REVIEW of CHAI LATTE | Platinum Shape of Heart

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Published 2024-04-24
Hello everyone! I'm so excited to share my review and thoughts on the Platinum Shape of Heart - Chai Latte that's had everyone talking since Valentines. You may use the timestamps to check any specific part of the video that you want, otherwise, please watch the whole video for lots of great/fun discussions and info!

Let me know your thoughts on this pen, whether you have it or not, and if you agree or disagree with any of my thoughts from the video!

This pen is sold out almost everywhere in NA and EU retailers. Atlas Stationers should restock this sometime in the future. In the meantime, you can reach out to my friend Yumiko at Goodpenlife or IzumiPens on IG and see if they can acquire one from Japan for you! (FYI: Buying straight from Japan or other eBay resellers will not get you a warranty)
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Thank you so much for watching!

#platinum #fountainpen #chailatte

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:07 Unbox and Initial Reactions
05:17 Pen Specs
12:03 Price
13:20 Matte Finish of the Pen
15:17 Pen Comparisons
17:29 Ink and Writing Sample
22:21 Nib Size Comparisons & Discussion
30:26 Pros & Cons
35:45 My Final Thoughts
38:08 Outtro

People mentioned in video:
Emy at @pen.venture
Joost at @AppelboomPennen
Tiff at @journalwithtiff7221


Pictures from:
Official Platinum stock photos and
Chai latte drink from wearenotmartha.com/dirty-chai-latte/


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All Comments (21)
  • I have many 3776s and I love that model in general - it feels great in the hand and they have a pretty good variety of styles and colorways! Got this Chai Latte too and I have to say I absolutely adore it.
  • @yzapensandpaper
    I so love the Chai Latte and I do love my Pilot custom 823 pens too- one of my top faves!!!! Great review btw🎉🎉🎉
  • Exactly, I was really disappointed with the brown too. I wish the brown cap matched the pictures.
  • @s.schaff3493
    Great straightforward review, thank you! It helps with decision making to have an honest review, pros and cons. Nice!
  • @sushanart
    It's worth watching just to see the happiness in your eyes! 😁❤️👍
  • I am (im)patiently waiting for my first Platinum 3776 to arrive! 😂 This video made me even more excited.
  • @plancreatecope
    Shape of Heart is on my wish list!! Thanks for the review. It was very informative.
  • @kathysmith8508
    Thanks for all of the nib comparisons. I have a Platinum shape of heart in the black with a fine nib. I got a medium nib in the Chai Latte. It is on the way and almost here!! (I wish I could have gotten it tuned! I really like that Appelboom offers that...)
  • @darlamaple6319
    I'm loving mine too, and I agree with your review. I think the celluloid ones are my faves. Thanks for the wonderful videos!
  • @Journalesq
    i originally got it in EF and then emailed to request a fine nib. thank goodness because I think the EF would've been too fine. The Fine is already borderline too fine. Very helpful review.
  • I was anxiously awaiting your video. Very informative and great review. I’m glad you like yours. I do understand why some are disappointed in the lightness of the pen and the ‘plastic’ feel, but that’s the part I love most. My hand doesn’t feel tired after lots of writing and it has a unique feeling. I adore mine and the ink is a beauty. I paid similar to you so maybe why I’m okay with it too. I would NOT pay 430$. I agree the marketing pictures were off with color, but still like this color too. The feedback in mine is amazing as well. I look forward to how you ink it in the future.
  • @artemisceleste
    Just when I had decided not to splurge on this pen….. You got me with the brown-grey color of the cap. It’s beautiful and it’s on order.
  • @autisticbucky
    thank you for such an informative video! i’m glad you’re overall happy with the pen :)
  • I am disappointed by the color. The pictures looked more pinky brown. But the universe must have not wanted me to not have this one because the first time I ordered it I had a cone to Jesus moment and cancelled and then the second time it was cancelled for me because they ran out. I see a lot of people being disappointed with this pen so I’m glad I didn’t get it. Not worth the price either. I might get one of the celluloid because I like a little more weight and the celluloid feels amazing in the hand. I had a chance to hold the calico. Absolutely beautiful.
  • I have a Shape of Heart in black and I adore it. I’d get the ChicLatte, too but just can’t at the moment.
  • @Tina.Journals
    Great review! I considered it for a nano second but I already have the Ivory Shape of Heart so really did not need another one. The material looks similar to the Ivory I have and I feel it's more of a satin than a matte. Thanks for sharing!
  • @konokoala
    love your reviews! very comfy and informative :)
  • @jamieloom22
    Great review, thanks for your first impressions and all the details.