Platinum has been making fine writing instruments of over 90 years. Founded in since 1919 by Shunichi Nakata, this Japanese pen company is well respected for their fine nibs and maki-e art pens. Platinum is a brand known for product innovation right from designing fountain pens that do not dry out when left capped over long periods of time to inventing cartridge style ink for the first time in the world. While taking advantage of their long history and experience, Platinum integrates new materials and new technologies to bring you improved products for your everyday living.