Show Us Your Parker 45

[mikkolopez]

Parker 45s (along with my Parker 21s) have been my all-around daily writers for several years now. Inherited a few from my Dad. 45s are very smooth writers and are "wet" writers with good ink flow, I've never had skips when writing with 45s. They are pretty reliable.

 

Here's one of my 45s.

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/mikkolopez/My%20Pens/Parker4501.jpg

 

Guys, show us your 45s.

[Anthony P]

Well, it's not my 45 yet, I'm waiting for it in the mail. It also came with a free 51 . Although given my experiences with used 51s, it probably won't be all that great. I do like the idea of the Parker 45 though, I like how it sort of looks like the 51 but you can swap the nibs and it's easier to clean.

 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/350520332999?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

[Mike 59]

Here is my 45. It writes well, has a push slide converter. Currently has Waterman Florida blue ink in.

Edited January 13, 2012 by Mike 59

[sherbie]

I'll play!

 

1st photo - left to right

 

Parker 45 f pen and ball point set, pre 1980

Parker 45 Harlequin Grey Shield f pen and biro set, 1981

Parker 45 Harlequin Black Shield f pen, 1981

 

 

2nd photo - left to right

 

blue and grey Parker 45 Arrows

dark blue chalked Classic f pen and pencil set

3 x Parker 45 Classics, only one date coded for 1984

 

cheers, paul

[christof]

Yeah! +1 on Parker 45 - cheap but cool pens. Here are mines:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3315/5702535513_edf9e3d8fa_b.jpg

 

PS: Does someone own one of this nice Argentinian made 45, with this cool 61-style clip?? Would love to see a picture.

Edited January 13, 2012 by christof

[Ernst Bitterman]

Why not?

http://dirck.delint.ca/beta/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Parker-0305b.jpg

http://dirck.delint.ca/beta/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Parker-0192.jpg

http://dirck.delint.ca/beta/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Parker-0185.jpg

http://dirck.delint.ca/beta/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Parker-0160.jpg

http://dirck.delint.ca/beta/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Parker-0056.jpg

[mirosc]

That's my version of the Parker 45, with M gold nib.

 

[Anthony P]

Yeah! +1 on Parker 45 - cheap but cool pens. Here are mines:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30169694@N08/5702535513/" title="Parker 45 von C.M.Z. bei Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3315/5702535513_edf9e3d8fa_b.jpg" width="1024" height="788" alt="Parker 45"></a>

 

PS: Does someone own one of this nice Argentinian made 45, with this cool 61-style clip?? Would love to see a picture.

I have one of those waiting in the mail. It's a Black CT one. I will post pics if this thread is still alive by then.

[adamon]

Here my P45 collection (not yet complete, but I'm still working on):

 

 

[jslallar]

What a beautiful collection. I have a few only (5). All fighters, because that is what I like. Can I ask you. Couple of quick questions please!

1. The fighters with a button (or do you call it a tassie) at tha end of the barrel feel heavier and in my case at least seem to be better made than the ones with no button at the end. Even the threads of these feel cheap and grate while closing the barrel. Do you have the same feel?

2. What would / should be the price of all gold with black button end barrel, straight lines pattern? I am asking because I amtaken with that pen but the only one I could find is being sold for about $220 NOS condition. Do you think that to be a good price, a deal or too expensive?

Thanks

[adamon]

What a beautiful collection. I have a few only (5). All fighters, because that is what I like. Can I ask you. Couple of quick questions please!

1. The fighters with a button (or do you call it a tassie) at tha end of the barrel feel heavier and in my case at least seem to be better made than the ones with no button at the end. Even the threads of these feel cheap and grate while closing the barrel. Do you have the same feel?

2. What would / should be the price of all gold with black button end barrel, straight lines pattern? I am asking because I amtaken with that pen but the only one I could find is being sold for about $220 NOS condition. Do you think that to be a good price, a deal or too expensive?

