Product Description
Type Fountain pen
Product Name Vacumatic Sub-Debutante, a.k.a. "Sub-Deb". This was one of the small Vacumatics, and was a lesser model when compared to the same size "Debutante" which had a chevron band and a Blue Diamond clip.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, USA -- 1948 (date code is clear "8" with three dots)
Length 4-1/8", Debutante size
Filling System Vacumatic filling system, restored here at Peyton Street Pens. This is the post-war plastic plunger version. We guarantee the filling system for a year from the date of purchase.
Color Azure Blue Pearl Striated with gold filled trim. The cap has a black jewel, and the cap band is 1/16" wide with no decoration.
Nib FINE 14k nib, firm and smooth with good tipping.
Condition Excellent + condition. Very smooth and shiny. The section, barrel, and cap have micro-scratching but the overall impression is good. No cracks or deep scratches. The cap band has microscratching and spots of plating wear. The short clip has some plating wear on the arrow end. The tassie looks very good as does its jewel. The barrel imprint is slightly worn, but is still clear and readable. The blind cap has some moderate scratching. Barrel clarity is excellent. No personalization. This is a very pretty little pen.
