This last update of 2003 comes after the Columbus Pen Show and the 14th Annual Michigan Pen Show. While pen shows always give me the chance to meet friends and contributors, I didn't find anything for my Parker 75 collection. In that regard there are no pens to report and share with you.
My good friend Lee Chait who is a regular contributor to this website, however, has provided me with much of the material in this update. These are in the form of more Parker PR photos and a set of slides from a Parker international marketing presentation. Thanks again Lee!
As always, I welcome your feedback/criticisms on this site. I am always interested in hearing from you, especially if you have some 75 that you don't see here. Even better if you want to sell it to me. If you are looking for a particular 75 or have need of parts, drop me a note. I might just have it. Send me email at the LTW@Parker75.com address.
Thanks for visiting.
Here are the things that are new in the Parker 75 Reference section.
Example of a US-made 75 FP with the earliest date code I have seen, NL for 3Q1979.
Two sections were found with serial numbers inscribed near the barrel threads.
More Parker PR photos:
RMS Queen Elizabeth limited edition pen showing various logos adorning the cap tassie.
Signature of Excellence: Parker's Centennial Salute to the Power of the Pen.
Parker advertisements from around the world as found in an audiovisual Parker presentation called MIX - A Medium for Innovation Exchange. Apparently this was delivered with an audience of Parker's marketing people from their international locations.
Australia: Recognizing three great writers, Give bows and arrows to the ones you love.
Denmark: It's so simple and elegant..., The new Parker fiber technology...
France: Flighter set, Laque set.
Holland: Our world only knows ...
South Africa: Father's Day, Christmas, Forget-me-knot, Rand 500 Parker, Personal handwriting analysis for you.