is it fake? parker sonnet

[torstar]

Maybe a fake would be a more reliable pen.

[Splicer]

There is something most people don't know though. A fountain pen is not supposed to be borrowed by someone else because the NIB takes the shape of the owner's writing habit. As a result, the pen does not write smoothly, the new owner usually experiences difficulties to write properly with the pen. I think it is my case here.

 

Do a little searching through the archives here on FPN on this subject. I think you'll find that this is a very common misconception. While some modeling of the nib may take place over long periods of time, it should not be enough to cause a pen to write poorly for another person unless the tines are deformed to the point where the nib is damaged.

 

So, what I did is to grind it just a little bit with a nail filer or emery paper (see link in entire thread) as I used to do with some former FP when I lived in Paris. I always noticed a big improvement. But here, I still have some issues with the ink flow and I use only Parker inks for my Parkers. I am considering replacing the NIB with a brand new and authentic one. Do you know where I could find such item online at an affordable price?

 

A nail file? Oh my goodness, shouldn't you be using something with much finer grit to smooth out a nib?

 

If the Sonnet you have isn't genuine, is it likely that you'd get a genuine Sonnet nib to fit? I'm pretty skeptical about that proposition.

[FleurDeLys]

There is something most people don't know though. A fountain pen is not supposed to be borrowed by someone else because the NIB takes the shape of the owner's writing habit. As a result, the pen does not write smoothly, the new owner usually experiences difficulties to write properly with the pen. I think it is my case here.

 

Do a little searching through the archives here on FPN on this subject. I think you'll find that this is a very common misconception. While some modeling of the nib may take place over long periods of time, it should not be enough to cause a pen to write poorly for another person unless the tines are deformed to the point where the nib is damaged.

 

R: Hmmm... (Graphic Dessignasaur! I like that ) Well, it is what I was taught in France by my family and classmates and even sales persons. And I remember, my parents almost had an heart attack (I exagerate of course!) each time I wanted to use their (luxurious and quite cheap) FP. But things may have changed since (15 years ago) and I will read the info you suggested, of course.

 

So, what I did is to grind it just a little bit with a nail filer or emery paper (see link in entire thread) as I used to do with some former FP when I lived in Paris. I always noticed a big improvement. But here, I still have some issues with the ink flow and I use only Parker inks for my Parkers. I am considering replacing the NIB with a brand new and authentic one. Do you know where I could find such item online at an affordable price?

 

A nail file? Oh my goodness, shouldn't you be using something with much finer grit to smooth out a nib?

 

R: Yes, with a nail file but not a corse one. It works, believe me. You just must be very meticulous and attentive not to grit (sorry for my English) it too much. The gritting must be very subtle. Then, I polished it with special nail buffers. And it is really working. Well, I may not recommend to do that though, I have been doing that since I am 12 (when I started a private collection) for my own FP but would not do it for someone else .

 

If the Sonnet you have isn't genuine, is it likely that you'd get a genuine Sonnet nib to fit? I'm pretty skeptical about that proposition.

 

R: You made a good point. I didn't think about that.

Actually, I think the pen itself is genuine but not the NIB unless it wouldn't accept a fake NIB???

 

Gosh! the more I write with my Sonnet, the more I love my Duofold and Premier!!!

Edited April 26, 2011 by FleurDeLys

[FleurDeLys]

Maybe a fake would be a more reliable pen.

 

R: No Way! :mad: and will not make any other comment!

Edited April 26, 2011 by FleurDeLys

[pkoko]

Is the nib made out of gold? Does it pass the magnet test?

[skybird]

I'm really sorry about the Sonnet being fake...though I'd just send it to Parker, they'll replace it with a real one.

 

Explain WHY Parker would replace a counterfeit pen that someone bought on eBay with a real one.

What economic sense would that make for Parker for rewarding someone for buying a counterfeit??

Would Rolex replace a counterfeit watch you purchased...

 

Gillette replaced counterfeit razor blades that I bought........................................so maybe it's policy to get the fakes out?

[Splicer]

Actually, I think the pen itself is genuine but not the NIB unless it wouldn't accept a fake NIB???

 

It sounds more likely that you got a legit Sonnet with minor damage such as misaligned tines or possibly just a partially clogged ink channel through the feed. You said the ink doesn't flow very well and ink lubricates the contact between the nib and the paper.

 

I bet it's an adjustment that a nibmeister could easily make.

[Gary1952]

Hi,

 

I have a genuine Sonnet Cisele and a fake Chinese Sonnet Cisele.

 

Put them side by side and it is readily apparent which is genuine and which is fake.

 

Superficially the fake looks OK until you look at the detail - the inferior quality of the fake is easy to spot.

 

 

Regards,

Gary

[welch]

Try Jean-Michel Lewertowski for a replacement nib. His store is on EBay at:

 

http://stores.ebay.com/pensellerfromfrance

 

JML is great. (Scroll down for his Sonnet nibs)

[M@rtin]

Try to go to a pen shop, you'll find that is a great place to choose your new pen. Besides, you can ask for information right there.

[gvl]

On the subject of fake Sonnets, watch out for this one...

 

Not so nice Sonnet

 

Attractive pen the Sonnet Cascade - but don't like the look of that nib.