Parker Sonnet flow

[fabrimedeiros]

Hello, Parker fans!

 

Cisele pattern is one the most beautiful I've ever seen on a FP. I want to purchase a Sonnet Cisele Sterling Silver, but what make me think twice is its bad rap about dry flow.

 

I'm used to write with my Pelikans, which have a nice wet flow and I love it.

 

What do you think about the Sonnet flow? Is it suitable?

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Fabricio in São Paulo, SP

[FLZapped]

I was just writing with my gold nib medium sonnet and the flow is pretty good. I have a steel fine, but it has been a long time since I last used it, I would have to ink it up and check it, but I am away from home at the moment.

 

-Bruce

[Aysedasi]

The Sonnet is the only pen I've ever sold because of inconsistent ink flow. Mine had the sweetest steel stub nib I've ever used, but even that couldn't persuade me to keep it.

Edited May 15, 2010 by Aysedasi

[Parker Quink Turquoise]

At present I have two Parker Sonnets fountain pens.One has a fine nib and the other extra fine.The extra fine is the nicest,smoothest writing pen I own.The fine also works well.Just this week I have ordered another Parker Sonnet.This one will have a medium nib.

 

I always use Parker Quink ink in my Parker fountain pens.Do not know if this makes any difference or not but the pens work great with it.

Edited May 15, 2010 by Parker Quink Turquoise

[CRB]

I have these Sonnets (with F, M and CI nibs). Of them all, two that had Fine steel nibs were dry and rather scratchy at first. I replaced them with 18K nibs. Now they write smoothly without any flow problems.

 

There are three Pelikans in my household, all with good flow. I don't think my Sonnets are any drier; and one or two are quite juicy.

 

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_V2mFMIUesEg/S-7bbJYAHlI/AAAAAAAAAZc/pIAtGUgPPQ4/s400/Sonnets.JPG

 

Let us know what you get.

 

Cheers,

Joe

[Rique]

Olá Fabricio,

 

I´ve got a Sonnet too (but with a steel nib, not the Ciselé). Its nib was one of the most problematic I´ve ever found - skipped badly, even after thoroughly cleaned and disassembled. I found afterwards that it had a bad case of "baby bottom" - the inner faces of iridium blob were rounded, and the ink lost contact with the paper. I managed to grind the nib myself, and it now works as it should, very smooth and wet, laying a sort of medium/broad line.

I had my eye on a sterling Sonnet too, but after I had this problem, and found lots of other buyers also complaining about baby bottom nibs, I´ve got a bit discouraged... Specially when you are based in Brazil (as I am), and exchanging nibs under the warranty is not an easy option...

The pen is really beautiful, though.

 

(BTW, onde você vai comprar a caneta? Achou em alguma loja em SP, ou vai comprar online? Um abraço!)

 

Rique, from Minas Gerais

[fabrimedeiros]

I have these Sonnets (with F, M and CI nibs). Of them all, two that had Fine steel nibs were dry and rather scratchy at first. I replaced them with 18K nibs. Now they write smoothly without any flow problems.

 

There are three Pelikans in my household, all with good flow. I don't think my Sonnets are any drier; and one or two are quite juicy.

 

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_V2mFMIUesEg/S-7bbJYAHlI/AAAAAAAAAZc/pIAtGUgPPQ4/s400/Sonnets.JPG

 

Let us know what you get.

 

Cheers,

Joe

 

What a beautiful Parker Sonnet collection! Nice pen hack!

 

Joe, thank you sharing!

[fabrimedeiros]

Olá Fabricio,

 

I´ve got a Sonnet too (but with a steel nib, not the Ciselé). Its nib was one of the most problematic I´ve ever found - skipped badly, even after thoroughly cleaned and disassembled. I found afterwards that it had a bad case of "baby bottom" - the inner faces of iridium blob were rounded, and the ink lost contact with the paper. I managed to grind the nib myself, and it now works as it should, very smooth and wet, laying a sort of medium/broad line.

I had my eye on a sterling Sonnet too, but after I had this problem, and found lots of other buyers also complaining about baby bottom nibs, I´ve got a bit discouraged... Specially when you are based in Brazil (as I am), and exchanging nibs under the warranty is not an easy option...

The pen is really beautiful, though.

 

(BTW, onde você vai comprar a caneta? Achou em alguma loja em SP, ou vai comprar online? Um abraço!)

 

Rique, from Minas Gerais

 

Oi, Rique! Que boa surpresa encontrar um amigo brasileiro entusiasta de canetas tinteiro! (= It's nice to meet a brazilian guy, who is FP enthusiast!)

 

I've read that newest Parker pens are most "baby botton" for "Ball Point Generation". Baby botton works fine, if you press hard the FP on the paper, as "BP Generation" usually to write. Although, I don't know if it's truth.

