Question 1

How much does the pen itself weigh? Below, it says 12.3 ounces? Is that the pen alone or with the box?

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The pen alone can't weigh more than a couple of ounces. Very light.

Question 2

Why are people paying nearly 600$ for a pen?

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Hello curious pen buyer, Parker is a worldwide brand and the Parker Centennial Duofold Fountain Pen is their flagship pen. Meaning it is the premier product of the brand. Just like the F-150 is the premier product for Ford. It has a large 18 carat gold nib that comes in a variety of sizes like fine, medium and broad. It's a very large and heavy pen. When you see it in person it looks very expensive and elegant. It's a high quality product with a very recognizable brand name. It is not worth $600 US Dollars. I know I bought mine for about $400 US Dollars brand new from a reasonable seller. I think he regrets it because he doubled the price several months later. Whenever you buy a pen it is up to you to decide what price you are comfortable paying. I know some people who think paying $20 US Dollars for a fountain is crazy. I also think it's crazy to spend over $50,000 for a F-150 truck when you can buy a brand new SUV for half that price but the F-150 is the number one selling vehicle in America. So you can also say that the Parker Centennial Duofold is a status symbol as well. Just remember, when buying anything that is extravagant, is it worth it to spend that kind of money on a status symbol? Good luck on your pen adventures.....zaga zaga!!

Question 3

On the blue chevron version what is the barrel made of?

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Hi, this is Ivana from Parker Consumer Care. Thank you for contacting us regarding our PARKER Duofold Centennial Fountain Pen. Please be advised that the barrel material is made from precious resin.

Question 4

I like to sometimes sit on a rock and write poetry. It can get blustery.  Will the Duo work perfectly?

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Using a fountain pen is a mater of comfort and loving the feeing of the nib moves smoothly on the paper. Writing with a fountain pen is usually slower then with other writing equipment since it more like painting the letters then just script it. When choosing a fountain pen you have to find the pen that fit your writing habits you have to find a nib that is soft or stiff according the way you writing, choose the nib width fine board or in between, choose the weight that you are comfort with and the pen diameter. After you will get use to a certain fountain pen you will be able to answer your question by yourself. I use fountain pens for more then forty years, use it at any condition.

ASIN	B01GRJN31A
Additional Features	Refillable
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#331,007 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #1,433 in Fountain Pens
Body Shape	Round
Brand Name	Parker
Closure Type	Click-Off Cap
Color	blue chevron
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (78)
Drill Point	Fine
Global Trade Identification Number	03501179313696
Grip Type	Standard
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Hardness	F
Included Components	Convertor with Black Ink, Fountain Pen, Luxury Gift Box
Ink Base	Water
Ink Color	Black,Blue,Gold
Item Dimensions	7.48 x 4.72 x 1.81 inches
Item Weight	51 Grams
Line Size	0.5mm
Manufacturer	Newell Rubbermaid Office
Material Type	Metal
Model Name	Duofold Prestige Chevron Centennial Size
Model Number	1931369
Pattern	standard body
Recommended Uses For Product	General Writing Purposes
Style	Fine Nib
Subject Character	Ace
Theme	Elegance
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	Your Parker writing instrument is guarranteed for two years from the date of original purchase against defects in materials or workmanship. If found to be defective within the warranty period, your Parker product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. - See more at: http://www.parkerpen.com/en-US/shop-online/duofold-black-international-fountain-pen---fine-18k-gold-nib#sthash.x4Raxmm9.dpuf
Writing Instrument Form	Fountain Pen

Parker Duofold Centennial Fountain Pen, Prestige Blue Chevron, Solid Gold Fine Nib, Black Ink and Convertor (1931369)

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