Product Description
Type Modern fountain pen.
Product Name Sonnet (this is the first version with the thin cap band).
Manufacturer and Year Parker, France -- 1993 (the date code is a clear IIL indicating 1993).
Length 5-1/4"
Filling System The pen takes Parker style cartridges and converters.
Color Laque Firedance finish of black and red lacquer in a lovely pattern with 23k gold plated trim. It's a pretty even mix of red and black.
Nib 18k fine nib is very smooth with lovely tipping. This nib was very bent when we got the pen, and we have straightened the nib so that it writes smoothly, however you can still see a slight bend in the tines.
Condition Excellent + condition. The pen is very pretty and shiny. There is light scratching throughout, though nothing that penetrates the lacquer. Some marks toward the end of the barrel caused by posting. The trim looks excellent. There are no cracks, chips, dents, or personalization. The imprint is very clear, including the date code.