Finally Parker 61- My Dream Pen

[krishnanramani]

Hi Friends,

 

Ever Since I started read the history of Hero 336, I always wanted to use Parker 61 the Original version of the concept. But for almost 2 years I never had an opportunity for the same since it was so expensive.

 

Finally I won a Bidding today in Ebay & purchased the same. It will be shipped from Lisbon- Portugal & I cant resist myself using it.

 

The total cost came to 70.40 USD inclusive of Shipping charges. I hope its a good deal for a Mint+ product as they mentioned.

 

Below is the link for the product. Could you kindly check if it was worth paying 70 USD for the same.

 

http://www.ebay.in/itm/281274295442?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

 

Krishnan . R

[i4sgeorgiev]

Congratulations, m8!

I think it's worth every dollar. I have one Parker 61 and I realy like it

[krishnanramani]

Thanks Buddy I hope you saw the pictures included in that post

[pajaro]

I think that's a good buy. I often was outbid on 61s until I managed to get one from the UK that has a "medium" nib that writes like a broad nib. Capillary filler. Works perfectly. I like mine and I think you did well with that purchase.

[i4sgeorgiev]

 

 

Thanks Buddy I hope you saw the pictures included in that post

Yup I did it

Edited March 5, 2014 by i4sgeorgiev

[krishnanramani]

I think that's a good buy. I often was outbid on 61s until I managed to get one from the UK that has a "medium" nib that writes like a broad nib. Capillary filler. Works perfectly. I like mine and I think you did well with that purchase.

Actually I was lucky I guess. Previously I have had so many situations like this. But this time it was lcuk. In fact I quoted the Bid amount for 67.50 $ excluding shipping charges. But when I won I was so surprised that I got for just 61 $ +9.40 $ for shipping.

 

I was in constant monitoring for the bidding notification. even far last final seconds.

 

Now I am sooo excited & also bit worried how the real pen will be. Praying that it should be as shown in the pis.

[richardandtracy]

It was around the price I'd expect to pay for a reasonable one.

 

I still think the P61 is even better than the P51. However, my only P61 capillary filler is rather demanding compared to the rest. It needs to be used very regularly to prevent solids building up under the hood by means of the nib drying out. It is the only pen I can use with the nib higher than the body of the pen, though. This is useful if writing while in bed.

 

Good luck with it, and I wish you well.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[vikrmbedi]

you might want to ask the seller for better way to ship, considering how much you like the pen.

 

in 10 dollars shipping, you would get letter mail i.e pen would be mailed as a letter in an envelope ...and they have a tendency to get lost. i think it would take 13 dollars more to get it registered(to be on the safer side). i am not sure and hence suggest that you ask the seller how the pen would be shipped, and about better ways of shipping.

 

I guess the most popular thing nowadays on ebay is quoting the customs declaration(cn-22) number as tracking no. but it such cases the pen would be tracked only till the time it leaves U.S. border.

 

 

anyways...congrats on winning the pen... : )

Edited March 5, 2014 by vikrmbedi

[krishnanramani]

you might want to ask the seller for better way to ship, considering how much you like the pen.

 

in 10 dollars shipping, you would get letter mail i.e pen would be mailed as a letter in an envelope ...and they have a tendency to get lost. i think it would take 13 dollars more to get it registered(to be on the safer side). i am not sure and hence suggest that you ask the seller how the pen would be shipped, and about better ways of shipping.

 

I guess the most popular thing nowadays on ebay is quoting the customs declaration(cn-22) number as tracking no. but it such cases the pen would be tracked only till the time it leaves U.S. border.

 

 

anyways...congrats on winning the pen... : )

Friend,

 

I found that the vendor's comments for my purchase mentions the way of shipping as below.

 

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http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gif Payment instructions http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gif Hi Krishnan and many thanks for buying this item from me. You will love it. I will send this item REGISTERED/SIGNED-FOR (with Tracking Number - shipping from Portugal) and carefully packed.

