Parker 51 Fountain Pen | Deluxe Black Barrel with Gold Trim | Fine 18k Gold Nib with Black Ink Cartridge | Gift Box

This is my first Parker pen and it is truly impressive. It looks fantastic, the color is rich and elegant, and it writes incredibly well. Definitely value for the money. I absolutely loved it!

After reading some negative comments, it made me a bit wary but I took the plunge having had a Parker 21 in my teens, I thought this is an upgrade. I’m so glad I bought it! It did not disappoint. It’s gorgeous, perfect! The nib is very smooth and the weight while writing is fantastic! It’s all I can ever ask for. Now I just have to maintain it well. Pricey but worth it!

Upon opening the box, at first glance I thought Amazon had sent me a black pen. The plum color is very dark, not the vibrant fruit color in Amazon's picture; it's more of a blackish shade with plum/brown/burgundy undertones, depending on the quality of your lighting and eyesight. Otherwise it's a nice pen, although weighted toward the top (as another reviewer pointed out in a review of the blue/silver version); the Parker Sonnet ballpoint I have is better balanced. Uses twist action and comes filled with a black medium Parker Quinkflow refill.

3 months after purchased, it broke, out of nothing at all. A regular BIC pen could perform or last a little longer than this fountain pen.Yet their customer service replies are much more of disappointing statements trying to distract or mislead you from proceeding with any potential claim.Customer Service silent and/or providing responses trying to discourage you from proceeding with a claim. “We will need to send it to the service team in France for repairs. if it is not cover by our warranty, we will send you the cost estimates”Parker…you need to elevate your product quality and customer satisfaction on this matter.

This is a pen that encompasses all the qualities that people who appreciate the finer things in life must own. It is a delight to use but not to share-the sure way to let it walk off,The color as some have said it looks more black than plum. Not so, I see this as a real plum of a writing instrument. I call it my plum of a pen. Oh well its about attitude. In fact, I have picked up three vintage pens. I'm collector of many things and I'm proud to show off the pens as the collection grows including the plum.

good quality

I bought this pen almost one year ago and I seldom use it, but recently I found that the gold plated lacquer peeled off. I am very disappointed with it.

This is a beautiful pen that writes smoothly and easily if held correctly. (A slight off center to the right , just as we learned years ago (50) in penmanship class. ) It included 2 refills and 1 converter. My husband has a Mont Blanc and likes this better. I am very pleased with my purchase. The color is a sophisticated plum which shows clearly when held against black or grey. I agree the ad vet seemed lighter, but I think it is lovely.