Platinum Pen Onyx Marble Triple Action (Black)

Rating:
Summary: Nice pen, but...
Review: After a year and a half of steady use (but not abuse!), the pen works just dandy, but the black PAINT is coming off! First started flaking off around the gold band in the middle, then coming off in spots on the upper barrel, the removable end-cap (the eraser's under this end), and now the pocket clip. When it was new, the pen could easily have been mistaken for a high-end pen, but not anymore. I only use the pen with my PDA and paper documents in a normal office setting, it's not like I work in a machine shop or hazardous waste facility.

I also agree with the previous review concerning the lack of smoothness in the mechanism and the color of the stylus, but other than that the pen works just fine. I just hope they've improved their paint process!

Rating:
Summary: Nice pen, but...
Review: As a graphic artist and a long time calligrapher I have a true appreciation of writing instruments of all kinds; and a collection of hundreds of pens and pencils. I've used and tried many brands and styles, and am very demanding about quality. My preferences are fine points, .5mm leads in pencils, and smaller still in inks. Ink especially must be dark, non-smearing, and very smooth and even. It should have a nice weight, and a comfortable feel for long hours of use. The Platinum Pen Black Onyx Marble Triple Action pen is a wonderful writing instrument. The product photo does it little justice,as the marbling in person is quite beautiful. I've had numerous comments on it's good looks. The pencil is a fine point with good quality lead; the pen is wonderful with excellent ink; and the stylus is just an added bonus. At this price, a pen or pencil alone would be a good value; but to have all three in one is ideal. Read the small instruction sheet that comes with it to understand how to turn the barrel correctly. Remember also this is not a power tool, it's a fine writing instrument, and needs to be handled gently. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that it can
get stuck a bit when twisting the barrel to change points - but that is only when I'm too rough or going too fast with the change. That has only happened twice in two months. I've been using it for two months and it has quickly become my favorite pen/pencil/stylus. By the way, it also has an eraser under the removeable top, which isn't mentioned in it's description. Overall, I recommend this triple action item for it's good looks, comfort, and versatility. It's been dependable, and the quality is quite excellent. It would make a terriffic gift to anyone with a PDA.

Rating:
Summary: Beautiful and Functional Pen!
Review: As a graphic artist and a long time calligrapher I have a true appreciation of writing instruments of all kinds; and a collection of hundreds of pens and pencils. I've used and tried many brands and styles, and am very demanding about quality. My preferences are fine points, .5mm leads in pencils, and smaller still in inks. Ink especially must be dark, non-smearing, and very smooth and even. It should have a nice weight, and a comfortable feel for long hours of use. The Platinum Pen Black Onyx Marble Triple Action pen is a wonderful writing instrument. The product photo does it little justice,as the marbling in person is quite beautiful. I've had numerous comments on it's good looks. The pencil is a fine point with good quality lead; the pen is wonderful with excellent ink; and the stylus is just an added bonus. At this price, a pen or pencil alone would be a good value; but to have all three in one is ideal. Read the small instruction sheet that comes with it to understand how to turn the barrel correctly. Remember also this is not a power tool, it's a fine writing instrument, and needs to be handled gently. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that it can
get stuck a bit when twisting the barrel to change points - but that is only when I'm too rough or going too fast with the change. That has only happened twice in two months. I've been using it for two months and it has quickly become my favorite pen/pencil/stylus. By the way, it also has an eraser under the removeable top, which isn't mentioned in it's description. Overall, I recommend this triple action item for it's good looks, comfort, and versatility. It's been dependable, and the quality is quite excellent. It would make a terriffic gift to anyone with a PDA.

Rating:
Summary: Misleading
Review: I was looking for a classy looking pen, with a stylus and mechcanical pencil. After looking for a while I found and bought this pen. I though to myself after seeing the 4 in 1 pen I thought hmm added bonus it comes with one extra pen. But i just got it today and it only has a stylus, black pen, and mechcanical pencil. I also wanted my pen to have gravity slect on it also. I saw in the desciption "see and click mechcanism" so i assumed that that is what it meant. WRONG! So over all this pen is good but not at all what i expected form the description.