Parker IM Fountain Pen | Black Lacquer with Gold Trim | Fine Nib with Blue Ink Refill | Gift Box

I love the pen, it looks dark and elegant, writes smoothly... a pleasure.

I originally bought a Parker 51 but was extremely disappointed (the resin body scuffs permanently when you simply post the stainless steel cap) so I returned it and got the Parker IM instead. The box it comes in is no match for the 51's, which is very premium, but the pen itself is better quality, being made entirely of stainless steel - with no scuffing issue when posting the cap. It's a nice weight and well balanced, even with the cap posted, it writes well with no scratchiness or stalling, and the finish (I went for the Dark Espresso) is gorgeous. With the difference in price I was able to order the pen, an ink converter and two bottles of Quink for only 59p more than just the Parker 51.

Lovely fountain pen. No too chunky to hold and the flow is beautiful on paper.

Comfortable to write with, a nice weight and size, a great pen! One thing to mention is that it isn't really 'espresso' coloured as per the description, more 'gunmetal grey' which was a bit disappointing.

Bought the matte black fine nib. I've always loved fountain pens and I find that Parker is the happy medium price point. It writes super smooth and glides. Makes me write more with this.

Lovely comfortable to use. A beautiful finish.

I was searching for an alternative to my usual rollerball pens and discovered this beautiful Parker IM fountain pen. As I already own a Parker Sonnet pen, I was confident that this one would be of good quality. I was right. Its black lacquer body coupled with the contrast bright gold trim is truly stunning.I like the fact that the pen has a good weight to it. It is not substantial, but feels really comfortable. The barrel is exactly as I had hoped; it is thick which allows for a secure grip. The medium sized metal nib is robust and feels as though it could even outlast the pen!The writing experience is one of best I have ever had. Whether I choose to write with less or greater pressure, it is effectless and I feel no discomfort at all.The Parker IM Fountain Pen is a well designed and attractive writing instrument which is also very functional. I am pleased to recommend it.

I've been a fan of Parker fountain pens in the past but put off by being tied in with their cartridges. The design of this one convinced me to give them another go. Sadly I regret my decision. The ink flow is inconsistent and the pen dries overnight, even when secured. This means a wash and clean is required every day it's used. I've switched back to my current supply of fountain pens and I think my nostalgia for this brand won't be enough to convince me to buy another.