Product Description
Type Cartridge/converter filling fountain pen with a reversable nib, working well.
Product Name Parker 180.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in USA - they started making this model in 1977, but we're not sure when this particular finish was introduced. There's no date code. It has the later style smooth tassie, as opposed to the ribbed one.
Length 5-1/4"
Filling System It takes Parker style cartridges, or you can fill it with bottled ink via a converter. A squeeze converter is installed.
Color Brushed stainless steel body and cap with gold plated trim.
Nib XM 14k nib is reversible. When the nib is designated with two letters, when you write with the nib in the normal position and you get one line width (medium), then flip it over and write with the other side and you'll get the other line width (extra fine).
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a slim, shiny, classic pen that looks nice. The barrel has light to moderate microscratching. The cap has light microscratching. The gold end piece of the barrel has plating wear along the lower edge. The clip has light microscratching. The top tassie has light to moderate microscratching. The imprints are clear.
