Description
— overview, distinguishing features and historical context of this model/ variant.
Parker Sonnet Mk IV — Blue CT — Black Section
Generation
- This version belongs to the Sonnet Mk IV family, associated with the 2015 redesign and later releases.
- The refresh revised the arrow clip, cap-band styling and Parker branding while retaining the Sonnet silhouette.
- This version combines a stainless-steel nib with the black plastic grip section.
Production
- Made in France.
- This finish is recorded from 2015.
- Example on the photos has date code IIIT – Quarter 1, 2015.
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Body and finish
- The cap and barrel are steel with a satin blue lacquer finish.
- The body has a smooth, satin surface.
- The grip section is smooth black plastic.
- The fittings have a polished silver-coloured finish.
Nib
- The nib is stainless steel with a silver-coloured finish.
- The nib carries Parker branding and an arrow motif.
- A twin-channel feed and ink collector sit beneath the nib.
Filling system
- The pen accepts Parker ink cartridges or a removable converter for bottled ink.
- The barrel unscrews from the grip section to expose the cartridge or converter.
Cap and clip
- The cap has a snap-on closure and pulls off for use.
- The cap carries Parker’s arrow clip.
- A broad band finishes the lower edge of the cap.
- The cap crown has a metal inset.
Markings
- The cap band carries the Parker and Sonnet names, the French country-of-manufacture marking and a production date code.
- The Parker branding uses the oval arrow emblem.