Product Description
Type Aerometric squeeze filling fountain pen, working well.
Product Name Slimfold ... nominally part of the Duofold UK product line.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, England -- late 1950s or early 1960s.
Length This is the Slimfold size -- about 4-15/16 inches.
Filling System Aerometric squeeze filler like the later Parker 51s and the Parker 21s. Tested and working well.
Color Black cap, barrel, and section with matching cap jewel. It has gold plated trim including a thin "chevron" style cap band in a pattern like this: ////\\\\////\\\\
Nib MEDIUM 14k nib. It is labeled 5 which means that it's a Slimfold nib and matches the pen. Parker England #5 14k gold nib is in excellent condition, with nice tipping material. It is smooth and semi-flexible. See writing sample.
Condition Excellent + condition. No chips, dings, dents, or plating wear. There's slight microscratching and handwear, but overall the pen looks quite shiny in hand. Barrel imprint is crisp and clear.