Annoyed by fountain pens that leaked, young Parker began to design his own. He founded the Parker Pen Company in Janesville, Wisconsin, in 1888 at the age of 25 ...

Every great pen company has an iconic model. Parker’s Duofold, launched in 1921, is a perennial; the white star on the lid of the ‘power pen’ of the Eighties, Montblanc’s omnipresent ...

He established the Parker Pen Company to manufacturer a superior writing instrument. ... The Slimfold fountain pens (left) were sold in 4 colours {black, blue, red and green).

A go-to brand for stationery lovers everywhere, Parker do not disappoint. The ergonomic shape provides the ultimate comfort, while the stainless-steel medium nib sets your intentions in stone. Buy now ...

King Charles Just Endorsed a Classic Pen Brand — One Year After His Viral 'Leaky' Mishap. The Parker Pen Company is one of 145 companies to receive a Royal Warrant of Appointment on May 12, 2024 ...

Fountain pens are meant to last a long time, another reason some prefer them over disposable ballpoints. ... By the late 19th century, the Waterman and Parker brands were mass marketed in America.

Parker Jotter Ballpoint Pen. Now 40% Off. $20 $12 at Amazon. ... The Lamy Safari is a legend in the world of fountain pens. Launched in 1980, it was a clever marketing pitch from Lamy.

Parker relaunches its brand with a snazzy event at the Museum of Arts and Design. It and Cross have been losing ground to a bunch of fancy designer pens.

T-shirts at the show read, “My fountain pen scoffs at your subpar writing instrument,” and “Don’t touch my nibs.” Companies had names such as Pendemonium and Penquisition.The DC Metro ...

Parker, which has manufactured fountain pens since 1888, claims a worldwide "resurgence" in the past five years, and rival Lamy says turnover increased by more than 5% in 2011.

Parker Pen Co, one of the world's largest producers of writing instruments, first entered the Chinese market in the 1980s. Nowadays, the country is one of the group's largest sources of revenue.