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    Quote Originally Posted by azkid View Post
    I've come to realize that with a good nib, 45s tick all the boxes for me and then some. So this is a replacement
    The 45 is one of my all-time favorite pens too. It's a masterwork of simplicity combined with superb engineering. I don't think there's a more serviceable pen than this.

    Check out sellers kullock and penpartsstore on ebay. Sometimes they have interesting customized versions of this pen.

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    I bought a Kullock 45 in swirly purple. I haven't had the nerve to ink it. It's semi-translucent.

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    Parker IM with fine nib. It's the pen that I usually carry in my bag, as it's cheap enough not to worry about and writes quite nicely.

    A little story here in praise of Parker. I initially ordered the pen from Staples in a presentation box to give as a Christmas present. When it arrived, the box was a bit scruffy. I didn't really feel I could give it as a present, but there wasn't time before Christmas to send it back and ask for a replacement. It was only £20, so I kept it for myself and bought another to give (for £10) without the presentation box from a local stationers.

    The recipient was very pleased with her gift, but I wasn't at all happy with mine. It didn't write very well. I kept thinking that I really should send it back to Staples, but had other priorities.

    Fast forward just over a year. I came across the papers for my pen, and noticed that it had a two year guarantee. I contacted Parker and explained that I'd never been happy with the pen. They asked me to send a photograph of the item, and shortly after a brand new one was delivered to me. No questions asked, no need to send the faulty one back.

    I was very impressed with this service, as I am usually accustomed to having to argue every step of the way. Thank you Parker!

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    Did use the 51 Demi Vacumatic yesterday. It's early still, but a decent chance I will today too.

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    Parker 51 with broad stub nib. It's been a long time since I filled this pen.


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    Presently, I’m in the Parker Duofold kick. Today’s writer (and for a week or so) is a Canadian Lapis Lazuli, Streamline cir. 1930 pen. Yesterday I received a red small imprint, HR user grade with a factory replacement nib.
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    Parker Aerometric 51 midnight blue with Lustraloy cap and broad stub. Much more pedestrian than the one above.

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    Vector (Fine)

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    Hi all, today a Parker 180 Imperial M/XF nib.

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    A Parker 51 Demi with a name from a former owner:

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    No pics, but an olive greeny 45 filled with Monteverde Olivine: match made in Heaven!
    My other pen is a Montblanc.

    And my other blog is a tumblr!


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    Parker enthusiasm appears to be ebbing around here. Let me then speak of great delight: am currently using a 51 Demi Special with a voluptuous medium nib.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jerome Tarshis View Post
    Parker enthusiasm appears to be ebbing around here. Let me then speak of great delight: am currently using a 51 Demi Special with a voluptuous medium nib.
    What color?

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    My Parker 45 Classic accompanied me to Florida and back and I used it almost exclusively all week for note taking since it works so well when filled with Quink Black. It also had no issues flying to and from. I can always count on my 45s.
    Last edited by azkid; March 17th, 2019 at 10:47 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by penwash View Post


    I just replaced its diaphragm. Spent more time scraping the old diaphragm which stuck to the barrel like a leech.
    Lucky me this one has an aluminum pellet socket, so I don't have to fight to get the ball out *and* make sure that I don't slip and destroy the brittle rubber one.
    Beautiful writing, and of course a Great pen

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    51 Aero in cocoa (F), running J Herbin Perle Noire. This nib is finer than I normally like on my 51/21 pens, but it's a lovely writer with this ink.

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    Parker 51 midnight blue medium. Montblanc old blue black.

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    51 Demi (F), burgundy - Parker Superchrome Blue-Black

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    Parker 25 black trim
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    1947 Vacumatic


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