#3776 Century Travia

Beyond the Tradition.

The Beginning of the Story ̶ The #3776 Lineage #1 Onyx Black “Travia” is a coined name combining Tradition and Via (meaning "path" in Latin). Built on the heritage of writing culture shaped by those who came before us, “#3776 CENTURY Travia” represents an evolving road that extends straight into the future.

In 1978, Platinum Pen developed the “#3776” as the ideal fountain pen together with the late Haruo Umeda, a novelist and fountain-pen collector. Named after Mt. Fuji’s altitude̶3,776 meters, the "#3776" was launched with a single ambition: to create Japan’s finest fountain pen.

In 2011, the “#3776 CENTURY” was introduced, featuring the groundbreaking Slip & Seal Mechanism to overcome one of the biggest problem of fountain pens̶ink drying out. With enhanced reliability for everyday use and improved writing performance, "#3776 CENTURY" grew into one of Platinum’s iconic series.

Then, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the “#3776 CENTURY,” the “#3776 CENTURY DECADE” was launched. It incorporated the gathered design̶an icon of the “#3776” in 1978̶into the body and adopted a flat-top silhouette. "#3776 CENTURY DECADE" was also equipped with a newly developed nib, whose supple, flexible feel signaled another milestone in Platinum’s ongoing fountain-pen innovation.

Equipped with the new “FLAF” nib.

The journey to pursue the ideal fountain pen that began with “#3776” continues beyond “#3776 CENTURY.” “#3776 CENTURY Travia” now proudly features the newly engineered FLAF nib, highly acclaimed on the ”#3776 CENTURY DECADE.” Its sharper, more acute tip delivers a new writing experience̶supple and smooth as if gliding across the paper.

FLAF Nib Features

When we evaluate and compare the nib ’s flex response, the chart on the right shows that the FLAF nib delivers a softer flex than the current #3776 CENTURY “F.” (In other words, the FLAF nib flexes with less force than the current nib.)

In addition, while the #3776 CENTURY “F” and “SF” used for comparison show a bow-shaped curve characteristic, the FLAF nib shows a more linear curve response̶flexing in direct proportion to the force applied. This means the line changes as intended with writing pressure, making the FLAF nib easier to control and fine-tune in feel.

Stable writing balance created by a long body & metal components.

With “#3776 CENTURY Travia,” flat-top design introduced on the DECADE is adopted, while evolving it into a long-body format with a metal component (balancer) integrated at the center of the barrel. In addition, the grip section also incorporates metal, bringing t he center of gravity closer to the fingertips and maintaining a stable balanc e even during extended writing sessions. Whether writing fine ch aracters or bold strokes, the pen is engineered to respond exactly as in tended. From the moment you hold it, you can feel its defining q ualities: a natural, secure fit in the hand and a reassuring sense of weight .

Black & Ruthenium ̶ A Presence That Speaks.

The metal trim features a black plating with a refined, subdued shine. The nib is treated with a ruthenium plating that conveys depth and elegance, creating a modern, luxurious look that stands out in business settings. By your planner, on your desk, or in a breast pocket̶wherever it is placed, it quietly speaks of the owner’s discerning taste.

“Ah, Fifty Years of Hardship” is a chronicle of Platinum Pen’s journey, written by our founder, Shunichi Nakata, himself. “#3776 CENTURY Travia” is a new fountain pen designed to open the way to the future. By bringing these two together, we present them as a single story̶one that flows from the past to the present, and onward to an unseen “new page” yet to be written.

To let you hold in your hands both the weight of our accumulated history and the rising excitement of the challenges ahead, we have prepared a special package, limited to 2,000 sets in the first production batch.