I am assuming this to be a 180.It has the double sided nib and a
flared tassie for the cap to clip on when posted.
It's the engraved pattern I haven't seen before.
Does anyone know what the pattern was called or have
any other information?

Definitely a 180, as I don't believe that the two-sided nib was used on any other model.

Cool engraving!

John

Hi
Its definitely a 180 as borderboss states.
The pattern is usually refered to as " etched floral pattern "
however, I am unsure if this was Parker`s official name for this pattern (more info appreciated).
The one I have has a date code of "UC" this is the same as some of the Parker 45 / 80 harlequin`s I have
so I suspect the manufacturing process was the same (or very similar).
This pattern appears to be fairly uncommon (I hesitate to use the "R" word) in the 180 series
Hope this helps

Paul

Aah Haa you mean runcommon.
Someone somewhere has a promotional pamphlet with the correct pattern name.

I admit to thinking it must have been fairly short lived like the harlequins.
I wonder if they tried some coloured ones too.

Just tried googling 'parker etched' and came up with this.

Penhome.co.uk

Is it the fact it's a roller ball that commands the price or the pattern?

Hi
It`s just down to the pattern as the Parker 180 can be converted
from roller ball to fountain pen very easily.

Paul

The pattern is uncommon, but conversion is not so easy now that nib-section assemblies are no longer readily available. If, on the other hand, you happen to have a line on some, do let me know!

Hi David
I too would like a line on 180 sections.
I have quite a few but they are attached to fountain pens (so not for sale just yet).

The conversion is easy if you have a 180 fountain pen and a 180 roller ball, side by side.

Please forgive my presumption that 180 nib`s and sections are freely available

Regards

Paul

Hi,

Not that 'R' I have one somewhere as well, I don't think I have ever used it as it is a bit slim for me, bought it at a flea market some years ago because it was unusual.

If anyone wants to but it for anything approaching the price for the RB, feel free to contact me!!!!!



Andy

Hi:

I have this exact pen. I bought it for my wife in 1996. It is a very smooth writer. I wonder if it can be classified as a flighter ?