Parker 45

[Argonaut]

I picked up this fine example at one of my favorite antique shops this weekend. It writes very nicely, anyone a fan or hater of this pen? It doesn't seem to garner a lot of respect, but I like it.

 

[Dave258]

I just picked one up myself, a 45 Flighter... Had a bit of an accident when cleaning it the first day it came.

 

[brianw]

45 is a great pen ( and pistol). Lots of love here for them.

and Dave that nib easily screws out and can be replaced !!

 

[Dave258]

Yeah, I have a steel one on the way, should have been here yesterday. I couldn't find a gold one to replace the gold one I ruined. I took it apart, and bent it back, put it down on the table. Came back not even 20 minutes later and it was gone. I think my wife threw it away not knowing what it was.

 

[Mike Schutz]

I have 3 45's that I've had for it seems like forever. They're great writers that are easy to maintain. I woudn't part with mine for any pen being made today.

 

[pal]

Very good pen!

 

[FLJeepGuy]

I've got a later model 45 Special GT, black barrel with brushed stainless cap and gold plated trim. The 14k medium nib writes nicely, but the pen leaves me cold. Occasionally I ink it up, but I always end up cleaning it and putting it away after the fill is used up. I don't really have any complaints with it, but it just doesn't call me to use it like so many of my other pens do.

 

[maxman]

A solid pen, my Dad has one.
I'm not sure why they don't seem to get as much love as other models.