Sonnet Fountain Pen | Red Lacquer with Gold Trim | Fine Nib | Gift Box

I wasn’t expecting to be quite this taken with a pen, but the Parker Sonnet has turned out to be absolutely perfect for me. I chose the fine nib this time — all my previous fountain pens have had medium nibs, and I’d never quite been satisfied. Because I keep a daily journal and need to write small, I decided to experiment. I’m glad I did. The fine nib on this pen is superb. The ink flows beautifully: smooth, even, and effortless. It’s as fluid as a good rollerball, but with that familiar fountain-pen softness and flexibility that makes writing feel almost expressive. In many ways, this is the best fountain pen I’ve ever used. I went for the silver version with gold trim, mainly because it was on a pre–Black Friday offer. The saving was substantial, but the quality has exceeded anything I expected at the price. Every now and then you buy something that’s such a pleasure to use that it actually makes you want to sit down and write. This is one of those things. Each morning, before I start my quiet time — journalling, reading, walking — I genuinely look forward to putting pen to paper. That’s not an exaggeration; it’s simply the joy of finding a tool that feels just right. Of course, no pen will suit everyone. But this one suits me perfectly.

Bought for my wife’s work, as writing with a decent fountain pen makes it so easy. And this pen does precisely this. Her opinion is that the pen flows beautifully, smoothly, allowing for a considerable lack of writing hardship, making her day all the better. She loves it, well please with the style and weight. Looks gorgeous. I watched her writing and, it looks effortless and the letters are formed elegantly.

This is a very nice pen, beautifully finished and a smooth nib and comfortable to write with and not too heavy. It is after all, a Parker. My only criticism is that the medium nib in mine is slightly too wet and any writing leaves marks on the reverse side of the page which I tend to dislike. Of course an alternative ink other than Parker’s might resolve the problem or switching to a fine nib.

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I have used Parker fountain pens for 50 years and have never encountered any problems. However, several reviewers complained about the performance of the pen's nib, which gave me serious pause for thought. Obviously, I eventually took the plunge, and I am so glad that I did. From the outset, the pen performed flawlessly, which is actually unusual; in my experience, even good pens need time to bed in as the nib gets used to the user, or the user gets used to the nib. Not so with this pen; perfect from the outset. Perhaps it was a happy combination - Jacques Herbin bottled ink providing the ammunition. The pen's visual appeal will obviously depend upon individual taste, and I usually opt for the faithful black and gold, but, for some reason, this red version caught my eye and, in the flesh, I think its a real looker. Shorter than my Waterman Expert, and more regular (torpedo) shaped than the Waterman's 'Perfecto' cigar shape, which I love, I still immediately felt at home with it. At a reduced £97, it's still not cheap (yes; I know many pens cost hundreds, & some thousands) which, for many will make buying it a financial gamble (me included!), but for me it is a gamble that paid off - I'm delighted with the purchase and am now looking for any excuse to put (this) pen to paper...

The pen is stunning to look at, however if you leave it more than 15 mins then the ink completely dries in the nib and makes it unusable! I would return, but since it was a gift by the time we discovered it, it was too late to return! We have tried everything to stop this occurring using the instructions, and how we know how to clean, but nothing works... Value for money is non existent sadly!

Beautiful looking and quality fountain pen. Bought to use alongside another that has given (and is still giving) many years of excellent service.

A gift to my wife, she loves it. At first it did not work well, but we discarded the Quink blue ink, supplied and used Quink washable blue (that I use in my Sonnet) and the pen soon began to write perfectly. Maybe the pen needed to 'wear in'. A really nice instrument.

I was happy to meet my best partner to pair with the Parker Sonnet Lacquer Black GT Ballpoint Pen I purchased in the past, and I was happy to keep and use for a lifetime the practical, luxury Fountain Pen with such a elegant and concise beauty. Thank you~

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This pen is incredible! It looks simple, elegant and stunning. The nib is quite wide and long, and has beautiful lines and curves. The cap closes nice and tight. The ink flow is perfect, allowing for a very smooth and constant writing experience. After not using the pen for a few days, I was able to simply pick it up and start writing right away without any scratching or ink flow problems. The best fountain pen I've ever owned!

Una penna di classe che vi fa fare bella figura se volete fare un regalo utile e duraturo. Costruzione robusta e di qualità, scrittura gradevole.

Esta é uma grande oportunidade para quem quiser adquirir uma caneta de qualidade, completa e por um bom preço. Em tudo, essa compra superou as minhas expectativas. A caneta foi fabricada na França e veio com uma linda caixa rígida, dois cartuchos descartáveis (tinta preta) e mais um conversor de cartucho. Vou alertar positivamente aos meus amigos sobre essa compra. Quanto a escrita, a pena M desliza com suavidade sobre o papel. Este ítem é colecionável. Não percam a chance!