Nib Identification

[zumgruenenbaum]

Hello everyone,

 

lately I got a Vacumatic. But it has a nib, which I can't really class. I don't think it's the original one - Vacumatic nibs generally look different. Maybe an old Duofold nib? I am thankful for any hint.

 

I hope the photos show it well, but if not, this is what is stamped on:

 

PARKER

14K

585

ENGLAND

25

 

It is a firm nib with a fine to medium tip.

 

Best regards

Till

 

 

 

[mariom]

What you have there is a nib from a mid-50s Parker UK Duofold. The 25 indicates it came from Duofold Standard. I have three Duofolds of that era similar nibs. All are nice writers, but I can't comment on how correct the fit is for a Vacumatic.

 

Mario

Edited March 13, 2015 by mariom

[hood]

Mario is quite right about the nib. I don't know where your vac comes from, but I seem to see quite a lot of vacs in the UK that have had their nibs changed for English Duofold nibs, either the same type as yours or the earlier button fill ones. Maybe these pens were sent back to Parker at some point and there were more Duofold nibs in Newhaven than Vacumatic nibs!

[rbrummer]

I've a green candystriper Victory with a UK duofold nib, and I assume it was either a factory repair or other later replacement.