Parker "51" : Double Jewel India Black Gold Filled Set

[hcsk8ter]

I've been wanting to do ths review for quite some time now. Actually, since I first got the set several months ago. Of course, life and its various committments and constraints usually get in the way. Well better late than never. This has been my "grail" pen for some time. A grail pen is a pen you long to own, whatever it may be.. Ever since I began following Parker 51s I have wanted a double jewel 51. And for me it wasn't any old 51, I wanted one in excellent shape that I could use on a daily basis. So one day, as chance had it, I came across this set and it was a done deal.

 

Below is my handwritten assessment of the 51 double jewel set. I can tell you in sum, it is nothing short of spectacular and met all of my expectations. I find all of my 51s to be of exceptional quality, but I will say as you climb the ladder in 51s, I believe their quality increases as well. This set is no exception.

 

By they way in the process of putting this review together I wound up spilling about 1/3 of my Noodlers Heart of Darkness ( %$%$%$ eyedropper bottle!!!) It's my favorite black, and these reviews aren't easy: So if you like my review and care to sell me some of yours, I'd be greatly indebted. Cheers!

 

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Edited October 1, 2009 by hcsk8ter

[jar]

Love the DJs. Great review.

[Glenn-SC]

Very nice pen and review!

[Nikolaos]

Great pen and review!

 

nikolaos

[diplomat]

Thank you for the review. Two considerations:

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2. > it's crazy to consider how high is the price premium for the double jewels. A standard Vacumatic in nice order can be had for 1/3 of the price;
   
3. > it's impressive to think that the Parker engineers managed to improve that already big ink capacity with the Aero filling;
   

 

Great pen!

Ciao,

[hcsk8ter]

Thank you for the review. Two considerations:

1. 
    
   
2. > it's crazy to consider how high is the price premium for the double jewels. A standard Vacumatic in nice order can be had for 1/3 of the price;
   
3. > it's impressive to think that the Parker engineers managed to improve that already big ink capacity with the Aero filling;
   

 

Great pen!

Ciao,

 

Actually you can get most single jewel for under $100. The Aero pens are great. Vacs are great as well. I'm glad you enjoyed my review.

[breaker]

nice review