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4.12.2018

This "Parker Jotter Fountain Pen, Stainless Steel Body with Chrome Trim, Medium Nib, Blue Ink with Gift Box" is the natural companion to the similarly styled ballpoint and available in various finishes, several long-owned. The dimensions and weight are very similar as is the feel of the pen in the hand. Originally introduced many years ago, there have been changes, one being that they are now made in China when it would previously be UK or France. As best remembered, there also appears to be a change in the design of nib, which is now slim and compact, and related components. Fountain pens need a different writing technique than for a ballpoint; the nib only needs to be guided across the paper and not pressed into it.The Jotter is ideal for older students and as a first business pen,its all-metal body giving it a perceived 'edge'; it may be significantly lighter in weight than some would expect. It accepts Parker's long cartridges, one of which is included but are otherwise available packed in multiples of five; other cartridge brands should never be used and can damage the pen's internals. Parker's cartridges are commonly available in blue, blue-black, black, green and red ink and there may be brown or violet. An option is to use a Parker filler-adapter that allows using bottled ink of which there are numerous colours and brands. As refilling from a bottle is less convenient, a refill before work or uni may be the answer. Otherwise and as they are so inexpensive, a second could be used and similarly filled for immediate change-over as required.As poor ink-flow is a commonly reported issue with most new fountain pens, flushing and emptying with lightly soapy water can remove any residual oils remaining from assembly. A couple of rinses in fresh water will remove the soap. These procedures require a filler-adapter (Parker's and no other) that is quite inexpensive if purchased from Amazon and it can be used with ink should you change your mind about cartridges.The pen is a good entry-point into serious penmanship that could see a user into the first years of post-grad life and beyond but, as with any new fountain pen, it may be slightly scratchy at first as many are. Fill a few A4 refill pad pages with text to smooth-out the nib. Assess it after two sides, and if still unsatisfactory then another side until smoothness is obtained - four or five sides will usually do it. The difference is dramatic.
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22.6.2016

Mechanical pencils are far less commonly used than they once were. A half-century or more ago, almost half of all fountain pen sales were as sets which then included a mechanical pencil. By the mid-60's the ballpoint was in high demand and almost immediately supplanted the pencils and eventually also fountain pens, few of which sold over 30-40 years although since recovering. Current sets can comprise a fountain pen, and either a ballpoint or rollerball and sometimes all three but never the pencil. Of the major brands (Parker, Sheaffer, Cross and Waterman), only Parker still offer them. They appear still to be popular in Japan and Pilot produce a wide variety as do other Japanese manufacturers.This accepts 0.5mm leads which produces a thinner line than the other commonly-used size,0.7mm. Several spare leads are held internally. A small eraser is hidden within the body of the button and helps seal its reserve of leads. The body of the Jotter pencil is made of brushed steel, extremely rugged and likely to last a lifetime; the companion ballpoint is also available in the same finish although various coloured finishes have recently been added to the line-up. The pencil shares the same click-button system as the ballpoint which it closely resembles. Spare 0.5mm leads are commonly available in at least HB and B grades and in various pack sizes of 20 or more leads per pack (they do not need to be Parker's which can sometimes be found on-line).Just as fountain pens are seeing a huge resurgence, the demand for mechanical pencils is also increasing and even good used examples are highly popular when offered on-line.
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12.1.2019

I've been using fountain pens for many years now - this is my first new pen in quite a while. I'm using it with a Parker fountain pen converter, which it happily fits, because I like the extra control it gives me over ink choice and quantity.Initially it's a very good writer. There's an even flow of ink on the page and I get decent coverage with it, even when I'm writing quickly. This continues until the cartridge is exhausted - my previous pen would get dry and scratchy towards the end of a cartridge. The lid pulls off and pushes back on with a solid 'click' - but it seems like there's a ridge inside the lid and it has to go on the pen very straight or it gets caught a little.I've deducted a star for this.I've been using it with the lid set to one side instead of "posting" it on the back of the pen. This seems to give the best balance. The pen is physically shorter and narrower than my regular pen - it has a smaller nib too - and this has taken some getting used to with my large hands, but the nib produces a good "medium" width flow in just the size I like.So far it's not let me down - it hasn't leaked or stopped working - despite being carried around in my rucksack and pocket. It is firmly in the budget end of the fountain pen range, and possibly built for smaller hands than mine. I'd strongly recommend this if you're looking for someone's first fountain pen.
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16.6.2016

This is a classy mechanical pencil. Its stainless steel body impresses visually with a brushed finish and subtle Parker detailing, while also combining strength and light weight. Handling is good, although the uniformity of the grip means there are no concessions to padding or ergonomics. I recently took my last exam for an Open University degree, which involved writing for three hours, and I became obsessed with finding comfortable pens and pencils. The Parker is fine for jotting down ideas or quick sketches for stretches under half an hour, but beyond that it becomes slightly uncomfortable in comparison to its competitors - more detail on these momentarily.The clicky lead extension action is satisfying and feels reliable.A fairly generous rubber hides under the cap. The pencil comes with five leads, which should keep you going for quite a while.Unfortunately, the existence of the Kuru Toga makes it hard to recommend any other mechanical pencil for extended writing or sketching: it's more comfortable, it has a lead rotation feature, and it's less than half the price.The Parker looks classier, so it's a better gift - that's about it.
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5.12.2018

I love fountain pens. Writing with real ink (in this case from a cartridge) is always a pleasure for me. This pen is at the budget end of the market. Less than £20 at the time of this review. The budget elements do show. It is not especially heavy and where the barrel meets the feed section there is no metal ring. Better pens tend to have that extra ring - possibly for aesthetic value, possibly for adding strength. It did not have any practical impact on my use of the pen but I did notice it.The supplied single cartridge (a pack of five would have been nice) was easy to insert and ink started to flow almost immediately I put pen to paper.The case is actually a box with a cardboard sleeve,but it is somewhere to store the pen.It would be easy to be critical of the budget quality of this but I think that would be unfair. If this is aimed at getting people to use fountain pens then that's a good thing. And one of the potential obstacles of a hefty price tag has been addressed. And that's why I have given it the full five stars.
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8.10.2020

