Parker Vector Matte Black CT Fountain Pen Quink Ink Cartridges - Fountain Pen - Black- Pack of 3

Few points I have noted: Built:(5/5) A Full metal body with a matte black finish gives it an elegant look. Cap snap fits on the body. One can also post the cap to increase the length of the pen and hold comfortably especially who has a larger hand. It has a very slim body and the body is a little larger in diameter than the nib/grip section and makes a notch. It may make trouble to hold the pen for some people. If any one is comfortable with the grip of Parker Vector roller ball pen, will be comfortable with this one too as I think. The nib/grip section is replaceable and is available in spare (luxor.in). Nib:(4/5) Here comes the most important part. In this price range, Parker nibs are not graded i.e. no fine, medium, broad etc embedded over the nib. Most of them say 'fine stainless steel nib' although they are broader than the western fine (= eastern medium). Few of them are really fine (western fine) [ I have got 4 Parker fountain pens, (vector and beta) among which 2 have broader and other 2 have finer nib. Probably, the Parker nibs don't undergo standard grinding.]. This particular pen came to me with a finer nib and it is a little bit scratchy (more feedback). However, the flow of ink ( I inked it with Pilot black) is just perfect. The good flow makes the nib smoother. I like this feedback while writing. The nib grade in Parker is a gamble but most of them are very smooth I must say. I noticed that newer nibs (packed in 2017) are little finer although it may not be a real fact. Ink refill: (5/5) This pen comes with only a piston converter (capacity: 0.6ml and no converter of any make comes with much more capacity) and will require frequent refill if you are a heavy user. You can use Quink cartridges which have around 1.3ml capacity each (almost double) and fill them with your choicest ink with a syringe. [I don't prefer the Quink ink. Although it dries up super fast, the blue colour fades over time.] So, do I recommend it? yes; especially to those who like slim pens. **If you don't get good flow with any Parker fountain pen try the following steps: 1. flush the pen with mild soap water followed by plain water: if still the flow is not good: 2. remove the nib and feed system and put it with proper alignment.: if still not good: 3. tune the nib channel (find it on youtube) Believe me, ink flow system in Parker fountain pens is just perfect and most of them do not require manipulation at all. Thank you.

It's a good and sturdy. If u r a regular fountain pen user I suggest with no doubt you can go for it..

It's a very good product. You can feel its quality while writing. It is not writing it is gliding on paper. You can buy it with trust. The chance of any problem is very very low. If any problem, Parker will give a good solution. All must try it. But I felt that it is slightly more weight as I already used another Parker pen that is low weight as compared to this pen. Because this pen is with steel layer inside and another matte black coat and it is good.

It works fine :)

Just Informing that I already used this pen but unfortunately missing somewhere. But now I purchased same from Amazon. Important - Buy this pen if you want to improve your handwriting.

Excellent

I didn't expect this poor quality from Parker.I did see earlier reviews mentioning the same issue but because just I had trust I ordered the pen.It got delivered on 16 dec and 5 days of use ,the black coat is chipping off. It is pathetic. Shame on Parker for providing sub standard material.

The pan has a stainless steel body and a converter preinstalled. Pros Rugged and sleak design Smooth writing Reliable Cons Too thin, so difficult to get a grip The ink flows a bit too much so may blott The pen is stainless steel but is still light weight so it does not sit in the hand(since its thin to begin with) The label says fine nib but on writing it looks to be medium or more which I do not like.