thin and dry. I’ll be keeping the medium with the normal earth brown ink.

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Oh, that's interesting! I did not know the Fine nib came with a totally different ink color. Also that's so ridiculous that they would pair the fine with a drier ink. The medium Platinum nibs can handle slightly drier inks, so did you put that ink in your medium to test it out? I would love to see the color of the heart of latte, that sounds like a beautiful name, but definitely would need to put that in a wetter pen.

    • @ninahollins8493
      @ninahollins8493 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@KenchanKrafts it doesn’t. I saw it in eBay and impulsively bought a rare special edition one.

  • @jeanrobinson6584
    @jeanrobinson6584 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Nice review, you always give an honest opinion! It seems to me that the name of this pen…Chai Latte….. helps sell it as tea, coffee themes are so en vogue at this time. Too pricey for me though ! ( just to let you know I finally gave in and ordered the Sailor Harvest Moon 😀🤣🤪 )

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci

      Yay!!!! Harvest moon is super elegant and timeless though. Everyone’s first and I don’t think I’ve heard anyone say they didn’t like it. And yeah…the naming of pens after tea and coffee really brings people to buying these pens. I just wished it was a bit closer to color of what they name the pens after if they are going to be doing such a thing xD
      And thank you for your lovely comment! 🥰 Honesty is key 🔑🤪

  • @aleksandrasch
    @aleksandrasch Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you Lao, I like your review. I was very disappointed with the acquisition of Chai Latte. It came right after my Aurora what even made it worse. The material feels exactly like written in the comments: plastic-y and cheap. I am not an expert, this is my second Platinum 3776, but I feel the difference between the two of them. Having said that I am not going to sell it. I love the crystals in the finial :). And I actually like the more taupe color of the cap. I did not know that F nib came with a dedicated ink. There is only written ‘mixable ink’ on the ink bottle.

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you, Aleksandra! Glad the review was helpful and we had points we agreed upon! I think the Fine with dedicated ink is a rare occurrence? Someone else said that they also got a different ink with their Fine nib but it wasn't bought at a retailer. The crystals on the finial are probably my favorite part of the pen, but the rose gold trims really bring the whole pen together. The taupe color is not bad at all, it matches this pen so well, fits my aesthetic just fine (since it's still in the brown/neutral range), and the pen is light enough to write without any discomfort and heavy enough to not feel completely like plastic once posted. And I agree with you that when we compare any other pen to our Aurora...it's never going to be fair xD I have since sold my Esterbrook because I compared its resin to my Aurora...not a fair comparison, but a necessary comparison for my collection haha.

  • @tawallah77
    @tawallah77 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great comprehensive video, Lao. I love thé Platinum most of the Japanese made for, then undecided between Pilot and Sailor.
    Right now 3776 in celluloid is what I’m keeping an eye out for. I would easily talk myself into buying that with a discount. But I’m also thinking of getting another regular 3776 châtres blue or Bourgogne.

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you, Tawallah! :D I feel that Platinums have the best of both worlds where Sailor sits at one end (high feedback, precise) and Pilot at the other end (ultra smooth, low feedback). If I find the Sakura or Calico celluloid on a huge sale, I'd get one of them, too! :D You must really love the Platinum Centuries if you're going for the Chatres blue or Bourgongne. Do you have the Laurel green, too? :)

    • @tawallah77
      @tawallah77 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@KenchanKrafts No, I was inspired by Kristen to go for the Chenonceau white.

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci

      @@tawallah77 That one looks so pretty though! A gorgeous white with yellow gold finish

  • @teresaharris-travelbybooks5564
    @teresaharris-travelbybooks5564 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Beautiful pen acquisition, Lao.

  • @cherylclough4309
    @cherylclough4309 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I have a Shape of Heart in black and I adore it. I’d get the ChicLatte, too but just can’t at the moment.

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I think having one would be good enough for this type of pen since the color changes are quite subtle among the 3 that they've come out with. This one is very similar to the Ivory one so if you have that one already, it feels bad if this one is considered an upgrade to the Ivory. Glad you're enjoying your Black and Rose gold one :)

  • @ayanarandolph5778
    @ayanarandolph5778 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I am disappointed by the color. The pictures looked more pinky brown. But the universe must have not wanted me to not have this one because the first time I ordered it I had a cone to Jesus moment and cancelled and then the second time it was cancelled for me because they ran out. I see a lot of people being disappointed with this pen so I’m glad I didn’t get it. Not worth the price either. I might get one of the celluloid because I like a little more weight and the celluloid feels amazing in the hand. I had a chance to hold the calico. Absolutely beautiful.

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci

      Oh Ayana! That’s so amazing that the universe kept pointing you into the right direction. I’m glad you feel good about the things that happened now and can stick with the pens that feel better in person already! I think the Calico is super beautiful and it’s definitely up your alley of aesthetic! I hope you can get one at a great price :) I’ve only heard great things about the celluloid platinums!

