Bold Carmine Red Style Meets Unmatched Reliability
Elevate your writing experience with the Platinum Procyon in Carmine Red, a premier Japanese fountain pen that balances vibrant aesthetics with heavy-duty performance. Named after one of the brightest stars in the night sky, this fountain pen is designed to be a standout performer in your collection. The robust metal body is finished in a stunning matte Carmine Red, offering a weighted, high-quality feel that makes it an excellent everyday carry fountain pen for creators, professionals, and students alike.
What makes this fountain pen truly innovative is the patented "Slip and Seal" cap mechanism. This airtight screw-on system ensures that your nib stays moist and ready to write, even if the pen has been sitting unused for an extended period. This makes it an ideal beginner fountain pen for those who may not write every day but want a dependable tool when they do.
Additionally, the Procyon features a unique feed design that allows you to fill from a bottle by submerging the nib only as far as the breather hole, preventing messy ink stains on the section and ensuring you can use every last drop in the bottle.
Whether you are exploring the world of fine writing instruments for the first time or looking for a dependable workhorse for calligraphy and art, the Procyon delivers the legendary precision of Platinum’s Japanese engineering. Each pen comes with one Blue Black ink cartridge. To transition to bottled inks, simply add a Platinum converter (sold separate) to your order.
Technical Specifications
Body Material: Durable Metal with a vibrant Carmine Red finish
Nib Type: Precision Stainless Steel (Available in Fine and Medium)
Special Technology: Patented "Slip and Seal" airtight cap (Prevents ink from drying out)
Filling Mechanism: Proprietary Platinum Cartridge (1 Blue Black included) or Platinum Converter (Sold separately)
Innovative Feed: Low-submersion filling (requires only submerging the nib to the breather hole)
Origin: Proudly Made in Japan
Important Compatibility: This fountain pen requires proprietary Platinum cartridges or converters. International standard sizes will not fit.
Nib Compatibility: Platinum nibs are proprietary and cannot be swapped with external nibs like Bock.
Shipping & Store Policies
Fast & Reliable Delivery
Most of our products are shipped via ground transport. We also offer shipping upgrades for Priority Mail and can add Signature Confirmation to any package for an additional fee (please contact us to add this to your order).
Estimated Delivery Timelines:
Standard Deliver: 2–5 days
Priority: 1–3 days
Our Commitment to You
We typically ship items the next business day. If we are away at a pen show or during peak holiday seasons, a shipping delay notification will be posted in our "Shop Announcement" on Etsy or our website blog. Once shipped, you will receive a tracking number immediately.
Note on Delivery: While lost packages are rare, please contact us at ProvincialPenCo@gmail.com if any issues arise.
Important Shipping Reminders
Verify Address: Please double-check your shipping address. We are not responsible for items sent to an incorrect address provided at checkout.
Secure Delivery: Ensure a safe location for delivery. Once a package is marked as "Delivered," we can no longer assist with loss claims.
Returns: If a package is returned to us, we will refund the purchase price (minus shipping), and the item will be returned to inventory.
Return Policy
If you are not happy with your purchase, please contact us within 21 days and return the undamaged product within 30 days for a refund (minus shipping cost).
All returns must be pre-approved. Please contact us via email or phone prior to returning items.
Condition: Returned items must be in the same condition as when shipped (no scratches or wear). Items must be returned in their original box accompanied with all accessories they came with.
Fountain Pen Rules: Fountain pens that have been unused are eligible for a full refund. Fountain pens that have been used and require inspection and cleaning will have a $10 fee subtracted from the refund.
Ink: Bottles of ink must be unopened due to contamination concerns.
Restocking: If items are used, need cleaning, or are missing packaging / parts, a fee will be subtracted from the refund.