 

Best Regards,

Pedro

[Flounder]

Funny thing, I was always dead set against the 61 till I saw them in the flesh. I didn't like the idea of a skinny pen with a fragile hood, nor the idea of the arrow just being glued on. I saw quite a few at Signatures down in York, and realised they're not as skinny as I expected them to be, in fact they looked quite comfortable. Weirdly, I found the shape of the cap was more attractive in real life than in photos too.

[Dr_P]

Congratulations!!! The 61 is a great pen, good writer and very elegant. I have two, myself, and i love them.

 

I would say that you paid an excellent price too.

 

Post some photos when you receive it.

[vikrmbedi]

 

Friend,

 

I found that the vendor's comments for my purchase mentions the way of shipping as below.

 

"

http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gifPayment instructions http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gif Hi Krishnan and many thanks for buying this item from me. You will love it. I will send this item REGISTERED/SIGNED-FOR (with Tracking Number - shipping from Portugal) and carefully packed.

 

Best Regards,

Pedro

 

 

that is great... : ) , have you decided which inks you would be using... ?

[ilvecchio]

I think you will really enjoy the 61. I have one I bought in 1958 and use almost every day. Because of it's age, I try to handle it gently and it takes a little longer to fill than it did when new. The only real drawback is that it is a chore to change ink colors due to the difficulty of cleaning the capillary filler. I suggest you decide on an ink for the pen and rarely or never change. I find Parker blue works well in my pen.

[krishnanramani]

Congratulations!!! The 61 is a great pen, good writer and very elegant. I have two, myself, and i love them.

 

I would say that you paid an excellent price too.

 

Post some photos when you receive it.

Thanks Dr. I will definitely post the pics once I receive them.

[krishnanramani]

 

that is great... : ) , have you decided which inks you would be using... ?

Thanks Vikram,

 

I have decided to use either Mont Blank Royal blue or Chelpark Royal Blue. Do you suggest any other brand?

[krishnanramani]

I think you will really enjoy the 61. I have one I bought in 1958 and use almost every day. Because of it's age, I try to handle it gently and it takes a little longer to fill than it did when new. The only real drawback is that it is a chore to change ink colors due to the difficulty of cleaning the capillary filler. I suggest you decide on an ink for the pen and rarely or never change. I find Parker blue works well in my pen.

Ya Hopefully I will enjoy this. Its my dream come true. I have planned to use only Royal Blue Ink either from Montblac or Chelpark (Indian Brand).

[krishnanramani]

Funny thing, I was always dead set against the 61 till I saw them in the flesh. I didn't like the idea of a skinny pen with a fragile hood, nor the idea of the arrow just being glued on. I saw quite a few at Signatures down in York, and realised they're not as skinny as I expected them to be, in fact they looked quite comfortable. Weirdly, I found the shape of the cap was more attractive in real life than in photos too.I loved parke

I loved P61 right from the start. I remember vague memory of seeing P61 in my childhood with my neighbor. But by then I was too small to realize the value of it. Infact I thought it was a pen like Hero 336. (Really Funny).

[hari317]

Good buy Ramani.

 

You will enjoy the pen provided the capillary filler was well taken care of and is not choked. I lucked into some NOS 61s in Bangalore, the C/C filled versions with GT caps, I think I must have paid INR1500/- each.

 

Best

Hari

[krishnanramani]

Good buy Ramani.

 

You will enjoy the pen provided the capillary filler was well taken care of and is not choked. I lucked into some NOS 61s in Bangalore, the C/C filled versions with GT caps, I think I must have paid INR1500/- each.

 

Best

Hari

Wow.. So lucky that you got NOS P61.

 

I am desperately waiting for this P61. Cant resist.

[thINKer]

Congratulations on your purchase Krishnan!

 

When it arrives, I'd be interested to hear how the Parker 61 compares with the Hero 336. (Or if anyone else has both, would love to hear your comparison.)

 

I've had my eye on the 61 and recently purchased a 336 as an inexpensive "trial." And, well, now I wonder how similar the two pens actually are. I like the size and shape of the 336, but find the plastic, I'm not sure, maybe a little slick? Does the 61 feel similar in your hand? And how about the weight?

 

Any thoughts would be appreciated.