    • @ayanarandolph5778
      @ayanarandolph5778 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@KenchanKrafts I’m glad that you like yours. So many people sounded disappointed with theirs and that pen is too expensive to not like it. Yesss I’m excited. I hope to pick it up when we go to Japan.

  • @arlenet.1520
    @arlenet.1520 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Hi Lao! Trying to catch up on vids. I have this pen on my list! But I thought it would be more taupe…thanks for sharing!

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci

      🥰🥰 by more taupe do you mean more grey or more brown? Lololl!!! Because that color name basically means brown grey but leans more grey so I’m assuming you wanted the cap to be more grey? Some people wanted it to be more pink, which is an undertone of taupe. It’s quite an interesting color since it photographs slightly different in different lighting.

    • @arlenet.1520
      @arlenet.1520 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@KenchanKrafts More Pinkisk Taupe…lol!

  • @wolfie1393
    @wolfie1393 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I got mine last Friday and absolutely love it. It's my first platinum 3776 so I have nothing to compare it to which may be to my benefit with the weight situation. I do adore how it writes, I got a M nib and I inked mine with Ferris Wheel Press Oyster Hour 😊

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 3 měsíci +1

      That's good that you didn't have a baseline! My first Platinum Century was the Laurel green and it was one of the most comfortable pens I've ever written with and like you, I had nothing to compare it with. Then I started noticing a lot of people saying Platinum Centuries have poor body quality but one of the best nibs, and I can agree to that, but the Century's pen body does it's job without being anything more than it needs to be. So for this Shape of Heart - a lot of people expected more out of the body due to the cost of the pen being almost as expensive as Platinum's celluloid pens. I know, more info than I need to share hahah!! But LET'S ENJOY our Chai Latte! It's so beautiful and a smooth writer! ♥Oyster Hour is a great color for this pen! Nice choice :)

    • @wolfie1393
      @wolfie1393 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I love hearing the history of pens/brands!

  • @MrsAlchemist
    @MrsAlchemist Před 2 měsíci +1

    Really great review! Thank you- your color comparison was very helpful. I‘d love that light coffee/tea color, too so much! But when you say goodbye to that promo pic, the actual pen color is nice.
    The look of the more matte is prettier than glossy - don’t know about the easier staining.
    I‘m not planning on an 3776 in future- I’m too scared of an imperfect nib right out of the box (had bad luck) and I don’t want to pay more for tuning/smoothing in this price range… I will wait for a good offer of a retailer where I could return a „bad nib“ 😅

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I agree, I do love the matte feeling than if it were glossy. There’s some materials/finishes where glossy looks great, but since this is a solid ivory off white body, it looks good as matte! I’m sorry you were unlucky with yours. I’ve only had 5 Platinums and they all write pretty great out of the box. This one has been tuned, but I think even before that happened it most likely wrote great! And yeah if you don’t think about its original photos, the pen looks great in the video! Thanks for watching 🥰

    • @MrsAlchemist
      @MrsAlchemist Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@KenchanKrafts do you like the sailor pro gear nibs more or the platinum ? I see both pens in your ranking of the best places ☺️

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci

      @@MrsAlchemist I think I definitely still prefer Sailor nibs over Platinum nibs, but at the end of the day, they both feel soo good to me, I don't dislike one over the other by any means. But I'm starting to experience how paper plays such a big role. Sailor nibs don't feel so great on Iroful paper, which I just started trying out.

    • @MrsAlchemist
      @MrsAlchemist Před 2 měsíci

      @@KenchanKrafts Thank you, Lao. I heard that „if you like Pilot nibs, Sailor and Platinum is not for you“ (because of the „stiffness“ of the gold nibs). So I love the Pilot VP but I‘m just very curious how a Platinum gold nib feels and perhaps I will enjoy it…? ☺️
      Oh yes, the paper can drive you nuts!

  • @momtoeve
    @momtoeve Před 2 měsíci +1

    I really like mine but in general I love the 3776 and I wanted one with a different color than the usual 4. My white 3776 feels light when not posted too, but I don’t mind that. The nibs are great though

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci

      I know for sure I'll appreciate the lightness of the pen when I do longer writing sessions! Since the grip is perfect, the lightness of the pen will help with reducing cramps! So that's why I still feel that the lightness of the pen is a Pro rather than a con. They are an absolute joy to write with - I sold my Laurel green Medium because it was a boring look for me, so now I am very happy with this one swapping in for the Laurel green :) Thanks for sharing your experiences with the 3776s!

  • @Heidejournal
    @Heidejournal Před 3 měsíci +2

    I have the black one and just couldn’t justify paying that amount of money for the Chai Latte… also it was sold out, even for preorders… which I‘m not mad about. :) Enjoy !

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Oh, how much did you pay for your black shape of heart? :D I agree, I missed out on using my credits for the Atlas pre-order...that sold out in just 2 hours. So I had to use my juicy discount code at Appelboom to make it go to a reasonable price. $430 is just so overpriced! But of the 3, I am most happy with this once because of how dainty and delicate it looks. Very fitting for a shape of heart.

