I do not know if it is the improved design, or one of the pens is not an original Parker.

I could not help but wonder: What happened to the rest of it?Did some creative design person who believed the distorted marketing adage that change is always necessary - whether really needed or not; or, is Parker simply trying to squeeze more profit out of each pen by reducing the amount of materials used to make it

Besides the sleek tip with no grip, love the design and quality of this classic peice

Great design aesthetically, however the ink is far 5o inconsistent to be considered for use in a professional environment.

Lightweight and the design isn't as classy as the usual.

Pros:I like the design of the box, stylish, with a transparent visor that let you take a previous look of the product

Nice pen and design.

Great design aesthetically, however the ink is far 5o inconsistent to be considered for use in a professional environment.

Apart from that, the pens are nearly identical, from the round-topped push button re-adopted in 2000 after a brief hiatus that began in 1973 with the flat-topped arrow design, to the plastic barrel threads which replaced brass some decades ago

Bottom Line: A attractive, slim design pen that's sensistive to the

Somewhat counter-intuitively, this more complex design appears simpler to the eye.

Solid and durable design that feels good in the hand

It's a very slim plain design so if you prefer plain, super slim, then you'll like this pen

It misses a half "E" and a quarter "R"

I'm quite fond, personally, of the Pilot G-2 07.