PARKER 51 Reissue Fountain Pen, 18K Gold Nib, Red Barrel

PARKER Ever since humans began to etch their thoughts into clay, there has been a quest for better ways to capture the written word. This spirit finds its finest expression in PARKER. The art of pen making in America began in 1809, but the fountain pen as we know it truly emerged in the 1880s. George Parker was among the earliest pioneers. A teacher from Janesville, Wisconsin, he was frequently frustrated by the unreliability of his students' pens. The writing quality of early fountain pens was often crude, with inconsistent ink flow. In response, Parker would dutifully repair his customers' pens, which led him to study their internal mechanisms with the goal of creating a superior writing instrument. Over a century, through meticulous design, advanced technology, and exceptional products, Parker has solidified its position as a world-leading brand. Today, Parker pens and their accessories are sold in 120 countries worldwide, not only for writing in any language but also as milestones in the history of human writing. The Story of the Parker "51" Development of the Parker "51" was completed in 1939, named to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the Parker Pen Company. The Parker "51" is one of the most successful fountain pens ever created. The Parker "51" was a revolutionary design. It featured a nib housed within a concealed cowling to "trap any overflow and hold it within - making this a pen that would not water-gun, leak, or blot - yet keep the point surrounded by ink, thus making it a split-second starter!" Product Specifications: Nib Size: Fine Material: 18K Gold Includes: Original presentation box / Original gift bag Return and Exchange Policy: If you wish to test the fountain pen, please refrain from using the included converter to draw ink or inserting a cartridge. Doing so will make the item ineligible for return or exchange. Kindly dip the nib into an ink bottle to gather a small amount of ink for testing. Thank you. For returns or exchanges within the product's appreciation period, the item must be unused and complete, including all accessories.