Fountain pen parker vacumatic book

Fountain pen parts store collectible fountain pens, fountain pen parts, rare pens. The pen that ill be working on in this thread is this 1938 burgundy parker vacumatic. Mar 06, 2015 the 51 was first conceived in the late 1930s and appeared on the market in 1941, following the vacumatic in parkers product life cycle. The definitive book on the parker vacumatic the pen with 120% more ink capacity. Parkers vacumatic repair manual instructed the repairer to cement the threaded retaining collar in place using vacumatic cement, which supposedly never hardened, and said further that no other adhesive should be used. Instead it is an effort to help collectors andor vacowners to identify and perhaps date their pens.

Almost every type and variation of the vacumatic is described and illustrated. Find great deals on ebay for parker vacumatic fountain pen and parker 51. All opinions, views, and thoughts expressed herein are expressly the authors, and in no way reflect the opinions, views, or thoughts of the parker pen company sanford ecriture. Parker im fountain pen, black lacquer gold trim, fine nib with blue ink.

In its time it was a novelty, which further reduced the amount of tampering with ink. This time his focus turns to the vacumatic, covering its development from 1932 through 1948. David shepherd has progressed through the parker lineup, authoring his third book about the illustrious american pens. Parker advertisement, the lucky curve fountain pen, page from the book fountain pens of the world extensive, detailed photo illustrated articles about vintage and modern fountain pens, surveys, hundreds of pen links, and pens for sale. Model identification guide under construction iterary hundreds of different vacumatic models exist. The parker vacumatic that nestled at the back end of the barrel, eliminating the spacehungry pressure bar and sac. The 51 was first conceived in the late 1930s and appeared on the market in 1941, following the vacumatic in parkers product life cycle. The definitive book on the parker vacumatic, containing.

Includes details of tools, and detailed instructions for working on duofolds, vacumatics, 51s, 45s. The new parker website is not yet ready for your country. Your collections purpose influences whether you choose an antique fountain pen or an affordable writing instrument, but key features are important to all models. Parkers continual advertising during the war created demand that took several years to fulfil after the end of the conflict. Parker 51 blue sterling silver medium point fountain pen 78006 3. Even if its just an ink sac, j bar or pressure bar there is a wide selection for you to choose from. May 16, 2012 a beautiful 1949 parker 51 vacumatic in cordovan brown with a frosted lustraloy cap and grey jewel. Quink was heavily advertised, and an immediate success. The parker 51 is a fountain pen introduced in 1941, and in production until 1972. Save fountain pen repair book to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. A parker vacumatic made in usa without an arrow which was fitted to the bottom line 19331934.

As indicated in part i, fountain pens are simple devices. Unfortunately, given a few decades, vacumatic cement did harden into a pinkishwhite chalklike substance. Jan 17, 2012 the repair section on also has much good information. The ultimate guide in the parker pen jungle and an invaluable asset for fountain pen collectors. Parkers continued advertising during the war created a demand. See more ideas about fountain pen, vintage ads and parker duofold. Parker decided to stay with the striped design, allthough a few rare items in. It proved to be reliable, provided for a huge amount of ink storage, but also intimidates many collectors. For over 70 years fountain pen hospital has been the ultimate source for fine writing instruments n with a staff representing over 150 years aggregate pen experience, authorized dealership for all of its products, and the worlds largest selection of pens. O ne of the giants of american pen manufacturing, parker, produced millions of pens using the vacumatic filling system. As with the famous parker arrow clip, designed by joseph platt, a new york artist, the vacumatic line introduced the arrow trademark that parker uses to this day. New old stock set, never filled with original cellophane wrappers. This is the reference book for the parker vacumatic.

The first thing i do is remove the section, which is threaded. David shepherds parker vacumatic book battersea pen home. Please signup and be the first to know when the new site is launched. I look around and see display cases with brand new parkers in the background. Quink was introduced as a generalpurpose ink, safe for. This radical new pen featured a compact plungeroperated pump filler described in anatomy of a fountain pen ii. The parker vacumatic fountain pen was launched in 1932, and would come to outsell the parker duofold, the then top seller. Vacumatic parker vintage fountain pens parker, sheaffer. Sep 16, 2018 vintage fountain pen sales parker sheaffer wahleversharp waterman chilton carter conklin mabietodd moore grieshaber pelikan montblanc omas stipula duofold vacumatic vacuumfiller goldenarrow 51 51 parker 51 75 parker 75 balance targa triumph snorkel pfm pen for men doric equipoised equipoise skyline symphony coronet ripple overlay. A beautiful 1949 parker 51 vacumatic in cordovan brown with a frosted lustraloy cap and grey jewel. In august 1932, parker began test marketing the next generation in fountain pens, the golden arrow. After a year or so of testmarketing trials, the vacumatic was formally launched in 1933, displacing the duofold as parkers premier line. The parker vacumatic this article first appeared on richards site.

