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7.3.2016

Parker Sonnet Chiselled Silver Gold Plated Trim Roller Ball Fine Nib=== OVERALL ===The Parker Sonnet roller ball pen is a beautifully-crafted, substantial pen that's a delight to write with. The pen feels good in my hand - comfortable and well-balanced - with no hand-fatigue on writing. It writes smoothly and precisely with bold ink that doesn’t smudge or bleed. The cap can be pushed securely onto the end of the pen. Overall, a lovely pen.=== THE PEN IN MORE DETAIL ===The pen comprises 3 parts that fit together, namely the gold-plated tip and chiselled silver barrel which screw together, and the cap. The metal tip is a comfortable width to grip.The cap has a substantial clip on the side with the distinctive Parker arrows and pushes securely over the tip or on the end of the barrel.The pen comes with one Parker rollerball refill in fine/0.5 and black ink. These are the standard refills widely available online and from stationers for a few pounds and which also come in blue ink and in a medium size. To insert the refill, simply take the long cap off the refill to expose the writing tip, unscrew the barrel, pop in the refill and screw the barrel back on. There are no springs or mechanisms to worry about.The entire pen - shaft, lid, refill - weighs 39g according to my kitchen scales. This means the pen feels good in the hand without feeling too heavy.=== PACKAGING & PRICE ===The pen comes in a substantial presentation case (17.5 x 8 x 4 cm) finished in grey linen-effect cloth with a Parker logo on top. The box closes magnetically and there's a ribbon loop with which to open it. Opening the box, there's a presentation sheet with detail about the Sonnet pen in gold writing on a hatched grey design. Underneath is a double compartment, one on top of the other, the top compartment containing the pen and the lower one containing the rollerball refill and instruction leaflet. All the parts of the presentation box fit together beautifully and are finished to a high standard.RRP £250 at the time of writing this review, for sale at that price. At this price point, Parker is competing with other high-end executive pen brands such as Montblanc, Caran d’Ache, Graf von Faber-Castell, Pelikan, Montegrappa, Porsche, Visconti and Chopard. The Parker Sonnet comes in a number of finishes and price points.=== NIGGLES ===The one niggle is the instruction leaflet – which is very stylish – is printed in tiny text with very tiny diagrams. Given the size of the presentation box, the booklet could’ve been bigger (though it does fit into a special narrow slot inside the presentation box). The leaflet covers several types of pens (fountain pens filled with bottled ink or cartridges, ballpoint pens, roller balls and Parker 5th) and as well as several different models (Duofold, Parker Premier, Sonnet, Parker Ingenuity, Urban, Parker IM and Jotter). The instruction leaflet contains a warranty but the writing is so small and dense I haven’t been able to read it.=== IN THE BOX ===Presentation case, pen, refill and instruction leaflet containing guarantee.
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7.3.2016

What a beautiful pen! The very attractive gift box, gold-printed with the Parker logo, is covered in a sophisticated grey linen and has a magnetic catch. The neat size of the box and its easy open/easy close fastening makes it a joy to give or to receive. It is practical to use the gift box as storage if the pen is to be kept as a desk pen. The opening of the box to remove the pen gives a special moment that makes the act of handwriting a pleasure. Inside the box, apart from of course the pen itself, is one, fine (0.5mm), black roller ball cartridge and multi-language instruction booklet. (The pen is not loaded with a cartridge; you have to load the one supplied.)The pen is further protected by a die-cut,stiffened romance sheet with an intriguing, embossed suede-like finish that invites the hand and enhances this elegant and discreet packaging. Handy loops of grey grosgrain ribbon make removing the pen from its cradle easy and pleasant.The glossy black lacquer finish is immaculate. The pen is beautifully weighted with a heavy cap that has a reassuringly firm click on/off. It feels very good in the hand and is comfortable to write with, either with the cap fully removed or fitted onto the end of the barrel. The ink glides out without splutter or blob and writing become an indulgent pleasure.I love it.
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27.1.2017

