The Parker 75 'Laque Collection', made in France, began in 1979 and the Black version was introduced in 1987. This pen carries a date code for the first quarter of 1990, it is is the final version of the 75..
The pen is in outstanding condition throughout, although I have inked it up once for testing purposes. the lacquered finish and gold filled trim are first class. The colour contrasts well with the Gold fill and gives the pen a very classic, distinguished appearance.
The 75 features an adjustable nib position, it can be rotated to give the best contact with the paper for a particular user. The gripping section and feed were upgraded in the late 1980s to this more rounded version.
The pen is a cartridge/converter filler, it is supplied with the correct screw type Parker ink converter and a new ink cartridge so it is ready to write in either configuration. The hard Parker box, probably original, is also in pristine condition.
the 14Ct.Gold nib produces a smooth, medium line, perhaps a little on the fine side. It has a pleasing 'softness' that helps make the pen a very comfortable writer. Parker described the 75 nibs as being 'semi flexible' but I think 'soft' describes them more accurately.
The Parker 75 is recognised as one of the best fountain pens ever made in terms of style and performance, a mint codition Laque collection pen is now very collectable.