Since 1888, Parker has pioneered innovation and superior craftsmanship in writing instruments, giving consumers the confidence to write their own stories.
Parker’s story starts in Janesville, Wisc., where George Parker set out to develop a more reliable fountain pen. He patented an ink delivery system called The Lucky Curve that pulled ink back into the pen when not in use. During World War I, Parker made ink pills, to which soldiers could add water to create ink for use in the “Trench Pen” while at war. The brand’s trademark pen, the Duofold, was launched in the late 1920s when its large, red design complemented the flamboyant decade. In 1931, Parker debuted “Quink” ink, which dried by absorption rather than evaporation and therefore did not require blotting. The rest of the century saw more innovation and success for Parker as the Vacumatic, the Parker 51 and new versions of the Duofold made Parker one of the top pen brands in the world. Today, Parker continues to fuse superior craftsmanship with contemporary style, offering new products like the I.M. with a high-quality writing nib at an affordable retail price.
Parker was acquired from Gillette along with Waterman, Paper Mate and Liquid Paper in 2000. The Parker brand is part of Newell Rubbermaid’s Fine Writing & Luxury Accessories global business unit, which also includes Waterman.
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