Parker Sonnet Laque Indigo

[Toolattack]

A short review on my Parker Sonnet Laque Indigo with medium 18K gold nib.

The pen comes from a series of Laque Sonnets which include Laque Moonbeam and Laque Firedance (which I also own).

The barrel and cap are decorated in a 'faux tortoiseshell' pattern in mid blue and a lighter, creamy/blue colour.

The cap is of the 'click on' variety, but seems pretty secure when in place.

The nib is marked 'Parker' and '18K' and is probably closer to fine than medium despite being a medium nib.

I am using Parker Penman Ebony cartridges in this pen as with a finer nib I tend not to be able to see lighter, brighter colours.

There is a little flex in the nib (which I like) and it is smooth on the paper offering a good supply of ink without being too wet.

The pen was bought on ebay this weekend from Appelboom penshop in Holland and arrived well wrapped although I did need to flush the pen despite the ebay description saying 'unused'. However, having paid just £64.00 ($100.00) including delivery from Holland to the UK, I was very happy with the quality and condition of the pen.

[Hennypenny]

Nice pics of a wonderful pen. I just acquired one and can say you got a good value. My medium nib is also on the fine side, and has delightful spring to it.

 

Thanks for showcasing this Sonnet!

[Toolattack]

 

Thanks for showcasing this Sonnet!

 

No problem, for the money I think it's a very nice pen.

[Juan in Andalucia]

I have a pen like this one, but mine is a F nib. I think it's one of the early Sonnet finishes.

 

Juan

[georges zaslavsky]

Very lovely sonnet in an unusual finish Is the nib somewhat flexy?

[Malcy]

I like Sonnets and yours is a nice one. They have their detractors here on FPN but my Crocodile Vermeil Sonnet is a lovely writer with that rare thing, a modern nib with some spring (if not flex).

 

Thanks for showing it to us.

[Toolattack]

Very lovely sonnet in an unusual finish Is the nib somewhat flexy?

Thanks georges, the nib does have some flex which I prefer.

Sometimes I like to give the pen a little push to get the broader, darker downstroke you need for emphasis when writing!

[Appelboompen]

Thank you for the review, I have still a couple available for the enthusiasts!

 

http://www.appelboompennen.nl

[mana]

This is a really nice pen, found one with an F nib last week (like new with a converter), got a good price on it too. There is just something about the laque Sonnets, the shape and feel of them, just wonderful (have three atm.).

[Hetty]

I have three sonnet laaque sets that I got in 1995 when I was a PhD student. I have a sonnet Moonbeam set, a Forest Green set, a Black set minus fountain pen, and a Firedance fountain pen. I did have a Rollerball in Firedance, too, but I gave it to my daughter and she has lost it. I love the finishes on these and use them regularly.

 

Hetty