Parker 88/Rialto
Key Attributes
| Brand | Parker |
| Model | 88/Rialto |
| Era | 1980s |
| Production Year | 1988 |
| Filling System | cartridge-converter |
| Nib Material | unknown |
| Nib Size | medium |
| Colorway | Matt Navy |
| Condition Grade | mint |
| Rarity | uncommon |
About this Fountain pen
Early Parker 88/Rialto fountain pen in Matt Navy, a contemporary Parker design introduced in the late 1980s and later marketed simply as the Rialto. This example is described as a scarce early version with a smooth medium nib and original box, making it appealing to collectors of late 20th-century Parker pens.
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