Parker Sonnet Cisele - Pics Added!

[Jezza]

Had an opportunity to snag a new Parker Sonnet Cisele at a reasonable price in a fine nib. I've owned three Sonnets in the past; all required some work on the nib just to get them to write. This pen wrote perfectly, straight out of the box. A nice, true-fine line with perfect flow. I had initially thought the section was just gold-colored plastic, but it's actually brushed metal. I prefer the old plastic section, but there's nothing wrong with the new one. I did notice the nib is no longer...springy. This 18k gold nib was very rigid--smooth, but it lacks the spring of Sonnets old. Also, the cap seems to be sealed much better than the previous versions. Over the next few days, I'm hoping it proves to be more airtight.

 

I can't say whether it's worth the cost--it was worth what I paid, at least. However, thus far it's a great writing pen.

 

 

Sorry for the mediocre pics, but here you can see the pen. Like its predecessor, the Parker 75, the Sonnet cap posts on the body quite well, and slides far enough down to keep the pen well balanced.

 

 

The 18K nib is relatively plain. Parker has abandoned the arrow logo on the nib. Also, the slit does not go all the way to the breather hole, which may or may not help explain why this nib is less springy than the Sonnets I have owned in the past. As mentioned previously, the entire section is metal. The brushed gold looks nice in person, and adds a bit of weight compared to previous incarnations of this model.

 

 

I'm not sure it shows well in this pic, but there feed and the nib are ever-so-slightly off center. It does not seem to affect the writing performance. In fact, this is the first Sonnet I can ever recall owning that performed straight out of the box.

 

 

Here you can perhaps see some feint markings, which I presume to be the hallmarks for the .925 silver body. I think it would take some serious magnification to discern these markings. Anyone else have a Sonnet for comparison? These marks are extremely shallow and small.

 

 

Edited March 11, 2018 by Jezza

[PAKMAN]

Congrats the Sonnet Cisele is a very nice pen, hope you get much enjoyment from it!

[OCArt]

Congratulations on your new pen!

[mitto]

Congrats on your new SS Ciselé pen. Enjoy writing with it.

[RocketRyan]

I have considered getting one myself, however i already have a vision fonce and a red Chinese laque, im not sure it would see any use. Unless i could get a stub i suppose.

[dennis_f]

Photos?

 

I'm so glad to hear that the section is actually brushed metal. I'd been thinking about buying one (perhaps the black with cisele cap), but was hesitant for a few reasons, including that section. Also: it's great to hear that the cap is well sealed. I've read a few reviews of the latest model online and they all seem to mention this.

[shamwari]

Very nice! I like the Ciselé pattern. Congratulations!

[dennis_f]

Wow, what a stunner. I love the new design with the flatter top and slightly less round features. Very nice!

[jchch1950]

what is the difference in the ink flow between a sonnet nib in which the slit goes to the breather hole and one that doesn't?

[Jezza]

what is the difference in the ink flow between a sonnet nib in which the slit goes to the breather hole and one that doesn't?

Hard to sayall the Sonnets I had with slits that extended to the breather hole were modified or adjusted by Richard Binder.

[Sharpenologist]

Beautiful piece! One of my Grail pens...

 

Use it in good health!

[Charles Rice]

I have to keep a sharp eye on mine when my brother comes to town. It's the one pen of mine he lusts for.

[GaryUK]

Had an opportunity to snag a new Parker Sonnet Cisele at a reasonable price in a fine nib. I've owned three Sonnets in the past; all required some work on the nib just to get them to write. This pen wrote perfectly, straight out of the box. A nice, true-fine line with perfect flow. I had initially thought the section was just gold-colored plastic, but it's actually brushed metal. I prefer the old plastic section, but there's nothing wrong with the new one. I did notice the nib is no longer...springy. This 18k gold nib was very rigid--smooth, but it lacks the spring of Sonnets old. Also, the cap seems to be sealed much better than the previous versions. Over the next few days, I'm hoping it proves to be more airtight.

 

I can't say whether it's worth the cost--it was worth what I paid, at least. However, thus far it's a great writing pen.

 

 

Sorry for the mediocre pics, but here you can see the pen. Like its predecessor, the Parker 75, the Sonnet cap posts on the body quite well, and slides far enough down to keep the pen well balanced.

 

 

The 18K nib is relatively plain. Parker has abandoned the arrow logo on the nib. Also, the slit does not go all the way to the breather hole, which may or may not help explain why this nib is less springy than the Sonnets I have owned in the past. As mentioned previously, the entire section is metal. The brushed gold looks nice in person, and adds a bit of weight compared to previous incarnations of this model.

 

 

I'm not sure it shows well in this pic, but there feed and the nib are ever-so-slightly off center. It does not seem to affect the writing performance. In fact, this is the first Sonnet I can ever recall owning that performed straight out of the box.

 

 

Here you can perhaps see some feint markings, which I presume to be the hallmarks for the .925 silver body. I think it would take some serious magnification to discern these markings. Anyone else have a Sonnet for comparison? These marks are extremely shallow and small.

 

 

Great pen. I have the black section version (which I'm selling a new one of on eBay). The hallmarks are on the cap of my model but I can't see any on the barrel. When I dig out my loupe I'll see if I can decipher what the actual marks are. Very difficult to see.

 

Gary

[GaryUK]

Great pen. I have the black section version (which I'm selling a new one of on eBay). The hallmarks are on the cap of my model but I can't see any on the barrel. When I dig out my loupe I'll see if I can decipher what the actual marks are. Very difficult to see.

 

Gary

Even under my 20x loupe, I can hardly make out the hallmarks on my Cisele Sonnet. Partly because of the black lacquer lines. I think I can see "925", the Parker diamond French "head" sponsors mark, French assay office mark and I assume a year indicator. I may however be matching this to what I think should be there.

 

Gary

[Jezza]

Even under my 20x loupe, I can hardly make out the hallmarks on my Cisele Sonnet. Partly because of the black lacquer lines. I think I can see "925", the Parker diamond French "head" sponsors mark, French assay office mark and I assume a year indicator. I may however be matching this to what I think should be there.

 

Gary

Yeah, that follows what I can see on my cap. There is a very feint diamond and the 925 number.