Parker Duofold Centennial Photo Thread

[PenHero]

Hi Folks!

 

The Parker Duofold Centennial China 60th Anniversary was a 2009 Limited Edition made for the Chinese market to commemorate the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. The cap and barrel material is the Classic Pens diffusion bonded Flame Red and is shown with one of the rods from which they are turned. The production pen has gold filled trim, including three cap bands. The special cap top emblem reads “China 1949-2009” with an image of the sun and a palace. The retail price was $1,600 each for the edition of 800 pens.

 

http://www.penhero.com/Temp/ParkerDuofoldCentennialChina_2048_03.jpg

 

Thanks!

[wspohn]

Before I read your post I looked at the pictures and thought "Wait a minute - I have pens with that lovely material!" and of course it turned out to be from Classic!

[skeskali]

Oh, PenHero this is a *gorgeous* pen!

Edited January 15, 2020 by skeskali

[readytotalk]

Godrons Silver - stunning and heavy. Maybe too heavy)

https://images.vfl.ru/ii/1581051915/744410ed/29476647_m.jpg

[jchch1950]

Hi Folks!

 

The Parker Duofold Centennial China 60th Anniversary was a 2009 Limited Edition made for the Chinese market to commemorate the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. The cap and barrel material is the Classic Pens diffusion bonded Flame Red and is shown with one of the rods from which they are turned. The production pen has gold filled trim, including three cap bands. The special cap top emblem reads “China 1949-2009” with an image of the sun and a palace. The retail price was $1,600 each for the edition of 800 pens.

 

http://www.penhero.com/Temp/ParkerDuofoldCentennialChina_2048_03.jpg

 

Thanks!

 

 

The material is very special.Parker should bring out some Centennials in this materials but in other colours.

[DrAtomic]

The Parker Duofold hadn't even been on my radar until I picked one up recently. Only two pens (so far), a basic black and anniversary edition in marbled blue. These are pretty much daily carries.

These pens are a perfect fit for me, both in size and writing. I wonder what took me so long?

The posts and pics have me wondering at my next acquisition. Thanks for that (eye roll).

 

[Joane]

Excellent choices! Enjoy! The Duofold is both a workhorse and a work of art. If youre thinking of further Duofolds, the possibilities are vast and I wish you enjoyment of the quest.

[Heinkle]

Any more photos to share?

[ParkerBeta]

I already posted this picture in a different thread, but here goes again: this is my collection of Duofold Centennials (except for the green one at the right, which is an International).  From left to right: Marbled Maroon Mk I, Black GT Mk II, Black GT Mk III, Big Red CT Classic, Jade Green Mk II (International).

[sansenri]

This is one of the latest Lapis Lazuli with the ace of spades nib, not as beautiful as the first released model which was marbled, but nice nonetheless.

 

 

[ParkerBeta]

I really wanted that Lapis Blue Mk III as the Mk III is the only version with cap, barrel and section all the same color. However, the only reasonably priced Mk III that I could get was the Black GT whose section is black just like the other Mk I, Mk II, and Classic versions!

Edited March 3, 2021 by ParkerBeta
My post mistakenly appeared inside the quote so I deleted the quote.

[fpupulin]

4 hours ago, sansenri said:

This is one of the latest Lapis Lazuli with the ace of spades nib, not as beautiful as the first released model which was marbled, but nice nonetheless.

 

 

 

Those lapis lazuli Duofold are gorgeous, and the color really reminds of laspisalzuli. I agree that also the first, marbled version, is a stunning pen, and for long time I searched for one to add to my meager collection of Duofolds.

 

I confess that, together with the black Duofolds, of any generation, which I really like, my other preferred are the yellow and the blue, not necessarily in this order.

 

Congratulations for your "Bella penna di lapislazzuli", like the color of the Virgin's cloak in Italian renaissance painting.

[sansenri]

Thank you both, at the time I was undecided on the colour to choose, between the blue, black and orange (did not have the older orange version yet). The white/cream colour was the only one I was reluctant to get as I'm always afraid white pens get stained...

The black was nice too, but I did have a first version in black (which is really a favourite) and probably regarding the orange version I really did want the earlier version with the black section. This blue one looked very attractive and for a short while there were good offers available.

This is my black one

[ParkerBeta]

That black Mk I looks great!  I have black GT Mk II and Mk III but my Mk I is the Marbled Maroon color. 

[Croma]

Hello:

This is my Oblique Broad, a wet, smooth and confortable writer.

Regards.

 

 

[Heinkle]

The early modern duofolds have a good weight to them, whereas the Mk2/3 models tend to feel (disappointingly) lighter. My green marble Mk1 international (M) is a wonderful writer.

[sansenri]

had not posted my Jade yet

 

[lionelc]

37 minutes ago, sansenri said:

Jade

pure eye candy sansenri, pen looks like its in a remarkable condition for nearly 30 years of age.

[sansenri]

54 minutes ago, lionelc said:

pure eye candy sansenri, pen looks like its in a remarkable condition for nearly 30 years of age.

admittedly, it's one of my "babies" which I use sparingly and lovingly...

[Paul-in-SF]

My modern Duofolds, including all three sizes, in order of accquisition (I have artificially lightened the photo; the background is now lousy, but I think the pens look more like in person). There hasn't been any particular rhyme or reason for these particular ones, just pens that I liked. I'm still looking for the earlier marbled lapis, jasper red, jade green, black and pearl, check citrine, and maybe the silver godron, all depending on what prices I can find them for. 

 

From the left

 

Current era Big Red Centennial, can't find a date code;

MkII Check Amber Centennial (my favorite material so far), 2006 1st quarter

MkII Check Olivine Demi, also 2006 1st quarter

MkII Black Mosaic International, 2002 2nd quarter

MkII Check Marine Centennial, again 2006 1st quarter

Gold Godron Centennial, 1991 3rd quarter (arrived 2 days ago)