I think I'll purchase on line, which is cheaper.

 

Um forte abraço, Fabricio

[fabrimedeiros]

Thank you all for help me!

 

Regards,

 

Fabricio

 

 

[PenTieRun]

And this flow business is really a shame because the Sonnet is a very attractive pen that is well balanced and writes very well...when it feels like it.

[sergioirie]

Fabrício,

 

Hello.

 

I´m living in São Paulo too.

 

I have four Sonnets, and all of them are lovely writers.

 

I also have some pelikans. The best one being a M200, i´ve bought from Richard Binder.

 

You see, thinking about those pens, the pelikan, out of box, was marvelous, but it came from a very reliable source. The sonnets gave me some trouble, but it was easily fixed: just rinse the pen with water and soap, and the flow is ok.

 

Also, think about the ink: ink is a key factor. I usually use waterman florida blue. You can find them at Ravil (Av. São Joao nº 33 ou Rua Augusta 2633). If you want to talk with a Parker expert, then go to Central de Canetas, Rua São Bento n. 290. They have every parker you can possibly imagine, including a plum 51. It´s an awesome place to go.

 

Abraços

 

PS. As for buying on line, I would recommend you "Pen seller from France",on ebay. It took almost three weeks, but the pen I bought from them arrived safely...

 

 

Sergio

Edited May 16, 2010 by sergioirie

[fabrimedeiros]

Fabrício,

 

Hello.

 

I´m living in São Paulo too.

 

I have four Sonnets, and all of them are lovely writers.

 

I also have some pelikans. The best one being a M200, i´ve bought from Richard Binder.

 

You see, thinking about those pens, the pelikan, out of box, was marvelous, but it came from a very reliable source. The sonnets gave me some trouble, but it was easily fixed: just rinse the pen with water and soap, and the flow is ok.

 

Also, think about the ink: ink is a key factor. I usually use waterman florida blue. You can find them at Ravil (Av. São Joao nº 33 ou Rua Augusta 2633). If you want to talk with a Parker expert, then go to Central de Canetas, Rua São Bento n. 290. They have every parker you can possibly imagine, including a plum 51. It´s an awesome place to go.

 

Abraços

 

PS. As for buying on line, I would recommend you "Pen seller from France",on ebay. It took almost three weeks, but the pen I bought from them arrived safely...

 

 

Sergio

 

 

Hi, Sergio! Nice to meet you!

 

I'm glad about you share tips with me!

 

I know those two places in São Paulo. Both are nice pen stores, however their prices are very expensive. Usually, I prefer to buy on line. Thanks for tip: "Pen seller from France".

 

Parker isn't my cup of tea, though I do like some Parker icons: "51", "75", and now, perhaps, Sonnet Cisele. Basically, Pelikan is my focus. I also have a M400 "Binderized", that is amazing!

 

I know some simple techniques on nib adjustments, like how to improve ink flow, which I hope they are sufficient to fix my Sonnet.

 

About ink, I have Waterman Florida Blue, which is a nice blue, but I also own some Noodler's ink, like Eel Blue, that is very wet and has a good flow.

 

Um forte abraço,

Fabricio

[Parker Quink Turquoise]

The Parker Sonnet I have with the extra fine nib is one of my favourite pens.It is probably the smoothest and best writing pen I own.

 

I use this pen with Parker Quink Blue Black ink.For myself I find the Parker Quink Blue Black ink leaves wtiting that some how has a timesless quality to it.Just my opinion.

[arashdeepsinghmann]

Hello, Parker fans!

 

Cisele pattern is one the most beautiful I've ever seen on a FP. I want to purchase a Sonnet Cisele Sterling Silver, but what make me think twice is its bad rap about dry flow.

 

I'm used to write with my Pelikans, which have a nice wet flow and I love it.

 

What do you think about the Sonnet flow? Is it suitable?

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Fabricio in São Paulo, SP

 

I have 15-16 Parker Sonnets and my collection includes two Parker Sonnet Cisele Sterling Silver FP with M nib (all have 18K solid gold Nibs). Sonnets are the only pens I use and all my pens are smooth and great writers. They are not dry at all and they write consistent. I love them a lot and will never move to any other pen.

I am sure you will love the pen.

Good Luck

Edited May 17, 2010 by arashdeepsinghmann

[Boltonator]

I have the 18K nib, the most profound thing is that i cannot tell if i have worn it in or if it has always been this smooth. The nib is very hard and smooth and I am guessing that it will be years before i need to replace it. Even with my university studies. It doesent have baby bottom issues but it is also an earlier 1st generation model (7 marks on the arrow as opposed to 5) so maybe they didnt have that problem. When i bought it, it looked like it had been there for a while. I guess that no other kiwis wanted to stump up the cash for the pen.