1977 Parker Flighter 180 Brushed Matte Steel & Gold 14K F/B Fine & Broad Two Sided/Size Nib Fountain Pen Item ID: PAR-057

Parker 180 Flighter

• Manufacturer/Model: Parker 180 Flighter/USA
• Year of production: 1977 till 1982
• Filling system: Converter or standard Parker cartridges
• Nib: Special two size/sided nib. 14K solid gold, one side is size F Fine; Second side size B broad
• Material: Steel Brushed Finished, 24K gold plated Trimmings
• Length (pen closed): 132mm
• Condition and information:
If there is a fountain pen that can get you in trouble with the airport security, this is it. The pen has a super sharp looks, the embodiment of the ingenuity of the Parker company. This is one of the few pens in the world that has two sided nib, where each side is a different nib size, i.e. has different tip. The pen has a flat nib, and both sides of the nib have different finished tip, one has B broad and the other has F fine. Simply by turning the pen 180 degrees in your hand, the nib sizes is changed. This is where the name comes from "180" degrees rotation in the hand. A remarkable way of writing. This can produce some amazing writing. One can simply choose what size wants to use while writing. The F size is great for precision or small typeface letter writing, such as writing in a pocket notebook, while the B broad size is great for more lean writing such as letters, invitations and similar. The pen is in mint condition with no signs of use. Its super easy to use and handle, to clean and maintain, it can take any Parker converter, badder or even piston, or standard Parker cartridges.