Parker Duofold Pearl And Black

November 13, 2011

Gents,

What should I be looking for to distinguish an old style Pearl and Black fountain to the newer style?

I have been told this pen is Parker item number 97912, but is this stamped on the pen anywhere?

Thanks for your help

November 13, 2011

Gents,

What should I be looking for to distinguish an old style Pearl and Black fountain to the newer style?

I have been told this pen is Parker item number 97912, but is this stamped on the pen anywhere?

Thanks for your help

based on my knowledge the pearl and black from 80s or early 90s has a nib with the arrow engraved on it and the modern pearl and black duo fold has Aces design on it plus it has same design on the top of the cap but the old one has flat top of the cap with circles. I know its hard to explain the design on the top of the cap but if you look at the nib you can easily identify the old and new. I wish I had pictures taken of mine to show you the new one but I will try to get some pics tomorrow and post the new one here.

I hope this helps..

November 16, 2011

Gents,

What should I be looking for to distinguish an old style Pearl and Black fountain to the newer style?

I have been told this pen is Parker item number 97912, but is this stamped on the pen anywhere?

Thanks for your help

based on my knowledge the pearl and black from 80s or early 90s has a nib with the arrow engraved on it and the modern pearl and black duo fold has Aces design on it plus it has same design on the top of the cap but the old one has flat top of the cap with circles. I know its hard to explain the design on the top of the cap but if you look at the nib you can easily identify the old and new. I wish I had pictures taken of mine to show you the new one but I will try to get some pics tomorrow and post the new one here.
I hope this helps..

That's OK- I know exactly what you mean.

Thanks for the info

November 20, 2011

The other alternative is to look at the date codes on the pen...

I've forgotten the post that was useful for this, but the Parker Date codes should tell you the year of manufacture for the pen.

Regards,

Richard.

November 20, 2011

Gents,

What should I be looking for to distinguish an old style Pearl and Black fountain to the newer style?

I have been told this pen is Parker item number 97912, but is this stamped on the pen anywhere?

Thanks for your help

Parker Pearl and Black.. .

Ca. 1992

Cap:

Flat Decal [Parker Duofold]

Flat Cap Top

Bands: One Narrow One Thick

Long Blind Cap with Two Rings above

Nib: Arrow

Section: Two Rings

Ca. 1996

Cap: Raised Decal [Duofold Banner]

Tapered Cap Top

Bands: Two Thick

Shorter Blind Cap with One Ring above

Nib: Banner

Section: One Ring

Ca: 2005

Duofold Ace Banner and Ace Nib.

For Date Coding consider Tony Fischiers' excellent site...

http://parkerpens.net/codekey.html

Fred

November 20, 2011

I have a 2005 series Pearl and black centennial and a 1996 series black and gold centennial. (I also have a black mosaic centennial and a black and platinum International - both 1996 series) The older pearl and black 1992 onwards used a very white pearl colour acrylic but this was discontinued and replaced with a more yellow pearl acrylic (2005 onwards). If the pearl colour is not of great concern I would wholeheartedly recommend the current series over the older series as I found the newer nibs are much smoother and overall better than the older models. You can always change the nibs. In fact my Pearl and Black is a regular in my pen rotation compared to my ohher Parkers. If you are looking for an older model check out Melbourne Vinatge Pens (no affiliation)http://www.vintagepens.com.au/sale_LatepkrDuo.htm as they often have may for sale.