Parker 45 Clean Up

[Patos]

I'm only new to this forum and have been using a pilot 78g for a little while just to work my way back into using fountain pens again , I just bought a Parker 45 on ebay for $15 (not sure if thats expensive or not) and it was in good condition but had a lot of gunked up ink in it so I decided to clean it up using what I had seen on this forum,just inked it up and am pretty impressed with how smooth it writes,I'm sure it won't be my last pen but it was fun pulling it apart and a lot simpler then I thought, pls excuse my writing its been too many years of emailing every thing.

[Captivelight]

I've always had a soft spot for Parker 45's ... My first real pen, and I still have several of them some of which are in daily use still.

[swanjun]

Yeah, I really like how easy the 45s are to clean.

[OcalaFlGuy]

That looks like an older Deluxe with a 14k nib. You made the quintessential P-45 deal. ($15, 14k nib model)

 

I would think it'd cost over $100 to get a similar model modern pen.

 

FYI; The nib assembly unscrews and pulls right out of the section. The feed separates then from the nib for cleaning. Easy Peasy and you have to work at getting it back together wrong. (If fact, I don't think it Will GO back together "wrong".) If it's a 14k nib it'll be stamped so but you can't see the stamp with it assembled.

 

They do have a permanently mounted collector Inside the hood (like a 51) that Can get cloggy and need soaking/sonicating/flushing out. On rare occassions the collector can come Out of the pen still stuck to the converter. That will get your attention.

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

[PAKMAN]

The 45 is one of my favorite go-to pens for traveling. Take along a couple of Carts and you are ready for anything!

[Dr_P]

You can't go wrong with a Parker 45. I used one through high school and university, and I'm still using it (and believe me, I'm an old crow).

 

They are very smooth, reliable, easy to clean, and with Bruce's indications you will be able to clean it thoroughly in few minutes.

 

I have just bought a second one from one guy here at FPN, with a steel nib, and I also paid 15$. So you did a very good business.

 

Enjoy the pen for many years to come.

 

Claudio

[OcalaFlGuy]

Here is one of mine that just got refilled for today. They are even MORE fun when they can do tricks. A quality made and writing pen with a custom ground 14k nib for around $50? That's a sure fire no brainer deal in My book. Bruce in Ocala, Fl

 

[Vendome]

I gave my 45 flighter to a mate, as I've recently inherited a few of my stepdad's pens.

The 45 does take a while to flush out, as it holds more ink than the Tardis, but once it's been cleaned through, it's a fantastic pen to write with.

Edited December 3, 2013 by Vendome

[OcalaFlGuy]

Yep, the collector in the 45 is still a pretty good sized one. If you look on Fleabay you can find a Demo 45 and see the collector much clearer.

 

I don't think most know it's there as it wasn't intended that it come out of the section and you have to look down inside with a good light to see it.

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

[Patos]

That looks like an older Deluxe with a 14k nib. You made the quintessential P-45 deal. ($15, 14k nib model)

 

I would think it'd cost over $100 to get a similar model modern pen.

 

FYI; The nib assembly unscrews and pulls right out of the section. The feed separates then from the nib for cleaning. Easy Peasy and you have to work at getting it back together wrong. (If fact, I don't think it Will GO back together "wrong".) If it's a 14k nib it'll be stamped so but you can't see the stamp with it assembled.

 

They do have a permanently mounted collector Inside the hood (like a 51) that Can get cloggy and need soaking/sonicating/flushing out. On rare occassions the collector can come Out of the pen still stuck to the converter. That will get your attention.

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

Yes,I found out how to remove it from an article here and gave it a quick soak in hot water,it removed a fair bit of dried ink,it's a 14k one so I'm very happy with my deal.

[ac12]

$15, you got a DEAL.

I would take your P45 over a Pilot Metro for the same price.

[pajaro]

I never liked the 45 at all until I started using modern Parkers. Now I think it's a pretty good pen.

[Hooker56]

I paid $35 for a Broad 14k 45 nib only awhile back...yes you got a very good deal indeed!

[Lordrdx666]

Enjoy the pen.. It is a wonderful bargain in 15 dollars..

Don't worry about your handwriting.. Practice & more practice, you'll improve

[Sasha Royale]

I have several Parker 45 fountain pens. It is the pen that took me through college. Forty years later, it is the pen that is my constant companion, in my pocket. It was designed to be disassembled and maintained by the user. Have you had the nib assembly apart, yet ?

 

For regular cleaning, I flush the P45 every three months. I use a rubber ear bulb, trimmed to fit the threaded section of the pen. I gently push a bulb full of clean (room temp) water through the nib and section, in both directions. Then, I push AIR through to blow out residual water. Wipe dry. Re-ink. Two minutes.

 

Write with joy.

[Patos]

I have several Parker 45 fountain pens. It is the pen that took me through college. Forty years later, it is the pen that is my constant companion, in my pocket. It was designed to be disassembled and maintained by the user. Have you had the nib assembly apart, yet ?

 

For regular cleaning, I flush the P45 every three months. I use a rubber ear bulb, trimmed to fit the threaded section of the pen. I gently push a bulb full of clean (room temp) water through the nib and section, in both directions. Then, I push AIR through to blow out residual water. Wipe dry. Re-ink. Two minutes.

 

Write with joy.

Thank you I took the nib assembly out of the pen and washed it out but that's as far as I got when I use the ink up that's in it now it will do a full dissassembly and get a rubber ear bulb which I assume you would get at at chemist and do the flush,

Thanks every one for your tips and support

[mirosc]

One more here to join the P45 fanclub...

I have the deskset version loaded with Noodler's Concord Grape all the time. And it's the perfect pen for that because it's so easy to clean...

[OcalaFlGuy]

I bumped into this on Fleabay last night. Pic by Kullock.

 

Note the still pretty extensive yellowish collector.

 

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

[Patos]

I bumped into this on Fleabay last night. Pic by Kullock.

 

Note the still pretty extensive yellowish collector.

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

That's cool ,now I know what a demonstrator model is.I learn a new thing every day on this forum

[Dr_P]

Hey guys, sorry about the impromptu but is there a converter for the Parker 45?

 

All the P45 that I had used cartridges (and I used quite a few pens through elementary school).

 

Thanks

 

Claudio