If you are looking for a quality fountain pen for yourself, a student son or daughter or a truly lasting gift for someone special, this the 'Parson's Essential' is the thoughtful choice. Truly classical in appearance with the style of the 1950's. An undeniable statement of the pen maker's art.
- Polished lacquer barrel and cap. This is piano lacquer and makes this pen scratch resistant.
- Brass liner for weight and durability,
- weighs 35g.
- 12 cm long with cap off. 14 cm long with cap on. 16 cm with cap posted. 1.1 cm in diameter.
- Screw cap for security, no more inky pockets.
- Quality two tone gold plated nib
- Skip resistant, very free flowing ink delivery.
- Cap and barrel made in Far East
- Hand finished in England
- Sturdy clip, will grip even a shirt pocket.
- Italic or conventional nib options.
- Medium italic 1 mm approx on the broad stroke, Broad italic 1.3mm approx on the broad stroke. We now offer a fine italic at about 0.85 mm on the broad stroke. The Fine Italic is slightly cursive as it is cut at the tip of the pellet.
- Cursive Stub Nibs, do not give such a pronounced italic effect but because the tip of the nib is rounded it is less likely to dig the paper.
- Comes complete with branded Schmidt Euro converter (not an extra as with premium brands)
- Takes standard Euro cartridges
- The writing characteristic of this pen: Wet
- Made to last for a lifetime, almost indestructible in normal use.
- If this model was made by a premier name it would be priced at £80
- Thousands sold worldwide.