The Best Parker Fountain Pen?

[Manalto]

The covered nib reminds me of the small head and beak of a little bird like a swallow.

 

You say that as if it's a bad thing.

 

If this is your first encounter with something that's popular.but unappealing to you, then prepare yourself for a barrage.

[coinlvr]

Parker 51 UK made.

Parker Aerometric Maxima

Parker Victory with New Haven nib.

God bless.

[PeterR-C]

Thanks Manalto, yes I knew that was a minority opinion which would get me into trouble!

[Dip n Scratch]

I have a Hero 616 & I was going to buy a Hero 100. You know....

I was wondering what the thing was with the Parker 51. I looked at the Hero's for a pen of the exact same dimensions.

As of three minutes ago I pulled the trigger on the real thing...........

 

It's probably been done to death by now... But what's most effective to cleanse a pen of old, dried ink? Dish Detergent, dilute Ammonia or Ascorbic Acid?

Ascorbic Acid (Vit C) was endorsed to clean deposits from old gall-based inks & I figured old blue/black could have had it as a component. But where do you score Ammonia? I was thinking of hair bleach. It smells of Ammonia.

[Glenn-SC]

But what's most effective to cleanse a pen of old, dried ink? Dish Detergent, dilute Ammonia or Ascorbic Acid?

 

Warm water.

Save the ammonia for the Heroes.

[Manalto]

Ammonia is commonly sold in North America with the cleaning products. (It's great for glass.) Rather a haul for you, and I haven't been shopping for ammonia in the UK, so unable to advise. Listen to Glenn - SC

[AL01]

 

Warm water.

Save the ammonia for the Heroes.

 

+1

 

Warm water can do wonders.....

 

But it will take some time.

[PeterR-C]

Add about 10% by volume of white vinegar to your warn water. This creates a mildly acidic solution which helps dissolve old ink. NB not brown vinegar, not white wine vinegar, just the completely basic clear stuff.

[Erik Dalton]

I will buy P75s if in case I am after open nibs. Not so much the Sonnets.

I do agree that the Sonnet is a very nice pen and a pleasure to write with. I have a few silver ones with the old 18k nibs put away.

But my pen of choice after the P-51 for an open nib would hands down be a P-75.

[alexwi]

I suggest that you enjoy your sonnet, and get some more of them - because for me they are about the most beautiful pen ever made. I confess I've never really understood why the Parker 51 is so popular. Is this just a psychological failing on my part? I've never quite liked the covered nib as much as the open nib of the sonnet. The covered nib reminds me of the small head and beak of a little bird like a swallow. The open nib of the sonnet on the other hand is something a medieval calligrapher would recognise and appreciate.

 

As someone said a while ago on this thread, ++++++++++++1

 

The 51, wonderful pen as it is, just doesn't do it for me visually.

 

alex

[coinlvr]

My 1944 vacumatic Parker 51 made in USA.

[pajaro]

My 1944 vacumatic Parker 51 made in USA.

Great MTBF.

 

My late 1960s Parker 51 aerometric with Minuskin stub 1.2 mm. Midnight blue.

[JayKay3000]

Hey Y'all!

 

I've been really enjoying my Parker Sonnet that my wife got me from Pen Chalet, and it's made me a bit of a Parker fan. I'm thinking of having my next purchase be another Parker Fountain Pen, but I figured I'd "Ask the Audience" which Parker Fountain Pen is the best!

 

Which Parker is the best and one you'd go to the grave with?

 

Thanks for your help!

 

-Charles

 

I wonder what the OP got in the end?

[Freddy]

 

I wonder what the OP got in the end?

Op was last here {FPN} on November 19, 2017....Maybe they'll see your query and answer.......

 

Next up: Re Parker fountain pens.....Which is the Ugliest..Worst..Cutest..Overrated..Resembles a Invisible Unicorn......

And why...................................................................

Fred

.....Get off a shot faster.....This upsets him long enough to let you make your second shot perfect...............{smileyfacetimethingie}

[pajaro]

They're pens. If they work for you, they are the best.

[AreBeeBee]

I'm going to be a bit contrary and say that my votes go to Vacumatics and the 25.

 

I have a dislike of hooded nibs because I can never tell which way to roll the barrel to put the nib to work. And the 25 has delighted me since they came out. Very non-traditional — I have them in black and stainless, both fp and bp.

 

Duofolds? Well, they are too big and too expensive for my taste, although they do have exposed nibs going for them. So there you are!

[mitto]

Parker 51. Again and again. The best modern technology could produce so far.

[Runnin_Ute]

Always been a fan of the 45 - especially the Flighter. I have about six 45's including a desk pen and two Flighters. But I also have two 51's - a Special with a nice wide nib and a very fine 51 Demi Vacumatic. (seller called it a Fine, it is finer than even my finest EF.....

[penwash]

I always loved Parker Challenger pens, even though they are often overlooked in preference to higher tier Parker pens.

 

I'm over the moon because I just got one of my "dream pens". The "Royal" designation of this Parker Challenger model is unmistakable.

The trims are in exceptional condition. Since the pen didn't come with any nibs, I had to select one from my collection of Parker nibs. After trying to fit one and being unsuccessful, I tried to find a replacement feed that would work with my Parker nibs. No luck.

 

So in the end I heated the feed that came with the nib and push it up a bit to fit the underside of the nib. The result is a success. Now the nib lays flat on top of the feed and the pen has been writing with consistent ink flow for a few days.

 

[mitto]

That Chellenger is a beautiful pen. Enjoy using it.