However, this is a matter of taste and can be changed with a different refill. As with the Waterman Expert, the fine tip emits less ink than a wider tip and therefore glides over the paper somewhat less smoothly. The Quinkflow refill of the Parker Sonnet glides smoothly over the paper. The mechanism is a bit firmer than that of the Mont Blanc Pix, but it feels pleasant and of high quality. The Quinkflow refill of the ballpoint pen twists out smoothly. Because if the pen is too heavy at the top, you have to compensate for this imbalance when holding the pen at an angle, i.e. It would be a bit better if the weight was shifted a bit further to the front half, i.e. The weight is balanced, which means it is equally distributed over the entire pen. With 28.3 g, the Parker Sonnet is heavy, but feels firm and good in the hand. At the bottom, the connection closes flush. Some more nitpicking: there is a height difference between the golden tip and the body at the top. Of course, this is complaining on a high level, but this shouldn’t happen in such an uncompromising pen. There is a slight unevenness which is not very noticeable visually, but shows that the parts do not fit perfectly. The other point of criticism concerns the slight difference in height between the tip of the pen and the rest. This means that every time the clip is used, the metal is slightly bent, which in the long run leads to wear. First of all, the clip of the pen does not work with a spring, but only via the tension of the metal. However, there are two points of criticism about the construction of the pen. The clasp to twist on the pen, to change the refill, scratches slightly, which is due to the thread made of metal, but doesn’t really matter. The finish is perfect and the gold-plated parts are also flawless. The design is thus timeless and noble and also resembles the classic Mont Blanc design. In the gold-plated ring at the center of the pen, the Parker logo is engraved along with the brand name and Made in France. The gold trim parts are plated with real gold. The Parker Sonnet consists mainly of brass coated with black clear lacquer. The packaging feels very high quality, making the pen suitable as a gift.

Other comparable pens had a warranty card in this compartment, for example. The Parker Sonnet is sold in a box made of solid cardboard, which is lined inside with a fabric that looks like Alcantara fabric.Īlthough the bottom of the box can be lifted off, there is nothing left in the compartment.

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