Parker Pen Guide: Jotter, IM, Sonnet and Ingenuity Compared
Every Parker pen we offer, compared on type, ink, where it is made, how your logo is applied, packaging, minimum and decorated price, grouped by collection.
Compare the models
| Product | Type | Ink | Made in | Logo | Gift box | Colors | Min. qty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonnet Pens | ||||||||
| Parker Sonnet Ballpoint | Ballpoint | Black | France | Laser Engraving, Pad Print | Yes | 6 | 15 | from $115.26 |
| Parker Sonnet Rollerball | Rollerball | Black | France | Laser Engraving, Pad Print | Yes | 4 | 15 | from $133.82 |
| Parker Sonnet Ballpoint - Matte | Ballpoint | Black | France | Pad Print | Yes | 2 | 15 | from $133.32 |
| Parker Sonnet Rollerball - Matte | Rollerball | Black | France | Pad Print | Yes | 2 | 15 | from $157.54 |
| IM Pens | ||||||||
| Parker IM Ballpoint | Ballpoint | Black | China | Laser Engraving, Pad Print | Yes | 3 | 15 | from $26.35 |
| Parker IM Rollerball | Rollerball | Black | China | Pad Print | Yes | 4 | 15 | from $34.98 |
| Parker IM Ballpoint - Matte Blue | Ballpoint | Black | China | Laser Engraving, Pad Print | Yes | 1 | 15 | from $26.35 |
| Parker IM Rollerball - Matte Blue | Rollerball | Black | China | Pad Print | Yes | 1 | 15 | from $34.98 |
| Jotter Pens | ||||||||
| Parker Jotter Original Ballpoint | Ballpoint | Black | France | Pad Print | Upgrade available | 8 | 100 | from $7.15 |
| Parker Jotter London Stainless Steel Ballpoint | Ballpoint | Black | China | Laser Engraving, Pad Print | 8 | 100 | from $17.27 | |
| Parker Jotter XL Ballpoint | Ballpoint | Black | France | Laser Engraving, Pad Print | Yes | 4 | 100 | from $30.05 |
| Parker Jotter Mechanical Pencil | Pencil | 0.5 mm lead | China | Laser Engraving, Pad Print | Yes | 1 | 30 | from $17.27 |
| Ingenuity Pens | ||||||||
| Parker Ingenuity Ballpoint | Ballpoint | China | Laser Engraving, Pad Print | Yes | 3 | 15 | from $200.46 | |
| Parker Ingenuity Rollerball | Rollerball | China | Laser Engraving, Pad Print | Yes | 3 | 15 | from $263.76 | |
Minimums are decorated pieces. An empty cell means the product data does not say. Decorated prices for every quantity are on the product pages.
Pick the collection by the occasion
The Jotter is the everyday Parker for events and onboarding kits. The IM is a boxed metal pen for recognition and client thank-yous. The Sonnet is Parker's classic gift pen, hand-assembled in France. The Ingenuity, in lacquered brass, is the most expensive, for leadership and milestone gifts. The price column shows the decorated price at the largest quantity break, with your logo included.
Engraved or printed logo?
Laser engraving removes the top layer of the finish and leaves a permanent tonal mark; it suits a one-color logo or a name and looks the most premium on metal. Pad printing puts your logo on in ink, so it can match a brand color, and it is the only option on the Jotter Original, the IM rollerball and the matte finishes. The Logo column shows what each pen takes, and the product page lists the setup charge.
Ballpoint or rollerball?
A ballpoint uses thick oil-based ink, lasts long and does not dry out if the cap is left off. A rollerball uses a thinner ink that writes with less pressure and a darker line, and has a cap. Most Parker pens here write in black ink.
Frequently asked questions
Which Parker pens can be engraved?
The metal models: the Sonnet in polished finishes, the IM ballpoint, the Jotter XL, the Jotter London, the Jotter pencil and the Ingenuity. The Jotter Original, the IM rollerball and the matte Sonnet finishes take a printed logo. The table above shows the method for every model.
Which Parker pens are made in France?
The Sonnet, the Jotter Original and the Jotter XL. The IM, the Jotter London, the Jotter pencil and the Ingenuity are made in China. The table above lists the country for every model.
Do Parker pens come in a gift box?
Most do: the Sonnet, IM, Jotter XL, Ingenuity and the Jotter pencil come in a Parker gift box. The Jotter Original ships in standard packaging, with an elegant gift box available as an upgrade per pen. The gift boxes are not imprinted.
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