Parker Rialto

[H1N]

Parker Rialto, Every Flower Has Its Personality

Edited July 22, 2014 by H1N

[usk15]

On the ring where say "Parker" you should find some letters meaning date code:

http://parkerpens.net/codekey.html

[H1N]

On the ring where say "Parker" you should find some letters meaning date code:

http://parkerpens.net/codekey.html

Thanks usk15, you just gave me a great favor by posting this link

[Captivelight]

The Rialtos are okay pens, I have several Parker 88's and later Rialtos and most of them are quite nice to write with.

 

Have a look at my Parker 88/Rialto page here: http://www.pencollect.co.uk/parker88.htm

[pajaro]

Very interesting pens. I will look for one. Nice pictures.

[H1N]

The Rialtos are okay pens, I have several Parker 88's and later Rialtos and most of them are quite nice to write with.

 

Have a look at my Parker 88/Rialto page here: http://www.pencollect.co.uk/parker88.htm

Nice Page & Good Work

[pajaro]

The more I look at these pens, the more they look like a Waterman Laureat with an arrow clip and the nib of a German-made Papermate fountain pen..

[Florida Blue]

The more I look at these pens, the more they look like a Waterman Laureat with an arrow clip and the nib of a German-made Papermate fountain pen..

 

The pen is probably best described as a fancy Vector. They actually share the same nib and feed and are the same shape. The Rialto was a mid-range luxury pen because it had gold plated trim, a more detailed arrow clip and the barrel and cap were lacquer over brass. The tortoise shell pattern version like H1N has is really nice. Parker also made a green Chinese lacque version with gold specks. One of my first fountain pens was a Rialto in the red metallic lacque that I still use. I think they are pretty underrated as far as modern Parkers go.

 

The earlier 88s are nice too. Again, the same pen only a name change. The silver and gold plated Corinth versions are pretty nice. Rialtos and 88s can still be had pretty cheaply on the bay.

[pajaro]

 

The pen is probably best described as a fancy Vector. They actually share the same nib and feed and are the same shape. The Rialto was a mid-range luxury pen because it had gold plated trim, a more detailed arrow clip and the barrel and cap were lacquer over brass. The tortoise shell pattern version like H1N has is really nice. Parker also made a green Chinese lacque version with gold specks. One of my first fountain pens was a Rialto in the red metallic lacque that I still use. I think they are pretty underrated as far as modern Parkers go.

 

The earlier 88s are nice too. Again, the same pen only a name change. The silver and gold plated Corinth versions are pretty nice. Rialtos and 88s can still be had pretty cheaply on the bay.

 

You might want another look at those ebay prices. Not cheap, unaffordium.

[Florida Blue]

 

You might want another look at those ebay prices. Not cheap, unaffordium.

 

Oh, well, I guess people have finally caught on, but the prices seem a little ridiculous. Most are BIN or high starting prices, although a few are listed in the $30-35 range. Maybe if one gets listed in an auction it might go for a more reasonable price.

 

It reminds me of that Phileas nonsense. I bought my Rialto brand new in the box for about $32 including shipping (from Greece).

 

Still, if you can get one cheap Pajaro I think you will like it.

[pajaro]

It's just like the Phileas nonsense. Also just like the Laureat nonsense.

[bsenn]

I have bought a few 88s and Rialtos listed as Vectors, much more affordable that way. Look for the gold rings.

 

Brian

[richardandtracy]

I have one. It worked very well until I lost it. And then turned up 6 weeks later in the washing machine door rubber. The feed was filled with washing powder, but after clearing it was OK.

 

Never really loved the nib, though. The P61 is much better, and now I have a few...

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[The Blue Knight]

Talking about the Rialto, look how ridiculous the prices are on amazon, I think it is the same seller.

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Parker-Rialto-Fountain-Corinth-Pattern/dp/B0099LDMF6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1406202764&sr=8-3&keywords=parker+rialto

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Parker-Rialto-Ballpoint-Corinth-Pattern/dp/B004PH4OPG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1406202853&sr=8-5&keywords=parker+rialto

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Parker-Rialto-Fountain-Corinth-Pattern/dp/B008R5UEL0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406202853&sr=8-2&keywords=parker+rialto

 

I feel sorry person who paid £100 for the bp, who reviewed it.

[Dutchpen]

I have some (9) for sale in the classifieds for nice prices :-)

 

check: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/classifieds/item/27349-parker-88-and-rialto-fountainpens/

[H1N]

I have some (9) for sale in the classifieds for nice prices :-)

 

check: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/classifieds/item/27349-parker-88-and-rialto-fountainpens/

What about to sell them all !? but first, let's know why the rings in the middle of pens are different?

Edited July 24, 2014 by H1N