Parker Jotter London Collection Fountain Pens

[@davidanderson3425]

I like the Jotter. No frills, just a nice simple pen capable of giving many years of enjoyment.

[@penkino1]

Absolutely agree David, thank you for your comments.

[@lmaoroflcopter]

Had a Parker Jotter fountain pen in stainless steel since at least 1995. Still have it today and it was the only one with a metal barrel, other jotters having plastic ones back in the day. Just picked up a new jotter in red and pleasantly surprised to see it come with a metal barrel! Just like my older model, it is a thin pen, but perfectly pocketable one as a daily driver and cheap enough for me not to worry about if I let others use it.

[@penkino1]

Yes i think lots of people used the Jotter pens, nice to hear your enjoying your new pen. Well done.

[@ArkansasMike]

Parker Jotter has been around since 1954, 64 years. Great little pens. I've had them in ballpoint, I haven't had one in a fountain pen yet. Have a great weekend Stef.

[@DerrickMims]

I just ordered one in red. It reminds me a lot of my beloved Parker 45 design - small and sleek. Basic and attractive. I am looking forward to trying it out.

[@penkino1]

Hi Derrick, thats great well done im sure you will enjoy it. Stay safe

[@LifeinLancashire]

Many thanks Stef for showing these. As you know, I'm on a fountain pen theme for Christmas presents this year. I've now ordered a red one, plus converter & a bottle of ink, to donate to my local Christmas Toy Appeal. Thought one of the older disadvantaged kids would like a nice Christmas gift.

[@penkino1]

Thank you for watching Annie.What a great gift for someone well done.

[@andrewtongue7084]

That's the (Christmas) spirit, Annie..... & sure, giving is always better than receiving :)

[@haveagreatlife586]

These pens truly define the precision of writing. Thank you, sir.

[@penkino1]

Great everyday writers. Thanks for watching.

[@Crazytesseract]

Is the Parker 15 with a fine nib, always a dry writer? I have one from 1987, and it has always written dry. Cleaned the nib and feed many times. Writes well, but again dry. Any solution how to make it wetter?

[@penkino1]

Ive not had any Parker 15's so i can not comment, however ink flow can be adjusted by widening the gap on the nib. If you try to do this yourself then be carefull as you could ruin the nib. Thanks

[@mellow-jello]

Here in 2022 in Canada, I recently bought both the Bond Street, and Royal Blue, though they are now both encased with a S/S body, great durable FP. Writes well, and stand outs as their ballpoint counterparts in the 90s during my university days. Still have the 2-tone gold/chrome, still keeps on working well. Hope to complete my Jotter collection some day, with the CT, and Kensington.

[@penkino1]

Good luck with your collection, enjoy the pens.

[@byrong1561]

I picked up this bad boy in December 2019. Early days, but absolutely love it so far. I had a Lamy Safari before but I could not get along with the angles sides of the grip. This spherical shape feels way more natural to me. It does feel a little on the light side overall, but it is still heavier than the Lamy, and look way less plasticy. Medium nib comes up finer than on the Lamy, but it writes very smoothly imho. I am a fan 👍

[@penkino1]

Excellent, well done. They are great pens and make very good everyday writers. Enjoy it.

[@byrong1561]

Grandmia Pens thanks for your comments . I haven’t watched any of your videos but I do love pens a and I will subscribe.

[@penkino1]

Thats great thanks.

[@jisa98]

Great review, thanks! I really would like to own one of those.

[@penkino1]

They are great pens, treat yourself.

[@blue_rackham]

Hey Stef, hi from Goa. The jotter legacy has been around since 1954. So that makes it approximately 64 years old. I hope I win one of these beauties. Keep up the good work. I love the pen restorations that you have done so far. Bye for now.

[@LegoMan-cz4mn]

Looks like a nice practical pen! I have a Parker 45 flighter which also kind of looks like the Jotter ballpoint

[@penkino1]

A great student or everyday writer for anybody. Thanks

[@cmd2four]

what were you dipping the pen into? was that just for effect, or were you actually using a cartridge pen with an ink bottle? I'm brand new to fountain pens.

[@penkino1]

I was dipping it in a ink bottle as i did not want to instal the cartridge. Just for a writing sample.

[@pessie83]

Without the metal clip, that Parker fountain pen reminds me of my very first school fountain pen that I got in primary school, but it did need the 'normal' fountain pen refills. The only thing missing is a small metal part on the back of the fountain pen.

[@penkino1]

Thats great to know, thanks for watching.

[@deepsisangia04]

I have one of parker jotter fountain pen.

[@penkino1]

Thats great use it and enjoy it.

[@Dobj319]

Thanks for showing the Jotter. Are the black, blue, and red barrels plastic or metal?

[@xjsteve]

Darold Booton - the entire range have all metal barrels and the pens are beautifully made. Although lower end, these are excellent writers and can be had for well under $20 or £15 each if you shop around. I can’t recommend these pens enough.

[@penkino1]

Thank you Steve for your reply.

[@acmramon]

so do you recommend those pens ?