This is a Matte Black pen with bright "Palladium" accents,(Note:Palladium does not tarnish)...The Pen has a substantive weight and feel that says this is a pen that will stand up to time, a pen of value and class. No one will mistake this as a cheap giveaway or marketing piece. You will avoid loaning this one out and look for it when misplaced. I am a bit of a pen aficionado, and own Waterman's and Mont Blanc's alike, this pen doesn't take second place to either. Though an additional plus when replacing refills, a pair of Mont Blanc rollerball refills will set you back $16+ for two and Parker Rollerballs $6.50 for two. I find no appreciable difference between the fine point rollerball writing instruments except cost.I am inclined to mention the box, as it is one of the nicest I have come across, a gray tight weave cloth with a magnetic latching lid, the interior is no less elegant displaying and cradling the pen as a fine instrument deserving of a suitable first class presentation. This pen and presentation box would be a great gift in recognition of a colleague, close friend, one's boss, or as an honorarium....it conveys you went the bit extra in considering this gift for them. I have shared extra pictures, hopefully you have found this helpful as you consider one for yourself or as a gift.
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7.3.2016

This is a really nice pen. The chequered silver pattern is quite grippy and it looks very smart, with the rose gold accents making it look even posher.It comes with a fine black ink which writes smoothly and the grip part is also rose gold. The pen is kind of medium thickness, not slim, but not chunky either.I like the fact that there's no springs involved, so less things to break down. To write, you simply take off the cap and shove it on the end, no pressing buttons involved. I've often found that spring pens break down more often or you lose parts when changing inks.This simplicity makes changing the inks very easy, especially if you like to change colours frequently.The only downside to that for me is that I haven't seen any red refills yet, although maybe I haven't looked hard enough.When I used this in the office, people noticed the pen and all agreed that it looked very smart, but at this price, you'd hope for that anyway.
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12.3.2016

£95 !?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!Is any pen actually worth £95? I mean, it's a pen. It has ink. It writes.However, It is a very nice pen. It comes in as very nice gift box, with an instruction book that you need the Hubble telescope to be able to read.The ink cartridge comes separately underneath the pen. You have to try to figure out which side to remove so that the nib is showing. Once you have that figured out and you've unscrewed the pen it actually goes together very well.This is a fine nibbed pen and the quality is very good. the pen is thicker in circumference that some others, and fits nicely in to hand and fingers.So, overall and very nice pen.Well made and writes like a dream.Whether or not it is worth £95 is for you to decide should you wish to spend that amount of money.
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10.3.2016

It's been a long time since I used anything but a disposable pen; certainly I've no inclination to go back to fountain pens and refilling ink cartridges. But that does mean that coming back to a well-designed and sturdy pen like this is a real pleasure - it feels just right in the hand and has a pleasing weight to it. The added bonus is that with a roller ball and an easily replaceable cartridge there's no mess and fuss to it.The one criticism I have is not of the pen itself, but the refill cartridges; you would have though it would be easy to find the right replacement cartridge on Google or Amazon,but it took me a lot of searching and reading to find something which I could be sure actually fitted the Sonnet model and was of suitable quality -
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4.4.2016

The pen comes encased in a lovely presentation box, complete with a luxury booklet. Note that the ink cartridge is under the pen section itself and not already inserted into the body. Un-capped the pen is a perfect weight, although I found pushing the cap onto the end of the pen whilst writing made is a little too heavy. However, this could be because I'm used to writing with cheaper, lighter pens.Because of the price, you might want to keep it in the presentation box when not in use to keep it safe; but because the pen is fine for every-day use, this may be something that is easily forgotten!Refills are available in black, blue and red - at the time of wring £4.27 for a (blue)2-pack which is good value.
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19.3.2016

