Parker 180 / Classic Photo Thread

[PenHero]

Hi, Folks!

Thought I would start a thread on the Parker 180, an interesting late attempt by Parker to compete with ballpoint pens with a stiff reinforced nib pen with the bonus of writing two ways. There are quite a few versions of this pen. Lets see yours!

This is a Parker Classic Flighter fountain pen c. 1986. This 5 3/16 inch long cartridge / converter fountain pen is noted for its rigid two-way triangular nib. The pen was a successor to the c. 1977-1985 180 whose name was to indicate the nib could be rotated 180 degrees. The nib differs from the 180 by its black nib reinforcement where the 180 has a triangular metal reinforcement. was available as an extra fine/medium or as a fine/broad. Parker used the Flighter name for stainless steel pens. The trim is gold electroplated. PARKER is stamped on the front lip of the cap and MADE IN U.S.A. is stamped on the back lip. The 180 Flighter model sold for $30.00 in 1977.

Thanks for the corrections in the thread below!



Thanks!

[christof]

I love the Parker 180 but I only have a group shot with other Parkers with funny nibs...

 

Funny Parker by C.M.Z, auf Flickr

 

PS: The nib of my 180 isn't rigid at all.

 

C.

Edited November 26, 2018 by christof

[thx1138]

Pen hero

Your 180 is actually the later Classic based on the 180. In it's own right an excellent pen.

[Mr.Rene]

Pen hero

Your 180 is actually the later Classic based on the 180. In it's own right an excellent pen.

You are correct THX1138..It is not a 180 really..It is CLASSIC one...

[mitto]

Yes, the picture Pen Hero posted is not of a 180. It is a 180 looking Classic FP. Parker first introduced the Classic only as a ballpoint the sterling silver grid pattern of which many a people mix with Parker 75 cisele. Later the Classic FP was also introduced. Beside other visual differences, the classic has a gold plated steel nib while the 180 has a 14k nib.

 

Comparison photos of the two.

 

Edited November 26, 2018 by mitto

[PenHero]

I missed that - correcting my post!

[thx1138]

Some Parker 180 pens

[thx1138]

Some more.

[thx1138]

A few more 180's.

Sorry for the photo quality.

Edited November 28, 2018 by thx1138

[mitto]

Impressive.

[thx1138]

Thanks Kahn. I still have many more yet to be cataloged, cleaned, and put into trays.

[PenHero]

Hi, Folks!

 

This is a Parker 180 Flighter fountain pen c. 1975-1985. Parker used the Flighter name for stainless steel pens. This 5 3/16 inch long cartridge / converter fountain pen is noted for its rigid two-way triangular nib. The name was to indicate the nib could be rotated 180 degrees. The nib has a triangular metal reinforcement as can be seen in the photo. It was available as an extra fine/medium or as a fine/broad. The trim is gold electroplated. PARKER is stamped on the front lip of the cap and MADE IN U.S.A. is stamped on the back lip. The 180 Flighter model sold for $30.00 in 1977. The earliest ads for the 180 appear in Honolulu newspapers in late 1975 and feature the Flighter and 22 karat gold electroplated models.

 

http://www.penhero.com/Temp/Parker180Flighter_1280_01a.jpg

 

Thanks!

[pennonia]

Here are some shots of the ones I have got

 

 

 

[PenHero]

Hi, Folks!

This is a Parker 180 Jasper Red Quartz fountain pen c. 1979-1982. This 5 3/16 inch long cartridge / converter fountain pen is noted for its rigid two-way triangular nib. The name was to indicate the nib could be rotated 180 degrees. The nib has a triangular metal reinforcement as can be seen in the photo. It was available as an extra fine/medium or as a fine/broad. The trim is gold electroplated. PARKER is stamped on the front lip of the cap and MADE IN FRANCE is stamped on the back lip. According to Parkerpens.net, Parker introduced five lacquer finishes in 1979, including Yellowish Brown Tortoiseshell, Green Malachite, Jasper Red Quartz, Blue Lapis Lazuli and Greyish Brown Thuya.

http://www.penhero.com/Temp/Parker180JasperRed_1280_01.jpg

Thanks!

[PAKMAN]

I have the Ms Parker version (design by Emilio Pucci) with box. I don't have any photo's of it right now.

[Smurf-JJ-81]

The thread says Classic, so I thought I'd add mine

[mitto]

Here are some shots of the ones I have got

 

 

 

The mixing of caps and barrels have god effects.

 

Edited to correct typo.

Edited February 9, 2019 by mitto

[pennonia]

I personally think the gold cap with the black body looks awesome.

[PenHero]

Hi Folks!

 

This is a Parker 180 Guirlande fountain pen c. 1982-1985. Engraved with a weave-like guilloche pattern and then gold plated, this 5 3/16 inch long cartridge / converter fountain pen is notable for its rigid two-way triangular nib. The name 180 was to indicate the nib could be rotated 180 degrees. The nib has a triangular metal reinforcement as can be seen in the photo. It was available as an extra fine/medium or as a fine/broad. The trim is gold electroplated. PARKER is stamped on the front lip of the cap and MADE IN FRANCE is stamped on the back lip.

 

 

Thanks!

[loulu10]

On 11/28/2018 at 11:05 AM, thx1138 said:

Some Parker 180 pens

Hi THX1138 (nod to George Lucas fan),

 

Gorgeous Parker collection!

 

I was wondering if you could please help me? I made a mistake when I was doing  inventory on my (meager) Parker collection.

 

Any advice on how I can remove a Parker ballpoint ADAPTER from the section of my Parker 180 Floating Ball? I was testing my assortment of refills for the 180, and in my haste, inserted an adapter for a  Big Red ballpoint - yikes!  Tee adapter seated with a 'click', and now I can't get it out....

 

Before I buy a new section from the online auction company I thought I'd get advice here.

 

Can that adapter be removed once it has clicked into place? Should I even spend any more time try to get out the adapter?

 

Thanks!

Peace,

LuLu