Product Description
Type Fountain pen
Product Name Duofold Centennial Mk1. The box calls the model Pearl and Black, but we're used to seeing the color called Black and Pearl.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, UK -- 1996 (The date code is a clear I which means 1996, however it should be noted that the black and pearl color was officially retired in 1995 when Parker swicthed to the Mark II version of the Centennia. We guess this is one of the last Mark 1 pens produced).
Length 5-3/8"
Filling System The pen comes fitted with a Parker piston converter. The converter can be removed to use Parker style cartridges.
Color The Black and Pearl model is modeled after the 1920s design. It is a white pearl acrylic with black lines. It has black end pieces and section with two cap bands, two barrel bands, and two section bands.
Nib ITALIC18k 750 nib is marked 98 on the feed. The 98 indicator can be found on both fine or heavy factory italic nibs. This nib writes like a medium italic, and may have had some further modifcation. This is the early "Arrow" style nib, correct for this year of Duofold. See the writing sample below.
Condition Near Mint condition. It has some polishing marks on the trim and one scratch on the end piece from posting. The imprints are clear and there are no dents, chips, cracks, or signs of plating wear. There are two dots of wear on the collar beneath the nib. Comes with Parker Duofold packaging and display tags.
