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 is no date code. It does feature the later style smooth-sided tassie.
Length 5-3/16 inches.
Filling System It takes Parker style cartridges, or you can fill it with bottled ink via a converter.
Color Plated in gold in a pattern of fine lines grouped in a pattern of 3 lines on the cap, and 5 lines on the barrel. (This isn't the Milleraies pattern, because that has fine tightly spaced lines, and this pattern has grouped lines.)
Nib The nib is reversible and is marked XM for extra fine and medium. Some of the 14k nibs Parker 180 are reversable, and some are single width. If the nib is designated with two letters, when you write with the nib in the normal position and you get one line width, then flip it over and write with the other side and you'll get the other line width. Single letter nibs just have the one width. This pen has the double nib.
Condition Excellent + condition. The nib looks perfect and there is virtually none of the typical pitting and discoloration on the nib collar. The cap and barrel have only microscratching. The end pieces both have a tiny bit of plating wear. The section looks great. The neck piece just above the section has a little plating wear. No cracks, dents, dings, chips or significant scratches. The imprints are clear.