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Even being new to pens/fountain pens I had of course heard of the almost cult-like following that had developed around the Parker 51 pens.
"Best pen ever made", "You will only ever need one pen - this one", etc.
The one I got is a 1948 full-size aerometric burgundy pen w/ 1/10 gold filled cap - and let me tell you...it is in gorgeous condition and has been taken apart, cleaned, etc.
Won't try it out with ink until tomorrow/Monday but I am very, very excited to do so.
Here's a writing sample from the seller - he is thinking it might be a Fine or Medium:
And, some photos of mine of the pen today - not too bad for a near 70 year old pen?
So, show what pens/pencils you're rockin'
My trio of Harley Davidson's:<br /><br /> <br /><br />From left to right - 0.5mm pencil, medium nib fountain pen and a ballpoint pen which takes standard Parker type refills.
Have to say I had half a dozen 51's and none of them were nice to write with, guess they just didn't suit me. I like Parker 45's and love Eversharp Skylines but sold all mine years ago.
Nib specialist are few and far between in UK, unless things have improved in the last 10 years. A countryman of yours Richard Binder was THE man, but I believe he no longer does nib work. Shame as he was incredible and worth the shipping costs.
Very niceHi all, below is my work collection. All are used daily, two modern and one older that after a quick *ha* ink sac replacement is a lovely writer.
So from top to bottom:
Cross Century II given as a gift set from my wife when I still pretended I was young.
Waterman Carrene Essential Black & Gold.
Finally a Sheaffer Imperial IV Touchdown circa 1960.
As much as I'd like too carry on, I think I'll stop at three for now. High risk of another collection addiction!
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