Parker IM Rollerball Pen | Matte Black with Black Trim | Fine Point with Black Ink Refill | Gift Box

It is a gorgeous pen that writes so nice. I also enjoy the satisfaction of the lid. It's nicely weighted and feels good quality. Love it so much.

Parker pens might have something of a 'perfect for the older person' image problem thanks to Michael Parkinson and those life insurance advert giveaways. However, truth be told, Parker have always made some really rather nice pens in the mid-range priced sector of the market. Sure, a rollerball is a rollerball (regardless of price) if all you are looking at is whether it lets you write or not. If you want something that is going to last, rather than a disposable item, then for this older gentleman (is early 50's older gentleman territory these days?) Parker hits the spot.This is your genuine article, not some cheap far eastern clone. The packaging is impressive if you are giving this as a gift, but I'd have preferred a blister pack option to keep the waste down if I'm honest.The pen itself is a delight to hold; perfectly balanced in the hand if you ask me. Although I am a professional writer (a veteran technology journalist and author with some 30 years in the business now) my work-a-day writing tool is, sadly, the keyboard. So it's really nice to have a 'proper pen' for when I'm jotting down notes, writing poetry for my partner or even making a shopping list.There have been some complaints in the reviews that the rollerball ink flow is patchy, especially at the start of writing. However, I don't find this to be the case. The supplied Parker 'Quink' fine black refill behaves exactly as I would expect it to and, again, is a delight to use.

Perfect quality and subtle yet striking design - lots of people have asked how much I paid for it and I’ve lied every time! Looks much more expensive than it actually is! First class (writes beautifully too!).

Quite a nice rollerball pen, has some weight to it, but I like it. Cap opens really smoothly, which is satisfying. Amazing finishes both on lacker and steel. However, refill came damaged, there is a visible dent with small ink spill coming out of it. Since, the pen will be used as a present, I will have to buy a new refill.

Brilliant workhorse pen with easy to obtain refills in the UK and US markets.

Great pen. Great price. Parker is still a quality brand if you buy the right type from the right seller.

Excellent writing pen

Ink ran out after little use - one day!