Parker Jotter Ballpoint Pen Stainless Steel Chrome

I disagree with the reviewers who stated that this pen is nowhere near the quality of vintage Jotters.I own both a 1970s Jotter and this modern one, both in stainless steel. Comparing them side-by-side, the only noticeable difference is the brass vs. plastic female threads where the barrel screws together, and they slightly redesigned the arrow's fletching on the clip.The sound and feeling of the click are identical.One of those reviews noted that this pen weighs half of what it should. I own both the modern and a 70s Jotter. Without the refills, they weigh 11 and 15 grams, respectively. So sure, the modern one is lighter, but a 4 gram difference isn't noticeable to my hand.Given the cost of vintage stainless steel Jotters, this modern version is absolutely ... MoreI disagree with the reviewers who stated that this pen is nowhere near the quality of vintage Jotters.I own both a 1970s Jotter and this modern one, both in stainless steel. Comparing them side-by-side, the only noticeable difference is the brass vs. plastic female threads where the barrel screws together, and they slightly redesigned the arrow's fletching on the clip.The sound and feeling of the click are identical.One of those reviews noted that this pen weighs half of what it should. I own both the modern and a 70s Jotter. Without the refills, they weigh 11 and 15 grams, respectively. So sure, the modern one is lighter, but a 4 gram difference isn't noticeable to my hand.Given the cost of vintage stainless steel Jotters, this modern version is absolutely worth it.

The pen body itself feels great compared to the plastic Parker Jotters that I've been using, but the refill isn't that great. I like to use the Ohto Flash Dry Gel refill in the all-plastic version of this pen, but that refill doesn't fit in this stainless steel body.The Ohto refill is listed as one that's compatible under JetPens' recommended refills list for this pen. I'm not sure if there have been manufacturing changes along the years but that refill currently doesn't seem like an option with this pen.

Though I can't speak to previous generations of Jotters, the bottom two reviews are puzzling. I find this to be a fine pen with an excellent mechanism for an extremely good price.Though I'm not a fan of ballpoint ink, the flexibility of being able to choose from dozens of different refills (including gels and hybrid inks) makes this pen very versatile. If you don't like the included ink cartridge (as ballpoints go, it's not bad), you can easily switch it out for something you like. It's a mix-and-match pen you can tailor to your style of writing, and there's a great assortment of G2-compatible cartridges out there.As far as form and function go, I don't think you can find a better-looking pen — certainly not for the price — and despite its small size, I find it ... MoreThough I can't speak to previous generations of Jotters, the bottom two reviews are puzzling. I find this to be a fine pen with an excellent mechanism for an extremely good price.Though I'm not a fan of ballpoint ink, the flexibility of being able to choose from dozens of different refills (including gels and hybrid inks) makes this pen very versatile. If you don't like the included ink cartridge (as ballpoints go, it's not bad), you can easily switch it out for something you like. It's a mix-and-match pen you can tailor to your style of writing, and there's a great assortment of G2-compatible cartridges out there.As far as form and function go, I don't think you can find a better-looking pen — certainly not for the price — and despite its small size, I find it to be quite comfortable. The sweeping shape and stainless steel imparts a modernist style that is beautiful but not ostentatious, and the balance, mechanism and weight are just about perfect. There's a reason this pen model has been in production for 65 years, largely unchanged: the design is well-considered and timeless.I did vacillate a bit between the brushed stainless steel (this model) and the full chrome 'premium' model. Contrary to expectations, the brushed is the better-looking pen. Not only does it not show fingerprints and scratches, it's much easier to hold without slipping.If you like gel refills, I recommend the Ohto Flash Dry (PG-105NP) as a great fine-point option. At such a great price for pen and ink, I plan to buy a few more of both.

Honestly, I bought this for nostalgia reasons, and it's hard to live up to those kinds of expectations. The click is still super satisfying, the ballpoint that comes with it feels familiar and is fine (wider than I'd like, but smooth and I love the look of that triangular silver nib).Maybe I was smaller when I last used one of these (and admittedly, I likely used more of the plastic kind), but the pen feels smaller and lighter, and not in a good way. The size feels more like my small tactile turn pen, without the nice heft. And it's only 0.25-0.5 inches shorter (capped/cap on back for writing) than my dad's old (verrrry old) parker fountain pen and slightly narrower, so it's a less pleasant writing experience.But for the price, it's a solid pen to knock around ... MoreHonestly, I bought this for nostalgia reasons, and it's hard to live up to those kinds of expectations. The click is still super satisfying, the ballpoint that comes with it feels familiar and is fine (wider than I'd like, but smooth and I love the look of that triangular silver nib).Maybe I was smaller when I last used one of these (and admittedly, I likely used more of the plastic kind), but the pen feels smaller and lighter, and not in a good way. The size feels more like my small tactile turn pen, without the nice heft. And it's only 0.25-0.5 inches shorter (capped/cap on back for writing) than my dad's old (verrrry old) parker fountain pen and slightly narrower, so it's a less pleasant writing experience.But for the price, it's a solid pen to knock around that I'm not scared to lend to folks ("do you have a pen...?") and writes reasonably well (side quest -- I'm testing out different ink refills for it and super excited that this is even an option -- so far all the refills are meh, but that's not the pen's fault...). And the click mechanism is worth the price of entry...

A fantastic pen overall that's sturdy, classy, and affordable.

