{"product_id":"parker-harlequin-80-14ct-gold-broad-nib-1980","title":"Parker Harlequin 80. 14Ct. Gold Broad Nib. 1980.","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaunched in 1980, hence it's name, the \u003cstrong\u003eParker Harlequin 80\u003c\/strong\u003e was discontinued a couple of years later as the production costs proved too expensive.  The 'standard' pen came with a steel nib, this example, dated for 1980, has a solid 14Ct. gold nib and a gold filled clutch ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen is in first class condition throughout and may well be unused, although I have inked it for testing purposes, followed by a thorough clean.  I also couldn't resist the temptation to try out the broad gold nib, they are particularly hard to come by. It is a great writer, delivering a super smooth broad line, it would particularly suit someone with  large, bold handwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the 'Grey Shield' version of the Harequin, the interlocking shield pattern is finely engraved and is still sharp and clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen is fitted with the original Parker ink converter and a new cartridge is included so it is ready to write in either configuration. the box shows light scuffs on the outside but it is sound and has done it's job of protecting the pen for the last forty six years.  It is the correct box so should be kept with the pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Harlequin 80 was only made for a relatively short time and did not sell particularly well so is now in very short supply and highly collectable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectablepens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59961176457600,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/4239\/files\/P1200833.jpg?v=1790242552","url":"https:\/\/collectablepens.co.uk\/products\/parker-harlequin-80-14ct-gold-broad-nib-1980","provider":"Collectablepens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}