Product Description
Type Vintage Vacumatic-filling fountain pen.
Product Name Duofold Vacumatic, aka "Duovac" -- Debutant model (identified by the clip with no Blue Diamond and the "Boxed Ellipse" cap band).
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in USA -- 1941 (The date code is a clear 1 with a mark that probably relates to the quarter).
Length 5-1/8".
Filling System Vacumatic filler. The original aluminum filler has been replaced with the later plastic Vac filler. We've restored the filling system with a new sac and it's working perfectly.
Color Blue and grey (alternating with dark transluscent stripes) body and cap, with gold plated trim and two black jewels on the ends. This model (and the larger Major) are unique with their boxed ellipse cap bands.
Nib FINE gold Parker Pen nib is smooth with nice tipping material. It's got a little semi-flexibility to it, with line variation potential.
Condition Superior condition. There's some marks on the cap jewel and clip but the plating is very intact and the imprint is clear. There's a little microscratching on the cap and barrel. No cracks or chips, dings or dents, or personalization. The barrel clarity is excellent. It's fully restored and working very well.