3747 Parker Vacumatic Fountain Pen in Black, Fine Semi Flex FIVE STAR Nib.

Summary:

• Make and Model: Parker Vacumatic Standard
• Origin: The pen was made in the USA and is date coded for 1939
• Finish: Black with gold filled trim.
• Overall length: 134mm
• Filling Type: Vacumatic Pump Filler
• Nib: 14ct gold, Fine Semi Flex
• Nib Rating: *****  (Nib Ratings Explained Here)

Description.

This is a very nice example of the Parker Vacumatic. This is the Vacumatic Standard and it was made in the USA. The barrel is date coded for 1939. This is the 2nd Generation model with the Speedline pump filler.

The first generation Vacumatics (1932 - 1936) were fitted with the metal lockdown filler and had a short blind cap, the second generation (1937 - 1941) were fitted with the speedline filler with the longer blind cap, the third generation (1942 - 1948) were fitted with the plastic filler, again with a longer blind cap. There were some crossovers on the dates as old stock was used up. Canadian models tended to lag behind the US production as old stock was passed to Toronto to make way for new stock in Janesville.

The pen is in good condition throughout with minor marks and scratches commensurate with light use. The gold plating to the clip is in excellent condition with a little wear on the edges. The imprint on the barrel is faint but still legible.

The diaphragm has been replaced and the pen is in full working order.

The 14ct gold nib writes smoothly with a Fine line and has a soft flex..

Condition: Grade A

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