Parker Fountain Pens
Awesome. That’s how I would describe the Parker fountain pen collections that went on display at the Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Among the exhibit highlights (which are presently featured in a number of online sites) are the Parker Duofold fountain pen used by Gen. Douglas MacArthur for signing the September 1945 Japanese surrender document on board the American battleship Missouri in Tokyo Bay and the stunningly rare Parker "Snake "pen with its emerald green eyes currently appraised at about $10,000 dollars.
The interesting exhibit points to one thing – that just as rich and illustrious the history of Parker has been, it can also look to the future with much vigor and excitement. The vast product range also attests to the fact that Parker has always been renewing its creativity, much to the delight of its loyal users.
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 Jade Green Gold Parker Duofold Junior Fountain Pen Jr Usa Ink Dual Band Ball Price: $89.00 Time Left: 26m 
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 Parker Israel 50 Duofold Fountain Pen Limited Edition Rare Collectible Price: $646.00 Time Left: 47m
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 Parker Duofold Black Centennial Fountain Pen Price: $513.73 Time Left: 51m
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 Parker Duofold Pearl Black International Fountain Pen Price: $395.18 Time Left: 51m
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 Parker Duofold International Fountain Pen Black 18k Fine Nib Price: $440.00 Time Left: 2h
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 Parker Sonnet Fountain Pen Sterling Silver Cisele W Gold Trim 18k Fine Nib Price: $259.97 Time Left: 2h 16m
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Indeed, it would seem like no Parker fountain pen ever comes into existence without an accompanying legend. Small wonder each functional and nice new innovation is met with eager anticipation. Parker devotees most likely feel that they may be taking part in something that will add to Parker’s eventful story.
One of the first Parker pens was the Parker “15” which was produced and distributed during the early 1980’s. It was labeled and sold as a cheap substitute for the low income market. It was commonly called a school pen or a “Student”. It has become widely successful, that although it did merge with other pen designs, it retains its popularity to this very day.
But the original Parker 15 was distributed as a fountain pen /ball pen combination and was in a box containing two cartridges of ink. Later on they developed two models, which was called Special CT and the GT. The Special CT was called that because the pen had chrome trim (CT) and was produced in three colors: black blue and red.
The GT had more of the pizzaz because of its epoxy resin cap and the 23k gold plated trim. GT, which is short for gold trim, was definitely the more expensive looking pen which had the rich feel. However, both sold for almost the same price. Long way for what is now known as the “rich man’s pen”.
I grew up with Parker pens and I can say that it had always been reliable. To date, I still receive them as gifts and the brand continues to have that appealing quality.
Perhaps it’s because a Parker pen is versatile enough to satisfy a writer’s requirements and to bring to corporate & social functions. Or maybe it’s the pride of knowing that the same brand has been used by heads of state, famous writers, and other luminaries.