I would be the first to admit that I LOVE stationery. Pens, pencils, notepads etc - you name it and I either want it or have it. When I saw this Parker pen, it was a case of I NEED that pen.On first inspection it is stylish and beautifully presented in a lovely box that really emphasises the quality and sophistication that I would expect from a £90 pen. Then when I took it out of its box, it just feels like quality. It has a good weight to it and feels good in the hand. Then writing: the rollerblading just flows across the page.This is definitely not an impulse purchase but j know that I will still be using this pen in years to come.A stunning piece of stationery from Parker that just screams quality.
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9.3.2016

Emblazoned on the side of the box. By appointment to HM the Queen. By appointment to HRH The Prince of Wales. So just like my friends I am writing with a Parker. Buy this pen and feel royal too.I guess this is a great gift or a really useful flash pen for those who use the ancient craft of writing. Nowadays I use a pen mainly to sign my name and write a to-do list on a scrap of paper. A head teacher would probably be the ideal person to receive this pen.Good points; fabulous case, really great looking pen barrel, no springs, no poison, and feels smooth when writing.Bad points; none that I can see, apart from a rather modest price tag.

15.3.2016

This pen has a superb balance to it when writing, it actually feels very natural in my hand, the weight is so evenly distributed. The colour of the lacquer is a very deep red that is offset by the gold plated trim so the pen looks very expensive. It also comes in a very expensive looking presentation box, so the overall impression you get before you even put the refill in the pen is one of quality. I like writing with this pen. If I had a complaint it is that you only get the one refill and when you're paying nearly £100 for a pen I do think that's a bit mean, that aside this is a very nice, well balanced pen that it is a pleasure to use.

14.2.2017

I have loved Parker pens from the first one I was given when we advanced to writing with ink in elementary school. Of course the price of Parker pens has gone upward and out of the reach of almost any elementary age school student.This pen is a rollerball and in my hunt for refills they are not obviously easy to find.The pen writes well. Even without the lid capped on top it is a heavier pen than most. I find that this allows me to write cursive with much more elegance, but even printing will be good looking.The presentation box is chic. The pen itself is high quality and a writing instrument that is agreeable to use.

3.2.2017

This heavy gift pen in black with silver accents comes in a durable gift box. The pen comes with an ink insert tucked into the bottom panel of the box. Ink insert refills can be ordered online.I have attached a picture of how the pen writes. It is a ball pen with a smooth ink flow. The weight of the pen means that you don't have to press very hard to get smooth lines, making for a pleasurable writing experience that did not fatigue my hand.This is a good gift item for high school graduations, college graduations, law school or medical school events.

3.5.2019

This pen exceeds my expectations. Not only is it solid, well-crafted, and balanced, but it's great looking. I hand-write a great deal of my notes to files and memos to staff, as well my personal correspondence and this pen makes it easy - no fatigue. The ink from the Parker refills is immediate to the paper and flows as evenly as any pen I have ever owned. I do suggest, however, that if you like a medium point, stick to the "fine" version of the refills. The "medium" is overly bold for what I would consider a medium point cartridge. Excellent pen!

2.2.2017

This is my third Parker Sonnet Rollerball pen. The matte black finish gives this version a rather elegant look. The other two pens have the logo of UK based companies. (The pen boats seals "By Appointment to H.M. the Queen" and "By Appointment to H.R.H. The Prince of Wales".) My only issue is that the ink cartridge that is shipped with the pen invariably is a dud. Since I always have a number of back-ups in inventory this is not a problem for me.Wonderful gift.Unlike the cheaper roller ball pens this one will not leak when you are flying.

12.3.2016

What a stunningly designed pen this is. The pear lacquered handle is gorgeous and feels so nice to hold. The silver lid is etched with a fabulous design and the pen has a nice weighty feel to it. Writing is smooth too. The ballpoint just skates across the paper with no problems at all. Parker really do ooze excellence and this is one pen I would recommend to anyone. The box it comes in is lovely. Keeps the pen nice and safe when not in use. If you're looking for a nice pen to last you through the years, then look no further.

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