Metal Parker Sonnet lookalike with a knurled section
unknown
· #5 steel, M (marked 18KGP) nib
0 colourways · — typical
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none confidence
Not enough independent discussion to score this one honestly — catalogue data only.
What it is
A slimmer metal pen than the X450/X750, sold in matte black, silver textured and printed 'mock celluloid' finishes. Knurled metal section that does not taper.
Homage & Design Inspiration
First seen c. 2013
Homage to Parker Sonnet
(Parker)
Original MSRP: $150
This pen: $8–$10 (2016)
FPN (2016) calls it a Parker Sonnet clone, with a knurled metal section; The Mind Palace lists it as a Duofold clone instead, so treat the homage as medium confidence.
Spec sheet
| Archetype | Parker homages |
|---|---|
| First seen | c. 2013 (Western Retail & Student Plastics) An older FPN thread (topic 255179, ID range of 2013) discusses it; a Feb 2016 FPN thread calls it a 'new Chinese clone for Parker Sonnet'. Not found on AliExpress in Oct 2026 (likely discontinued). |
| Homage to | Parker Sonnet |
| Filling | Unknown |
| Nib type | #5 steel, M (marked 18KGP) |
| Body material | metal, lacquer or printed finish |
| Street price | $8–$10 (2016) |
| Colourways | 0 |
Dimensions mined from retailer listings and cross-checked across stores — approximate.
For and against
- Sonnet-like look for little money
- Knurled metal grip
- Smooth nib out of the box for many owners
- Stock nib runs broad
- '18KGP' stamp on a steel nib
- Printed celluloid pattern can be misaligned
- Hard to find new now
A decent cheap Sonnet lookalike from the mid-2010s; now mostly found second-hand.
Sources
FPN: New Chinese clone for Parker Sonnet – Jinhao 601, how good? (5 Feb 2016)
Also parker homages
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