Parker Jotter Originals Ballpoint Pen — Classic Red
Retractable clickMedium 0.7 mmBlue Quinkflow inkClassic Red barrel
The Parker Jotter Originals Classic Red (2096857) is the classic Jotter retractable ballpoint pen with a classic red plastic barrel, a stainless steel cap with chrome trim and a medium 0.7 mm Quinkflow refill writing in blue — a pen for everyday office notes, signatures and gifting.
Jotter Originals is the colourful, lighter version of the Jotter design Parker has made since 1954: a scratch-resistant plastic body instead of all-metal, the familiar arrow clip and the click that opens and closes the point. Newell, Parker's parent company, lists the pen as made with at least 55% recycled materials (refill excluded) and supplied in plastic-free recyclable packaging.
Before you order: This is the Classic Red BALLPOINT (2096857). The Classic Red Jotter Originals FOUNTAIN pen has a different code (2096872) — make sure you order the one you want.
What's in the Box
- 1 × Parker Jotter Originals ballpoint pen, classic red barrel, chrome trim
- 1 × Quinkflow ballpoint refill, blue ink, medium point (already fitted)
- Blister card packaging
What It Means in Practice
- Medium 0.7 mm is the everyday line: clear enough for forms and signatures, fine enough for notebooks and diaries.
- Quinkflow ink starts first time and flows evenly, so it suits people who write on and off through the day.
- When the ink runs out you replace the refill, not the pen — any Parker QUINK ballpoint refill fits, and Parker gel refills fit too if you prefer a smoother, darker line.
- The click mechanism means there is no cap to lose — useful on a desk, in a jacket pocket or in a shared reception.
What Will Not Work
- It is not a gel or rollerball pen out of the box — the fitted refill is a ballpoint. For a gel line, fit a Parker gel refill (sold separately).
- Non-Parker refills of a different standard (for example short D1 mini refills or Cross-type refills) will not fit the Jotter barrel.
- The ink is blue, not black. For black ink, change to a black Parker QUINK refill.
- It is a single pen in a blister, not a gift box set — there is no presentation box included.
Key Features
Iconic Jotter click
The retractable push-button mechanism Parker has used on the Jotter for decades — open with a click, close with a click, no cap.
Scratch-resistant body
Classic Red plastic barrel described by Parker as ultra resistant and scratch-free, with a stainless steel cap and arrow clip.
Refillable
Comes with a blue medium Quinkflow refill and accepts Parker QUINK ballpoint and Parker gel refills.
Recycled content
At least 55% recycled materials in the pen (refill excluded) and plastic-free, recyclable blister packaging, per Newell.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
2096857 |
| EAN / GTIN |
3026980968571 |
| Brand |
Parker |
| Series |
Jotter Originals |
| Writing |
| Pen type |
Retractable ballpoint (click) |
| Point size |
Medium (M), 0.7 mm |
| Ink colour |
Blue |
| Refill fitted |
Parker Quinkflow ballpoint, blue, medium |
| Compatible refills |
Parker QUINK ballpoint refills, Parker gel refills |
| Body |
| Barrel colour |
Classic Red |
| Barrel material |
Plastic (scratch-resistant) |
| Cap / trim |
Stainless steel cap, chrome trim (CT) |
| Clip |
Arrow clip |
| Recycled content |
At least 55% recycled materials (refill excluded) |
| Country of origin |
France |
| Packaging |
| Pack |
1 pen, blister |
| Package dimensions |
20.5 x 6 x 1.3 cm |
| Packaging |
Plastic-free, recyclable |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
2-year Parker guarantee against defects in materials or workmanship from the date of purchase — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which refill do I buy when the ink runs out?
Any Parker QUINK ballpoint refill (choose fine, medium or broad, and blue or black), or a Parker gel refill if you want a smoother line. Tell us which and we will add it to the order.
Is this the metal Jotter?
No. Jotter Originals has a plastic barrel with a stainless steel cap. The all-steel Jotter (for example Stainless Steel CT or Bond Street Black) is a different product with a different code.
Is it suitable for engraving or as a gift?
It is supplied in a blister card, not a gift box, and the plastic barrel is not intended for engraving. For a boxed gift, ask us for a Jotter gift-box version.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
The Jotter Originals is the sensible office pen: it costs little more than a disposable, but you refill it instead of throwing it away, and the click and clip last for years. Red is the original 1950s Jotter look and the most popular gift colour in the range. Browse the rest of our
stationery range for refills, notebooks and desk accessories.
✓ Buy it if you want a reliable, refillable everyday ballpoint in classic red with blue ink.
✕ Skip it if you need black ink straight out of the pack, a gel or fountain pen, or a gift-boxed pen.
→ Also consider Jotter Originals Classic Black (2096873) or Navy Blue (2123427) for a more formal colour.
Need a specific colour, a quantity for the whole office or matching refills? Send us the code and we will check it for you before you order.