The pen that went viral with those anti-AI ads has 30% off right now
(Image credit: Parker / Future) Copy link Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The iconic pen brand Parker found itself the beneficiary of a viral billboard design challenge recently. Creatives…
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(Image credit: Parker / Future) Copy link Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The iconic pen brand Parker found itself the beneficiary of a viral billboard design challenge recently. Creatives spontaneously began proposing ideas to rebrand the classic ballpoint for the AI age, and the brand was quick to see the opportunity: it made the unsolicited spec ads real with a high-profile digital Parker pen digital billboard in Times Square.While some predicted that AI would be the final death for handwriting, a strong counter movement has been pushing back against that idea. People are increasingly rediscovering the benefits of handwriting for focus, reflection and creativity. Businesses have even started hand-writing social media posts amid the backlash against AI slop flyers on Instagram.And right now, you can get a lovely pen for less then the price of a month's subscription to ChatGPT. Amazon has various versions of the legendary Parker Jotter (as used by James Bond in Goldeneye), on deal. The classic black and steel model with arrowhead clip is reduced by 30% to $8.34 and the larger stainless steel Jotter XL by 18% to $32.79.Latest Videos FromCreative BloqWatch full video here: If you prefer to go even more traditional, the Parker 51 fountain pen favoured by the late Queen Elizabeth (and used by James Bond in the Moonraker novel) is reduced by almost $25 to $101.25.Here are all of the best deals.Shop Parker pen at AmazonNot in the US or want something different? See more pen deals below: Want the latest from the world of graphic design?Sign up to the design newsletter from Creative Bloq, brings you the latest news and inspiration from the worlds of graphic design, branding, typography and more. Joe Foley Freelance journalist and editor Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories. A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. There he manages a team of designers, photographers and video editors who specialise in producing visual content and design assets for the hospitality sector. He also dances Argentine tango. View More You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. Logout LATEST ARTICLES 1 New Balance’s Steve Jobs homage is so subtle you might have missed it 2 Did a book from 1973 predict the logo designs of some of today's biggest companies? 3 The iPhone 18 Pro just ended my affair with the iPhone Air 4 Why ‘boring’ AI is Hollywood’s best bet 5 The Carrie remake is getting roasted over its changes to one of the most iconic scenes in horror
