Product Description
Type Cartridge/converter filling fountain pen, working well.
Product Name Parker 75 Insignia I. Insignia refers to the gold filled/plated grid pattern on the pen. The Insignia I is 14k gold filled while the Insignia II is 22k gold plated.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in USA -- 1970-78, based off of the tassie. This is the earlier gold filled version (in 1970 they changed to the dish tassie, so this pen is on or after that date).
Length 5-3/16 inches.
Filling System Takes Parker style cartridges or a converter. A piston converter is installed
Color This Insignia design is the gold colored version of the Cisele. It has a grid pattern. This pen is 14k gold filled. finish is 14k yellow gold filled in a grid pattern, with gold plated trim. This is the later version made in the US, with dish tassies.
Nib 14K Parker 63 (Extra Fine) nib. This nib is described as for fine line writing with a light touch.
Condition Excellent + condition with no cracks, chips, or personalization. This is an elegant, beautifully designed pen. The cap and barrel have light scratching. The little squares are all intact. The silver-colored band at the end of the section has some wear. There are some tool marks on the barrel tassie. Cap imprint is clear and easily read. The imprints are clear.