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Hello everyone! I have always seen/heard of Parker Sonnets with 18K nibs, and these usually also have some flex. However, I was wondering whether any Sonnet, be it a Sterling Silver or otherwise, could have a 14K nib... Any clarity on the issue would be genuinely appreciated! Regards, SS

Just wondering if I can protect the finish and shine of the ring at the end of the section on a Parker Sonnet FP with a judicious application of a thin layer of silicone grease. Actually, I'm thinking of trying it, and I have no reason to believe it can't hurt but might help. Nevertheless, I'm wondering if any Sonnet fans out there have tried this or perhaps have another way of protecting the finish and shine on this incredibly thin ring. Now I'm not talking about slathering big goops of silicone grease on it, just the thinnest of coatings, which I assume would hardly be noticeable, if at all. My latest use for silicone grease, by the way, was converting a Parker 51 desk pen from an aerometric filler to a eyedropper filler. I used a very small O-ring (available from a local hardware store, but also available from GouletPens--no commercial connection with them) to butt up against the section, just above the threads, and I then coated the threads with the grease. Works great. Note, however, you'll need to apply a dollop of HOT GLUE to the very end of the barrel, as it has a tiny pinhole which will leak ink if you don't seal it!!