The Parker Jotter is one of the flagship pens that Parker produces.

The design of the stainless barrel is very interesting. The stainless threads are stamped into the metal, instead of being milled or tapped. The threads inside of the cap are plastic, which to some degree, contradicts the stainless threads on the barrel. The plunger action is very firm, with a strong spring. The pen is quite light, which could be both an advantage as well as a disadvantage. This pen is not suited for long term writing.

This review is almost identical to my review of the Parker Jotter with the stainless barrel. However, I am doing a separate review on the plastic barrel version because there are some details that are different from the stainless version.

Zebra has a fairly good reputation when it comes to pens, and the F-701 is no exception. The pen has a good heft, and is balanced so that the center of gravity is towards the front. The knurled grip is VERY effective, and would be suitable for writing with for long time periods, or for people who's hands perspire easily. The click mechanism is not as smooth as it could be, and does not make a very positive "click". I find that sometimes, the clicker will actually malfunction (I might have just gotten a lemon). Made in Japan, the build quality is excellent.

Nowadays, it seems that any manufacturer will eagerly slap on the word “tactical” onto anything. However, the Frontline series tactical pens from Tuff-Writer truly fall into the “tactical” realm. Because the pen is designed to be a tactical self-defense pen, this review will reflect that.