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This pen is one of my favorites but I like the tarnished look and rarely use a cloth to wipe mine. In fact, when I first got them (I have the set) I exposed them to some boiled eggs to darken the patina.

Unless you are an expert I would not advise trying to 'fix' the small dents. From my point of view they are just another part of the character of these particular pens.

Enjoy.

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I have a 75 in very similar condition to the one in mitto's photos. Is it safe to use the jewelry cloth on all parts of the pen? Or is there some parts I should avoid?

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I agree with Manalto, mitto, the enamel makes the pen look a little "cheap" so you have the better version.

Which ones has the enamel, only the French models or also USA models?

 

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Which ones has the enamel, only the French models or also USA models?

 

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Later models have enamel so, probably, the French ones. Production moved to France fairly early.

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My pen is :

"(logo) PARKER

Sterling Silver USA"

with no date code.

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Khan M. Ilyas

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My pen is :

"(logo) PARKER

Sterling Silver USA"

with no date code.

Production of the 75 ceased in USA in 1981 so very few would have a date code. French 75s mostly have such a code.

Peter

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Lih -Tah Wong's Parker75.com website has excellent information, including polishing advice and restoring the grid lines if necessary. Years ago, I destroyed the grid lines of my 75 by using silver polish. Recently, I took Lih-Tah's advice and it works. Over the course of years the lines had begun to re-emerge. I must say that the pen was beautiful and distinctive when the lines were subtle.

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Lih -Tah Wong's Parker75.com website has excellent information, including polishing advice and restoring the grid lines if necessary. Years ago, I destroyed the grid lines of my 75 by using silver polish. Recently, I took Lih-Tah's advice and it works. Over the course of years the lines had begun to re-emerge. I must say that the pen was beautiful and distinctive when the lines were subtle.

 

And what was that advice? Would you like to share?

Khan M. Ilyas

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And what was that advice? Would you like to share?

 

I suggest that you go to www.parker75.com and consult the FAQ. Lih-Tah's site is rich and informative.

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Here's my one Estate sale score.

 

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After I pointed out to the Professional Estate sales person that there was no converter to use with bottle ink and "that nib

looks like it needs some attention", I got it for $25.

 

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Bruce in Ocala, Fl

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I have a sterling silver Parker ciselé ballpoint pen that I gave my father back in the 70's. After he died it sat in my drawer for some years and tarnished all over. I started taking it to work in my pocket and using it every day. The pen took on a nice shine from handling, leaving a perfect dark patina in the grooves and the highlights beautiful. Never polished it.

 

If you carry it and use it a lot you won't need to use any polishing cloth or anything. It will form a great patina and shine to it with loving use.

 

Now I want one to go with the ballpoint!

Eschew Sesquipedalian Obfuscation

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Bruce,

Wonderful find at a great price. Congratulations! The more I see these the more it confirms the elegance of these pens. I just haven't found one for myself at a reasonable ($25? I wish!) price.

James

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If you carry it and use it a lot you won't need to use any polishing cloth or anything. It will form a great patina and shine to it with loving use. Now I want one to go with the ballpoint!

 

And there's also a pencil!

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I have two, but I thought they were only in the Sonnet line.

No the Soft Tip/Fibre Tip was available and later the French Roller Ball.

Peter

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Just chuckling again on my Ciselle.

 

Only 1 out of 2 Estate sales I've been to had any pens. This one had mostly junk, but there was this Ciselle and actually the pencil that I probably should have gotten but didn't. Duh. :rolleyes:

 

Still, I wasn't really up to speed on 75's yet. I honestly wasn't sure about that nib a stickin' out like that. I think I had my Droid X at the time so I Stealthed to the bathroom in the private house the sale was in and came to FPN for some answers. THEN I went and made my offer. :D (I think I also went to Li Tahs site and got that Grand Mal seizure out of the way when I saw P-75 parts prices...)

 

I've used the phone to research pen prices from pen show floors LOTS of times.

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

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Great buy Bruce. Although I love my 51s I strongly believe that the 75 was the best pen Parker ever made. The length of time it was available speaks volumes.

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Great buy Bruce. Although I love my 51s I strongly believe that the 75 was the best pen Parker ever made. The length of time it was available speaks volumes.

I agree Matlock. 75 'is' (as opposed to 'was') the best pen Parker ever made. But I find my love for 51s boundless. Also , I find the 2008 onward Sonnet (refresh) models as truly fascinating. I am constantly on the look to grab any and all versions on offer.

Khan M. Ilyas

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