Just a heads-up, Japanese import stores sell these for about 4 bucks: http://www.gouletpens.com/Platinum-Preppy-Fountain-Pen/c/280 http://www.gouletpens.com/Pl

Just a heads-up, Japanese import stores sell these for about 4 bucks: http://www.gouletpens.com/Platinum-Preppy-Fountain-Pen/c/280 http://www.gouletpens.com/Platinum-Preppy-Fountain-Pen/c/280 It's a great fountain pen for four bucks, I use them exclusively now (and don't worry too much about losing them, because four bucks!!).