Parker
56 items in stock, $25 to $999.99.
What “Parker” means here
Parker is the largest marque in the case, with the Duofold, Vacumatic and 51 from Janesville, Wisconsin. Vacumatics are his favourite vintage Parkers for their "stunning art deco designs and over-complicated filling system" (how-do-i-restore-a-parker-vacumatic); the Duofold "Big Red" is the pen he uses to explain why some pens cost more than others.
From Drippy Musings
Parker Pens Win WWII–Revised
It is hardly ground-breaking news that Gen. Douglas MacArthur signed the “Instrument of Surrender” ending World War II with Japan while using a Parker Duofold “Big Red” (among other pens) on the deck of the U.S.S. Missouri. It is a fact Parker touts time and again, even making a commemorative series of modern Duofolds to…
Don’t Be Fooled by Fake Parker Sonnets
A couple weeks ago a person reached out asking how to identify fake Parker Sonnet pens. The first thought that crossed my mind was, “Who would want to fake a Parker Sonnet?” Don’t get me wrong. Sonnets are very nice pens. But, there are a ton of used authentic ones out there for very, very…
How Do I Restore A Parker Vacumatic
This is a new old stock Parker Vacumatic Maxima in the “Golden Pearl” design. Check out the barrel clarity! When it comes to vintage Parker pens, Parker Vacumatics are my favorite. I love their stunning art deco designs and over-complicated filling system. The pens have some quirks, too, but, I still love them. As the…