Classic Parker style. The Parker Sonnet rollerball pen has an ageless appearance, with an elegant profile and tasteful decoration forming a figure of
unassuming beauty. This matte black and chrome finish is right in line with the latest trends, helping to evoke a certain business-like style.
Featuring a contoured, high-gloss grip for superb comfort and control, this delightful Parker Pen makes handwriting a joy.
The Parker IM promises to impress, with a weighty all-metal construction producing a high-quality feel. This rollerball pen comes in a matte black finish,
with chrome trim, providing plenty of professional appeal. A must-see for anyone shopping for a new pen.
Keep in mind that this list shouldn’t be read as a “shopping list.” I’m in no way saying that everyone needs all of these pens in their personal collection –
rather, my goal is to provide readers with a starting point to research purchases in various price categories and for different purposes.
There’s no substitute for your own personal preference and experience!
Parker Pens has created the most sophisticated, technologically advanced and stylish pens for over 125 years. George Safford Parker founded the company in 1888.
Parker believed in innovation and at the time there was a need for a writing utensil that would help with a long life and limited ink leakage.
Parker believed that craftsmanship and expertise went along with technically innovative ideas would yield a successful product, and he was correct.
Parker’s mantra was “It will always be possible to make a pen better”. Parker began selling his pens to students in 1863. After founding Parker Pens in 1889,
Parker patented the first fountain pen. Within a decade, he patented the slip-on outer pen cap. In 1905, Parker Pens released the Black Giant,
the largest fountain pen available. In 1921, Big Red, the Duofold fountain pen was issued and a few years later, Parker Pens opened a London distribution
business expanding the company internationally.
Over the decades, Parker Pens remained one of the most prestigious pen companies creating stylish, contemporary and technically innovative pens to the world.
The 1939 Parker 51 introduced the hooded nib and faster drying ink. The year 1954 saw the introduction of the Jotter, the first quality ball point pen with a
large refill. Parker Pens has continued to advance the look and usefulness of the pen. They use quality materials, shapes and colors inspired by the elements
and personalization to make each pen distinctive.