8282 Parker 61 Capillary Set in Classic Black with Lustraloy Caps. Medium FIVE STAR Nib. Mint and Boxed.

Summary; 

• Make: Parker
• Model: 61 Capillary Fountain Pen and Pencil Set.
• Origin: UK
• Dates from (approx): 1963
• Cap Finish: Lustralloy
• Barrel Finish: Classic Black (with original chalk marks)
• Overall Length: 134mm
• Filling Type: Capillary Filler
• Nib: 14ct Gold, Medium.
• Nib Rating: *****  (Nib Ratings Explained Here)
• Inscription:  None

Description;

The Parker 61 Capillary was introduced in the early 1960's and used a radical new filling system. The capillary filler relied on a rolled up tube of perforated plastic to suck up ink out of a bottle using capillary action alone. It was a very succesful filling sytem provided that you kept the pen clean and used it regularly. The system got itself a bad name when ink dried up inside the tubes and gradually reduced the ink capacity. The reality is that it is a very efficient system which needs a little more TLC than normal to keep it functioning well.

This set is in mint condition and has not been inked yet so there is very little danger of it failing to fill properly! The set consists of the Fountain pen and a matching propelling pencil. The pen still has its original chalk marks - a sure sign of little or no use.

The pen writes with a wonderful Medium line (only dipped for testing purposes) and the set is supplied in its original box and outer sleeve.

Condition: Mint

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• Free UK Postage (1st Class signed for)
• All pens come with a 12 month warranty