{"product_id":"parker-duofold-ballpoint-pen-black-and-gold","title":"Parker Duofold Mark II Mechanical Pencil - Black and Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Parker Duofold Mark II Mechanical Pencil - Black and Gold expresses Parker's flagship design through polished black acrylic, gold-plated trim, and the distinctive Duofold banner medallion set into the crown. That emblem is the clearest visual marker separating this later pencil from the earlier Mark I version with its plain black crown insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Mark II Redesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eParker revised the modern Duofold line in the mid-1990s, refining the proportions and introducing a dedicated crown medallion. The Mark II design used more tapered ends and reorganized ring details, giving the writing instruments a cleaner and more unified appearance while preserving the commanding scale of the original revival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe crown medallion is not merely decorative. It establishes the pencil within a specific generation of Duofold production and gives collectors an immediate way to distinguish it from the earlier Mark I.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWriting Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 0.7mm lead mechanism provides a strong, versatile graphite line suited to notes, calculations, and general writing. The broad acrylic body distributes weight comfortably, while the tapered cone keeps the point controlled at the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector Perspective\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mechanical pencil is an important but less frequently encountered part of the modern Duofold family. Parker continued to offer the Black GT pencil after many more decorative finishes had lost their matching pencil, and the model remained in the range until 2012. The Mark II crown medallion gives this example a particularly clear generational identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Type: Mechanical Pencil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Parker Duofold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneration: Mark II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Black and Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Black acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim: Gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrown: Duofold banner medallion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead Size: 0.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary Color: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Parker","offers":[{"title":"0.7mm","offer_id":54467300360467,"sku":"PK-D-BP-BG","price":399.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2083\/6627\/files\/Parker-Duofold-Mark-II-Mechanical-Pencil-Black-and-Gold-leaning.jpg?v=1784823761","url":"https:\/\/www.truphaeinc.com\/products\/parker-duofold-ballpoint-pen-black-and-gold","provider":"Truphae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}