Product Description
Type Vintage vacumatic filling fountain pen, restored and working well.
Product Name Vacumatic Major. It's the correct size, with a Blue Diamond clip, and a medium-wide ///\\\///\\\ cap band
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in USA -- 1945 (the barrel has a clear 5 date code).
Length 5-1/16 inches.
Filling System Standard plastic style Vacumatic filler. We've fully restored it and it's working well.
Color Azure Blue Pearl color with gold plated trim. The Blue Diamond paint on the clip is slightly worn, but the color on the cap and barrel are lovely.
Nib EXTRA FINE Arrow style Parker gold nib is firm and fairly smooth, with nice tipping material.
Condition Excellent condition. No cracks or chips, dings, dents, or personalization. Some small and light scratches show on the cap and barrel, as well as some tool marks around the section. There's some lesser plating wear on the edges of the clip, and as mentioned above, the blue diamond paint is wearing a little though it still looks quite nice. The imprint is clear and readable, and there's nice barrel clarity. The pen has been fully restored and it's working well.