For your consideration, we are offering for sale this 1992 Parker 75 Fountain Pen, in the Matte Black finish and fitted with a highly desirable 18K Gold Needlepoint nib. Preserved in Mint, New Old Stock condition, this remarkable example has never been inked, never been dipped, and remains exactly as it left the Parker factory over three decades ago. Accompanying the pen is its original Parker presentation box, literature, original ink cartridges, completing a package that will appeal to even the most discerning collector.
By 1992, the Parker 75 had already secured its place among the most respected writing instruments of the twentieth century. Revered for its timeless design, precision engineering, and exceptional writing qualities, the model remains one of the cornerstones of Parker collecting. Examples from the final years of French production, particularly those surviving in untouched condition, have become increasingly difficult to locate.
The matte black finish presents beautifully, offering a sophisticated and understated appearance that perfectly complements the pen's gold tirm. The cap and barrel remain in pristine condition, free from dents, dings, scratches, repairs, finish wear, or any form of personalization. The friction-fit cap secures firmly to the barrel with the precise fit expected of a premium Parker writing instrument.
The cap band is crisply stamped "PARKER MADE IN FRANCE" and bears the date code "IIIA," identifying production during the first quarter of 1992. Measuring approximately 5 1/16 inches capped, 5 5/8 inches posted, and weighing 0.77 ounces, the pen offers the balanced proportions and comfortable handling that have made the Parker 75 a favorite among writers and collectors alike.
The true highlight of this example is its extraordinary nib. Fitted with an original 18K / 750 solid gold nib, it is correctly stamped "PARKER 18K 750 FRANCE" and bears both the French Eagle hallmark and Parker's iconic PP arrow hallmark. The feed is marked "80," identifying one of the more elusive nib configurations offered on the French-produced Parker 75s.
Collectors often refer to this nib style as a Needlepoint, and examples are encountered far less frequently than traditional Fine, Medium, or Broad nibs. Measuring approximately 0.36mm at the tipping material using digital calipers, this nib falls within the Double Extra Fine to Extra Fine range, making it particularly attractive to collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate precision writing. Importantly, the nib has never been inked or dipped, preserving its untouched factory-fresh condition for the next owner.
Finding a Parker 75 is not difficult. Finding a late-production French example with a factory Needlepoint nib is considerably more challenging. Finding one that remains complete, Mint, New Old Stock, and Never Inked is rarer still.
Elegant, refined, and increasingly scarce, this Parker 75 Matte Black represents the very best of Parker's French production era. Whether acquired as a centerpiece for an advanced Parker collection or retained as an investment-grade example of one of the company's most celebrated models, this pen stands as a superb testament to Parker's enduring legacy of craftsmanship and design.
Overall, we would confidently grade this Parker 75 as Mint, New Old Stock, Never Inked Condition—a truly exceptional collector-grade writing instrument that would be difficult to improve upon.
