Product Description
Type Vintage Vacumatic-filling fountain pen.
Product Name Duofold Vacumatic, aka "Duovac" -- Junior model or possibly the "Sub Deb" (No Blue Diamond, two thin cap bands.).
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in USA -- 1940 (the date code is a clear 0 with two dots). Nib is from 1952.
Length 4-3/4".
Filling System Vacumatic filler. It probably originally had an aluminum Speedline filler, which was replaced by the plastic version. We've restored the filling system with a new diaphragm and it's working perfectly.
Color Blue and grey (alternating with dark transluscent stripes) body and cap, with gold plated trim, two thin cap bands, and a black cap jewel.
Nib MEDIUM gold Parker Pen nib is smooth with nice tipping material. It is springy and has a "52" date code on it. Based off of the fact that it's a Vacumatic nib, this is a replacement nib from 1952.
Condition Excellent condition. There's some brassing on the sides of the clip, as well as the tassie ring. There are some micro-scratches on the cap and barrel, some noticeable ones are ones beneath the cap tassie. No cracks or chips, dings or dents, or personalization. The imprint is worn but fully legiblevery crisp and readable, and the barrel clarity is very good. It's fully restored and working very well.