Fp Shoot-Out: Parker Slimfold Vs Plastic Parker 45?

[jdnib]

Which pen is the toughest and better writer with moderate ink output + a touch of springiness?

[amk]

Difficult. Both nice pens. But I'd say if you want a springy nib you'll probably find the slimfold more to your taste. They are nice robust pens, and feel heavier in the hand than the 45.

[ac12]

The 45s nib is a nail. If it feels springy, you are putting toooo much pressure on the pen. And if you have not damaged the nib, you are close to ruining it.

Edited July 4, 2015 by ac12

[Effin1]

I have many expensive pens eg. WE Coronet adj. nib MB LEs YOL Viceroy Grand to name but a few. I also have at least 30 P 45s and several Slimfolds. My favourite writing pen is a Slimfold with factory BBB nib. You will find far more nib variation in the slimfold even though they are not the most attractive of pens.

[fly_us]

Just tried a 45 at my friend's place yesterday. The nib is hard as nail without no sign of spring. The build is solid though, but i couldn't help but disappointed by the feeling of plastic.

[ac12]

 

 

Just tried a 45 at my friend's place yesterday. The nib is hard as nail without no sign of spring. The build is solid though, but i couldn't help but disappointed by the feeling of plastic.

 

When I was in college, the Parker 45 was a somewhat low cost user grade pen. I think it was the cheapest Parker fountain pen, before the Vector came out. So don't expect high grade product here, cuz that was not the market the 45 was going after.

[Runnin_Ute]

 

 

When I was in college, the Parker 45 was a somewhat low cost user grade pen. I think it was the cheapest Parker fountain pen, before the Vector came out. So don't expect high grade product here, cuz that was not the market the 45 was going after.

Even though it was a pen originally aimed at the entry level market,it has become a iconic pen in my opinion. Solid, well built yet affordable. I have paid from about $10 to around $30 depending on style and other factors.

[alexander_k]

The 45 is a good pen but the Slimfold is a little gem - but little is the key here: I've sold both Slimfolds I'd got because they were uncomfortably small for me.