Product Description
Type Modern cartridge/converter filling fountain pen with hand-painted barrel.
Product Name Sonnet - Mark 1 (Mark 2 came out in 2003)
Manufacturer and Year Parker, France -- 1994 (The date code is a clear III which indicates 1994).
Length 5-1/4"
Filling System Fills via Parker style cartridges or with a converter. A Parker piston converter is installed.
Color This gold and brown mottled finish was called "Chinese Laque Ambre." The trim is 23k gold plated. We've heard that this is one of the hardest to find finishes, and was only available in the first series of Sonnets between 1994-97. The design contains some Chinese characters which are written in red on the cap (see photos). They read, "自然来源" We understand that the definition implies that the pen is made of natural materials or is hand painted.
Nib FACTORY STUB 18k nib is very smooth with lovely tipping. It is a bit springy and is two-tone. The section is labeled S. It's a good looking nib. It has been adjusted for slightly smoother writing. Please see the writing sample below.
Condition Superior condition, like new. The trim has light polishing marks, and there's no scratches, dents, or chips. The lacquer is unblemished and the imprints are clear. There is no wear on the Chinese writing on the cap.