[@xjsteve]

Acm Ramon - yes, absolutely. A great workhorse fountain pen, good quality and looks at a very affordable price.

[@larryb8022]

Darold Booton I need to check on the new ones .

[@milcomilco2893]

Dear Stef, I think you covered in this video almost all the important aspects related to those recently designed Fountain Pens. I admit and agree with you that they were an excellent choice for the first Fountain Pen owned by a student. I admired much the cooperation between you and the Company which offered those Fountain Pens and I believe that they reflect a deep knowledge of the human nature and of the Fountain Pens in general. Furthermore, I think that those beautiful new created Fountain Pens Collection would be the messenger of a lifestyle, just showing a new look of it. I am confident in that you would know how to be the interpret of those valuable things of the past that need to be transmitted to the new generation. Please, keep in mind that, for the most of the teenagers who would become the new owners of the offered Fountain Pens, you would remain for many-many years the expert who offered them the first Fountain Pen and who stimulated them to turn back to the handwriting! Thank you for the video and for reviewing those Fountain Pens prepared to be offered at London Pen Show as messengers and links between generations! Best Regards Anton-Mihai

[@penkino1]

Thank you as always for your comments Anton.

[@thebohemian.]

So is this a new pen/model? Back in my Parker selling days there was no Parker Jotter fountain pen, only ballpen and pencil either steel or special (plastic barrel.) I remember the day when the Parker 15 fountain pen was deleted. I/Parker sales people always sold a 15 pen as a fountain pen to the Jotter pen and pencil. Nice to see they have finally revived the 15! I used to sell these pens to the public for £4.99 special £6.99 steel, that's 1990's prices! I notice there's a difference from what I remember to the shell, or section as you say! It was always back in my days to refer to this part of the pen as the shell, no matter what pen company described this part of the pen as the shell. O' the times they are a changin'!

[@penkino1]

Yes i am sure there have been many changes since you were with Parker. Thanks for your comments.

[@acmramon]

i love parker jotter. i have a lot,but a lot of ballpoints in all colours plastic and metal, but as a fountain pen i only have the stainless steel one around 7 of them lol(old version). are those new ones a little longer than the old version? i want to buy the blue one,looks amazingggggg

[@penkino1]

Well done with your Jotter collection. Go ahead treat your self to one. Thank you.

[@rishig8446]

World of Parker > Our Story > Legacy > "CHAPTER VI JOTTER As the ballpoint pen began to emerge in the mid-forties, PARKER, driven by the desire to only produce reliable pens, patiently conducted extensive research until perfecting the refill. And in 1954 PARKER launched Jotter to complete their portfolio. This was the first quality ballpoint pen with a large refill which has become one of the world’s most iconic pens and is still to this day renowned for it’s style, reliability and functionality, down to its signature click." 64 years since the Parker 'Jotter' name has been around. :)

[@Kurazaybo]

I am surprised they redesigned both the ballpoint and fountain pen jotters. Probably I should not be, they have been increasing the quality of pens at Parker. I love the 25 and the Vector, thinking now about getting the Jotter.

[@penkino1]

Yes the new Jotter fountain pen is a nice robust pen for daily writing. Go for it.

[@andreasfilis9001]

Perfect for everyday use.

[@penkino1]

Absolutely they are nice writers to. Thanks.

[@marioferu290365]

Just to read in the Parker pens.net one realize that the Jotter was never a fountain pen; Parker was making very good with their 51 model. After nine years of developing, they presented the first Jotter: a ballpoint pen with a striped orange, green, or red nylon barrel. Those original pens are surprisingly expensive in used market today. And for a try to win one FP from Stef, they were from 1954.

[@laideae]

Two questions: Where are these pens made? And, do the color Jotters have a metal barrel? I want to buy one of these, but from my experience with the Parker 15, I kind of prefer the metal barrel models versus those made in plastic. Subtle changes, but worth taking a look. Thanks for the excellent overview!

[@penkino1]

They are all metal with the different finishes, nice pens. Go on treat yourself.

[@meepferret]

I just bought the stainless steel one for a little under USD $10, on clearance at Office Depot.

[@penkino1]

Excellent well done, they are great everyday writer pens.

[@samsonopus5945]

I welcome the new Parker Jotter. I was disappointed by the old one seven years ago. I landed on one at Aristoc Bookshop in Kampala, Uganda which failed to write. Anyway it art of my collection now.

[@penkino1]

Im glad your happy with your new jotter, enjoy it. Thanks

[@kswaminathan5439]

Beautiful pens indeed.

[@penkino1]

Yes they are great everyday writer pens.

[@andrewtongue7084]

Not a bad little starter unit, for those interested in using fountain pens as an introduction, Stef. What is a nice touch, is the free giveaway to novices (I can confirm that I'll be at the London Pen show, & that I'm over thirteen ;D ), but as a long time fountain pen user, I'll not be coming to grab a sample. I do intend to come & say. 'Hello', though - see you there on the 7th :)

[@penkino1]

Hi Andrew, yes these are great little pens for not only a starter but regular users as well. I have 30 to give away so who knows ? It will be nice to say hello though. Thanks.

