Edna_williams94
May 25, 2026
"I really thought this would write smoothly, but..."
I really thought this would write smoothly, but apparently that was asking too much. It feels scratchy, skips here and there, and somehow manages to make writing more annoying than it needs to be. For the price, I expected way better.
KathyPeterson
May 21, 2026
"I did get my refund in the end..."
I did get my refund in the end, so that was a relief. It just took longer than I expected, and I started worrying I might be out the money. Everything worked out, but I wish the return process had been a bit quicker
"Really not the Parker quality I was expecting"
I expected a lot more from Parker. It’s a big name, so I figured the quality would feel solid, but it just feels cheap. Cheap in the hand, cheap when using it, and definitely not like what I remember Parker being. For the price, I really don’t think it’s worth it. I kept thinking maybe I was being too picky, but no, it just feels cheap and disappointing.
William_montague92
May 11, 2026
"Feels outdated and not great to browse"
I’ll admit, I probably judged it fast, but the second I opened parkerpen.com I expected something classy and polished. Instead, it just felt kind of old and flat. Some pages looked way too plain, while others felt a bit cluttered, and the colors didn’t really make it any better.
The pen photos themselves are fine, so I assumed the rest of the site would match that quality, but it really doesn’t. For a brand like Parker, I thought the website would feel more modern and enjoyable to use. Overall, it left a disappointing first impression...
"Didn’t hold up"
I really thought this Parker pen would be better, but after just a few weeks it stopped writing smoothly. The clip also started getting loose, which was annoying. For what it costs, I expected it to last a lot longer. Not great.
hello_kathryn369
May 02, 2026
"Not convinced it was genuine"
I’m not sure this was a real Parker pen. It didn’t feel like the Parker pens I’ve owned before, the box looked a little off, and the refill felt kind of cheap. I tried asking about it, but I kept getting different answers, which just made me trust it even less. Maybe I’m wrong, but the whole thing felt questionable and I ended up disappointed.
MartinCohen_54
April 22, 2026
"To be fair, it worked fine at..."
To be fair, it worked fine at first, but the clip broke after just a few weeks of normal use. For the price, I expected it to feel a bit sturdier and last longer.
sherriestetler0315
April 18, 2026
"I was disappointed with the engraving. It..."
I was disappointed with the engraving. It came out looking messy and not nearly as clean as I expected. For the extra cost, it really didn’t feel worth it AT ALL
"Ink flow keeps quitting on me"
It starts out writing fine, but then the ink randomly skips and leaves blobs all over the page. Maybe I just got one that wasn’t checked very carefully, but it’s frustrating to use.
marian.Tribble
March 21, 2026
"Scratchy nib, disappointing"
I was really looking forward to using this Parker pen, but the nib has been scratchy since day one. It skips even on regular paper and feels dry no matter which ink I try. To be fair, the pen itself looks nice, but the writing experience just isn’t what I expected. i wouldn’t say it was worth the hassle.
"My issue still hasn’t been resolved..."
My issue still hasn’t been resolved. I reached out to support a few times, but it felt like no real person was actually there on the other end. I just kept getting ignored, which was really frustrating...
megan_Mercer85
March 17, 2026
"Got the wrong pen"
I ordered a specific pen and they sent me the wrong one. Come on now, it’s just a pen, how does that get mixed up? Disappointing.
Shannon_newton93
March 11, 2026
"I ordered a Parker refill from parkerpen.com..."
I ordered a Parker refill from parkerpen.com because it said it would work with my pen model. Nope. When it showed up, it didn’t sit right at all, kept sticking, and the tip looked slightly off when I tried to write with it.
Customer service basically sent me a canned response, which didn’t really help. Frustrating. I still don’t have a usable pen, and for a brand like Parker, buying the right refill really shouldn’t be this much of a hassle
Giovanni_sartor73
March 06, 2026
"Longtime customers get treated like chumps"
I’ve been a loyal customer for years, these clowns gave me absolutely nothing for it. No thanks, no perks, no effort to keep me around. Disappointing
sabrinaelledge3261
February 18, 2026
"Felt a bit awkward as a gift"
I got this as a gift, and the box just looked kind of cheap. It’s not even about that in a picky way, but presentation matters when you’re handing something to someone. I felt a little awkward giving it, so I probably wouldn’t choose it as a gift again.
Doris_gentry97
February 12, 2026
"I really like how this Parker pen..."
I really like how this Parker pen writes, it feels super smooth and looks nice too. But the leak resistance is just okay. Most days it was totally fine, but after carrying it around in my bag, I noticed a few small ink spots. It wasn’t a huge disaster or anything, just annoying considering the price. I still use it, but I really wish it sealed a bit better.
William.bagley
February 10, 2026
"Shipping was slower than I’m okay with"
I ordered from parkerpen.com the shipping took way too long for my standards. The tracking just sat there for days with no clear update, so I kept having to check on it myself. The pen itself is fine, but the wait was frustrating. If delivery is usually like this, I probably wouldn’t order again.
AlmaMcbride
February 09, 2026
"Looks nice, but why does it feel so cheap??"
I thought this pen was going to feel a lot more premium based on the photos, but once I had it in hand, I was confused?? It looks decent, but the feel just doesn’t match the price at all...
alvinaroach2669
January 22, 2026
"I bought this Parker pen expecting it..."
I bought this Parker pen expecting it to write really smoothly, but the ink has been a letdown. I can’t remember if it started acting up the first day or maybe after a couple of uses, but it keeps skipping and sometimes just stops in the middle of a sentence. I tried it on a few different kinds of paper thinking that might be the issue, but it was basically the same. For the price, I expected a lot better. Annoying, and I’m not sure I’d buy another one.
ricky1999
January 15, 2026
"Delivery was such a hassle"
I’m annoyed with this delivery. I’m still waiting for it, and the tracking has barely updated, which is one of my biggest pet peeves. Maybe I’m a little biased because I really hate being left guessing, but this whole experience has been frustrating.