Product Description
| Type | Fountain pen |
| Product Name | Parker 51 Special |
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Manufacturer and Year |
Parker USA - the Special was introduced in 1950 (no date code) |
| Length | full size pen - 5 3/8" |
| Filling System | Aerometric squeeze filling system |
| Color | The color is Black. Brushed stainless steel Lustraloy cap, black cap jewel. |
| Nib | Unusual for a Special, this one features a 14k nib, fine. Usually the Specials have octanium (alloy) nibs, but you'll sometimes find them with replacement 14k nibs, and we've also heard that Parker started putting 14k nibs on the Special toward the end of its run. |
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Condition
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This pen is in extremely nice used condition, super clean with no blemishes. The body is really great, with minimal handwear, and no scratches. The cap shows some little wear, just microsrcatches and shiny places, and it is free from dents. The nib looks great. |
