Item: Parker Duofold Pen Split Nib Parker 18K Embossed 1996 Vintage Print Ad

Advertisement Size: Approximately 8.1" x 10.8"

Product: Parker Duofold Red Jasper fountain pen

Company: Parker Pen USA Limited

Brand: Parker

Ad Headline or Title: A Parker is in the details

Theme: Pens

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Country of Origin: USA

Publication Year: 1996

Advertisement Description: The ad promotes Parker Duofold pens. A close-up image of the pen's nib is featured, highlighting the intricate craftsmanship required to split the nib by hand using a very thin disk. The text emphasizes the precision and skill involved in creating the nib, comparing it to the difficulty of threading a needle. A red Parker Duofold pen is at the bottom. The ad concludes with the tagline "A Parker is in the Details" and mentions that the pen has a lifetime guarantee.

Advertisement Transcript: THE NIB IS STILL SPLIT BY HAND USING A DISK BARELY THICKER THAN A HUMAN HAIR. AND YOU THOUGHT threading a needle WAS DIFFICULT. It requires years of experience and a steady hand to split the nib of the PARKER DUOFOLD Red Jasper. The disk, a mere .005 of an inch in thickness, must hit its mark exactly. Once split, each individually embossed 18K gold nib is polished to a high lustre. All told, it's a process that takes several days to complete. But given the results, it is time well spent. Like all of our writing instruments, the PARKER DUOFOLD has a lifetime guarantee. A PARKER IS IN THE DETAILS & PARKER

Condition: There are no rips or tears. Vintage Print Ads may have condition flaws, most commonly surface toning due to age. Please view the high resolution scan carefully to determine the exact condition, using the zoom function where needed; most flaws are visible by inspection of the image. Please send a message for any questions about the item.

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