Stunning 1980 Parker Arrow Matte Black & Gold EF GP Cylindrical Nib Fountain with Converter Item ID: PAR-056

Parker Arrow Matte Black 

• Manufacturer/Model: Parker/Arrow/USA 
• Year of production: Early 1980s
• Filling system: Original bladder converter included; may be removed for using standard Parker cartridges
• Nib: Cylindrical Steel gold plated, size EF Extra Fine
• Material: Metal, Matte Black Finish; Gold plated clip, cap top and ring
• Length (pen closed): 132mm
• Condition and information:
One of the great Parker pens that had do a lot to come to existence. This model was launched only few years after the introduction of the rollerball pen, and was Parker’s last attempt to build a popular fountain pen for everyone. The pen sports a clean, sharp but modern  straight cap with no cap rings and a newly designed clip which had the appearance of a chiselled-out arrow with three facets. It had no engraved feathers and was a very modern and clean design, fabricated to allow easy engraving on the clip. The solid metal base is finished with a thick coat of matte black paint featuring elegant accents in gold plating on its clip, cap top and trim ring. The pen’s sleek, contemporary design is aesthetically pleasing in its simplicity, and its timeless look and extremely durable construction will ensure that it remains a favorite pen for decades to come. This was one of the last Parker pens to offer a lifetime warranty, after this pen, most Parker pens were offered with 2 years warranty. Grip section features an attractive black textured area that is comfortable in hand, even when using for prolonged periods of time. Pen is very heavy with a great grip and feel in the hand. Whether your preference is to write with the cap on or with it removed, the pen is designed to remain delightfully balanced either way. This pen is quite easy to disassemble and clean, and is also very easy to use. It will not easily show smudges or fingerprints, due to the high-quality premium matte finish. The nib is unique, one of the rare cylindrical shape nibs wrapping itself nearly entirely around the feed. beautiful design. This nib manages to blend very well with the overall pen design, incorporating the overall sleek look and feel of the pen from the cap all the way to the nib’s end. The nib is steel gold plated, size EF extra fine. This size is ideal for those who write smaller, and works great for jotting quick notes in your notepad, calendar, etc. Pen is a super smooth writer with no skipping. It has great ink flow resulting from its big ink feed. The pen comes with its original bladder converter; however it can be used with standard Parker cartridges when the converter is removed. Made in USA (inscribed on the cap).