Description
Parker re-launch the Parker 51 maintaining the hallmarks of the original that gave the 51 its identity while leveraging technical advancements and our expertise and craftsmanship to ensure its fit for use in the modern world. The name Parker 51 was no coinsidence, Parker had named all their models untill then, but had come to the conclusion that if a model was given a name, this name detracted from the name of the brand. A number would therefore suffice better for a new pen, also because a number has the same meaning in all languages. A trial run of the newly developed pen was put out in 1939, which was the 51st year of the Parker Pen Company’s existence. The pen was therefore given the type number “51” – according to the official account of the factory.
The new Parker 51 is identical in silhouette to the original. Different is the shape of the nib, the length of the clip and closing system. The nib is not tube shaped but has a traditional pen blade, of course this nib is completely hidden in the front part of the pen. This construction ensures that the pen always starts easily and does not dry quickly. Furthermore, also the length of the clip is slightly longer than the original and the new Parker 51 has a screw cap
The Parker 51 fountain pen fills via cartridge or converter and is available with a Fine or Medium stainless steel nib.
Parker is over a century leader in design and production of the best pens in the world. These pens are not only fine writing instruments, they never let you down. Moreover they give status to every generation. This has resulted that Parker pens have become a style icon.
Glenn Garside –
These pens get lots of negative comments on pen forums, but I’m very happy with mine. OK, no converter is cheap-skate, penny-pinching and miserly… you get one in the deluxe pen, though…. and adapting to a screw cap takes a little while. It writes well, no scratch, but does dry if not used for a few days…. easy to fix, of course. I thought the metal tassie would be ugly… it isn’t.
Eric Fleury (verified owner) –
A good writting instrument.
David –
Holding and writing the Parker 51 reissue brings back old memories. Handles and feels the same only writes better most probably due to better material and ink. Love it.
Reginald –
The pen is well made, writes well (I had the medium steel nib), the teal color gives it a nice “old school” touch. The only downsides are the price tag and the hooded nib which is no longer hooded (more like a semi hooded Vector or Urban nib). Parker relaunches a iconic model that writes well, but could have been 25, 30 euros cheaper in my opinion