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    I really like the P51 Aerometric. Very reliable with pretty much every ink I've tried in them.

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    I really like the nib of my Parker 61 but the capillary filler is bothersome. I'm leaning toward the 75 that also has a smooth nib and is easy to clean. In terms of looks, my favorite is the Vac.

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    I really like the "English" duofolds, personally - I've a Slimfold that's a lovely writer, but a little too small for me, and a standard with a busted nib (an eBay gamble that didn't pay off). Lovely pens, with bombproof aerometric fillers. My grail would be a striped Vac, such beautiful pens.

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    It would be a toss-up between two unequal pens (in my opinion):
    - a 51, plain black with steel (chrome?) cap, scratched and battered, but a wonderful writer. And it was my father's pen.
    - a modern, orange Duofold Centennial (the older-style, straight flat-top Duofold), also a very good writer. A much larger pen and fitting my hand better.

    If I ever come to a decision, I'll let you know. Watch this space!

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    I have a 30's Duofold Jr., a 21 and a Vector. Yeah, I like the Duofold the best.

    I also have a Slimfold.


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    I prefer the modern Duofold Centennial with fine or medium nib. I have three: A first year blue marble (1988), an orange with "wagon wheel" cap decal and a second gen jade green.

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    Quote Originally Posted by flodoc View Post
    I prefer the modern Duofold Centennial with fine or medium nib. I have three: A first year blue marble (1988), an orange with "wagon wheel" cap decal and a second gen jade green.
    Where's the thumbs up emoticon?? Well, thumbs up on the modern Duofold. One of my favorites! Picture coming if I can find my album...

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    Here we go ...
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    That is just lovely!! I have a few Parker's, none quite this eye catching.

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    Wow, Rich L those iridescent blue and purple colours go wonderfully with the gold on that Parker.

    Here my only Parker courtesy of my wife's father.
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    Actually I have another two Parkers one is a grey plastic mechanical pencil and the other is a green and gold retractable ballpoint.
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    Bogon, that is stunning! :thumbup:

    I'm waiting, paitiently, for my first Duofold from Greg Minuskin.



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    Quote Originally Posted by @penfancy View Post
    Bogon, that is stunning! :thumbup:

    I'm waiting, paitiently, for my first Duofold from Greg Minuskin.



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    @penfancy,
    That Duofold from Greg Minuskin is a very attractive looking pen. I'm impressed with the black/green marble look...very classy.
    Wasn't Greg Minuskin on some FPK podcasts too?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bogon07 View Post
    @penfancy,
    That Duofold from Greg Minuskin is a very attractive looking pen. I'm impressed with the black/green marble look...very classy.
    Wasn't Greg Minuskin on some FPK podcasts too?
    Yes, they did mention it is possible to talk to him and see if maybe he has something you might want. I have to scratch that idea now.
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    My favourite Parker is a Sonnet,of which I have four.

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    I don't know if I'll be the first to say this but I'm gonna have to go with the Parker 100 as my all time favourite with the Sonnet coming in a close second.

    I've got a 1942 first quarter 51 and as much as I like it I find the 100 really takes things to the next level. The design is much more improved and has a feeling of rugged luxury. Tolerances are tight and the pen is amazingly dependable. (not to mention dead sexy)

    It's a real pity it got discontinued. I'd like to see more finishes and colours for this pen.

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    I only have a few Parkers but my favorite is definitely the Vacumatic I purchased from Tyler Dahl. It writes beautifully and I love the look of it.

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    I'm really sunk when it comes to the Parkers - my two faves, which I keep 'accidently' buying are the vintage Vacumatics, and the modern Duofold Centennials. Nice pens indeed...

    Ken

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    My first Parker Fountain Pen was a Custom built 51 pen by Ralph Prather about 2 1/2 years ago. prior to that I never even owned a Parker in my stable of pens. NOW? I just love Vacumatic's and am really starting to fall for DuoFold's. Both of them, I love the challenge of the repair and then there is the any time I need to write with either one they just write on demand!
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    The Parker Vacumatic is my favorite Parker so far... the 51 is great, but when compared to the Vintage Aurora 88 it loses all its magic; the Duofold is great, I just haven't tried a nice one yet...

    If not for the Cartridge Converter, the Parker 75 would be my favorite Parker... The grip is great, the weight is great, and it is smaller (another great!)
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