Despite all the variety of stationery, the fountain pen is still very popular. Parker Pen Company is one of the well-known companies specializing in the production of such writing instruments. She is the creator of the famous Parker brand. But are fountain pens from this manufacturer so good?
A small digression into history
Who would have thought that the first analogues of modern fountain pens appeared around 600 A.D. e. However, they only acquired a metal case by 1803. In turn, the first pens with metal feathers arose closer to the beginning of 1830. However, such office supplies had an extremely short life.
Shortly before the modern Parker fountain pen appeared, many manufacturers began to produce pens made from rhodium, osmium, iridium, and also from gold (referring to 14- and 17-cartan). This approach allowed to increase the service life of handpieces and laid the foundation for a new series production.
What kinds of fountain pens are there?
Around the beginning of the 19th century, the following types of fountain pens could be distinguished:
- representative, or image (collection accessories);
- classic (for everyday use);
- school.
All of them, like the Parker fountain pen, were equipped with the following details:
- A housing equipped with a special fueling mechanism.
- Special ink tank.
- Protective cap.
- A metal pen with a slight bifurcation in the middle.
Pen "Parker" (fountain pen): photos and features
"Parker" - these are unique pens that have a number of advantages. In particular, it is they who create the clearest and finest lines, which makes your writing smooth and easy. It is much more convenient to hold such a pen, and the spelling of letters takes place in a fairly fast mode.
In terms of aesthetics, a text written in such a stationery seems to be the most accurate and calligraphic. That is why the Parker fountain pen is a favorite tool for employees and office owners, students and school teachers.
Depending on the cost, they prefer to use it as an image item that goes well with a leather case, purse and notebook of a business person.
What do people say about Parker fountain pens?
Everyone who has ever been fortunate enough to hold the Parker fountain pen in their hands speaks mostly positively of it. One likes the ease that comes with writing text.
Others pay attention to the streamlined shape and presentable appearance of the accessory, which allows it to be used as a gift. Still others pay attention to the aesthetics of writing and assure that the Parker fountain pen (you will find reviews about it in our article) even influenced their writing. He became more calligraphic and neat. By the way, knowing such unusual features of Parker, in some European schools teachers use its budget option when teaching children to write in elementary grades.
Fourth claim that pens sometimes scratch paper. Fifth do not like the waste of ink. According to them, they end at the most inopportune moment.
And, finally, there are also those who are dissatisfied, who are not satisfied with the presence of ink at the end of the pen (meaning that after using the accessory, ink often remains on its tip, which then dries up). Another thing is that such dissatisfaction may well be caused by improper use of the pen or due to its inexpensive counterpart. However, mostly reviews, for example, about such a stylish item as a Parker golden fountain pen, are positive.
Where is the ink in the fountain pen?
So that your pen does not let you down at the most crucial moment, take care of its timely refueling. To do this, recall that the pen stationery, as a rule, contains an ink cartridge or a special piston converter. Moreover, the first is not intended for reuse, and the second has a large capacity, and it can be used many times.
However, filling the piston converter requires more time than replacing an old ink cartridge with a new one. The second process is much faster and easier. For the first one you need a certain environment and a small jar with special ink. We will describe further how to fill in ink for the Parker fountain pen.
How can I refill the Parker pen with a converter?
To refuel a pen equipped with a converter, first prepare your workstation. To do this, put a napkin and ink bottle on a flat surface (preferably a table). Ink of the same company as the pen itself will best cope with this task.
Next, remove the protective cap of your stationery and carefully unscrew the barrel from the feather base. After that, unscrew the ink cover and set it aside (on a napkin). Then lower the pen into the bottle. In this case, leave only the top of the pen on the surface.
In the next step, dispose of any remaining ink in the tank. This can be done by turning the converter piston counterclockwise (movement should be complete). This simple action should be performed before three drops of ink fall into a jar.
Without changing the position of the handle, continue to rotate the converter, but in the opposite direction. Thus, you will be able to fill the tank with a new batch of ink. When everything is done, gently stick the pen out of the jar and rotate the converter with the rotating movements (as described above). So you get rid of a small amount of air trapped in the ink tank.
Then put the barrel back in place, and also remove excess ink with a tissue. Now you know how to refill the Parker fountain pen containing the converter.
How to refill the Parker pen with cartridge?
To replace a used cartridge with a new one, first get rid of the protective cap. Then, carefully remove the empty container and replace it with a full one. And slightly apply force: press on the tank with your fingers until you hear a characteristic loud click. And only after your cartridge is fully installed, you can slowly tighten the barrel. The handle is ready to use.
How to clean a pen in the Parker pen?
If you suddenly decided to clean the pen in the pen with the converter, then first open the converter slightly, and then bring it to a previously prepared container with room temperature water and rinse it. Moreover, it is worth performing this procedure until the water in the converter becomes completely transparent. At the end of this step, blot the pen and the pen with a napkin.
In the event that your pen contains a cartridge, it is recommended to remove it before washing the pen. Then transfer the pen and pen body to a container of clean water. Rinse and dry with a cloth.