Product Description
Type Modern cartridge/converter filling fountain pen.
Product Name This model was called the Parker 88, later Rialto. (This lacks "Rialto" on the body band, so it's an earlier pen.)
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in UK -- this model/color (without Rialto marked on the body) was made 1987-9, and then again 1992-4.
Length 5-1/4".
Filling System Takes Parker style cartridges, or you can fill it with bottled ink via the included Parker slide converter.
Color Matte Black finish with black end pieces, a black section, gold plated trim, and brushed-gold colored inserts in the ends.
Nib MEDIUM gold plated Parker nib is smooth and firm with nice tipping, marked M on the section.
Condition Near mint condition. No cracks, chips, dings, dents, or plating wear, and no personalization. There are just a couple of tiny, light scratches. It's working very well.