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Parker IM rollerball pen, matte blue with chrome trim — gift idea

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Parker IM rollerball pen, matte blue with chrome trim

A tapered Parker rollerball in matte blue lacquer with chrome trim, delivered in a gift box.

82/ 100
CTG scoreSafe betHow we score
Budget $15 to $30 Indicative range, today's price on the store
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Scores by criterion

Proven reliability 88
Satisfaction and consistency of user feedback over time.
Perceived value 82
How valuable it feels compared with the budget.
Bond and memory 83
What the gift says about the relationship, and what remains months later.
Originality 76
The opposite of the cliché expected for this recipient.
Novelty 74
Age of the product since it went on sale: top score for the first three months, then it declines over time.

Our verdict

82 / 100

The matte lacquer and chrome trim look more expensive than the pen is, and the boxed presentation makes it an easy gift for someone you work with.

Best forA colleague or manager who signs and writes a lot and likes a smooth line.
Best occasionA promotion, a new job, Christmas, Boss's Day
Avoid ifIf they write on glossy or carbon forms, where a ballpoint works better.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it a ballpoint or rollerball?

A rollerball with a fine point.

Which ink is included?

A black ink refill.

Which refills fit?

Parker Quink rollerball refills.

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How we score

The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →

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