![]() Though it’s hard to tell in a photo, the Parker Jotter fountain pen seems a bit wider. There is a noticeable edge where the grip section connects to the body. When opened though, I feel like the grip section and the collar that connects the nib feels a little less thought through. Overall, the Jotter in Stainless Steel looks really good when capped. How come Parker’s fountain pen ink cartridges didn’t become the industry standard? It’s ironic that Parker’s ballpoint refill is considered the industry standard for fountain pen refills but their cartridges and converters are proprietary. Parker pens take proprietary cartridges/converters so a converter ($12) will need to be purchased separately to be able to expand one’s ink options. It arrived in retail packaging (clear plastic on the front and a hanging loop at the top) so it appears that the Jotter fountain pen was intended for stores like Staples and Office Depot. The Jotter Fountain Pen I purchased is the Stainless Steel with gold accents ($24). Both companies position these pens in an entry level price point as well, relatively speaking. This is not unlike what Caran d’Ache did with the 849 as well. ![]() In theory, Parker took the classic good looks of their iconic Jotter ballpoint pen and turned it in to a fountain pen. However, it has not gotten a lot of notice. The Parker Jotter fountain pen has been available for at least a year. ![]()
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