I've had this VS for a while.

Bought it because with its Gold filled cap and black barrel it displayed well with a similar "51" and 61.

I just had it resacked by Joel Hamilton of Inkpen.

Loaded it up with Noodler's Blue.

WOW! Nice pen!

Writes a perfect fine line. Same size and weight as the "51" but a bit of "spring" to the nib because of the open design.

And the clear feed looks so cool!

I need more.....

Nice pen indeed. I really like my VSes.





The blue one has a clear feed (1946), the others have black hard rubber feeds (1Q1947 to end). They all write very well, and they handle -- as you say -- just like a "51".

Mine even has a "Gold washed" clutch ring!
Made in the 3rd quarter 1947. (7.)
1/10th 14k Gold Filled cap.
And the barrel is stamped "V.S.", with the quotes, just as a "51".

I have one VS in my collection.It is one of only pens that I ink and use on an everyday basis.
It has few traits I like about it,it is faily large,lite weight,well balanced and the nib is springy and very smooth.
It will start the moment you put the nib on the paper even after a week or more of idling in the pen cabinet.
It isnt an expensive pen so I am not affraid to scratch it.
Its a typicle Parker,that means its a pen that was made for use and it does that excellent.