Product Description
Type fountain pen.
Product Name Parker 65 Flighter Deluxe, Flighter refers to the style of the cap and barrel and Deluxe refers to the trim.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in England -- 1975-82, the Flighter Deluxe was introduced in 1970, but the metal end pieces were introduced in 1975. The model was produced until 1982.
Length The pen is 5-3/8".
Filling System The fountain pen uses a Parker-style cartridge and converter. An older style Parker squeeze converter is installed.
Color Lustraloy or brushed steel cap and barrel that was generally called "Flighter" when applied to the cap and the barrel. It has gold plated trim and metal convex jewels at either end. The section is black.
Nib BROAD 14k gold nib is smooth and firm.
Condition Excellent condition. Typical warping of the section that is commonly seen on this model. It is shiny and lustrous. The cap and barrel have micro-scratching. The clip has short lines of pitting at the arrow end. The top has scratching and some plating wear along the edges. The imprint is clear.
