Product Description
Type Vac filling vintage fountain pen
Product Name Parker Vacumatic Major
Manufacturer and Year Parker USA -- 1946 (The date code on the barrel is a clear 6 with two dots, and the same is on the nib.)
Length 5"; this is the "Major" size.
Filling System Vacumatic plunger filling system has been restored here at Peyton Street Pens and is in excellent working condition. The bladder has been replaced and the pen has been tested. It has the late-era plastic plunger.
Color Laminated Black body and cap with gold plated trim. The barrel has alternating amber and black lines. The cap has a black cap jewel and a chevron patterned cap band just over 1/8". It has a blue diamond clip.
Nib MEDIUM 14k nib has a bit of give and is a smooth writer. It writes on the narrow side of medium when compared with modern nibs.
Condition Excellent condition. The pen looks nice and shiny. The cap and barrel have moderate handwear and light scratches throughout. There's one short deep scratch on the barrel. The trim looks great and the cap jewel is perfect. The imprint is very clear. No cracks or dents.