Name: Platinum - Platinum Pro-Use 171 Mechanical Pencil | 0.3 Matte Black BT
Brand: Platinum
SKU: MSDA-2500A 1
Price: 29.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

The Platinum Pro-Use 171 is a professional-grade mechanical pencil designed for absolute precision and control. Built for architects, engineers, designers and anyone who works where every line matters, it transforms drawing and writing into a deliberate, focused process. It is an instrument that reflects disciplined thinking, where clarity, accuracy and intent come before anything else.

Finished in deep matte black, the Pro-Use 171 combines understated aesthetics with serious functionality. Its balanced weight, refined grip texture and carefully engineered body ensure comfort and stability even during extended use. Made in full metal, this series offers a telescope function that allows the user to protect the lead from breaking when pressing and a fully adjustable lead protector that extends or retracts the lead pipe. Every detail is designed to disappear into the background, allowing the hand and mind to work in perfect sync without distraction.

Inside, its advanced mechanism delivers consistent lead advance, adjustable resistance and exceptional stability for clean, uninterrupted lines. The result is a writing experience that feels controlled yet effortless, making it ideal for technical drawing and precise sketching. The Pro-Use 171 is not about decoration or excess, it is about reliability, discipline and the quiet confidence of doing things exactly right.

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Zoom 727

I was very lucky to find a Zoom 727 with Pen Venture. It’s similar to the iconic 707 but it’s slightly larger form makes it more usable for daily use. It’s none the worse for that and scooped an if Design award in 2004. Bizarrely, it’s discontinued now! Get it while you can from Pen Venture. My thanks to them for their great service.

Quark, xf

Skipped so much I had to replace the nib unit with parts from my storage. Quite disappointing. The cap now screws on, I preferred the slip cap. It's faster. It's working now but I won't be spending any more money on gravitas.

The Vac 2

The Vac 2 is a refinement of both the Monster and the previous Gravitas vac fillers. This is a very robust, beautifully balanced writer that will bring pleasure to even the most particular purchaser. The filling system holds just the right quantity of ink. Long writing sessions are a breeze without the risk of having ink sit in the pen for extended periods. I have used this pen extensively since it arrived and have found it to be consistent and reliable. The nib is smooth and flows evenly with the lightest of touches. I prefer this pen over the monster because of its size and balance. The Vac 2 becomes an extension of my hand, allowing me to forget its presence and locus entirely, focusing on what I am writing.

Excellent service. Love the pen. Thank you.
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Substantial, reliable, and smooth

The Gravitas Vac 2.0 is an amazing tool for handwriting. The nib is smooth, distinct, and reliable, and it has some weight due to its durable materials, black aluminium/aluminum and ultem, the perfect combination of a tool which will survive most of us, still functioning if the internal vacuum piston system is cared for. I have enjoyed this fountain pen for seven days and I am pleased to say it is one of my better ones, and it is fun to use. I recommend it.

(Emy was correct: The nib has great flow, about six drops of ink will automatically flow from the nib after I have just filled it, after that no problems; tissue paper or the ink bottle under the nib until that happens is recommended, other than that: an excellent fountain pen.)

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Platinum - Platinum Pro-Use 171 Mechanical Pencil | 0.3 Matte Black BT

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