[@andrewtongue7084]

See you on the day, Stef :)

[@mariusmihaica3693]

By my understanding the name Parker Jotter started to be used in 1954; so the name is around for 64 years.

[@wayneclarkson375]

Stef, very nice array of jotters. I found my old jotter the other day and i have noticed the difference in the style and how they have change over the years compared to mine. To tell you the truth i think the modern version looks more refined and better quality. So i am going to get the modern version to compare. But overall to me me the new version looks less cheaply made than my vintage version so to speak. Thanks for another excellent review and hope you are able to give them away the lucky visitors at the London Pen Show.

[@penkino1]

Yes the new version looks very nice and more refined as you say. Enjoy your new Jotter. Thanks Wayne.

[@ericbausman8195]

The new Jotter was completely redesigned. There are no parts interchangeable with the previous two generations. You will appreciate the the care given in the new design once you have it in hand. Thank you Stef. This is an excellent introduction to a great pen that is barely known here in the States.

[@xjsteve]

Hi Stef, in answer to your competition, the Parker Jotter was launched in 1954.

[@hermannschottler9396]

Interesting review, Stef. Is the colour of the section always black?

[@penkino1]

Yes the section is the same on all the pens. Thanks

[@acmramon]

where can i fin a jotter fpen with a Fine nib? ty

[@penkino1]

You can buy them from Parker, good luck.

[@acmramon]

@@penkino1 ihave looked on their site, no F nib for the Parker Jotters fpens.

[@fusseyvlogs8983]

Brilliant video mate, these look great, would you mind me asking where you purchased this from? I am also wondering if you are going to the London Pen show this year and is it worth going to?

[@penkino1]

See my previous video for your an answer. Yes it is worth going, its a great fun day. Cheers.

[@Tk-4444]

Thank you for the review.

[@penkino1]

Thanks for watching.

[@leebalmforth2269]

Anyone know if Parker pens are totally made in France or just assembled there?. Thanks

[@penkino1]

As far as i am aware they are made and assembled in France. Thanks,

[@leebalmforth2269]

@@penkino1 thanks for the reply. Best regards lee

[@nanjappa42]

Some models of Parker pens are made in India, by a company called Luxor. They make Beta, Frontier, Vector and some ball pens. I am not sure whether they are for the local market or are also exported. The Frontier Steel closely resembles the Jotter.

[@leebalmforth2269]

@@nanjappa42 thanks for info

[@WaqasAhmad-wz2wm]

Can anyone tell me about a good classical affordable fountain pen for every day use....

[@penkino1]

The Parker Jotter is a good choice. Thanks

[@WaqasAhmad-wz2wm]

@@penkino1 I have a jotter pen can you tell about some other good pen and from some other brand in Same price tag ...thanks...

[@penkino1]

There are many good pens available, its all down to personal prefrence. Take a look at my other videos they may help. Good luck.

[@WaqasAhmad-wz2wm]

@@penkino1 thanks for answering . I will look at the vedios asap....

[@penkino1]

Good luck

[@AnzanHoshinRoshi]

Thank you, Stef.

[@penkino1]

Cheers Anzan.

[@Akio024]

I prefer the the previous, thinner and slim

[@penkino1]

These newer pens are very good value for the money and make great every day user pens. Thank you for your comments.

[@sajjadhusain4146]

You did not say that this revamped 2018 collection of Jotters only come in M size nibs, and no converter is included. No comment about the feel in hand, especially the weight, the nature of the writing - smoothness, feedback etc.. Felt rather incomplete as a review.

[@penkino1]

Maybe you could do the review the correct way ? Thanks

[@goldfish7862]

I got the blue pen

[@penkino1]

Excellent, well done.

[@limkenglee8948]

The name jotter started since 1954 so the name is basically 64 years old today

[@kaiservenzon1196]

The Parker Jotter has been around since 1954. So if my calculations are right it is 64 years since it is released. Thank you Stef as always

[@llindstad]

I guess you dont need to dip it for every use?

[@penkino1]

Absolutly not, the pen comes with a ink cartridge ready for the user to start writing. Thanks.

[@Tk-4444]

64 years of the Parker Jotter

[@purinnkiju7450]

毎度聴き取りやすい英語の発音ですね❗️

[@penkino1]

I hope everything else is easy to hear as well. Thanks.

[@saibaba4u]

you must show how to refill

[@penkino1]

They have all long gone Simon. Thanks

[@saibaba4u]

@@penkino1 thanks

[@rahulkmuraleedharan]

Parker nib standard is too odd.... Medium nib writes like broad nib😔iam using parker frontier CT matte black.

[@penkino1]

Yes they can be a little different, but nice nibs. Thanks for watching.

[@بدربنالشعيفان]

👍👍

[@penkino1]

Thanks for watching.

[@mariakubasiak3892]

Mam to

[@penkino1]

Sorry i do not not know what you mean ?

[@mariakubasiak3892]

@@penkino1 I'm from Poland

[@penkino1]

Thats great Maria welcome to my channel. Give my regards to Poland.

[@mariakubasiak3892]

@@penkino1 😀