Updated 30 May 2008

The Parker 75 was designed by Kenneth Parker, the son of the founder George Parker and Parker pen designer Don Doman who also designed the 45, T1, VP, etc.
 

• It borrowed the adjustable nib from the Parker VP, Very Personal fountain pen.
• It borrowed the cartridge/converter filling system from the Parker 45 fountain pen.
• It borrowed the grid pattern from Kenneth Parker's cigarette case, made by a London silversmith.
• Sterling Silver was chosen to keep the cost down and the introductory price was still $25!

1964 Parker 75, Sterling Silver, Crosshatch pattern, flat ends,
gold trim, metal threaded section, 14 Kt number 66 nib.

Even though this pen pattern is often called Ciselé, it acquired that name just before production of the 75s was moved to the factory in Meru, France.

If you are into Parker 75s then you really need to check out Lih-Tah Wong's Parker 75 Web Site
 

August 2004

French Made Parker 75 Guirlande Goldplated Set.
This pattern is one of the hardest to locate because its existence was not widely known.

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