Product Description
Type Vintage cartridge/converter fountain pen.
Product Name Parker 45.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in USA – this model hit the market in 1960, and remained in production until 2006. This pen was from before 1979, when they started marking pens with date codes again.
Length 5-3/8"
Filling System This was Parker's first cartridge/converter pen to hit the market. This pen is fitted with one of the original piston converters marked Parker Eversharp.
Color Blue with a brushed chrome cap, gold plated trim, and an arrow clip.
Nib FINE 14k nib is smooth with nice tipping, and very fine. We pulled it out to confirm that it's 14k.
Condition Excellent condition. There's some very light scratching on the cap and barrel, and just the lightest spots of warping on the section (a very common trait in these pens). There's just a little plating wear on the trim, light scratching and a little silver metal underneath visible on the clutch ring, but no real brassing. No cracks, chips, dings, dents, or personalization. It's working very well.
