
Parker Pens are so unique and crafted so exquisitely that some have guarantees up to 25 years, and this is only because of their insatiable need to improve. Check out our complete guide about the best waterman pens. Since Parker’s customization and imagination knew no bounds, by 1918, Parker had already hit the one million dollar success mark. George took integration into society so seriously that in 1914 Trench Pens were designed for especially for soldiers.

Since then the pen has evolved as a collector items and has been crafted for several unique causes. Its first major breakthrough dates back as far as 1894 when the innovator invented an anti-leak system, leading to his second major patent. Since then Parker has been a force to reckon with. It began in America when George, the visionary behind Parker Pens, applied for a patent and laid the foundation or Parker’s future through his vision: It will always be possible to make a better pen. Unlike the subsequent Bohéme pens, the Noir et Noir and the Rouge et Noir pens did not have the 3 trim rings and the word Boheme engraved on one of its rings.Parker is a household name that has taken 130 years to carefully craft its reputation as one of the pioneers of innovation in the pen manufacturing industry. The Rouge et Noir was exactly the same pen with a synthetic ruby gemstone instead of the onyx and gold-plated trim. The Noir et Noir has the body in black resin with platinum-plated trim, a synthetic black onyx gemstone in a "paramount" cut at the end point of its clip and a 14-carat dual-tone retractable nib with the same design as the Meisterstuck range.

The Montblanc Noir et Noir and the Rouge et Noir pens were the precursor to the Bohéme lineup and they were launched in 1999 with a view to replace the previous Montblanc Noblesse Range as the mid-level Montblanc range.
