Parker 51 Pens - These are one of the best pens ever made. They are well balanced, sleek, and have a simple slip cap. The nibs are hooded to allow faster drying inks to be used. Most have fine or extra fine nibs and they have a firm feel similar to using a ball point. This makes them excellent for new fountain pen users that have been using ball points or roller ball pens.

There are two distinct types of fillers. The first is the Vacumatic filler that is the same as the system used in the late model Vacumatics. These have a rubber diaphragm that will require replacing every few years. They also tend to have the blue diamond pocked clip. The later filler is an aeromatic type that can last for decades. They are simple and durable. The pens usually have the later type pocket clips like those pictured above.

The colors will be the common ones like black, gray, brown, blue, etc. The caps are lustraloy, brushed steel or maybe chrome depending on availability. All of the nibs will be solid 14k gold unless you request a non gold nib. The pens are fine and better condition. They have been restored to near new condition. They are used pens and will have a few small cosmetic problems but most will be barely noticeable. None will have bad scratches, dings, cracks, or engravings. These will be great users. If you want more than one then I will try to make them different if possible.

Extra Fine Fine Medium Broad Double Broad

This a reference picture for vintage Parker 51 nibs. The scale is in millimeters. The sizes are from top to bottom Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad, Double Broad. The actual width will vary from nib to nib and is also dependent on the ink used and the writing style of the user. 

Parker 51 pens have nibs that are much finer than modern pens. A typical medium nib is closer to a fine on a modern Duofold. If you learned to write using a ballpoint or roller ball pen and have no experience with fine nibs you might want to consider a medium or wider.

Prices include postage for delivery to USA and Canada locations. 
All other delivery locations please add $10.00 per item for Registered Air Mail delivery

Caps are a stainless steel that Parker called Lustraloy. The finished is either polished, brushed, or brushed and polished. Any pen can be fitted with a gold filled cap for and additional $50.00. 

Demi pens are 3/8" shorter and about 1/16" smaller in diameter than standard size 51s.  They were originally sold for the same price as the standard size pens and were intended for people with smaller hands. If you have small hands you might want to consider this model.

I usually have some of the more unusual nibs like broads, double broads, and oblique nibs. If you are interested in one check to see what I have in stock.

Parker 51 Specials have a slightly different filler, a black cap jewel, and alloy nibs. The pens look and perform like a standard  51. These pens were originally made to sell for less than a standard 51 and the nib and filler were less expensive for Parker to produce. All other parts are the same or of the same quality of a standard Parker 51.

Warranty - All pens are used but are refinished to a near new appearance and function. If you do not like the way it writes let me know and send it back. I can tweak the nibs and feeds of most pens to fit your writing preference.  If you do not like the way it looks or feels send it back with 10 days of arrival for a full refund.