Platinum x Hachimonjiya

Description

In 2023, Hachimonjiya released its first collaboration with Platinum to create the Platinum x Hachimonjiya 3776 Century “First Snow.” First Snow features a white lamé body with subtle sparkle and pale pink finials. The 14k nib and trim are rose gold plated. The nib displays an etching of the constellation Orion.

Specifications

Brand: PLATINUM
Collection: #3776 Century
Model: Slip and Seal Mechanism
Body Material: AS resin
Cap Type: screw-cap
Clip & Trim: rose gold/pink gold
Nib Color: rose gold/pink gold
Nib Material: 14k gold
Refill Mechanism: converter, proprietary cartridge
Diameter – Max: 15.4mm
Length (Closed): 139.5mm
Weight: 20.5g
Price: ¥29,700
Nib Sizes: EF, F, M, B
Origin: Japan

Rarity and Availability

Shop collaborations with Japanese brands/stores are hard to access outside of Japan. Both JP-Select and Izumi Pen will often purchase rare shop collaborations and resell them, but expect to pay at least $100 more than the original list price. A cheaper option is a proxy service like White Rabbit. Alternatively, set up a mail-forwarding service like Blackship to purchase and send the pen to a Japanese address. Blackship is probably your best option if speed is critical (for editions that sell out quickly). Set up your Hachimonjiya account in advance with your Blackship address to check out quickly.

The first release of First Snow sold out in four minutes. Though their pens are limited, Hachimonjiya regularly restocks their fountain pen collaborations (notably their five Sailor collabs) By joining the Platinum 3776 Collectors Facebook Group, there is an opportunity to contact purchasers or post a “want to buy” request. One may also post “want to buy” requests on r/Pen_Swap.