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Parker · 1970-1971
Parker T1
What to Look For
Extremely rare — only produced for about a year due to manufacturing difficulties with titanium. Machined from a single piece of titanium.
The Parker T1 is one of the rarest and most extraordinary production Parker pens — machined from a single piece of titanium with an integrated nib.1
Construction
The entire pen body, including the nib, was machined from solid titanium — a material so difficult to work that Parker could only produce the T1 for about one year (1970-1971) before manufacturing difficulties forced discontinuation.1 The integrated nib (part of the body, not a separate piece) gives the T1 a unique, seamless appearance.
Rarity & Value
The extremely short production run makes the T1 one of the rarest standard-production Parker pens. Prices typically range from $500 to $2,000+, with mint examples commanding the highest premiums.2