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I have a Parker 65 whose cap was extremely tight to put on and remove, and looking inside, I couldn't see the traditional metal clutch prongs, so with the help of a Dycem sheet, I took it apart only to find a rather interesting clutch mechanism: The inner cap has slits towards the opening and there's a spring wound around that "waist," creating the pressure needed to secure the section when the pen is capped. To adjust, I simply took the spring off, wound it around the barrel of another pen and stretched it with a letter opener: I ended up overdoing it a bit, but it's still usable: Sharing in case someone else runs into the same problem. Alex

Hi all, This is my first time using this site, and I am really hoping that you can help me. I am quite new to the fountain pen world, but have set out to see if I can fix or rebuild my Mum's Parker 65 (possibly Mrk 1) pen, which was given to her by my Dad during their early relationship-days. The pen broke (the filling system snapped) soon after she got it, and she has kept the pieces safe ever since. I have now disassembled it, see the images. The questions I have are: Is this a Mrk 1? I think it is, due to the grooves on the connector (see the image) Is it possible to buy a VP filling system, or is there something compatible I can use? I.e. a converter? I have found a new custom made converter for both the mkr 1 and mark 2/3. If I fit one of these collectors on the pen, do I then need to change the collector (the plastic thing inside the gripping part of the barrel)?. I really hope that you can help me, as this is a very beloved pen. I will be very grateful for any help you can give me All the best from Ida in Denmark

Good evening. I inherited a Parker 65 from my granddad, and dropped it on its medium-sized nib. I bought a replacement broad nib, and fitted it myself, inexpertly, which resulted in leakiness on my thumb when writing. Rather than spend time and energy fixing this pen/getting it fixed (that's perhaps a long-term project), I'd like to buy a new fountain pen with a nib like that of my Parker 65; a nib that's flat, flexible and wide. I presume only gold nibs provide those kinds of specifications, but I might be wrong there. I really like the expressive lines this nib provides, and the big variation in line width; the thick and thin lines are so very different. If anyone could suggest some pens like this I'd be really grateful. I've uploaded some pictures of the nib. Thanks!