Product Description
Type | Fountain pen and matching mechanical pencil |
Product Name | Parker 51 Special |
Manufacturer and Year |
Parker USA - the Special was introduced in 1950. This one has no date code so it is after 1952. |
Length | full size pen - 5 3/8". The pencil is a tad shorter. |
Filling System | Aerometric squeeze filling system |
Color | The color is called burgundy, and it is very dark brownish-burgundy colored. Shiny stainless steel caps, as is common with most Specials. Likewise the black cap jewels. |
Nib | Smooth ocatanium (steel alloy) nib in fine. |
Condition |
This set is used and the fountain pen is in excellent working condition. Very light colored sac, so it probably did not get used very much. No dings or dents on the cap. The pencil looks great, but the lead does not advance. |