Parker 45 (M)

[Limerick]

Limerick - it is very easy to improve the flow on the 45 - just floss the nib a stroke, or very gently finger-spread the tines. I've had several 45 nibs that were too stingy that improved markedly with very slight tweaking.

Thanks - actually this is what I've tried in vain. No real success - ink flow is still poor - and my nib looks terrible now! Weird because I really really like the pen ... I've tried some Parker 45s by now because once back then I didn't give hope that sometime, sometime I might be stumbling over a great 45 ... but now I've given up.

[rahulg]

Dear Henry,

 

Its great that you warmed up to the 45. I've got around five of 'em and I love them all! Though the next logical upgrade should be a "Flighter" - they're built to last and take any amount of abuse you can throw at them. Though I must confess the tapered end design took some time to warm up to, now I love the 'Bauhaus' look the 45's command. As daily writer, I would not be surprised if this one keeps coming back to your rotation!

 

Dear Limerick,

 

Since the nib assembly can be removed, why not try unscrewing the nib unit and give it a good rinse? A blocked feed could be the answer.

 

 

Regards,

 

Rahul G

[cpsantillan]

Very nice pen,I have two parker 45's:one black flighter with a 22k gold fine nib,and one vintage in green color with a steel nib,it is a smooth writer compared to my safaris,it is a must have fountain pen for an entry-level user like me,it is reliable and cheap,I love my 45's.....

[Brian]

I've seen a great number of these over the past few years and never noticed them until this review. Looks like a great writer's kind of pen. Much appreciated review and photos.

[MOVIESTAR]

i love this pen. i got it from argos with a ballpoint with it

[ImNotSam]

Thanks for the review. As I told you in a PM, the 45 was my first 'good' FP in the mid sixties-they were $5 then when a Sheaffer or Wearever cartridge pen ran for $1. I used green Parker ink until my teacher made me change. It is just a plain good pen, as it has been all these decades. I'm glad a new generation is sampling its allures-

 

My first "good" pen, too - same time period, same cost. I had several during Jr. High and high school (who, me, lose a pen??), always with a red body. $5 and purchased from a department store rather than from the 5 and 10. They were so easy to use ... and lose.

 

I might have to get myself some new ones now. uh. oh.

 

[pmsalty]

I never cared for my 45 until I changed out the Medium nib for a fine. Now I love it!

PMS

[wvbeetlebug]

I like handwritten reviews. Gives you a chance to really see the pen in action. Excellent review! Keep it up!

[mvh]

I've got 2 fine 45 nibs, but would like a Medium. Anybody know where I can get one?

[lmederos]

My first review!

 

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Henry Louis

 

I did not know the P45 nib unscrewed from the section that way. I thought it would be much more troublesome to replace a nib.

 

Thanks !!

[lovemy51]

I've got 2 fine 45 nibs, but would like a Medium. Anybody know where I can get one?

http://parker51.com/nos.html (no affiliation)

 

scroll down and you'll find it.

[Penman222]

Yeah I bought a "45" with a F, the sweet spot was pretty small for me and I felt so-so about the pen. I just picked up a "45" with a M, and it is one of my favorite pens. It is a red one, I keep it filled with Skrip Red, and I use it to grade papers. If anyone wants to trade an almost brand new steel F nib for a M nib let me know...

[mvh]

Thanks. Just bought a new Parker "45". It was cheaper than a nib alone.

 

Regards,

 

Michiel

[Monophoto]

A couple of months ago I was scrounging around in my desk drawer when I came across a Parker 45. As best I can recall, it was part of a pen and pencil set given to me by a member of my family either while I was in high school, or perhaps as a high school graduation gift. Parker introduced the 45 in the early 1960's, and I graduated from high school in 1963, so that timing feels about right.

 

I vaguely recall purchasing a replacement nib for this pen from a stationary store in my home town (Jacksonville, FL) back in the 19609's. I really don't recall why I wanted a 'broad' nib, and the original 'fine' nib has been in the pen for as long as I can recall.

 

I decided to make it part of my pen arsenal. Because the plastic body of the pen is green, I just ad to load it with green ink - Noodler's Green Marine.

 

The only negative thing I could comment on the 45 is that because the cap doesn't fit all that tightly, the nib does tend to dry out if it isn't used every couple of days. The simple solution to that problem is to just use it.

[jniforat]

i might be buying a 45 flighter soon!

[Taurean]

I stumbled upon a Parker 45 Flighter in a wholesale store recently, was actually looking for a Frontier.

Honestly, I didn't know anything about the 45 and how far back it runs( hope my woeful ignorance is excused here, I am quite a newbie!). The shopkeeper mentioned how nobody had ever shown interest in the pen and how it had been lying in neglect for ages. I took a fancy for it immediately, came back, looked up the history of the pen and was overwhelmed to say the least, then inked it and wasn't disappointed.

I love this pen! (I have a fine nib, perfect for my writing)

[dogpoet]

I love the 45. I think it's about the only Parker in existence where you can find an italic (or even a stub) for less than an arm and a leg.

I think the buck rogers squeeze converters go for more than the pens at the moment. Ridiculous, but I'm not complaining...

[mvh]

I got a new one yesterday. I allready had 2, but those were made in the 1960's. This one is very different. Will put op a review soon. Same nib, but very different flow.

 

Regards,

 

Michiel

[jips123]

I've got 2 fine 45 nibs, but would like a Medium. Anybody know where I can get one?

http://parker51.com/nos.html (no affiliation)

 

scroll down and you'll find it.

Vakpen sells these on ebay. Bought one and it is great!

[DeaconKC]

I have an identical one to yours and it is my favorite Parker.