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A great Parker 51 Aero with a bold wet nib

 

I come across fewer Forest Green Parker 51's than most of the other colors, but in the past couple weeks I've found two. It's a neat shade, for sure, and this is one sharp looking pen.

 

This 51 has been totally disassembled, cleaned, and put back together, with all parts tested for functionality. It's in excellent overall condition with only minor signs of use. The barrel and hood have been polished to a fabulous shine, and the date code is readable: "Made in USA 51" (no dots, indicating Q4 1951 production). The cap is lustraloy- when it came to me the frosting was blotchy and uneven, so I polished it a bit to even it out and its a bit shinier than most, though not quite 51 Special shiny. No dings or dents at all. There are two caveats I'd mention: there's a tiny mark on the back lip of the clip ring (almost unnoticeable) and one very narrow scratch on the barrel that wouldn't quite buff out. Overall it looks great, as you can see from the photos.

 

The filler unit functions perfectly and draws up ink efficiently. The last 51 I sold had a broad nib, and though this one looks like more of a medium it's very wet, laying down a nice bold line that I'd describe as "almost broad" (see writing sample). It's smooth as silk on nice paper like Rhodia, and gives just a bit of feedback on textured paper like the 100% cotton stuff I use for letters. Very nice! A beautiful and functional Parker 51 for your consideration. $90 shipped within the US, $98 Overseas. Paypal preferred. PM me here or email through my profile to claim it. You'll be glad you did. Thanks for looking!

 

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Got it today. A great 51!

I'm as green as the pen! You lucky man! It's indeed a beauty!

Best regards!

Augusto Cesar

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