I.M : Seem it slim, portable and better nid, i never try it before.
Vector : Which in serve, too busy with my Jotter with 5 A4 paper/ day for drafting and calculating. I bought them 2 years ago, and now they have some sign of fade. Seem need a new pen, not ball or roller.
Some pen's review don't help me much...
Purpose: Quick write, portable, smooth, daily-writer not style or luxury.
Brand: I love Parker.
On the target: I.M
In use : Vector F 2002c and Jotter.
What 's choice ? Thank before

The IM or the Jotter. Both are more comfortable to use (for me) than the Vector.

The I.M. isn't really slim. It's considerably thicker compared to the Vector.

The IM is in my opinion not a very good pen The used plastics are prone to scratch and there were lot's of quality issues with the ones i'v seen (mostly skipping, problems with the nib and feed. The used metal parts on the IM are also far form scratch resistant. The IM is not a slim pen. The only lower end Parker fp's (like the Vector) that are worth buying at the moment are the flighter models.

The IM RB I have must be much different here in the US than abroad. Mine is a heavy, solid metal pen. Maybe I lucked into an older model, although I don't think they've been around that long. The Vector I had long ago was very light weight and durable until the threads got worn out.

No, the IM feels far more solid than the Vector. My preference for the IM fountain pen is because of the section, which is more ergonomic than the Vector section. There is no real difference in the nibs, in my opinion.

I have not seen any quality issues with the Profile(IM) in the UK. The plastic used seems to be the same as the other Parker pens and does not seem to be any more prone to scratching. With its metal section it seems a better pen than the Vector though of course the nib is the same. I'm rather surprised the Vector is still available, I would have thought this pen was meant to replace it.

There really is no difference. They are interchangable. Tried it.

That's what I thought when I first saw it, but obviously it's not.

The I.M. has a metal clutch ring so it doesn't wear off like the Vector plastic does. This is definitely a positive for an I.M.

Oooh, I've never seen a metal IM. My Profile is heavier than my stainless Vector. I'm not sure how it would look, but I think I'd like the feel of a metal version.

Oh and can we have whoever is responsible for the Parker (and Waterman) website taken out, tied down, and fed to hungry rats? I just went to the site to see if I could find anything on a metal IM and after slogging through all the pretty slidey stuff that takes FOREVER to get through, I finally got to the IM page, which came up blank. "There were 9 JavaScript Errors on this page."

I'm about at the end of my rope with Newell/Rubbermaid for a lot of reasons already. God, I wish Parker still existed as a company and not just as a "brand".

Same in here. Never heard of it, but anything is possible.

Vector, good italic character when writing and light, simple. Metal or stainless steel has no stand of my choice, it's heavy. So, not suitable for my working, a daily-writer with quick and quicker write. You understand ?
I don't know anything about I.M ( some named "Profile", what this ?) and i esteem my money (there a online buy). If you have I.M, please post some writing-sample pics...
Please advice me, a student. I don't want get anything from your discussing ....
Thanks before.

As other posters said: there are no metal IM pens. There are only silver colored IM rb's, fp's, bp's and 'multi pens' with a plastic barrel.

My bad. The grip is stainless steel. The pen I have is on Montgomery Stationery. The description reads "Moulded plastic barrel and cap in an unusual and opulent purple, with contrasting stainless steel grip and chrome colored trim."

It sure is a dang solid pen for a plastic barrel and cap.

I'm not sure I'd describe that purple as opulent, but it is a very nice purple. I don't think I'd like most purples for a pen, but the Profile's purple is very pleasing.

I wrote a brief comparison of the I.M. aka Profile and the Vector about a year ago. Sorry, but the pictures are of a black Profile and not the purple.

My opinion? If it's a choice between plastic models, I'd rather have the Profile. They have exactly the same nib, but the Profile has more diameter and weight, and the hinged and spring clip will prove more durable. Neither one is a high-end pen, but each should prove to be dependable and even pleasurable to write with.

However, Le Bere, if you think a metal barrel pen would be too heavy for you, you'll likely be happier with the Vector. My plastic Profile weighs more than my stainless steel Vector.

I see, Splicer. With your pics, i watched I.M closer and realized it's larger than i imagine. I.M's nib make me worried about it. I want to know how it work, extractly some writing-sample or video, for final step. Perhaps my backpack is waiting for I.M
Thanks very much !