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 5-1/16 inches.
Filling System Takes Parker style cartridges or a converter. A Parker squeeze converter is installed
Color This Insignia design is the gold colored version of the Cisele. It has a grid pattern. This pen is 1/11th 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 EXTRA FINE Parker 14k nib with a reference ring. Its smooth and somewhat firm, with excellent tipping material.
Condition Excellent + condition. No cracks or chips, dings, dents, personalization. The clip has light plaitng wear. The dish tassie on the top of the cap has some wear and the pen has general handwear and polishing marks. The cap imprint is easily read. The pen looks used, but has held up very well.
