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Parker Duofold Classic Centennial Fountain Pen
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Parker Duofold Classic Centennial Fountain Pen
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A symbol of excellence since 1921, the Duofold remains the most distinguished pen in Parker’s collection. Every detail is carefully considered, from the cast acrylic body to the precious metal finishes to the rhodium highlights on the 18-karat-gold nib Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downSajen006
4
May 24, 2019
I have the precious iteration of this pen (same nib and body, just a different cap band) and am incredibly happy with it! It is one of my daily writers and an absolute treat to use. It sits well in my fairly average (for men at least) sized hand and the nib (F) is certainly the best nib I have used, smooth, no flow issues, the perfect wetness for shading and with just a bit of spring to it. It is also a very classy pen, without being too boring (I especially like the blue one for this very reason). All in all a very solid pen and, in my opinion, for a very fair price! Oh, and the converter is decently large too ;-)
pritamd
1
Apr 18, 2019
so what is the benefit at MD for this?
https://www.amazon.com/Parker-Duofold-Classic-Vintage-Fountain/dp/B01BM3TEW8/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=178356953991&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9004017&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1691229060947872930&hvtargid=aud-676677759524%3Akwd-2530968981&keywords=parker%2Bduofold%2Bcentennial&qid=1555551995&s=gateway&sr=8-1&th=1
PenChick87
38
Apr 18, 2019
pritamdWe were discussing this below, seems the other variants are priced much higher on Amazon, and only the F nib Big Red is lower on Amazon, those were the only things I could find. Let us know if you uncover anything else
mgepark
19
Apr 15, 2019
Is it to good to be true? Sought of kidding I guess. I see it now like at Goldspot where the list is $778 not $692 perhaps there's been a price increase like Sailor which is going to go up today.
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dbhatia
12
Apr 15, 2019
Is this different than what Amazon is selling for a lower price. $307 shippe
Parker Duofold Classic Big Vintage Red Fountain Pen, Fine Nib, Blue Ink https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BM3TEW8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_XtlTCbF6VA9V4
mgepark
19
Apr 16, 2019
Agreed but the pen can be returned on Amazon where Massdrop it’s doubtful. Then there’s tax on Amazon but I would have 5% from Prime. The big red is heavily discounted on Parker’s website where none of the others are. I bought the Pelikan M800 burnt orange a few years ago at even lower than this after wanting it for many years. Still puzzled by the prices.
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RayF
22219
Apr 15, 2019
Happy to see MD finally able to source the Parker Duofold, a pen I've often mentioned in these discussions, and one that I say beats the pants off Pelikan's M8xx series, especially in the nib department. MD's price is very good and Parker offers a great selection of colors to chose from. If I were you (and I didn't already own two Parker Duofolds) I wouldn't hesitate to jump on this drop ASAP--we have no way of knowing how many of each color are available, or even how many total pens are available!
A community member
May 28, 2019
Dang, that is unfortunate. Would've liked to have added a Big Red or Blue/Black to my meager collection.
SilentSpeaker
5
Apr 15, 2019
Can't speak as to price, but for any of the curious: this model, and the smaller "international" size, is the only modern Parker pen even worth bothering with, let alone looking at IMO. Every other model still being made today is either a generally mediocre import from their Chinese factory, or the Sonnet which has suffered from dryout issues since it was brought to market in 1994 (yes there are collectors online complaining about this still!).
Get them while they're hot, as you never know, the next iteration of duofold might be worse (pretty much the going pattern for the former big three great American pen makers: parker, sheaffer, waterman).
The red model has the barrel imprint as a homage to the original Big Red.
Also note that though these days only fine and medium nibs are available to buy in store, you can use Parker's nib swap program to swap your unused nib for something perhaps more interesting (they have a surprising range available, for now anyway). Again with the nib swap, get those speciality nibs while they're hot, as the going fare these days for many manufacturers is simplification of nib range to "just" F, M, B.
Centennial model have nice balance in the hand for me. Comfy to write with for long periods.
PenChick87
38
Apr 15, 2019
YASSSSSS The Big Red is my JAMS! This is an amazing price, thanks Massdrop for making this happen! As you guys can see I am partial to the Red but does anyone have any other trim recommendations that I should consider before purchasing?
PenChick87
38
Apr 16, 2019
I went with the Big Red, I went back and fourth about the imprint and I do like the classic look you mentioned, but in the end I thought the red was pretty cool! I'm so excited to get it! I also googled the Mandarin Yellow, very nice indeed! Are they still in production?
RayF
22219
Apr 16, 2019
PenChick87I think you made the right choice with the Big Red--good looking and has the extra historical context.
As for the Mandarin Yellows, the originals were added to the line in 1927 or so. Not sure when they stopped producing them, but versions from that period can be found on eBay and certainly at pen shows. Like all of the more interesting colors, condition, size and scarcity will run the prices up pretty quickly.
The other Mandarin Yellow, a limited addition run of around one thousand, was in released in 1995 to celebrate Parkers's 125 year anniversary. They were snapped up by collectors and if you can find someone willing to part with theirs today, you'll probably need a second mortgage.
I keep hoping Parker will do another reissue--hopefully before 2120!
Good luck with yours, let us know when it comes in.
willentrekin
40
Apr 15, 2019
What a great deal on a nice pen. I have a couple of Parkers (a Sonnet and a few Urbans) and they're terrific. I wish this one didn't have the barrel engraving, though. I don't understand why companies do that.
willentrekin
40
Apr 16, 2019
That's great to know. Thanks to you and @RayF for the further info. That sure does make the blue more tempting.
RayF
22219
Apr 16, 2019
willentrekinMy father used to say: "I can resist anything but temptation"
(pretty sure he stole that line from Oscar Wilde ;- )
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