Parker 50 Falcon Photo Thread

[PenHero]

Hi, Folks!

 

Thought I would start a thread on the integral nib Parker 50 Falcon, the poor mans T-1. I only have the one to show and would like to see more.

 

This is a Parker 50B Falcon Matte Black fountain pen c. 1980. This 5 1/8 inch long cartridge / converter fountain pen is noted for its integrated stainless steel nib. The nib is essentially an extension of the section all the way to the slit for the tines and the tipping material. The matte black finish was complemented with chrome plated trim. PARKER over MADE IN U.S.A. is stamped on the back cap lip. Available nib grades were extra fine, fine, medium and broad. Matching ballpoint pens and pencils were offered.

 

 

Thanks!

[Glenn-SC]

My 5 Falcons (actually I have another Flighter)

(I need a lightbox!)

http://i68.tinypic.com/1zwm69h.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/332cegy.jpg

Edited November 25, 2018 by Glenn-SC

[bsenn]

Amazing pens Glenn!

 

I will include a photo just to show that the cap-actuated ballpoint also has the Cousin Eddie widow's peak (stolen description, I don't recall from whom).

 

 

[christof]

Parker 50 by C.M.Z, auf Flickr

 

c.

[Captivelight]

My little flock of Falcons including one of the Alex Jardine sterling silver Falcon statuettes from Parker's 1978 promotion.

More details here: http://pencollect.co.uk/parker50.htm

 

http://shutterbutton.co.uk/personal/falconset.jpg

[PenHero]

Hi, Folks!

 

This is a Parker 50 Falcon Flighter fountain pen c. 1979. This 5 1/8 inch long cartridge / converter fountain pen is noted for its integrated stainless steel nib. The nib is essentially an extension of the section all the way to the slit for the tines and the tipping material. The gripping part of the section has a matte finish. The brushed stainless steel finish was complemented with gold plated trim. PARKER over MADE IN U.S.A. is stamped on the back cap lip. Available nib grades were extra fine, fine, medium and broad. Matching ballpoint pens and pencils were offered. Shown with its price tag, it sold for $25 in 1979. The matching cap actuated ballpoint was $12.50.

http://www.penhero.com/Temp/ParkerFalcon50Flighter_1280_01.jpg

Thanks!

[CS388]

Not actually mine, belongs to a friend, rescued from a decade (or more) unused in a desk drawer.

A good soak and a flush (or three) and it writes as good as new. It's the matte brown model.

Lovely smooth nib to write with! Effortless. Looks like a kugel.

 

 

 

@ Spikey Mike: Is that a gold Harlequin Falcon at the bottom of your picture?!!? Wow!

[Captivelight]

Not actually mine, belongs to a friend, rescued from a decade (or more) unused in a desk drawer.

A good soak and a flush (or three) and it writes as good as new. It's the matte brown model.

Lovely smooth nib to write with! Effortless. Looks like a kugel.

 

 

 

@ Spikey Mike: Is that a gold Harlequin Falcon at the bottom of your picture?!!? Wow!

 

It's a special pattern that I believe was used exclusively for pens supplied to WH Smiths stationary shops in the UK and was marketed as the "Golden Falcon"

http://pencollect.co.uk/personal/15.jpg

Edited January 12, 2019 by Spikey Mike

[PenHero]

Hi, Folks!

This is a Parker 50 Falcon Matte Brown fountain pen c. 1980. This 5 1/8 inch long cartridge / converter fountain pen is noted for its integrated stainless steel nib. The nib is essentially an extension of the section all the way to the slit for the tines and the tipping material. The gripping part of the section has a matte finish. Matte Brown finish was the final finish and was complimented with gold plated trim. PARKER over MADE IN U.S.A. is stamped on the back cap lip. Available nib grades were extra fine, fine, medium and broad. Matching ballpoint pens and pencils were offered. It sold for $30 in 1980. The matching cap actuated ballpoint was $17.50.

http://www.penhero.com/Temp/ParkerFalcon50Brown_1280_01.jpg

Thanks!

[FlighterGuy]

I like Falcons too, and the blue one is oh so very cool, so here is a red one.

 

 

And here is a Falcon Arrow. And I put a standard Falcon next to it so that everyone can see that the nib/section is much shorter.

 

[Glenn-SC]

Is the red a prototype?
I've never seen the color before.

[FlighterGuy]

Is the red a prototype?

I've never seen the color before.

It has to be, only Black an Brown were sold. I doubt that there is a red BP out there, but I can always hope. I have a telephone dialer in my collection as well.

[baz666]

Here's a couple of Falcons, not often seen.

 

 

 

Paul.

[thx1138]

Here's a couple of Falcons, not often seen.

 

 

 

Paul.

 

That is certainly an understatement.

[Peyote]

Lovely Falcons, thanks for sharing. Such clean lines on these models.

[Glenn-SC]

Here's a couple of Falcons, not often seen.

 

Can you post an uncapped photo of these?

[baz666]

Sure Glen, no problem.

The first pen sports a standard section, same as the TX brown or the gold plated version.

 

 

 

The section on the second pen is unlike any Falcon I have seen before, all black, no widows peak.

 

 

Better pictures.

 

 

Hope this helps
Paul.

[Glenn-SC]

Thanks.

The all black nib/section is impressive.

[christof]

wow!

quite cool is this.

c.

[PAKMAN]

Color me green with envy! Beautiful pens guys!