Parker Parkette Deluxe Pencil Refills

[jac2207]

I purchased this pen and pencil set for my wife for christmas last year. I would like any information on where I might find replacement eraser and lead storage insert that goes inside the pencil. The pencil was made in the 30's, so I assume these may be hard to come by. Thanks for the help.

[ANM]

The inserts may be next to impossible to find now days. Keep the one that is in the pen and refill it with leads you buy separately. if it is the 1.1 leads, try Yard O Led. You may ave to break the leads as the ones you get may be longer than the old ones were. if it is 0.9, those are still pretty easy to find. I think, not 100% sure but I think Parker erasers for Insignia pencils will be the same diameter as the old eraser.

Edited November 17, 2008 by ANM

[Univer]

Hi,

 

As ANM points out, the .9mm leads are relatively easy to find. 1.1mm leads aren't quite so plentiful, but the good news is that there are several sources out there.

 

Odd lots of vintage leads turn up on eBay with some frequency. Note that the old packaging typically won't refer to the leads as "1.1mm"; that's a modern convention. I believe you'll need to look for vintage leads designated as "thick."

 

You can also buy current-production Autopoint 1.1mm leads, in several colors and grades, at pencilthings.com. (No affiliation, etc., but a satisfied repeat customer.)

 

Cheers,

 

Jon

[jac2207]

Thanks for the quick replies! I was looking to replace the whole thing as I made the mistake of trying to use a 70 year old eraser and it broke on me.

[ANM]

Even if you find another cartridge for the pencil, the eraser on it won't be any better. Dig out the remains of the old eraser (I use an old pocket knife with a pipe cleaner blade) and replace it with a modern eraser. Parker refil EI6 (6mm diameter) will work. Remove the metal collar of the new eraser and twist it into the old cartridge. It works. I have done it a few times.