| Platinum fountain pens have their exteriors made of | | | | As a result of their platinum bodies, these pens can |
| platinum. Their cap and body are plated with platinum | | | | withstand enormous pressures and are unaffected |
| so that the pen and the nib do not tarnish. Certain | | | | by weather changes and hence, remain intact for |
| platinum fountain pens also have platinum cases in | | | | years to come. |
| which they are placed to provide them extra | | | | Platinum plated fountain pens are made by all major |
| protection. The inner mechanisms of these platinum | | | | pen producing companies but are somewhat limited in |
| fountain pens however, are the same as the ordinary | | | | edition as they are more expensive than the regular |
| fountain pens. These pens are usually equipped with | | | | fountain pens. Prices of these platinum fountain pens, |
| converters and fillers of international standards so | | | | not just depends on the amount and quality of |
| that any ink or cartridge can be used. | | | | platinum used for the outer body but also on the |
| The platinum fountain pen sets are excellent gift | | | | material of the nib. In case of gold nib, the price |
| items, for they can also be personalized. The name | | | | automatically shoots up. Prices also depend on the |
| of the person to whom it is being gifted, or a logo of | | | | accessories which are sold along with the pen like pen |
| the special occasion, is often engraved on them. Such | | | | stands that may also be made of platinum, platinum |
| engravings are usually available for a minimal additional | | | | ink pots and platinum plated pen cases. These pens |
| cost. Apart from being gift items, platinum fountain | | | | are not available freely in the market and are usually |
| pens are collectibles as well. Many people who collect | | | | either auctioned or produced on demand. |
| pens have antique and vintage platinum fountain pens. | | | | |