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Just read an ebay listing stating that the pen will take Parker or international cartridges. This rang alarm bells to me in terms of authenticity but the photographs are genuine Sonnet (assuming that the pen you receive is the one that is pictured)

 

It has been a few years since I bought a Sonnet, in those days it was Parker cartridges or nowt. Does the current and genuine Chinese made Sonnet take both international and Parker cartridges?

 

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No. Any 'Sonnet' that takes the international cart is fake. The Parker Sonnet takes only Parker cart/converter.

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This is what concerned me, thank you. Strange that he says the pen will take both types of cartridge, a lie he didnt have to tell, obviously a con man. The pics even show a Parker converter in place.

 

Appreciate your response.

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Some people also do not know any better.

They may SHOVE an international cartridge into the Parker without regard to how well it may or may not seal.

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Some people also do not know any better.

They may SHOVE an international cartridge into the Parker without regard to how well it may or may not seal.

 

Indeed. A recent bundle of pens from my brother included a Parker 25 with an int std cart jammed into it. Wasn't terribly successful I imagine, as the section was covered in ink and presumably the pen had been tossed in a drawer as "leaking and broken". D'oh. He uses gel pens now; it's probably for the best...

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Parker now sell short Mini cartridges in several colours. Do these not fit into Parker pens? I assumed they would... :wacko:

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Parker now sell short Mini cartridges in several colours. Do these not fit into Parker pens? I assumed they would... :wacko:

They would fit as these are short Parker carts.

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As it turned out, this Parker Sonnet takes Parker cartridges and passes all the tests for being genuine.

 

Which makes me genuinely surprised.

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A genuine Sonnet on Ebay makes me genuinely surprised too - you're braver than I, that's for sure! Felicitations. :D

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More genuine fakes - the so-called '1st copy' (:)) were also made that would take the original Parker cart/converter. :)

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I have bought a Duofold from this seller in the past so that helped, i also know where he lives.

 

Have been through this pen in every respect, nib, feathers, jewel, joints, engraving and general fit and finish. Very pleased with the outcome.

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