Product Description
Type Fountain Pen
Product Name Parker VP (VP stands for Very Personal)
Manufacturer and Year Parker, USA -- 1962-64.
Length 5-9/16"
Filling System Takes Parker cartridges or the unique Parker VP converter. This converter is unqiue to this model and has a very thin neck which is prone to cracking. We understand Ron Zorn of Main Street Pens makes a replacement converter for this model. This converter is working well.
Color This pen came in four colors with two cap variants. This is the blue and lustraloy version. The blue is a nice teal color and the cap has a gold plated clip.
Nib Large semi-hooded 14k nib. It is labeled 71 which identifies it as a medium stub. Please see the writing sample below. These nibs were made to write for any writing angle and include a reference ring on the collar.
Condition Excellent + condition. There's some scratch like shiny marks in the lustraloy finish and some handwear on the barrel. The cap imprints are clear. No cracks, scratches, chips, or dents.