1990's Parker Insignia Silver Plated Grain d’Orge "Barleycorn" Pattern 0,5 MM Leads Push Mechanism Mechanical Pencil Item ID: PAR-095

Parker Insignia Mechanical Pencil

Manufacturer/ Model: Parker USA/ Insignia
Year of production: 1998
Filling system: Takes 0.5mm leads; Several leads included
Material: Steel base silver plated body; Gold plated clip, ring & tassie
Length (pen closed): 142mm
Condition & information:

The Insignia line was introduced in 1991 and was marketed for offering precision-crafted, high-performance writing instruments based on an ergonomic design. This mechanical pencil was designed and sold in pair together with the legendary original Insignia model ballpoint pen with a Grain d’Orge design, also known as Barleycorn. The pencils is a great mixture of effortless elegance and ergonomic design. The silver and gold combination gives the pencil a refined look.

The pencil features a beautiful gold plated tassie and clip. The clip is made in the recognizable arrow shape which is Parker’s trademark representing their pioneering attitude, heritage, and rich history. The ring on the midsection features nice crisp engravings with the Parker branding name and logo and “Made in U.S.A”. The Parker company uses date codes to mark their writing instruments. This pencil, in particular, has an IIIE date code engraved on it which means that it dates back from 1998.

The pencil features a hidden eraser which can be found by pulling the upper part of the pencil. The fine tip of the pencil is retractable which protects it from getting damaged. The pencil takes 0.5mm leads which can be extended through the push mechanism.

The pencil is very well balanced, with a perfect grip and easy to use. It is crafted in the highest quality even by today’s standards.
This is an excellent pencil that can be used daily, for drafting or drawing.

The pencil is in mint condition with minimal signs of use, but no scratches or dings, ready to be used.