Parker Jotter Fountain Pen | Stainless Steel with Chrome Trim | Medium Nib Blue Ink | Gift Box

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When opened though, I feel like the grip section and the collar that connects the nib feels a little less thought through. There is a noticeable edge where the grip section connects to the body. In writing, I found the medium nib very smooth but a bit too wide for my microscopic handwriting. The centers of some of my letters fill in which is not ideal for legibility. I really wish Parker would offer some of these entry level pens with some nib options! George S. Parker believed it was always possible to make a better pen. This drove him to found Parker and patent his first pen in 1888, and it’s the philosophy that motivates the constant refinement of Parker pens today.​

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The pen has a small grip section, which will work for you if you have especially small hands or if you’re used to working with a compact ballpoint pen or rollerball pens. While its small stature doesn’t leave it completely unusable, people who are more used to larger fountain pens would probably have a hard time using this pen comfortably.The Parker Jotter fountain pen has been available for at least a year. However, it has not gotten a lot of notice. In theory, Parker took the classic good looks of their iconic Jotter ballpoint pen and turned it in to a fountain pen. This is not unlike what Caran d’Ache did with the 849 as well. Both companies position these pens in an entry level price point as well, relatively speaking.

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It has a snap cap, so the stainless steel cap posts firmly in place on top of the nib and grip section. While the pen posts on the barrel as well, though there is no mechanism to keep it in place. When posted, it adds length to the pens’ otherwise small steel body and balances the weight out nicely.Parker’s warranty is a reflection of the manufacturer’s trust in their work, and with a warranty of 2 years, it’s safe to assume that the manufacturers do indeed have faith in their work. Related Posts Parker is a company that’s been in business for a while; since 1888 in fact. With the latest addition to their pen collection, they took a more vintage approach in terms of its looks and length. A medium nib is a great place to start for fledgling fountain pen writers as it gives you a good amount of line variation without having to put too much pressure on the pen.