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 1/4" length.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in Canada -- 1946 (the date code on the barrel is a clear 6 with two dots.)
Length 5-5/16"
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 barrel is notable for its transparency through the black and amber circumference stripes. The cap has a black cap jewel and a pair of narrow cap bands.
Nib 14k Flexible Medium Vacumatic Nib. See the writing sample below. Line variation from medium to double broad. The nib is marked Made in Canada.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or dents. This is a nice-sized pen in a dark, rich color and in a classic design. There is excellent barrel transparency with black and amber lamination. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip and moderate scratching toward the end of the barrel with a number of little bite marks on the blind cap. The cap has light to moderate scratching. The cap bands, clip and clip band are excellent. The top black jewel has a scratch right on the tip of the dome. The imprints are nice and clear.