| The Parker Urban is available in a variety of different | | | | ink flow starting immediately even if the pen was left |
| colours. It comes supplied in a plastic case along with | | | | uncapped for a while. The pen I used had a fine nib, |
| a cartridge and a manual. The main components of | | | | which compared with a medium nib Frontier gave a |
| this pen, the barrel and cap, are made from a solid | | | | very nice fine line. I found this fine nib to write |
| lacquered brass. The nib and clip are made of | | | | smoothly and is definitely suitable for those left |
| stainless steel with a chrome trim. The grip is actually | | | | handed writers amongst us. |
| made of quality plastic. | | | | As already mentioned, this pen comes with a |
| The Urban has a nice bullet shape with a very | | | | cartridge. However you can also use a Parker |
| modern look and is well constructed. Compared to | | | | converter without any problems. There was no |
| other Parker pens it's quite heavy, when compared | | | | noticeable difference in the performance of the |
| with the Parker Frontier it's also longer. This design is | | | | Urban when either a cartridge or bottled ink was |
| fairly unusual in fountain pens but it's very easy in | | | | used. |
| use. | | | | This is a fairly low cost fountain pen and for the |
| The nib feels very good in use, being quite firm. | | | | money you get a decent, reliable and comfortable |
| There was no scratching or skipping at all, with the | | | | pen that will last you for many years. |