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Platinum Prefounte Crimson Red Fountain Pen

Colour: Red  · Ref: PPF-800-22-F
£7
VAT incl.
Colour: Red
Nib Size
Authenticity
Authorized Platinum dealer
Warranty
Official Platinum warranty
Shipping
DHL Express - with tracking
Returns
30 days from delivery

Overview

The Platinum Prefounte Crimson Red fountain pen pairs translucent red polycarbonate with simple graphics and a metal clip in a restrained everyday design.

The Prefounte takes the Preppy's basic functions in a quieter visual direction. Subdued translucent colors and simple graphics let the body color stand out, while a chrome-plated spring steel clip adds a metallic accent.

It has a stainless steel nib and Platinum's Slip & Seal mechanism inside the cap to help keep the ink from drying between uses. A blue-black ink cartridge is included. You can also use a converter to refill with bottled ink.

Made in Japan, the Prefounte is 138 mm long when capped and 13 mm across the barrel. It weighs 10.6 g, or 13 g with a cartridge.

At a glance
  • Translucent red polycarbonate body
  • Chrome-plated spring-steel clip
  • Stainless steel nib
  • Slip & Seal cap mechanism
  • One blue-black ink cartridge included

Specs

Body
Finish Translucent red
Material Polycarbonate
Color Red
Nib
Material Stainless steel
Mechanism
System Cartridge / converter
General
Country of manufacture Japan
Product
Brand Platinum
Reference PPF-800-22
Dimensions
Capped length 138 mm.
Barrel width 13 mm
Weight
Stated weight 10.6 g
Including cartridge 13 g
Cap
Mechanism Slip & Seal
Clip
Material Chrome-plated spring steel
Refill
Compatible cartridges Platinum SPSQ-400 / SPN-100A
Included items
Ink One blue-black ink cartridge

Questions & Answers

Which cartridges fit, and is one included?

Platinum lists its SPSQ-400 and SPN-100A ink cartridges for the Prefounte. A blue-black cartridge comes with the pen. A converter lets you use bottled ink instead.

What helps keep the ink from drying?

Slip & Seal limits evaporation inside the cap while the pen is closed.

How does the Prefounte differ from the Preppy?

It keeps the Preppy's basic functions, with a more understated appearance created by subdued translucent colors, simple graphics, and a metal clip.

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Your refund options.

  • Credit (issued as a gift card) — processed almost immediately once your return reaches us
  • Refund to your original payment method — typically 5–10 working days, depending on your bank

To qualify for a full refund, the piece must:

  • Be unused and in perfect condition, with no signs of wear
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