For your consideration, we are pleased to offer for sale this exceptional 1990 Parker 75 Fountain Pen, beautifully finished in the highly desirable Thuya Brown Lacquer with gold-plated trim and fitted with one of the rarest factory nibs Parker ever offered—the elusive #76 18K Broad Oblique Italic nib for right-handed writers. Preserved in Mint, New Old Stock, Never Inked condition, this remarkable example represents one of the final Parker 75 fountain pens produced before the model's discontinuation and is accompanied by its original Parker presentation box.
Manufactured from 1981 through 1990, Parker's Laque Series elevated the iconic Parker 75 into the luxury writing instrument market through the use of rich Chinese lacquer finishes and refined French craftsmanship. Among these finishes, Thuya Brown has become one of the most coveted. Its deep marbled blend of warm chestnut, amber, and dark brown tones creates exceptional depth and movement beneath a flawless high-gloss lacquer surface, beautifully complemented by bright gold-plated appointments. The cap lip bears the "Q" date code, confirming production during the fourth quarter of 1990—placing this pen among the final examples of the celebrated Parker 75 line.
Condition is nothing short of outstanding. The cap and barrel remain flawless, free from dents, dings, scratches, cracks, repairs, or signs of use. The lacquer retains its brilliant mirror-like finish, while the gold-plated trim remains bright and untarnished. The slip cap engages securely with the precise fit expected from Parker's finest French production. The cap lip is crisply stamped "PARKER FRANCE" along with the Parker logo and date code, and there are no monograms or personal engravings.
The pen measures approximately 5 1/8 inches capped, 5 5/8 inches posted, and weighs 0.80 ounces, offering the perfectly balanced proportions that have made the Parker 75 one of the most admired fountain pens ever produced.
This Parker retains its original converter filling system, which has been tested with water to ensure proper operation. It also accepts Parker ink cartridges, allowing the future owner the flexibility of either bottled ink or cartridge use.
The true highlight of this fountain pen is its extraordinarily scarce #76 Broad Oblique Italic Right-Handed nib. Parker offered an extensive range of interchangeable nibs for the 75 series, but specialty oblique italic nibs were produced in very limited quantities and are seldom encountered today—particularly in untouched condition. The solid 18K/750 gold nib bears the proper "PARKER 750 FRANCE" imprint together with the French Eagle Head hallmark and Parker arrow assay stamp. The feed is correctly marked "76," identifying this desirable Broad Oblique Italic configuration. The tipping measures approximately 1.25mm when checked with digital calipers. In keeping with its New Old Stock status, the pen has never been inked or dip-tested, preserving this increasingly elusive nib exactly as it left the Parker factory over three decades ago.
The original Parker presentation box accompanies the pen and remains in excellent condition, providing an increasingly uncommon level of completeness that collectors greatly appreciate.
Finding a Parker 75 in Thuya Brown lacquer is becoming increasingly difficult. Finding one preserved in Mint, Never Inked condition is considerably rarer. Finding one equipped with the coveted factory #76 Broad Oblique Italic nib elevates it into an entirely different category of collectibility. It is the type of Parker 75 that seldom becomes available and represents a remarkable opportunity for the advanced Parker collector.
A truly exceptional example of Parker's celebrated French craftsmanship—combining one of the most beautiful lacquer finishes ever offered, one of the rarest factory nib configurations, and untouched collector-grade preservation into a writing instrument that would be equally at home in a museum-quality collection or cherished for generations to come.
