Apr 6, 2021 · The Original Parker 51 was released around 1941 so 80 Years ago. Now we have the New Parker 51, so how do they compare in general. The look of the pens is very similar, especially as there is 80 years between them.

Feb 17, 2005 · This is my review on the Parker 51 Special Edition fountian pen but first an intro about my very short history of MY experience with my vintage Parker 51. I never really cared for the Parker 51 when I first started collecting fountian pens. I though that the hooded nibs looked rather lame and it just didnt do anything for me. Well, after about ...

Aug 28, 2011 · Second, by the time these changes took place, the "51" line had been in the marketplace for many years, and had been supplanted by the 61 as the flagship Parker pen line. Putting the gold nib on the Special provided an opportunity to sell more value into the "economy" model, while at the same time allowed Parker to narrow the range of the ...

Dec 1, 2007 · I am planning to buy a Parker 51 and I have two options: 1- Vacumatic fully restaured (Made in USA) 2- Aerometric New Old Stock (Made in Canada or USA) As I am new on this topic of vintage pen, I would like some suggestions from more experienced users.

Sep 21, 2013 · There is no real substitute for a Parker 51. There are Chinese pens that write well. They needn't look like a Parker 51. I own a Parker Super 21 that looks somewhat like a 51 and writes commendably well. Its quality of fabrication leaves much to be desired, though, compared with my 51s. Consider buying a 51.

Sep 16, 2021 · The first advertisements for the Parker 51 Flighter appeared in November and December 1949 in local newspapers such as the Janesville Daily Gazette, Billings Gazette, San Francisco Examiner and Philadelphia Inquirer. The ads specifically mention that the 51 Flighter was available as a set (FP + pencil).

Aug 31, 2014 · Parker: Sonnet Flighter, Rialto Red Metallic Laque, IM Chiseled Gunmetal, Latitude Stainless, 45 Black, Duovac Blue Pearl Striped, 51 Standard Black, Vac Jr. Black, 51 Aero Black, 51 Vac Blue Cedar, Duofold Jr. Lapis, 51 Aero Demi Black, 51 Aero Demi Teal, 51 Aero Navy Gray, Duofold Pastel Moire Violet, Vac Major Golden Brown, Vac Deb. Emerald, 51 Vac Dove Gray, Vac Major Azure, Vac Jr. Silver ...

Sep 10, 2008 · If it's a choice between 'Fine' Medium' and 'Broad' then ask the vendor to draw a line and estimate its width. For UK made Parker 51's the line widths will be in the following ranges:- Broad: 0.9-1.1mm. Medium: 0.6-0.7mm. Fine: Less than 0.5mm . I believe US made nibs will be a little narrower for the same designation.

Jan 19, 2021 · The market is full of Parker 51 knock-offs. Jinhao made their first attempt with Jinhao 51A. Jinhao 85 is their second try. Interestingly enough, Jinhao 85 is not a copy of the classic 1939-1969 Parker 51 Mk1 and Mk2 (like most …

Jul 25, 2009 · Here is what the Parker 51 book says about Eisenhower's pens, shortened to the important details so I don't have to type all morning. "In 1937 Parker flew to Manila..... where he met Dwight Eisenhower, then a a Lt Col..... Ike loaned Parker the use of a Army Stinson plane with an army office guide. Thus began a life long friendship.