I already have a couple of Parker Jotter pens, but not this one as it's always been a little bit more expensive than the plastic-shafted ones. I have the all metal propelling-pencil version of this pen and when I saw this on sale at £6, I knew I had to buy it to complete the set.It arrived quickly and well wrapped. It is wrapped in a cardboard sleeve. Inside that is a cardboard presentation box with the pen inside. It really would make a great gift for anyone who wants a straight-forward quick pen.The pen, if I'm honest, is a tiny bit slim for my perfect preferences, but it's still okay. The cartridges are Parker Quink refills and they really do last a long while.My last one lasted about a year of daily use in my work journal/diary. They really are very frugal, and the quality is great with minimal smudging. I'm a leftie, so this is quite important.Overall - nothing to complain about here - especially at the price I paid. Would recommend.
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18.6.2016

This is the third Parker pencil I have owned. The first and third are pretty much identical except for about 30 years in the middle. The first one still works just as it did on day one and stays on my desk at home. This one lives in the suit pocket and is very handy for quick jotting or drawing out ideas.So far, the only difference has been that the original pencil has the rubber and refill section in the middle. The new version needs the thumb clicker bit pulling out.Parker is all about quality and they have never failed to deliver. Whether it was a ballpoint, roller ball, fountain pen or pencil, they have always been a cherished writing tool. They are always well made and just keep working.Never has a Parker jammed or dried up on me.
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4.12.2018

It's a Parker fountain pen - probably the cheapest they make. On the other hand, it's perfectly adequate, and ideal for someone, e.g. a youngster, wanting to try out using a "real" fountain pen.The nib is not gold plated, but it's smooth enough. There's only one cartridge supplied. The presentation box is just cardboard - easily recyclable. Replacement cartridges are easily available, as is an ink convertor for using ink out of a bottle - just search Amazon for Parker Ink Convertor. Personally, I like to use Waterman ink, which comes in lovely colours such as purple.Enjoy - although cheap, it makes more of an impact than a ball point, and more fun!

11.7.2019

Coming in a nice box, this pen would be perfect as a gift for the stationery lover in your life or for a younger person needing a great quality pen for schoolwork. I love fountain pens and always hankered after great Parker pens in school as they wrote so nicely. I got up through school and finally got one and have loved them ever since. This pen is amazing and everything I'd expect from Parker. It's comfy to hold, writes beautifully and is finished to a high standard. I have invested in a refillable cartridge and ink pots as the single use cartridges are on the expensive side plus I like to think its the more environmentally friendly option.

16.2.2021

There's a ton of mixed reviews and disinformation about this pen.1. It's fantastic quality. For £10 it's a really, really nice pen.2. It's made in France and has France stamped on it. People are saying these are from India etc but I can confirm otherwise.3. It's awesome quality. People are whining and saying 'they ain't how they used to be' but it's easily the nicest pen I've ever written with. There's 0 give at the nib end (this always moves about on cheap clicky pens). I honestly couldn't fault it.4. The click is incredibly satisfying. Nothing else comes close. It's a serious click.Seriously, just buy it.

15.6.2016

Great presentation box. Very classy pencil stainless steel. A family full of engineers and builders and they all carry mechanical pencils. Seems to be some sort of professional emblem, never understood it but there you go. Just one quibble with this, I have noticed with most you twist the front to extend the lead, with this one you click on the end. Judging by the number of people who have a nervous click when they're thinking, the lead on this pencil could grow like Pinocchio's nose. Otherwise, for thosecwho can control their OCD clicking, this is a very smart pencil with a great fit and feel in the hand.

23.6.2016

This is a classic mechanical pencil - Parker have been making these for years. Why buy one over a normal pencil?Firstly you don't need to sharpen the pencil - just click the top to bring more lead out.Secondly it is a much more stylish looking pencil, if that's important to you.Thirdly, it could make a nice present.It's quite a niche product - I'm not sure how many people use pencils at all outside schools, engineering firms and universities. All the same, if you are looking at this it must be because you're considering one, and you can't go far wrong with this.

14.6.2016

Well made pencil. This uses the same sort of mechanism as the pencils I used years ago doing design work. They are used in drawing offices (as they were in those days) because you got a consistent thickness from a known size of lead. It appears by clicking on the top and about 1mm or so is produced at the business end. The lead is quite pale but is very smooth. Untwisting the top reveals the rubber, pull that out and there is the chamber where the individual leads get put in.One star lost for only providing one spare lead. Poor decision that.

21.6.2016

This is just what I wanted. I do a lot of logic puzzles, taking various puzzle books with me on train and bus journeys and it's really good to have a slim-line mechanical pencil such as this one to just keep going without ever having to sharpen. It comes in a nice looking cardboard storage case (good enough for me – I don’t need a plastic one). It's just the right size and quite light in the hand, which makes it easier to control and make sure too much pressure isn't placed on the lead, which for me hasn't snapped once yet.

24.12.2020

I'm a sucker for a mechanical pencil and I've wanted a decent one for a while for work, surveying, designing and drawing. Ordinary pencils don't come close to the same ease and precision.I've handled a few parkers in my time and worked for over 10 years with stainless steel. I can confidently say I don't believe this to be a genuine Parker, or the very least it's a fake st/st substitute. The weight and the finish don't match up.That said for the price it's not a bad pencil at all, just have to see now how it holds up

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