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Parker Vacumatics And Duofolds
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The Parker Vacumatic is probably the most well known
collectible fountain pen. They're very pretty, work well, hold a decent amount of ink, and let you see
when the ink supply is getting low. The down side is that they're tricky to service. I disassembled these
pens, replaced the diaphragm (if needed), and cleaned the inside of the barrel as completely as possible.
These are guaranteed to work, and if there are problems, I'll fix them. I love Vacs, have collected quite
a few (second only to Moore pens), and like fixing them up. .
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| 1950
Canadian Jr |
Vacs were made for a longer time in Canada than in the US (to 1955). This
green striped one is in superb condition, and has nearly perfect
transparency and crisp imprints. It has two bands, which I believe
makes this a Junior. The nib is a fine. 5 1/16", 128 mm.
Price: $125 with free shipping in
the US
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Unusual Vac Desk pen Mash-up |
After a discussion on the Zoss list, Dr. I offered a definitive opinion as to
what this is - and he's right! It's a 1938 Vacumatic Desk Pen in black
Shadow-wave pattern with the less-elaborate band. It was only made for one year
(after which they stopped threading the barrel and made a committed desk pen).
Some previous user crafted a blind cap and used a Duofold Junior black flat-top
cap. The result? A nice pocket pen built on an uncommon Vacumatic desk
pen. It could easily be converted back, although I don't have the correct
desk pen tail. Fine nib. Lockdown filler (restored and working).
Very good transparency. No date code, but there rest of the imprint is
clear. 4 11/16", 118 mm.
Price: $140 with free shipping in
the US
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| 1945 Black
Standard |
Black Vac with engraved initials HHL. Blue Diamond model. Fine nib.
Excellent condition (if you don't mind the initials). 5 1/8", 130mm.
Price: $125 with free shipping in
the US
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