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MorningTundra · 9 June 2016, 11:47 PM

I'm very interested in acquiring a nice FP and I'm trying to choose between these two...

Item PP102f "Parker International Duofold Fountain Pen, c1989"
http://fivestarpens.com/international-duofold-pf-s.html

and

Item PP80 "Parker Premier FP, Sterling Cisele, c1980"
http://fivestarpens.com/parker_1.html

I'm wondering which would make the better "everyday user"? Or the FP equivalent of a "beater-watch".

Which is less leak-prone?

Which is more likely to hold its value?

Any other thoughts from this esteemed community would be very much appreciated.

Thanks you!

Colin

Bisquitlips · 10 June 2016, 12:04 PM

Duofold for sure.

Lion · 11 June 2016, 10:46 AM

I agree with Richard, buy the Duofold over the others..…now you need to decide between Red or Blue as your choice. If it were me I'd go with the blue over the red(just because blue is my favorite color)…..

Good luck and take care…..Leo

Bisquitlips · 12 June 2016, 11:13 AM

I love both colors. The burgundy is excellent and the blue is mouth watering, but I have just an inkling of a leaning toward the blue.

However you cannot go wrong with either. I think I own about 5 Duofolds. Love them all.

This was my last Duofold purchase:

bdex75 · 12 June 2016, 12:52 PM

The blue Duofold. At that price I would probably buy them both. Because I would not be able to decide against the red.

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9 June 2016, 11:47 PM	#1
MorningTundra "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Morningtundra Location: USA, UK & HKG Posts: 1,038	Advice: Pls help me choose... I'm very interested in acquiring a nice FP and I'm trying to choose between these two... Item PP102f "Parker International Duofold Fountain Pen, c1989" http://fivestarpens.com/international-duofold-pf-s.html and Item PP80 "Parker Premier FP, Sterling Cisele, c1980" http://fivestarpens.com/parker_1.html I'm wondering which would make the better "everyday user"? Or the FP equivalent of a "beater-watch". Which is less leak-prone? Which is more likely to hold its value? Any other thoughts from this esteemed community would be very much appreciated. Thanks you! Colin

10 June 2016, 12:04 PM	#2
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	Duofold for sure. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

11 June 2016, 10:46 AM	#3
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I agree with Richard, buy the Duofold over the others..…now you need to decide between Red or Blue as your choice. If it were me I'd go with the blue over the red(just because blue is my favorite color)….. Good luck and take care…..Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

12 June 2016, 11:13 AM	#4
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	I love both colors. The burgundy is excellent and the blue is mouth watering, but I have just an inkling of a leaning toward the blue. However you cannot go wrong with either. I think I own about 5 Duofolds. Love them all. This was my last Duofold purchase: __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

12 June 2016, 12:52 PM	#5
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,505	The blue Duofold. At that price I would probably buy them both. Because I would not be able to decide against the red. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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