Parker is a well-known brand that has been producing high-quality writing instruments for many years. Their fountain pens are often characterized by elegant designs, durable materials, and smooth writing experiences. The Parker Pen Company is an American manufacturer of luxury writing pens, founded in 1888 by George Safford Parker in Janesville, Wisconsin, United States. In 2011 the Parker factory at Newhaven, East Sussex, England, was closed, and its production transferred to Nantes, France. Parker has pioneered innovated with unique style and world renowned craftsmanship of exquisite fine pens.