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I am a new FPN'er but a long time FP user.  I have a total Parker fetish, mainly 51s, but with a bit of 61 and Sonnet on the side.

Jim,

 

Only been a modern type in my brief time in the interest, but think I'd like to take a baby step into vintage. My thinking, right now, is to come up with a clean user grade 51 Aerometric F nib. It looks like that should be available, with GF cap, at around $100.00 + or -. I've heard that the aerometric is a good 1st choice. Agree?

 

I should be able to see a bunch of them at the SFO Pen Show in late October.

 

Are the GF caps hallmarked with the percentage of whatever karet gold they contain, or does the customer just accept it on faith alone?

Roger

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Maja, :doh: Oops! Sorry for the tease. I tried to load a couple shots, but the forum apparently only allows one file upload per post. Here's the other half.

 

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David, welcome to FPN. Enjoy your stay!

 

Roger, you may be able to get a user-grade 51 for well less than that; I'm waiting for a $60 beat-up GF cap Navy Gray with a fine nib from Pendemonium. I've also seen other Parker 51s under $100 -- and don't forget antique stores also.

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Maja, well, not mint; it has a small nick on the section, but I think it's nicer than any I've seen yet (I'm amazed at the prices people pay for some pens with clearly heavy wear). I listed mine tonight and added other photos. I think some sellers take liberties with the condition scale, and I don't want to be one of them. I really don't know what condition to assign it, so I just took a lot of shots of it.

 

Jeff, thanks for the welcome. There is is a great bunch of folks on this forum.

 

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