Parker Burgundy Fountain Pen, Fine Nib, Gift Box

Yes, it writes and it does so just fine. My problem with this is that it sort of looks like a 51 but if you are familiar with the original, you may find this one a tad disappointing. The first thing I noticed was that the weight was different in my hand. Modern materials and manufacturing, and a cartridge instead of refill mechanism may contribute to this. The cap no longer has the trusty clutch ring allowing you to slip on the cap but it threads on which I see being a problem down the road as the threads on the body are plastic. The big gotcha for me was the distinctive hood over the nib. On original 51s, the hood hugs the nib and it looks like it was meant to fit. On the new version the hood gaps from the nib which just looks cheap. If you want a pen that writes get one, I would recommend the Parker IM over this one though, it just feels better in your hand.

One month later… don’t bother with this pen. It is not a best effort by Parker. My cheap Noodler is more reliable. It takes several minutes to start writing again after sitting a couple days and then it skips badly. Nice try Parker but you could have done better.

Love this Parker pen – the mid mod look and the great color scheme brought me back to an era when my grandparents had avocado green furniture and a hifi stereo that played Petula Clark’s “Downtown.” I have had a few hard starts, which is to be expected given the hooded nib and that I’m using a cartridge and letting it sit too long between uses. But for the most part, this pen rests smartly in my daily planner and while light weight, is still a pleasure to write with and drafts a nice smooth line that’s not too wet. If you’re a beginner with fountain pens, I’d start with something softer and with more ink flow, like a TWSBI. But if you’re a veteran and a collector of sorts, this is a fun addition and has that retro look and feel that invokes nostalgia with each pen stroke. Great purchase here on Amazon.

Caneta muito boa, fácil recarga e escrita super macia.

Pen comes in a nice box, it’s a 51 so I’m sure it writes fine. But for collectors sake, this is not a great listing to buy from as you will lack the outer “royal appointment box”, and the booklet that explains the reason the 51 is being brought back (I don’t honestly know if this comes with a parker 51, but it should).

Soy afecto a las plumas fuente.
Ya en el pasado tuve un modelo semejante que “me lo perdieron “, así que estoy feliz con esta adquisición y valoro esta maravilla de producto.

it is lightweight, easy to carry in a shirt pocket. deploys and retracts nicely. a tiny bit top heavy, but not too bad. I wish it was a bit thicker in the diameter, but writing with it is a pleasure.

I write much better with a Parker 51. I enjoy writing with it. It’s a little wider , longer , good weight and nice balance in the hand. It twists and wont accidentally open . They’re not like they were in the fifties but still a great pen .