PARKER 51 update. . . lost and found

[warhawk]

Hi Gents: Hope all well with you and your families. Remember that Parker 51 that I missed last month? Guess what? It was not sold but it was lost. It was located in the same glass case but it was "hiding" underneath the pen case. I saw it "peeking" at me. I asked the associate behind the counter to retrieve it . And BINGO!!!! there it was anxious and calling my name.

It is in great shape for it to be vintage. I got it for $37 out the door. I am super excited for this is my 1st vintage FP and even better because I found it in the wild. I flushed it out and loaded it with my Pilot Iroshizuku Asa-Gao (Morning Glory). I love my blues.

Enclosed is a couple of pics. Kindly comment on my score. I have never seen this type of convertor since this is my 1st vintage FP. The nib appears to be EF.


WARHAWK

 

[Slivovitz]

Glad it worked out for you. That is definitely a good price for a 51, certainly better than I got for my aerometric one. These are excellent practical pens, and it's amazing how they hold up over the years. I like the Asa-Gao ink too, a very nice shade.

 

[Mr5x5]

Congrats on the score! I don't have a 51 but it is on my list. My first pen from the wild was a 21 with the aerometric fill and I really liked it. Simple like me.

 

[syngent]

Great pick up Mel, Those "Converters" are unique to the 51, although there are others out there that do have a similar function, the one in your pen is meant to stay in place and not come out. they are fantastic pens, and you will love it for sure

 

[the_edski]

What luck! Nice score (finally) Mel! Looks to be in good shape! Enjoy!

 

[celestino]

Mel, congratulations! The pen looks wonderful!

 

[Snargle]

Looks good, Mel! Every pen aficianado needs a Parker 51 eventually. The question now is will this be your last?

 

[Retiredgene]

Mel - nice pick up at great price and I know you will like it. When I got interested in using a FP, my brother-in-law, who restores pens, sold me one of his that is a pleasure to use. I have not had any problems with the converter and the nib is EF and while I'm partial to medium / broad, it is a pleasure to use.

I'm using mine right now writing a condolence letter to a friend of mine who recently lost his wife and on some special Italian Amalfi paper and the Parker 51 shines writing on it.

Gene

 

[ChefJohnBoy-ardee]

Very nice! Great find. ENjoy it!