ParkerS0856350 IM Chrome Trim Rollerball Pen with Fine Nib, Gift Boxed - Black Chrome Trim

This is a beautiful pen, has a great feel and at the time a bought it was amazing value at just over ten pounds. It is a top quality pen in my view. There was no refil in the pen and I was very annoyed at first but found the refil hidden out of sight. You have to lift out the card on which the pen is mounted, and on the underside along one edge the refill can be found, but because the cardboard surrounds it, you can not see it is there!!! I note a lot of reviewers say the pen came with no refill and I wonder if they made the same mistake as I nearly did. Such a shame if that is the case.

This rollerball pen is a decent weight and is very comfortable to use and grip. The gold metal is highly polished and includes a nice pattern engraved in the section by the nib. The lid fits on very securely so it doesn't feel like it could fall off at any moment. The black glossy body of the pen doesn't seem to pick up scratches easily which is very handy if placed in my pocket. Overall this pen looks very, very nice and is comfortable enough to be used all day. It also writes fluidly without thinning the ink out, even with little pressure exerted on the pen; this produces an even finish on your writing.

The pen is delightful, and exactly as described.The packaging is perhaps a little too good, as it neatly hides the refill within its folds (under the main pen (within the folded card).At first glance it looks as though there is no refill, but look a little closer into the folds of the card and you will find it. I wanted a pen to encourage my son to enjoy the pleasure of writing, I am sure this will do the trick,

The pen is scratchy, it doesn't glide like other rollerball pens. The ink cartridge was not even in the pen, initially I couldn't find it, then realised it was hidden in the underside of the packaging. Very disappointing for a pen at this price point. I would not buy another one.

I bought this pen as thought the rollerball will write easily, however I didn't realise the nib was fine and so writing is very scratchy and not fluid, shame as the actual pen is a nice weight and easy to hold. I will look for alternatives