This is looks and feels fantastic in hand. I love the arrow that's embossed into the pocket clip, it's a beautiful touch. It feels solid, and has a great 'click' to it. I bought this pen in particular because it's less expensive than a Fisher Space Pen of similar size and function, but can use the same refill as long as you have the small plastic adapter that comes with the Fisher pressurized refills. That being said the ball point refill that came in the pen writes quite nicely. The ink flows smoothly in multiple types of paper and haven't had any issues with smudges. Overall a great pen, especially for the price.

A revelation.

Pens are designed to do one thing: write.Unfortunately, every single pen I've ever owned has failed to manage this seemingly monumental task. Each of these pens are ill-fated to suffer an ink aneurysm mid-stroke at some point in its brief, wretched existence. There are so many pen-shaped holes in my wall that a hive of bees have begun reproducing in them. I firmly believed I was cursed to forever rinse through pens one bulk bag at a time.That is, until now.I recently stole a pen from Kevin. I'm pretty certain Kevin stole it from Peter, but regardless I've not forgotten the time Kevin seized my last krispy-kreme from the break room. You know, back when they were essentially a form of currency? Inconceivable. Anyway, it's a nice looking pen that I made sure to ... MorePens are designed to do one thing: write.Unfortunately, every single pen I've ever owned has failed to manage this seemingly monumental task. Each of these pens are ill-fated to suffer an ink aneurysm mid-stroke at some point in its brief, wretched existence. There are so many pen-shaped holes in my wall that a hive of bees have begun reproducing in them. I firmly believed I was cursed to forever rinse through pens one bulk bag at a time.That is, until now.I recently stole a pen from Kevin. I'm pretty certain Kevin stole it from Peter, but regardless I've not forgotten the time Kevin seized my last krispy-kreme from the break room. You know, back when they were essentially a form of currency? Inconceivable. Anyway, it's a nice looking pen that I made sure to use openly to assert my fragile dominance. But I thought nothing of its looks, they can certainly deceive as even the shiniest of pens I've obtained have still wormed their way to the bee wall. As soon as that ballpoint first adorned my colouring book, I immediately noticed that the feel of this pen was something different. Its flow was smooth, like a flamingo elegantly gliding down to still waters. I glanced at the pen's engraving to reveal the word "Parker." I thought to myself, "Peter actually engraved Parker on his pen? What a schmuck," but I knew it was exactly the kind of thing Peter would do. It wasn't until some time later that I began to realize—I've not tossed a pen today. My eyes immediately glanced down to the instrument in my hand. It still feels... pleasant? No stutters, no sputters, no ink aneurysms. I had the insatiable urge to scrawl some more, on any and every surface. I drew on it all. In all the books and notepads, on the walls and the stalls, on the toilet paper and napkins, and on Kevin's desk; nothing faulted. Remarkable.I had to know the origins of such pen. Is this black magic? An artifact from the cursed Caribbean? Or perhaps a gift from God Himself? Fortunately, gone are the days of carrier pigeons so I did some research in the web. After a strenuous deep dive into Holy Artifacts and the like, my peanut brain finally made the connection with the "Parker" engraving and it led me here. This is exactly the pen in the picture, and I was quite surprised at the pricing. For what is the Rolex of writing instruments, this is certainly inexpensive. There's only one other review, a 1 star reviewer that speaks blasphemy. The reviewer must have giant hulk appendages, as the Parker fits adequately in my modestly sized man hands. Though, most things look big in my hands, so it's all down to preference I guess. I dare say they never even attempted to put words on paper with it, otherwise they'd be bestowed with the same revelation as I.So I've been using it for several weeks now and it still performs exactly how it did on Day 1.The Parker pen will be there for you. It'll laugh at your jokes. It'll please your wife. It'll nurse your children. This is such a revelation that I'm not so sure what the meaning of life is anymore. It's bittersweet, really, as I'll most certainly miss unleashing my anger on those bulk pens. Perhaps I'll direct it at my wife again instead.And Kevin, I forgive you. But I'm keeping this pen.

Disappointingly bad pen

I received my brand new pen and started using it right away. So far it's been a real dud. When I draw a line across the page it stops putting out ink about halfway through the line. I wouldn't recommend this pen to anyone who likes to write. If you like to continually try to coax ink out of your pen while trying to write, this is the pen for you.

Review of Parker Jotter Stainless Steel Chrome Trim Ballpoint Pen

I purchased the Parker Jotter Stainless Steel Chrome Trim Ballpoint Pen as a leaving gift for a work colleague and engraved. She was so delighted to receive such a lovely surprise present :). Paid £3 for faster delivery which arrived the next working day. Will definitely buy again.

Thanks. Nice pen, nice price. Why buy one ?, unlike the cheap pens these are comfortable, last years and work consistently well until the refill need

Thanks. Nice pen, nice price. Why buy one ?, unlike the cheap pens these are comfortable, last years and work consistently well until the refill needs changing. The only hassle is people swiping them :). Note. I was happy with the delivery time but eBay was hassling me to review before it arrived. Complain to eBay, not me.

Works like a charm

I went in looking for a Cross pen, which Staples didn't carry so I thought I'd give Parker a try. The associate in tech saw me browsing and walked me to the area with the pad folios, which I was looking for as well. The Parker pen was affordable and writes smooth, I also bought 2 refills so it'll last. It was affordable and not as expensive as the pen which I had originally come in for. Great customer service, affordable products and great alternatives.