Parker 51 Fountain Pen | Deluxe Plum Barrel with Gold Trim | Fine 18k Gold Nib with Black Ink Cartridge | Gift Box

good quality

This is my first Parker pen and it is truly impressive. It looks fantastic, the color is rich and elegant, and it writes incredibly well. Definitely value for the money. I absolutely loved it!

Upon opening the box, at first glance I thought Amazon had sent me a black pen. The plum color is very dark, not the vibrant fruit color in Amazon's picture; it's more of a blackish shade with plum/brown/burgundy undertones, depending on the quality of your lighting and eyesight. Otherwise it's a nice pen, although weighted toward the top (as another reviewer pointed out in a review of the blue/silver version); the Parker Sonnet ballpoint I have is better balanced. Uses twist action and comes filled with a black medium Parker Quinkflow refill.

I must say for the price of this pen it was such a letdoown. I also have a Parker sonnet and a waterman careen model that not only cost less but have much higher value and build quality. The Plum barrel are literally just plastic. I see his pen being OVERPRICED almost to the point of sucmmy. the barrel of this pen is nothing more then thin cheap plastic. I actually had fallen in love with the look of htis pen from the amazon photos but in person I almost wonder if I have a contierfit version. I have returned this item and will purchasing another Brand or model of fountain pen.

This is a pen that encompasses all the qualities that people who appreciate the finer things in life must own. It is a delight to use but not to share-the sure way to let it walk off,The color as some have said it looks more black than plum. Not so, I see this as a real plum of a writing instrument. I call it my plum of a pen. Oh well its about attitude. In fact, I have picked up three vintage pens. I'm collector of many things and I'm proud to show off the pens as the collection grows including the plum.

Excellent writing tool. Suggested by I.T. gurus as ink sets into paper making forgery difficult. However, gotta remember to clean the nibs at least every other day, otherwise ink congeals and plugs the channel. Cleaning is simply running some cold water over the nib for a few seconds, if you've not used it for a few days, just let the nib soak in an inch of water in a plastic cup, when the water turns the color of the ink, channel is open again.

I bought this pen almost one year ago and I seldom use it, but recently I found that the gold plated lacquer peeled off. I am very disappointed with it.

This is a beautiful pen that writes smoothly and easily if held correctly. (A slight off center to the right , just as we learned years ago (50) in penmanship class. ) It included 2 refills and 1 converter. My husband has a Mont Blanc and likes this better. I am very pleased with my purchase. The color is a sophisticated plum which shows clearly when held against black or grey. I agree the ad vet seemed lighter, but I think it is lovely.