--- title: "Platinum Plaisir: Aluminum Fountain Pen with Slip & Seal" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/platinum-plaisir/" description: "Platinum Plaisir fountain pen explained: anodized aluminum body, Slip & Seal cap, 03 F and 05 M steel nibs, 142.5 mm and 15.4 g, colors, Japan price and rivals." category: "Pens" type: "Fountain pen" published: 2026-10-22 updated: 2026-10-24 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 7 products: - name: "Platinum Plaisir fountain pen (PGB-1000), #1 Black, 03 Fine nib" brand: "Platinum" brand_origin: "Japan" made_in: "Not stated" material: "Anodized aluminum body and cap, stainless steel nib ST-27 with a special alloy point (Platinum)" released: "2010" price_band: "$$ ($5–20 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "Platinum Pen Co., Ltd. (Tokyo)" model: "Plaisir" mpn: "PGB-1000" url: "https://www.platinum-pen.co.jp/products/fountain-pen/2225/" --- # Platinum Plaisir: Aluminum Fountain Pen with Slip & Seal > The Platinum Plaisir is an aluminum-bodied cartridge fountain pen that Platinum launched in 2010 as the first pen with its Slip & Seal cap, which Platinum says keeps ink from drying for a year. It has a stainless steel nib in 03 Fine or 05 Medium, measures 142.5 mm and 15.4 g, and lists at ¥1,980 (about US$13) in Japan. - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/platinum-plaisir/ - Category: Pens - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-10-22 - Updated: 2026-10-24 ![Black Platinum Plaisir fountain pen drawn capped to scale at 142.5 mm, with a cutaway inset of the Slip & Seal cap](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/platinum-plaisir-16x9.png) *The Plaisir capped, at Platinum's 142.5 mm, drawn at 1 mm = 5 px.* Original drawing (SVG): . Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## Product facts | Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Platinum Plaisir fountain pen (PGB-1000), #1 Black, 03 Fine nib | Platinum (by Platinum Pen Co., Ltd. (Tokyo)) | Japan | Not stated | Anodized aluminum body and cap, stainless steel nib ST-27 with a special alloy point (Platinum) | 2010 | $$: $5–20 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) | - Made in (Platinum Plaisir fountain pen (PGB-1000), #1 Black, 03 Fine nib): Not stated. Platinum's Japanese and English Plaisir pages don't state the country of manufacture, and the Amazon US listing we read doesn't either. Platinum is a Tokyo company; check the box. ### Platinum Plaisir fountain pen (PGB-1000), #1 Black, 03 Fine nib colors - Body colors (7 standard, 0 special edition): Black; Pink (fine (03) only); Nova Orange; Violet (fine (03) only); Green (fine (03) only); Blue; Red. - Ink in the box: Platinum black cartridge (included). - Per Platinum Japan (https://www.platinum-pen.co.jp/products/fountain-pen/2225/), checked 2026-10-24. Seven PGB-1000 colors per Platinum Japan, which says pink, violet and green come only with the fine (03) nib and a black cartridge is included. The pale PGB-1000B and blasted PGB-1500 versions are separate models. Tints were sampled from Platinum's product photos; the cartridge tint from the ink in Platinum's photo of its black bottled ink, because the black cartridge photo is tinted by its packaging. Shops stock different colors; check the listing. ## Key takeaways - Platinum Japan lists the Plaisir PGB-1000 at 142.5 mm (5.6 in) long, 15 mm at the widest and 15.4 g. - Platinum's centenary history dates the Plaisir and its Slip & Seal mechanism to 2010. - The PGB-1000 lists at ¥1,980 (about US$13) and the blasted-finish PGB-1500 at ¥2,200 (about US$14), tax included. - There are seven PGB-1000 colors plus Ice White and Frosty Blue (PGB-1000B) and two PGB-1500 colors. - The black Fine had 2,871 Amazon US ratings on October 22, 2026, and sells in our $$ band of $5 to $20. ## What is the Platinum Plaisir? **It is Platinum's entry-level metal fountain pen: an anodized aluminum body, a stainless steel nib and the Slip & Seal cap that stops ink drying out.** The name is French for pleasure, and Platinum sums it up in English as "robust yet fragile, full-fledged yet simple." Platinum's centenary history dates both the Plaisir and the Slip & Seal mechanism to 2010, which makes it the first pen to carry the airtight cap that later spread to the [Preppy](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/platinum-preppy/) and the [#3776 Century](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/platinum-3776-century/). ## Platinum Plaisir specs | Spec | Plaisir PGB-1000 | |---|---| | Length | 142.5 mm (5.6 in), capped | | Diameter | 15 mm at the widest | | Weight | 15.4 g | | Body | Aluminum, dyed anodized finish | | Nib | Stainless steel ST-27: 03 (fine) or 05 (medium) | | Filling | Cartridge; one black cartridge included | | Japanese list price | ¥1,980 (about US$13) including tax | | Platinum codes (black) | 1648012 fine, 1648013 medium | All values come from Platinum Japan's product pages. The PGB-1000B and PGB-1500 share the same size and weight. ![Platinum Plaisir drawn to scale at 142.5 mm capped with its 15 mm end view, and the 03 fine and 05 medium nib codes](https://stationerytimes.com/images/platinum-plaisir-size.svg) *The Plaisir at Platinum's 142.5 mm, and its two nib codes.