Just had one of those weird Google experiences where you have no idea exactly how you got there... but there you are at a site you've never been to before, in this case PensPlanet.com in Malaysia, looking at a picture of a pen in a finish you've never seen... in this case a Parker Duofold identified as pearl & gray.

The lines appeared black against a gray background, instead of black against a pearly white background, as in the more familiar Duofold Pearl & Black. Has anyone out there seen the pearl & gray version before?

Apparently they have one of each to sell. Wasn't someone looking for one of these not too long ago?

Petra

I have seen them on Ebay. Do a search there for - PARKER PEARL - They will show up. I don't know when they were released or if it just a overseas pen. Very sharp looking pen.

Bob


http://cgi.ebay.com/PARKER-DUOFOLD-PEARL-G...1QQcmdZViewItem

I've definitely seen a Parker Duofold in that predominantly grey colour you describe, but I can't remember where. Most probably either here in Auckland (NZ) or in an airport somewhere, but maybe in England. Sorry I can't be more precise. It was a few years ago, though, I'm pretty sure.

Best

Michael

If it's only available in International size, is that a clue it was not intended for the US market? Or is that a total red herring?

Hi Petra,

I was on the lookout for a Centennial size Duofold in Pearl Grey. Just recently acquired a mint specimen from the PT GB at a ton less money than PensPlanet is advertising it for.

Here's the actual one that I bought. I am still looking for a deal on the Centennial Black & Pearl from either production run 1900-1995 or 1996 to 2000. They are very good looking pens!

Wow - great looking pen! I like it every bit as much as the pearl & black... and maybe even more. Oh no another pen to lust after...

Do you know if Parker still does nib exchanges on the 96-2000 duofolds?

Petra

The Pearl and Gray Duofold was offered in both Centennial and International versions. It’s a very attractive pen, although I’ve always thought it might look better with platinum trim.

Don't know about nib exchanges on these Duofolds, Petra, but to find out will only take a few minutes of your time. Call them at 800.BEST PEN. If not done for the $10.00 fee for s & h like new stuff, maybe they'll do an exchange for a moderate amount of cash.

I'm a gold fan and in only a few cases have I found a particular pen in silver colored trim that appeals to me as much or more than GT. I have pens with silver trim, but wish they were GT in most cases.

I just wish there was more high quality GF or Rolled Gold trim offered rather than the micron or two of GP that is offered on modern pens.

Beautiful pen Roger! I actually prefer the pearl grey to the more common pearl and black. Mostly because I'm not that big a fan of white or whitish pens - and to me the pearl and black has too much pearl and not enough black. Purely personal taste of course!

Anyway, that is a sharp pen and at one point was in my top 5 wish list, but I never found one at a time that I had money to pull the trigger.

Don't you hate it when that happens?

Yes I do indeed! Particularly since it is a more frequent occurence than the reverse!

You can still find both the grey and white pearl Duofolds at a couple of online U.S. stores, but of course, for rather hefty prices (probably why they still have them ). But in my book, the white pearl looks a lot more stunning.

PS: I took a quick peak at pensplanet.com and I found their overall prices much higher than typical U.S. prices.