Parker Vacumatic Fountain Pen Review

Parker Vacumatic Fountain Pen Review

The Parker Vacumatic is one of the most distinctive and sought after vintage pens. It was produced between … and …. and stands out because of its translucent stripes. These look like a New York skyline at night and, as well as being pretty, give Vacumatics a romantic and nostalgic aura. I picked mine up…

Parker 45 Harlequin Quick Look

Parker 45 Harlequin Quick Look

In an article asking why vintage pens aren’t more popular, Jonathon Deans suggested the Parker 45 might be a good starter pen. I agree: they’re good value and easily found on eBay, they’re simply made and therefore reliable, and they use Parker’s cartridges and converters, still available to buy new. I have three and wrote…

Parker 45 fountain pen review

Parker 45 fountain pen review

I’ve avoided reviewing vintage fountain pens up to now because it’s hard to guarantee consistency. Even new pens can vary a little, depending on the effectiveness of a company’s quality control. So many variables can affect the quality of an old pen that it’s impossible to say if a particular model is going to be…

The Complete History of the Parker Pen Company »

The Complete History of the Parker Pen Company » A very interesting and well put together article from Pen Heaven. I learned a lot. Warning: quite likely to end up costing you money!! So many lovely old pens…

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