The Unsung Virtues of the Parker 45

[Number99]

Hello.

 

 I am using MAJOHN 80s as a donor for Parker 45.

 It is a PARKER acquiescence super copy of China.

 They offer a new section made of durable material and a converter that fits the P45.

 Not only that, they also act as a vault for the original section.

 I can't find the inner cap on the cap of MAJOHN 80s, and it seems that the fitting with the barrel works with the section ring.

 Therefore, the original section will not wear out in the future.

 The nib of the MAJOHN 80s is not good (I may have pulled it off) It is recommended to use the MAJOHN 80s with a P45 nib unit.

 Is it an evil way?

 But they all work the same, and the section wear stops.

 New sections, converters and original vaults are available on ebay for around $ 10.

 

 thank you very much.

 

Edit and add.

 

 Please don't forget to move the section ring when you try it.

 It is a unique part for both sides.

 I failed there once.

Edited October 16, 2021 by Number99
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[MarioR81]

Sometimes I see in my country, Parker 45 way more expensive than Parker 51's, with similar conditions.

[titrisol]

Parker 45 was my 1st school pen (3rd grade) almost 50yrs ago.  I learned to write with it and Pelikan Koningsblau ink.

Used 45s through grade school, high school and college; replacing nibs a few times due to "accidents"

After I finished college, I moved to more expensive pens but keep coming back to the 45 when I wanted something reliable, smooth and easy.

 

Very well designed pen, sleek looks, great variety of colors and finishes. 

Very comfortable (to me), smooth writer and easy to clean/maintain.

Replacing parts takes no time, and the fact that it can use cartridges or a converter is invaluable.

Slip on cap is not a problem, and besides a few times that the pens have leaked during air travel it has never let me down

 

I ended up buying several over the years, just love the pe... and at some point I'll find a good harlequin

 

[inkstainedruth]

I keep looking longingly at the Harlequins.  Then I look at the price tags and get sticker shock.... 

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[titrisol]

16 hours ago, inkstainedruth said:

I keep looking longingly at the Harlequins.  Then I look at the price tags and get sticker shock.... 

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

Even the flighters and Coronets have gone up inprice tremendously... I guess we should say the pen is bad

 

[Carguy]

16 hours ago, inkstainedruth said:

I keep looking longingly at the Harlequins.  Then I look at the price tags and get sticker shock.... 

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

PM me Ruth, I may have something that would work for you.

[inkstainedruth]

Thanks but I've already bough way too many pens this year.  In 2020 I managed to restrain myself to what Bo Bo Olsen refers to as "the pen of the month club" (plus one replacement nib and one converter); but this year I almost tripled that number.... 

And of course I was SUPPOSED to be budgeting for repairs on pens I already had, only there were almost no repair people at the three shows I got to....   (And of course the shows also involved travel expenses like hotel rooms and the cost of gasoline...).

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Carguy]

That I understand completely. I have WAY too many pens and need to bail on some. Hoping I can wait until the Triangle Pen Show next year.

[titrisol]

On 12/23/2021 at 4:49 PM, Carguy said:

That I understand completely. I have WAY too many pens and need to bail on some. Hoping I can wait until the Triangle Pen Show next year.

I might see you in Raleigh then!

 

[mitto]

I keep looking for the 45s flighters with 14k gold speciality nibs.