Product Description
Type Fountain pen
Product Name Parker Vacumatic Long Junior, this is a uniquely Canadian model with two thin cap bands (like a regular Junior) but an extra 3/16" length.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in Canada -- 1945 (the date code on the barrel is a clear 5 with one dot.)
Length 5-1/4.
Filling System Vacumatic plunger filling system has been restored here at Peyton Street Pens and is working well. This has the late plastic plunger system.
Color Black body and cap with gold plated trim. The cap has a black cap jewel and a pair of narrow cap bands.
Nib 14k Flexible Fine Canada Nib. Some toolmarks on the nib, both front and back. Lots of tipping material. See the writing sample below. The nib has a date code of 5 with one dot.
Condition Excellent + condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a nice-sized pen in a dark, rich color in a classic design. There is some barrel transparency with black and amber lamination. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip and light scratching with a few small deep scratches on the end piece (not bite marks). The cap has light scratching. The cap bands are perfect. The clip has some small scratches on the arrow end. Otherwise, the clip looks excellent. The black jewel is perfect. The imprints are nice and clear.