Fountain pen "Parker": reviews, photos. How to fix the pen handle "Parker"?

Despite all the variety of stationery, feather pen is still very popular. "Parker Pen Company" - one of the famous companies, specializing in the production of such writing instruments. She is the creator of the famous brand "Parker". But are the fountain pens of this manufacturer so good?

A short digression into the history

Who would have thought that the first analogues of modern fountain pens appeared around 600 AD. E. However, they acquired the metal case only in 1803. In turn, the first handles with metal feathers arose closer to the beginning of 1830. However, such office supplies had an extremely short service life.

Shortly before the modern pen handle "Parker" appeared, many manufacturers began to produce feathers made of rhodium, osmium, iridium, and also gold (meaning 14- and 17-card). This approach allowed to extend the life of the handles on the handles and initiated a new series production.

What kinds of fountain pens are there?

Approximately to the beginning of the 19th century, the following types of fountain pens could be distinguished:

• Representational, or image (collector's accessories);
• Classic (for daily use);
• School.

All of them, like the fountain pen "Parker", were equipped with the following details:

• The body is equipped with a special refueling mechanism.
• A special tank for ink.
• Protective cap.
• A metal pen with a small bifurcation in the middle.

Handle "Parker" (fountain): photos and features

"Parker" - these are unique pens that have a number of advantages. In particular, they create the most precise and thin lines, which makes your letter smooth and light. This pen is much more convenient to hold, and the very writing of letters occurs in a fairly fast mode.

From the point of view of aesthetics, the text written by such a stationery looks most neat and calligraphic. That's why the fountain pen "Parker" is a favorite tool for employees and owners of offices, students and teachers of schools.

Depending on the cost of it, they prefer to use it as a fashion image, perfectly combined with a leather briefcase, a purse and a notebook of a business person.

What do people say about pen pens "Parker"?

Everyone who has ever been lucky enough to hold the pen handle of the firm "Parker", responds about it mostly positively. One likes the lightness that arises when writing a text.

Others pay attention to the presence of a 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 fountain pen "Parker" (reviews about it you will find in our article) even influenced their handwriting. He became more calligraphic and neat. By the way, knowing such unusual opportunities of "Parker", in some European schools, its budget option teachers use when teaching the writing of children in primary classes.

The fourth argue that the pens sometimes scratch the paper. The fifth does not like uneconomical ink consumption. According to them, they end at the most inopportune moment.

And, finally, there are also dissatisfied people who are not satisfied with the presence of ink on the end of the pen (it is understood that after using the accessory, ink often remains on its tip, which then dry up). Another thing is that such dissatisfaction may well be caused by improper application of the handle or due to its inexpensive counterpart. However, in general reviews, for example, about such a stylish subject as the golden pen fountain "Parker", are positive.

Where are the ink in the fountain pen?

So that your pen does not fail you at the most crucial moment, take care of its timely refueling. To do this, recall that the pen stationery, as a rule, contain an ink cartridge or a special piston converter. And the first is not intended for reuse, and the second has a large capacity, and it can be applied many times.

However, filling the piston converter requires more time than replacing the old ink cartridge with a new one. The second process is much faster and easier. For the first, a certain situation is necessary and a small jar with special ink. On how to fill in ink for the pen handle "Parker", we will tell further.

How can I fill the Parker handle with the converter?

To refill the handle equipped with the converter, first prepare your workplace. To do this, place on a flat surface (preferably a table) a napkin and a jar of ink. With this task, the ink of the same firm as the pen itself will best cope.

Next, remove the protective cap of your stationery and carefully unscrew the barrel from the pen base. After that, unscrew the ink cap and set it aside (on a napkin). Then lower the handle into the vial. In this case, leave only the upper part of the pen on the surface.

In the next step, dispose of the remaining ink in the tank. This can be done by turning the converter's piston counter-clockwise (it should be moved all the way to the stop). Perform this simple action until you drop three drops of ink into the jar.

Without changing the position of the handle, continue to rotate the converter, but in the opposite direction. This way you will be able to fill the tank with a new batch of ink. When everything is done, carefully stick out the pen from the jar and rotate the movements (as described above), scroll the converter. So you get rid of a small amount of air trapped in the ink tank.

After you return the barrel to its place, and also remove excess ink with a napkin. Now you know how to fill the pen handle "Parker" containing the converter.

How do I fill the Parker handle with the cartridge?

To replace the used cartridge with a new one, first remove the protective cap. Then gently remove the empty container and replace it with a full one. And lightly apply effort: press on the reservoir with your fingers until you hear a characteristic loud click. And only after your cartridge is fully installed, you can slowly screw the barrel. The pen is ready for use.

How to clean a pen in the handle "Parker"?

If you suddenly decide to clean the pen in the pen with the converter, you first have to open the converter, and then bring it to a pre-prepared container with room temperature water and rinse. And it is necessary to perform this procedure until the water in the converter becomes completely transparent. At the end of this procedure, blot the pen and the pen with a tissue.

In the event that your pen contains a cartridge, it is recommended that it be removed before flushing the pen. Then, move the pen and pen body into a container of clean water. Rinse and wipe with a tissue.