    • @Heidejournal
      @Heidejournal Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@KenchanKrafts I got it from Amazon for 188€ just recently. ☺️

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@Heidejournal Oh my goodness!!! So that's straight from Japan in the grey market, such a smart buy! I wonder if that pen lost its value over time or if that has always been the grey market value. Totally worth the wait to pay 200 less! haha

  • @christinemcgregor9970
    @christinemcgregor9970 Před 2 měsíci +2

    It's a pretty pen and I was expecting it to be more of a lighter brown color. I think it's going to be a long while before I spend $400 on a pen if ever. So in the meantime I'll just enjoy watching others write with theirs.

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Exactly!! It should have been a lighter brown, otherwise, this is basically the SMALLEST color change from the 2nd edition - Ivory. However, the rose gold on this one is what saved the taupe cap for me. I think it's fine to live vicariously through others for now ^_^ I do that for some pens in my wish list, too. Maybe someday this pen will go on sale for 200! :)

  • @stareenafraser
    @stareenafraser Před 3 měsíci +2

    Eeeeppppp 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @amyelr
    @amyelr Před 3 měsíci +2

    I think there are supposed to be three heart pieces in the finial of this one! I have yet to see even one in mine. 😅They're buried in there.

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yeah, there should be 3 per their official description. But I think the first one only had 1? And maybe the 2nd one had 2 hearts. So are they just increasing the amount of hearts per each release? XD That would be way too many hearts to throw into the cap and seems unreasonable since it should just be 1-2 hearts from the nib. I'll let you know if I find all 3 haha!

    • @thejoyinpensandpaper890
      @thejoyinpensandpaper890 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I believe it’s three - you, me, and happiness

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 3 měsíci

      @@thejoyinpensandpaper890 Yes, that's right! It seems only this edition has 3, while the previous 2 had 2 hearts. I am definitely feeling the "happiness" in this pen :D Beautiful third piece for that...but I must find them first or I will not find true happiness hahaha!!

  • @constancec.7177
    @constancec.7177 Před 2 měsíci +2

    It's such a pretty pen! I finally hunted one down but couldn't bring myself to click Buy. I agree. Seems overpriced for a plastic-y pen. Different materials would have made a big difference!

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I totally wished they had used the same body material or texture finish that they did with the Silhouette Nagasawa Century 3776, that one looked great and felt great, but it was not in a colorway I'd pick up a lot. I am sad it did not feel like that one, but it looks absolutely stunning regardless and it writes how I love it, so that was enough for me ^_^ If you could hunt this one down for $250, would you have gone for it (or how much would you pay for it)?

    • @constancec.7177
      @constancec.7177 Před 2 měsíci +1

      ​@@KenchanKrafts Yes I would have purchased it at $250 for sure. I found it for $340 but not in stock at that vendor. I still paused but not as much 😂. Who knows.. It may still make it's way to me one day...

  • @phoebecasin
    @phoebecasin Před 3 měsíci +1

    🤍🤍🤍

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 3 měsíci +1

      As you can tell, I love the pen, and I love how it writes. Medium really is my go-to Platinum. I cannot with how fine the Fine is. It really shouldn't be that fine!! Perhaps I should try a wetter red ink in it - so I don't pass off on Platinum Fines just yet.

    • @phoebecasin
      @phoebecasin Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@KenchanKrafts Lao!!! Surprisingly, my Chai Latte fine writes a bit broader than my other 3776 pens w a fine nib. Maybe the ink? I’m using On Inks Leather Patina (Manila-based brand), and it seemingly produces the same strokes as my Ivoire in medium. One thing I love about Platinums though is they write well out of the box. 🤍
      Also, am w you on the marketing photos! Misleading. Nonetheless, our pens are still beautiful.

  • @lizdubdub
    @lizdubdub Před 2 měsíci +3

    I’m disappointed with the feel of the material and the color. I thought it was going to feel more like the material used in the Platinum x Nagasawa 3776 Silhouette. It feels cheap compared to the Nagasawa one!

    • @KenchanKrafts
      @KenchanKrafts  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Oh no, did you get one as well? I was expecting it to feel like the Nagasawa Silhouette, too!! But I only felt that pen at the SF pen show and don't remember how exactly it feels, but I do remember it feeling luxurious and the body had more texture to it for being matte. This one is a very very smooth matte texture - like someone said, it's more satin than it is matte. Let's hope Platinum realizes whatever they did with the Nagasawa pen should be utilized in future matte Shape of Hearts. Or if they come out with a light brown Nagasawa type body, I will grab it! :)

    • @SM-JIL
      @SM-JIL Před měsícem

      I was going to get this pen but decided that for the price, it looked cheap (thought it may not be) - it’s the matte that makes it look like that to me. So I decided against it

  • @putocuchinta
    @putocuchinta Před 2 měsíci +2

    Completely agree with your review!