Parker 45

Although I am aware that Parker fountain pens are very usable and reliable, I am not a big fan of Parker vintage.

I did a quick search last year, there was no confirmation if Parker actually released a demonstrator.

Actually, I am not sure myself the history of this pen. I will need to do a bit of digging.

Parker Lady 45

The Parker Lady 45 will not fix the bill for most lady pen in this era. The length of the Parker Lady 45 is just too long

When Parker launched the Model Lday 45 (Parker Lady 45) back in the 1960, it marketing pitch for Parker 45 refilling was as easy as loading the the ubiquitous Colt .45 Peacemaker gun.

Parker Maki-e Limited Edition Crane and Pine

It seems that the new theme for maki-e artist is Crane. Parker launched the Crane and Pine Tree for their Maki-e Limited Edition this year.

It is painted by the same artisan, Master artisan Shigeru Sawada , as last year Golden Dragon Maki-e Limited Edition.

Parker Sonnet in Pink Gold

In the last 10 months, we have been very much attracted to vintage watches and pink gold watches was our favor. We noticed a Parker ballpoint that we thought it would be nice to share.

Just last month, we found this Parker Sonnet Slim in pink gold laying isolated at a corner of the display shelf while look for a ball point while looking for a ball point pen with red ink.

The pen barrel is matte finished giving is a perfect tone, not too loud for a gold pen.

The trim is finished with nickel palladium plating.

For those vintage pink gold watch lovers looking for a matching gold pen, the search is over. This is it.

The Parker Sonnet pink gold also comes in fountain pen. 

Parker Duofold Senior Red Limited Edition

 

After the Blue comes the Red. As our friends know that Red is favor color, hence, we feel that the Parker Duofold Senior Red LE is prettier pen as compare to the previous, Parker Duofold Senior Blue Limited Edition.

Parker Premium All Black Special Edition

The Parker Premium Black Edition send a strong message to the pen industry that it is determine to leap forward as a leader to transform pens as a trendy accessories, very much like Swatch in Swiss watches industry when the quartz almost kill it.

The all black concept is not new. The watch industry had been using the 'all black' concept for almost 2 years now. Parker borrow the concept to leap forward with a new revolution of pen manufacturing

Parker Duofold Dragon Maki-e Limited Edition

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Happy New Year 2011!

Parker timing is perfect; releasing a makie dragon limited edition fountain. Let start the year with this maki-e Eastern (Chinese) Dragon. In the east, Chinese Dragon symbolizes strength and power. It ward off evil spirits, protect the innocent and bestow safety to all that hold his emblem.

Parker Duofold Senior Limited Edition

Don't ask us why this Parker Limited Edition is called Senior. It is for sure not a pen only for the Senior.

This new limited edition is another demostration from Parker that they had perfected their skill of making fine resin. This version was made to look like raden.

This duofold is a remake of the older one in the 40s. 

Unlike the other brands, which the pen boxes are getting bigger. This new Parker Duofold Limited Edition has a smaller box as compare to it pre-descendent. However, the made of the box is just as good as it pre-descendent.

Parker Vacumatic cuff link

Last month, we discover a interesting man accessories at Fook Hing Trading for fountain pen users. A cuff link made from the Parker Vacumatic barrel.

According to the paper that come with the cuff link, this cuff link are crafted from authentic celluloid vintage pen barrel.

Christmas is not to far away. If you are looking for a gift for a fellow pen users, this cuff link might be a unique and precious gift for your consideration.

Parker Premier, an understated elegance writing instrument

The year of the Ox (2009) was a year of turmoil, global economics is bad, people losses job and home, and consumers cutting back on spending.  Parker, a company that had weather through many bad time, released only one major product line.  Premier is the only major product line that they released.

CSI ... Parker DNA

A beautiful grey-black lacquer was found laying at Singapore First Integrated Resort (IR) (Resort World Sentosa) on Wednesday Jan 20, 2010 when it first it door to the public.

Lieutenant Kiasee and his team was called upon to investigate who is the irresponsible owner. When his team arrival on site, Cpt. Kiasu asked his team to clear the site and secure the area. After his team secure the area, Cpt Kiasu commanded section commander MC-King to comb the area for clue.

Give the men a Tiger ...

The Year of 2010 is the Year of the Tiger. The Tiger is the third sign in the Chinese Zodiac cycle. This year is double happiness for the businessman. The first day of the Chinese New Year coincidentally fall on February 14, 2010.

With China booming, Parker taking the opportunity to release a Zodiac Series last Christmas to welcome the lunar year.

Today, we received our piece but was disappointment with the artwork.

What is your lucky number?

Here is an interesting piece of numerologiical trivia: way back in year 2004, China Sichuan Airlines spent more than a quarter of a million yuan to purchase a telephone number. That is quite of pile of yuan (the highest denomination of yuan is 100). The executives were confident that travelers won't simply dial the number for flight times details, but felt that by dialing the number, it will also give the travelers a very special feeling of happiness.

Are you able to guess what that special telephone number is?

Numerological symbolism plays a key role in our society. For example, the Chinese believe that it it important not to schedule any important invitation on the 4th day of the month. The AMO may ask "why not?"

The is because the "four" and "death" are thought to be equivalents by the Japanese and Chinese. These two words are homonyms in Chinese. Both are pronounced as 'si'.

Rumours, Rumours ... Great Singapore Sale

The Great Singapore Sale is back for another exciting month. We managed to lay out hand on a good bargain at BHG Singapore. A pair of Parker Citrine going for only S$1,000 (International and Demi size, Yellow color only) as shown in the picture. The other regular price pen are going at 20% discount. Father Day is around the corner, rush on down to BHG today before it is sold out. The GSS event at BHG end June 28, 2009. The same offer is also available at Takashimaya and CK Tang department store Singapore.

Do you know of a good bargain or "rumour" lately? Write to us and tell us about it and share with other readers.