Doodlebud’s review with a focus on the technical aspects
The number one thing a pen must do is write well. ..The pen writes wonderfully.
“An astonishing pen!” Review of Model 20 by Michael Lampard
It’s got a unique filling system … It’s phenomenal!
First Model 20 customer loves the pen
Hi Michael – just a quick note to say I LOVE the pen. I can’t think of any issues or complaints … it writes very smoothly and the ink flows like hot butter – wonderful!
Customer Dan S.
Dan S. says that the bronze plastic is similar to Sailor Studio #280, but I say that it is like Robert Oster Muddy Grass. We’re both right.
Quokkas take the Form and Function category of Mick L’s 2022 best pens!
Michael Lampard is the first reviewer to have the Quokkas. He likes them.
In this review he speaks of my plans to make the pens eyedropperable. I have set those plans aside for the moment.
Model 10 pattern 2 in alpha brass and bronze
What don’t I like so much?…It’s really hard to nit-pick. Really difficult to nit-pick. I’m racking my brain to come up with some negatives. But then I think, why should I?
There’s just something tactile to it… It feels really nice in the hand; just the texture, the warmth… you’ve just got to pick it up and feel it…
Doodlebud’s engineering review of the terracotta platypus (including the infamous Aussiebud accent, the embarrassing “mishap”, and the disadvantages that come with the terracotta filament): Are 3D Printed Pens Any Good? | Platypus Pens
Doodlebud playing with his pens
Michael Lampard pushed me to start selling terracotta pens
Just a really, really great pen!
Michael Lampard reviewed a prototype of the terracotta platypus (Model 10 pattern 4 in terracotta and alpha brass) on his Mick L YouTube channel: Platypus Pens Model 10 Terracotta Musings
Michael Lampard’s review of Model 10 pattern 2
a really pleasurable and fun writing experience. … I think it’s a great pen.
Nice thorough review. I VERY recently received a Model I pattern 3 and am absolutely fascinated. Price is right and value is extraordinary. If you are reading this and are on the fence, make your move. You will not regret it. (Response by “donbrownist ” to Mick L’s YouTube review of Model 10 pattern 2)
I have a Model 1. It is one of the best all around pens I have from a design standpoint. Platypus definitely has something to say, and completely understands materials and elements of design. Cons are pretty picayune, but the review was pretty thorough. If you hadn’t reviewed this I would have! (Response by “Michael Dunn ” to Mick L’s YouTube review of Model 10 pattern 2)
Doodlebud’s top 5 of 2021 honourable mention
I use this thing so much. It just writes all the time, really super smooth, I really enjoy the pen.
Model 1 pattern 1 in copper and white gains an honourable mention in Doodlebud’s top 5 fountain pens of 2021.
So I got my Model 10 in JOWO Broad. Pattern 2 ( like a basket weave) , Alpha Brass and Bronze color. I love it. The pen has a great texture; Michael Lew the creator tuned the nib perfectly. It is perhaps my best writing nib. I have looked for every excuse to write with it today! … The pen looks and feels beautiful like you said. I think he is onto something and am sure he will expand his line. The pen is also a conversation piece. (Response by “MrCabimero” to Doug Rathbun’s review of the Model 1)
Doodlebud’s review of the Platypus Model 1
So unique it’s in it’s own category. … I actually like it!
