Product Description
Type Cartridge/converter filling fountain pen
Product Name Parker 180.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in England - 1981 (date code of UE)
Length 5-1/4 inches.
Filling System It takes Parker style cartridges, or you can fill it with bottled ink via a converter. A converter is installed.
Color Brushed stainless stainless steel body and cap (a.k.a. "Flighter") with an unusual and attractive floral pattern etched on the surface. Silver trim and clip. Long black section with little squares.
Nib Medium Steel nib (it is marked M). The Parker 180 originally had reversible nibs, but toward the end of the model life they issued nibs that were only meant to be written with on one side.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. There is some denting on the end of the barrel "jewel", which also spins around in place. The trim ring at the front of the section has some corrosion. The "dish" part of the dish tassie has some slight corrosion. The rest of the cap and barrel look great. The clip has microscratching, but no brassing or plating wear. The imprint (including date code) is clear.
