Parker Duofold Big Red CT Centennial Fountain pen

Author: Ian

Review Title: Duofold Big Red (XF nib)

• Review Add on: 08-06-2024
• Average Rating: (5)

I am a big fan of Parker fountain pens, and this is my third Duofold pen. This pen is a wet, smooth writer, just like the Duofold Centennial Blue Chevron (F) and Classic Black (M) models that I own. With Duofold, I have never experienced skipping issues that I suffer from with some European premium brand pens. However, the XF nib is a bit thicker than I expected (comparable to somewhere between Japanese F and M), but it is thin enough to handle my daily memos, including some Chinese letters with lots of strokes.

Overall, this pen is classy and well-made, and with confidence I would recommend it to anybody looking for a pleasant writing experience.

Author: KeeJoon

• Review Add on: 29-02-2024
• Average Rating: (5)

The Big Red is the classic model of the flagship line of Parker fountain pens. It’s got nearly a century of history behind it. The proportions of the pen are classic and very comfortable. For most people, I would recommend getting Centennial model, which is the larger sized pen; the International model is the slightly smaller model for those who prefer that. The gold nib is smooth with just a little flex. Ink flow is good but not a gusher, so there are no issues with drying time. What I also really like about the Duofold pens is that you can buy different width nibs for it fairly easily. The nibs come with the feed, housing, and the upper portion of the pen barrel, so you can switch nibs very easily.

Author: Greg

Review Title: Duofold Fine Nib

• Review Add on: 17-07-2023
• Average Rating: (4)

A beautiful, iconic fountain pen. Retro Orange and black color. Parker knows fountain pens. This is a very reliable writer. The size is perfect for me. High quality construction with a solid feel. Expensive, but worth the cost for me. A worthy addition to any pen collection. The Appelboom purchase experience is excellent, as usual.

Author: Andrew Bowman

Review Title: Duofold Big Red Centennial

• Review Add on: 01-07-2022
• Average Rating: (5)

I had been admiring this pen for quite some time. Finally took the plunge. Very happy. Smooth, fine nib. Excellent pen. Wish that they would use another service for delivery. DHL delivery was fraught with problems.

Author: Wissam Shawkat

Review Title: A pleasure to write with

• Review Add on: 16-02-2021
• Average Rating: (4)

This pen was on my list fir a while but never thought it’s that good, I purchased the large size and the pen is just amazing, the size, the weight, the balance and top of all the incredibly smooth nib, what a pleasure to write with, and that classic look just perfect ! I would say this is a must for any serious pen lover.

Author: Tadd Casner

Review Title: Parker pleasure

• Review Add on: 03-07-2020
• Average Rating: (5)

I purchased this pen and am terribly happy with it. An iconic pen with a wonderfully smooth 18K nib. This Parker Duofold provides a pleasurable writing experience!

Author: Mr Cy

Review Title: Parker Duofold Big Red CT Centennial

• Review Add on: 18-01-2020
• Average Rating: (5)

The Parker Duofold Centennial is an excellent pen. I chose the Big Red example for its size, vibrant colour, classic design, and awesome nib.
I am very happy with this option - It writes beautifully, and is properly balanced.
I might just get another one. Hahaha!!
...Its that good.

Author: Kunal Gupta

Review Title: A premium Parker

• Review Add on: 24-06-2019
• Average Rating: (5)

Unlike other Parker pens, the Duofold is a class apart and offers unique writing experience. It is comparable to any premium luxury pen, be it a Mont Blanc or Pelikan or Aurora. The 18K nib though not very soft, offfers unique writing experience. Its a must have in your collection.

Author: Silven

Review Title: Nice classic design pen

• Review Add on: 01-04-2019
• Average Rating: (4)

The delivery is fast and accurate, and the contents didn't disappoint neither!
My Duofold Big Red Centennial is a medium nib, might be too broad for some but I deem a good fit to this rather sizable pen and nib. I'm quite used to larger pens and it fits well, feels somewhat between a Pelikan M800 and M1000 (closer to the latter) unposted in my hand. The resin feels thick and solid, plus a sense of polished-ness not seen on either a M1000 or FP149. Writes smooth and wet.