Parker Jotter Originals Ballpoint Pen Classic Red Finish Medium Point Blue Ink 1 Count

While not a serious collector, I own and enjoy a variety of fine writing instruments. I often shop websites as well as brick-and-mortar stores for a new pen or mechanical pencil to try out. I've owned Parker Jotter pens before. I remember a metal-barrelled one I did not like because the grip was tiresome. I also had one of these plastic-barrelled ones but don't remember using it or where it's gone off to. When shopping, I often came across the Jotter pens. Because of previous experience and the notion that a $10 pen would be neither disposable nor special, I just overlooked them. Recently, during another browsing session, I again encountered some Jotter pens and they came into better focus: legendary status, simple beauty, good reviews, compatible with a world of refill options, and a price that would allow me to carry the pen without the anxiety of losing it. Upon receiving the pen, I was delighted by the writing experience. The grip on the plastic barrel is quite comfortable and suitable for extended use. The Quink cartridge makes for smooth contact with the paper. I may occasionally switch out to a gel refill for darker print. I like the heavy click mechanism and the fact that the plunge button is sprung even after the pen tip is extended. The metal ring on the tip of the barrel is a good idea; it will prevent the hole from wearing or stretching which would make it sloppy around the cartridge tip. The 5" length of the pen is also welcome. It conveys a "cuteness" and the clip will fully engage in any shirt pocket. Bottom line: my red Parker Jotter is now one of my favorite carry pens.

Great pen. I have owned the same pen since 1997. It is this pen. I buy them from time to time for colleagues who try and steal it. I put a curse on the pen before I give it to them, though. Serves them right for trying to take my Parker Jotter!

Parker Jotters have been great for as long as I’ve been buying them — since the 1980s. (Yes, I’m old, ya dang whipped’snappers!) So, if you are looking for a great writing and sketching pen, that will not skip or stop working, this is your pen. And it’s refillable! Yay! Now run along, kiddies, and stop bothering me! 😜

I like two pen companies: CROSS and Parker. Not the top of the writers perhaps, but very good writing instruments and not outrageously priced that are just for the show. And I prefer blue gel refills, makes writing fun. H. Lee

Excelente producto

My favorite pen! Writes smoothly and evenly, comfortable to hold.

Parker are the best, have been for 70 years. I didn't mind waiting as they came from NYC They last forever and you can write upside down with them.

The Jotter is such an iconic classic! I carry these pens with me every day. They’re tough, even for pocket carry.