LATITUDE

Parker Latitude.

Six styles were initially offered. There were four laque metal finishes, which had distinct circular lines on the cap, and two finishes in stainless steel:

     Shimmering copper
     Silky Black
     Warm Grey
     Slate Blue
     Stainless Steel CT (Chrome Trim)
     Stainless Steel GT (Gold filled Trim)

The metallic laque was achieved by applying multiple layers of laquer on a stainless steel base. The Shimmery Copper and Silky Black had gold filled trim, while the Warm Grey and Slate Blue had chrome trim.
In December of 2008 three new finishes were introduced:

    Garnet Red GT and
    Icy Silver CT

while the Shimmering Copper and Warm Grey were discontinued.

 

Parker Latitude, 2005.

The Latitude was priced at £36 for the Stainless Steel CT, £44 for the Stainless Steel GT and £67 for the laquer fountain pens. The Stainless Steel Roller Balls cost £31 and £40, while the laquer Roller Balls cost £51. Ballpoints were priced between £26 and £43, depending on the finish.

Parker discontinued the Latitude in 2009, although it had gained a reputation as a good writer and a well balanced pen with attractive design features. It wasn't replaced by any particular model, but it the same point, although much cheaper, the Parker I.M. was redesigned and the model enhanced.

Updated Oct 2012