Parker Pens - Parker Duofold, Sonnet, Latitude

Parker is the most recognised pen brand the world over, with a long and celebrated history in innovative and quality writing instruments. Founded in 1888 in the USA, Parker has significantly shaped the pen of today, the arrow symbol representing quality and assurance. At Herbert Jones we offer the Parker Duofold, Latitude and Sonnet in fountain pen, rollerball and ballpen.

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Parker Pen Ranges

Parker Duofold Pen

The Duofold helped establish Parker as a leader in the manufacture of fountain pens, and is their flagship range. Born in the age of jazz and Art Deco, the Parker Duofold pen reflects the opulence and iconography of its origins. It is a pen of exceptional character and distinctive appearance. Launched in 1921, the original Duofold was nicknamed the Big Red because it was made from bright red rubber and measured 5.5 inches capped. Available in rollerball and fountain pen with an 18-carat gold nib highlighted with platinum.

Parker Sonnet Pen

The Parker Sonnet pen is a timeless classic that combines bold styling with elegance and sophistication. Available in fountain pen (with a stainless steel nib for durability), rollerball and ballpen in stainless steel and black lacquer (with silver or gold trim).

Parker Latitude Pen

The Latitude pen by Parker is a stylish modern pen which still retains the Parker identity and excellent quality it is known for. The latitude features a distinctive rings pattern around the barrel of the pen. Available in fountain pen and ballpen, in stainless steel, warm grey and black laquer

History of the Parker Pen Company

The Parker pen company was established by George Safford Parker in Wisconson USA in 1888. Frustrated by the lack of pens that didn’t leak, Parker set out to make a better pen. He believed that if he ‘made a better pen, people would buy it, and so he did. Parker began his career teaching telegraphy, and supplemented his income by selling pens for the John Holland Pens Company.  Overwhelmed by pen repairs, he decided to invent his own fountain pen.

Parker Pen Inventions

Parker Pens is credited with one of the most significant fountain pen inventions, the ‘Lucy Curve Feed System’. It prevented the fountain pen from leaking whilst in a pocket by draining the ink back into the reservoir by capillary action. Doscovered in 1894, it established Parker as a serious pen manufacturer and was used in various forms until 1928. From the 1920s to the 1960s, before the development of the ballpoint pen, Parker was either number one or number two in worldwide writing instrument sales.  In 1931 Parker created quick drying ink (Quink) which dispensed with the need for blotting. This lead to the creation of the most widely used fountain pen ever, the Parker 51