* ## What does Slip & Seal do? **A spring-loaded inner cap presses against the pen when you close it, sealing the nib so the ink stays wet.** Platinum says the pen still writes after a year with the cap on, even unused. Platinum says ordinary fountain pens dry out after 3 to 6 months unused, as our [Platinum history](https://stationerytimes.com/stories/platinum-pen-history/) explains. For a pen you keep in a drawer or use only now and then, that seal matters more than the nib. ## What colors and versions are there? **Three versions: the PGB-1000 in seven colors, the PGB-1000B in two pale finishes, and the PGB-1500 with a blasted finish.** | Version | Finish | Colors | List price | |---|---|---|---| | PGB-1000 | Dyed anodized | #1 Black, #21 Pink, #25 Nova Orange, #28 Violet, #41 Green, #56 Blue, #70 Red | ¥1,980 (about US$13) | | PGB-1000B | Anodized | #3 Ice White, #57 Frosty Blue | ¥1,980 (about US$13) | | PGB-1500 | Blasted, anodized | #1 Black Mist, #45 Teal Green | ¥2,200 (about US$14) | Platinum's page says Pink, Violet, Green and Yellow come only with the fine nib; Yellow isn't in the current color list, so it may be discontinued. ## How does the Plaisir write? **Platinum uses a stainless steel nib with a special alloy point that it says resists wear, so the pen stands up to a lot of writing.** The 03 is a Japanese fine; see [Japanese vs Western nib sizes](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/japanese-vs-western-nib-sizes/) for how that compares. The metal body adds weight over a plastic pen without making it heavy, at 15.4 g in all. ## How does the Plaisir compare with other starter fountain pens? **It's the metal-bodied step up from a Preppy, at a similar price to a Pilot Metropolitan.** | | Plaisir | [Platinum Preppy](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/platinum-preppy/) | [Pilot Metropolitan](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/pilot-metropolitan/) | [Pilot Kakuno](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/pilot-kakuno/) | |---|---|---|---|---| | Body | Aluminum | Clear plastic | Brass | Resin | | Airtight cap | Slip & Seal | Slip & Seal | No | No | | Nibs | 03 F, 05 M | 02 EF, 03 F, 05 M | F, M, 1.0 stub | EF, F, M | | Weight | 15.4 g | 13 g | 26 g | 11 g | Figures for the other pens come from their guides. Pick the Plaisir if you want a durable metal pen that won't dry out between uses. ## Who should buy the Platinum Plaisir? **Anyone who wants a first metal fountain pen that survives a bag and doesn't punish you for leaving it unused.** Students, occasional journalers and people who keep a pen at work for signing are the obvious fits. If you want an extra-fine nib, the Preppy's 02 is finer than any Plaisir nib. If you write every day and like a heavier pen, the brass Metropolitan is the other common choice at this price. ## Where is the Platinum Plaisir made? **Platinum doesn't say on its Plaisir pages or in the Amazon US listing we read.** Platinum Pen is based in Tokyo; we'll update this when we can check a box. ## Frequently asked questions ### How long can a Plaisir sit unused without drying out? Platinum says the slip seal mechanism keeps the ink moist even if the pen isn't used for a year with the cap closed. ### What is the difference between the PGB-1000, PGB-1000B and PGB-1500? Finish and price. The PGB-1000 and PGB-1000B (Ice White, Frosty Blue) have a dyed anodized finish at ¥1,980 (about US$13); the PGB-1500 has a blasted, anodized finish at ¥2,200 (about US$14). ### What nib sizes does the Plaisir come in? Platinum lists 03 (fine) and 05 (medium) stainless steel nibs. Pink, Violet, Green and Yellow come in fine only, per Platinum's page. ### Is the Plaisir a good upgrade from a Platinum Preppy? It's the same idea in a metal body: a steel nib, Slip & Seal and Platinum cartridges, but heavier and more durable. Platinum says the metal body resists abrasion for long use. ### Does the Plaisir come with ink? Yes. Platinum lists one black ink cartridge as the included accessory. ### Is the Plaisir made in Japan? Platinum doesn't say on the pages we read. It is a Tokyo company's pen, but check the box for the country of manufacture. ## Sources - [Platinum Japan: プレジール PGB-1000 (¥1,980, 142.5 mm, 15 mm, 15.4 g, ST-27 nib 03/05, colors; read October 22, 2026)](https://www.platinum-pen.co.jp/products/fountain-pen/2225/) - [Platinum Japan: プレジール PGB-1000B (#3 Ice White, #57 Frosty Blue, ¥1,980)](https://www.platinum-pen.co.jp/products/fountain-pen/2244/) - [Platinum Japan: プレジール PGB-1500 (blasted finish, #1 Black Mist, #45 Teal Green, ¥2,200)](https://www.platinum-pen.co.jp/products/fountain-pen/9257/) - [Platinum Pen (English): Plaisir brand page (metal body, special alloy point, slip seal keeps ink moist for a year)](https://www.platinum-pen.co.jp/en/brands/detail?pid=92) - [Platinum Pen (Japanese): プラチナ万年筆 100年の歩み (2010: Slip & Seal mechanism, Plaisir launched)](https://www.platinum-pen.co.jp/100th_3/history.html) - [Amazon US: Platinum Fountain Pen, Plaisir Fine Nib, Black (PGB-1000-#1-F; 2,871 ratings, No. 141 in Fountain Pens on October 22, 2026)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003PRGOY6) - [Platinum Japan: bottled dye ink for fountain pens (black bottle photo)](https://www.platinum-pen.co.jp/products/ink/2862/)