A 51 With A T-1 Influence

[RalphP]

This 51 is one of the few we made in Damascus Stainless Steel. The cap is also stainless steel with an intricate design – a bit like the chasing done by pen makers many years ago.

 

 

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The T-1 influence is reflected in the ink pump rod. The red jewel material came from the Parker Model Shop and is the exact material used by Parker to make T-1 jewels. The Parker Arrow and Halo can be seen under the jewel. Spent way too much time on this item but it was fun and all came together…

 

 

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll110/pratherpens/51-DSS-RJ-2_zpsqjygyeba.jpg

 

 

The pen has sort of reverse trim colors – gold where you expect silver and silver where you expect gold. The patterns of the acid etching get more pronounced as the curves increase – especially around the end of the shell or hood near the nib.

 

 

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll110/pratherpens/51-DSS-RJ_zpsravgp1pw.jpg

 

 

Thanks for looking – ralph prather

[gregamckinney]

Incredibly beautiful. Even by the standards of other examples of your work I've seen (which are always exemplary,) this is a cut above.

Thank you for sharing it with us.

 

Best Regards, greg

[Nikolaos]

Stunning work Ralph! What a gorgeous pen!

 

I'm using your Parker 51 titanium today and loving it

 

Nikolaos

[zaddick]

Fan-frickin-tastic! An amazing looking pen. Stunning.

[JonSzanto]

This pen is so exquisite, it deserves a "kudos" in a second pen forum - thanks, Ralph!

[Barkingpig]

WOW!

 

I just looked down on the table in front of me & felt a "little sad" for the hammered sterling Ariel Kullock cap on one of my 51s.............

 

I am afraid THIS is a pen I won't soon forget. It is the most handsome Parker 51 I have ever seen.

 

Thank you for making it & sharing it.

[josepllcs]

Incredible work, congratulations! I hope to get one of these in the future.

[richardandtracy]

I wish we had a hall of fame for exceptional pens that someone has made. This would be at the top.

Or even off the top because it's so high up the list.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[hood]

That is absolutely stunning Ralph

[amk]

I do love a nice bit of Damascening - but this is really superb; I particularly like the patterns around the shell. Steel usually, to me, feels a bit cold and clinical, but the pattern on this makes it look quite soft and almost furry. Is the texture deeply etched enough to feel it when you hold the pen?

[benbot517]

WOAHHHHH That's incredible!

[Ernst Bitterman]

It's this sort of thing for which the term "gobsmacked" was coined.

 

Egad.

[RalphP]

Stunning work Ralph! What a gorgeous pen!

 

I'm using your Parker 51 titanium today and loving it

 

Nikolaos

 

Thanks & so glad you are getting good use out of your titanium 51!

[RalphP]

I do love a nice bit of Damascening - but this is really superb; I particularly like the patterns around the shell. Steel usually, to me, feels a bit cold and clinical, but the pattern on this makes it look quite soft and almost furry. Is the texture deeply etched enough to feel it when you hold the pen?

 

The acid etching could have been a little deeper - but, the way it is done you can feel a noticeable amount of texture when you grip the pen to write... ralph

[pajaro]

The epitome of the Parker 51.

[saskia_madding]

WHOA. I'm choking on my own drool and deep jealousy over here! <3

[mehandiratta]

I bow to ur perfection...

[inkstainedruth]

It's this sort of thing for which the term "gobsmacked" was coined.

 

Egad.

 

+1 on what Ernst said. And I'm the girl who mostly *doesn't* like the Kulloch fantasy 51s because what I like the most about 51s is their understated "less is more" streamlined design.

But Damascus steel? You kinda twisted my arm there. Sigh.

Ralph, you DO understand that I'm on a *budget*, right?

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[RalphP]

Thanks for the remarkably kind and positive comments on the “Newest 51” – a bit surprising to me how many people like this pen… but, a very pleasant surprise!

It definitely makes the amount of time spent on the ink pump rod & pen well worthwhile.

ralph

[Chi Town]

Ralph's work is just amazing! I can personally attest to that as I have one of his custom pieces that is labeled in my signature line! + You won't find a better gentleman than Ralph Prather! My club is stronger due to people like Ralph......