8738 Parker 180 Fountain Pen in Orange Lacquer, Medium and Extra Fine Nib.

Summary; 

• Make and Model: Parker 180
• Origin:  The pen was made in France around 1980.
• Finish: Orange mottled lacquer.
• Overall Length: 132mm
• Filling Type: Cartridge or optional converter.
• Nib: Double sided, Medium or Extra Fine.
• Inscription:  None
• Nib Rating: ****  (Nib Ratings Explained Here)

Description;

The Parker 180 Fountain Pen was the first to offer a double sided nib, turn it one way and you get a Medium line, turn it over and you get an Extra Fine line!

The pens caught the public imagination and they were very successful in the early 1980's - a time when fountain pens were distinctly out of favour. They didn't last long however and the redesigned Parker Classic with a more conventional nib took its place in the mid 1980's.

The original 180's are now quite rare and collectable and the price has soared over recent years.

This model was made in France around 1980, it takes standard Parker cartridges or it can be used with an optional converter to use ink from a bottle.

This pen is in reasonable condition although there are wear marks and light marks on the cap and barrel, the gold plate is wearing thin on the tassie and clip.

The nib is marked as B/F, that is a Broad and a Fine, but my writing sample would put the pen more as a Medium and Extra Fine. It has been fully serviced and is ready to go.

Condition:  Grade B 

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