Parker Transformation 2016 - Duofold

Parker Duofold

Parker has been our most important pen brand since our original store opened on Michigan Avenue in Chicago in 1932. Parker is still our best-selling product line and our deepest inventory brand. We regularly bring Parker products in from Europe that aren't available in the US market (especially hard to find Jotter colors!

Late in 2016, Parker went through a process of "premiumization" of every product. Every single product was re-designed, with an emphasis on providing premium quality - from the finish, the trim, the iconic Arrow Clip and even the gift boxes.

The Parker Brand

What makes a Parker pen instantly recognizable? Parker defines three signature elements to each pen design: the CLIP, the 3 BANDS, and the JEWEL. Together, these 3 elements unify the Parker design language and allow the Parker brand to become instantly recognizable.

Parker Duofold - an industry icon

Duofold is the most prestigious and oldest existing Parker product in production. First launched in the Roaring Twenties (1921) it is renowned for it's Art Deco design. Duofold has been used by famous personalities such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of Sherlock Holmes mysteries.

Featured below are all the new Duofold models introduced in 2016 and early 2017.

 

Duofold - High quality and excellence.

The key features of Parker Duofold that provide a lifetime of use:

• "Ace" design on the nib and cap button is the Duofold emblem of excellence
• Duofold Classic is made of high quality precious resin crafted in the UK providing elegant and bright color rendering and resistant material
• Duofold Prestige is made of metal
• Extra polished two-tone 18k solid gold fountain pen nib is manually assembled and thoroughly checked
• Nibs are gold plated, palladium plated, or ruthenium plated
• The fountain pen is composed of 21 pieces and made in France

Parker Duofold Gift Box

 

 Parker Duofold Big Red Vintage

 

Classic Big Red Vintage with Nickel Palladium Trim

Each pen is individually numbered. Vintage Big Red acrylic cap and barrel. Barrel is engraved with a historical Parker ribbon.

• Centennial Fountain Pen
• International Founain Pen (smaller size)
• Rollerball Pen
• Ballpoint Pen

 

Prestige Blue Chevron with Gold Trim

Each pen is individually numbered. Blue lacquered finish with lasered chevron pattern. Finished with a translucent varnish.

• Centennial Fountain Pen
• Rollerball Pen
• Ballpoint Pen

 

 

Prestige Burgundy Chevron with Nickel Palladium Trim 

Each pen is individually numbered. Burgundy lacquered finish with lasered chevron pattern. Finished with a translucent varnish.

• Centennial Fountain Pen
• Rollerball Pen
• Ballpoint Pen

Prestige Black Chevron with Ruthenium Trim

Each pen is individually numbered. Black lacquered finish with lasered chevron pattern. Finished with a translucent varnish.

• Centennial Fountain Pen
• Rollerball Pen
• Ballpoint Pen

Prestige Metallic Ruthenium Plated with Nickel Palladium Trim 

Each pen is individually numbered. Ruthenium plated finish over chiselled patterned brass.

• Centennial Fountain Pen
• Rollerball Pen
• Ballpoint Pen

 

Classic Black Acrylic with Nickel Palladium Trim

Each pen is individually numbered. Black acrylic cap and barrel.

• Centennial Fountain Pen
• International Founain Pen (smaller size)
• Rollerball Pen
• Ballpoint Pen

 

Classic Black Acrylic with Gold Plated Trim 

Each pen is individually numbered. Black acrylic cap and barrel.

• Centennial Fountain Pen
• International Founain Pen (smaller size)
• Rollerball Pen
• Ballpoint Pen

 

Classic Blue Acrylic with Nickel Palladium Trim 

Each pen is individually numbered. Blue acrylic cap and barrel.

• Centennial Fountain Pen
• International Founain Pen (smaller size)
• Rollerball Pen
• Ballpoint Pen

 

Classic Ivory Acrylic with Gold Plated Trim 

Each pen is individually numbered. Ivory acrylic cap and barrel.

• Centennial Fountain Pen
• International Founain Pen (smaller size)
• Rollerball Pen
• Ballpoint Pen 

Duofold 2016 Pricing

We've received quite a few emails and phone calls requesting pricing on the new Parker Duofold models. Here is the pricing as of September 16, 2016:

Classic Resin Models (Black with Chrome Trim, Black with Gold Trim, Big Red, Classic Blue with Chrome Trim, Classic Ivory with Gold Trim)

Centennial (large barrel) Fountain Pen MSRP $730, our published price $584

International (Smaller barrel) Fountain Pen MSRP $665, our published price $532

Rollerball MSRP $530, our published price $424

Ballpoint MSRP $430, ourpublished price $344

Premium Chevron Models (Black, Blue and Burgundy)

Centennial (large barrel) Fountain Pen MSRP $970, our published price $776

Rollerball MSRP $775, our published price $620

Ballpoint MSRP $630, our published price $504

Premium Prestige Metallic Ruthenium Plated

Centennial (large barrel) Fountain Pen MSRP $1000, our published price $800

Rollerball MSRP $800, our published price $640

Ballpoint MSRP $650, our published price $520

Check out our other blogs on all the other Parker transformations for 2016:

Parker Duofold

Parker Sonnet

Parker Jotter

Parker Urban

Parker IM

Parker Ingenuity

Parker Premier