Thanks

 

1. There are opinions that early 45's were better then the new, but I'm not so sure. The problem with old Flighters is the plastic end of the barrel. They are delicate and now one can find many of 45's with broken cap-end (same with other metal P45 models). Therefore the later model of Flighter was redesigned.

2. I payed for my gold P45 about 80 USD on eBay, it's in good working condition, but not NOS.

Edited January 14, 2012 by adamon

[jslallar]

What a beautiful collection. I have a few only (5). All fighters, because that is what I like. Can I ask you. Couple of quick questions please!

1. The fighters with a button (or do you call it a tassie) at tha end of the barrel feel heavier and in my case at least seem to be better made than the ones with no button at the end. Even the threads of these feel cheap and grate while closing the barrel. Do you have the same feel?

2. What would / should be the price of all gold with black button end barrel, straight lines pattern? I am asking because I amtaken with that pen but the only one I could find is being sold for about $220 NOS condition. Do you think that to be a good price, a deal or too expensive?

Thanks

 

1. There are opinions that early 45's were better then the new, but I'm not so sure. The problem with old Flighters is the plastic end of the barrel. They are delicate and now one can find many of 45's with broken cap-end (same with other metal P45 models). Therefore the later model of Flighter was redesigned.

2. I payed for my gold P45 about 80 USD on eBay, it's in good working condition, but not NOS.

 

 

 

Thanks

[Paul Raposo]

Here's a couple of links to past photos I've posted of my two 45's:

 

P45 Flighter Pics

 

My New Parkers

[baz666]

Parker 45s (along with my Parker 21s) have been my all-around daily writers for several years now. Inherited a few from my Dad. 45s are very smooth writers and are "wet" writers with good ink flow, I've never had skips when writing with 45s. They are pretty reliable.

 

Guys, show us your 45s.

Why not?

 

 

 

Why not indeed!

 

Here are "some" of mine.

 

http://freespace.virgin.net/paul.barrell/pics/1.JPG

 

http://freespace.virgin.net/paul.barrell/pics/2.JPG

 

http://freespace.virgin.net/paul.barrell/pics/45brocade.JPG

 

http://freespace.virgin.net/paul.barrell/pics/45coronets.JPG

 

http://freespace.virgin.net/paul.barrell/pics/h2.JPG

 

 

As you can see, I quite like Parker 45`s

 

Regards

Paul.

Edited January 14, 2012 by baz666

[christof]

http://freespace.virgin.net/paul.barrell/pics/h2.JPG

 

 

As you can see, I quite like Parker 45`s

 

Regards

Paul.

 

 

These Harlequins are superb!

[mikkolopez]

@ adamon and baz666, what a collection you guys have, congratulations and I admire your focus and dedication

[mikkolopez]

Over the hump Wednesday tomorrow change with 2 Flighter 45 and a Vermillion red 45 as new rotation

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss273/mikkolopez/My%20Pens/p4510.jpg

[Nihontochicken]

I have three 45s, won't post a pic, they're pretty much the same as have been shown above (I will say that the "Flighter" without the black plastic tassie is much better looking than the one with). Suffice it to say (once more) that the Parker 45 is the most cost effective vintage pen available today. Not as cosmetically sexy looking as the 51 for sure, but writes about as well for a small fraction of the price.

[KostasK]

Hi fellow forty-fivers and Parker friends,

I would have posted earlier but I was waiting to be released

from the Manic Asylum after seeing the collections of adamon and baz666.

Gentlemen, I tip my hat to you

I also agree with nihontochicken and adamon, that the newer flighters,

without the tips are better (and prettier I think).

I have included three pens of the last stage with the black cabochon,

although I do not like their looks much.

To brag a little, am I the only one who has a Signet?

(French, Gold plated, little black tip, gray case upper right corner)

Regards,

Kostas

 

Edited January 18, 2012 by KostasK

[jslallar]

I waited before posting this thread till the envy and the jealousy wore off and I was back to my (small time collector / user) self again. Guys your collections are marvellous. I have but a few, but what the heck they are mine and not a picture to me.