Parker Lady 45

[Dan Carmell]

Here's a new acquisition to my Parker 45 collection: one of the two short-lived clipless Lady 45s made in the early to mid-1960s. They can in a case with a lace-patterned inner lining and with a soft fabric sleeve to slip them in while they rested in a purse or bag.

 

This model is, I think, aluminum, with teal plastic ends. The other Lady 45 had wooden ends and a different pattern and color.

 

A follow-on post will show an interesting bit of detail.

 

best, Dan

[Dan Carmell]

Here's that detail shot I promised: I was fascinated to note that the Parker name, in its typical position for a 45, just above the cap lip and centered under the clip was engraved with unusual spacing to avoid the spiral cut lines. I wonder how big a battle the pen's designers had with the corporate identify people to make this happen? The Parker Halo logo and "Made in U.S.A." line on the opposite side of the cap, which is not cut quite so deep, does not avoid compromising the spiral lines.

 

Oh, by the way, the second "R" in "Parker" is there, it's almost visible as a blur at the right edge of the cap.

 

And finally, I should mention that I'm posting these photos here in part because this pen was purchased on the marketboard of this website!

 

best, Dan

Edited September 10, 2005 by dcarmell

[KCat]

Here's that detail shot I promised: I was fascinated to note that the Parker name, in its typical position for a 45, just above the cap lip and centered under the clip was engraved with unusual spacing to avoid the spiral cut lines. 

very interesting "solution" they did there.

 

I'm not big on metal pens but that is a pretty one. Interesting design, sleek lines.

Edited September 10, 2005 by KCat

[Dillo]

Hi,

 

That is one nice pen. Is it the same size as the standard 45?

 

Dillon