Site devoted to the parker pens history and timeline. Slightly suggestive and great tag line because it is a good pen. Parker vacumatic book by geoffrey parker, david shepherd and dan zazove published in 2008, 343 pages, hardback. Descriptions of every type and variation of the vacumatic.

Geoffrey parker, david shepherd and dan zazove, in collaboration with parker. Sheaffer, wahleversharp, waterman and other vintage fountain pens. Could someone point me to a web sight or a post to lay to rest my confusion. A grouping of parker vacumatic pens, clockwise from top, blue stripe, 51, and golden web one of the distinctive features of the vacumatic pens is the parker arrow nib. Parker decided to stay with the striped design, allthough a few rare items in other colours and design exist. They have very few parts, and the parts of any given pen are very much like those of most other pens.

Parker 51 vacumatic double jewel set in black with gold filled caps and solid 14k gold trim in original box. Restored parker fountain pen vacumatic major classic black fine point nib vintage 1945 wwiiera impulsetradingco. Includes details of tools, and detailed instructions for working on duofolds, vacumatics, 51s, 45s, 75s, pencils, and more. Fountain pen hospital is your source for parker vacumatic books or pens. The parker 51 is a fountain pen first introduced in 1941. Parker s period advertising called it the worlds most wanted pen, a slogan alluding to restrictions on production of pens for the civilian market in the united states during world war ii. Based in the uk, our aim is to provide a range of replacement parts for your old and much loved vintage fountain pen. Vintage parker vacumatic maxima fountain pen hard rubber jewel part for the blind cap ref. They are commonly made of gold, nickel or stainless steel. I am thinking about buying the book, parker vacumatic by by geoffrey parker, david shepherd, dan zazove, isbn 0954687531. Fountain pens of the world by andreas lambrou reprint august 2014. Mar 23, 2015 parkers vacumatic repair manual instructed the repairer to cement the threaded retaining collar in place using vacumatic cement, which supposedly never hardened, and said further that no other adhesive should be used. Parker vacumatic reference book geoffrey parker, david.

Ron gilmour is a fountain pen enthusiast, wouldbe calligrapher, and. Vacumatic refers to a certain filling system, which allows fountain pens to be inked. Parker marketed it as the worlds most wanted pen, a slogan alluding to restrictions on production of consumer goods for civilian markets in the united states during world war ii. I am thinking about buying the book, parker vacumatic by by geoffrey. The clip is what both attracted me to it an now baffles me. Vacumatic identification nibs parker pens vacumatic. By pushing a button on the back of the fountain pen, which is hidden under a cap, the rubber bag is flattened, creating a vacuum in the fountain pen. The parker vacumatic book the fountain pen network. Save fountain pen repair book to get email alerts and updates on your ebay. Pen was found with present english parker replacement nib, notable sharpedged factory italic. Tony parker mcfarlane series 23 spurs free fast shipping.

I have the parker vacumatic book, but still confused on the size reference of the pens. Parker vacumatic reference book geoffrey parker, david shepherd, and dan zazove, 2008 hardback, 343 pp. Please enjoy browsing, learning, and appreciating the parker 51 read more about us here. Product name parker vacumatic, by geoffrey parker, david shepherd, and dan zazove in collaboration with parker pen company in dust jacket. We hope that this complete teardown will remove much of the mystique from this venerable but reliable piece of fountain. This model identification guide is in no way a complete recapitulation of all these models. Vacumatics held their ink supply directly within their celluloid barrels, so quink was formulated accordingly. Parker classic gold gt trim ball point pen blue refill fine nib fast delivery. Cocoa is the hardest color to find for the 51 jotter. We have put together a range of parts and tools, that cover most of the major vintage fountain pen manufacturers even if its just an ink sac, j bar or pressure bar there is a wide selection for you to choose from. Shepherd has culled details from kenneth parkers personal journal, filling this book with fascinating insight into life in janesville, wisconsin, and at the parker pen company. The parker vacumatic book posted in paper and pen paraphernalia. The pen was originally marketed under the name of golden arrow, a reference to the new arrow clip but was again changed to vacuum filler in reference to its ink reservoir filling action.

Vintage fountain pen sacs, pen parts, tools and repair. The repair section on also has much good information. Quink was developed and introduced when the duofold was parker s flagship line, but the duofolds successor, the vacumatic was already under development and was in full production by 1933. A chronicle of the history and development of the vacumatic from its inception. We have put together a range of parts and tools, that cover most of the major vintage fountain pen manufacturers. The gold band is the decco pattern with a blank cartouche.

Chronicle of the history and development of thje parker. Product name parker vacumatic, by geoffrey parker, david shepherd, and dan zazove in collaboration with parker pen company in dust jacket this is the reference book for the parker vacumatic. Parker vacumatic fountain pen desk set major style original black glass base 1930s 1940s rare collectable vintage writing implement utensil floridaluckygirl. Seven parker fountain pen repair manuals, from 1920about 1960.