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Italix Parson's Essential Fountain Pen

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Italix Parson's Essential Fountain Pen

Theroc

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Aug 17, 2017

A custom-grind Parson's Essential should be on every fountain pen user's path of discovery. This pen stands alone as the next step after a Safari, Metropolitan or similar intro. Or, in other words, this is the answer to: What do I get next?

writerstephen

480

Aug 19, 2017

TherocI have one of these with a reverse oblique (being a lefty). I find I don't need it or particularly like the grind. But the pen is so damn well-balanced, smooth, and good looking, I just ordered one in green from mr pen with a regular broad nib. Agreed, these are excellent pens.

Thw1990

209

Sep 20, 2017

writerstephenIt’s “essential”!

writerstephen

480

Sep 20, 2017

Thw1990Indeed! And I must say, I LOVE my green pen with the broad nib. Inked with Robert Oster Tranquility, it's magnificent.

Penstruck

Oct 3, 2017

writerstephenHi, could you tell me how much the price sold for on Massdrop please?
Thank you.

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writerstephen

480

Oct 3, 2017

PenstruckHi Penstruck,
My cost for the Parsons Essential on Massdrop was $58.74 with shipping.

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Penstruck

Oct 3, 2017

writerstephenThank you!

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MrSharkbait

479

Apr 21, 2018

TherocI think the Deacon’s Doodle has taken over that spot. I would love to check out Italix’s entire lineup perhaps at a pen show. I know I want another, just not sure which model.

Theroc

2318

Keyboard Club Member

Apr 23, 2018

MrSharkbaitIt is certainly cheaper, however, the Doodle has limited grind options. The only pen from their line up that I still want is the Imperium State. Having owned the Parson's, the Churchman's, the Viper Strike and the Commodore, I can say that the two best buys are the Parson's and the Churchman's, with the Parson's being more comfortable to write with, but the Churchman's a having a more substantial size and nib. It seems to me that the Imperium State has the handling comfort of the Parson's and the substance of the Churchman's. I can't wait to know for sure.

MrSharkbait

479

Apr 24, 2018

TherocAgreed with the greater selection, but the Doodle’s options hit the sweet spot for Italics writing IMHO. I got the oblique nib, and I had to research to learn not only how to write with it, but why you would want to use one. It was incredibly rewarding.
I am also eyeing the Imperium State. I am a bit concerened though that only the black lacquer version is on Mr. Pen’s site, as I prefer the metal version. That clip is a head turner! The English Curate and Captain’s Commission are also interesting.

Theroc

2318

Keyboard Club Member

Apr 24, 2018

MrSharkbaitI joined a drop for the English Curate a while back, it didn't even hit the lowest price point. In the end I lost interest in it. I never liked the design of the section to begin with and I read one too many complaints about it. The English Curate and the Imperium State are the only two Italix pens made* in the UK, and the Curate seems to have quality issues.
*I am referring to the pen bodies here, not the nib work of course.

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