Parker Sonnet - MK IV Stainless Steel CT

Parker Sonnet Mk IV — Stainless Steel CT

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 Y – Quarter 4, 2016.

Body and finish

• The cap and barrel are stainless steel.
• Fine brushing gives the body a satin finish.
• The grip section is smooth black plastic.
• The fittings have a palladium 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.