What Converter For A Parker 25?

[Maethelwine]

This might have been easier if the search function wasn't fussy about terms with fewer than 3 characters, but at any rate...

 

A friend of mine was about to throw out an old Parker 25, and instead gave me a call to see if I wanted it. Says it may need some "TLC," which could mean anything I suppose. One thing I'm fairly certain of is that the original converter is long gone. Aside from the originals, are there any widely available modern converters I can use in this pen? And are there any references for converter/pen compatibility that will keep me from posting silly questions like this in future?

 

Thanks much.

[Ondina]

It takes normal Parker converters, slide ones, screwable piston type ......Parker 25's are really good pens, bombproof, with nice performing nibs. Hardly mentioned yet excellent value. Probably a good soaking is all it needs. Congratulations.

[carlc]

Hi

 

The 25 should take the modern Parker converter - it was my school pen and I remember it using the standard Parker cartridge (which haven't changed as far as I can tell).

 

Compatibility information for modern pens can be found here.

 

Having said that - there's no harm in asking questions - I still ask many questions that may be considered 'silly' but until you know the answer no question is silly (and at least you posted in the correct forum).

 

Carl

[Shaughn]

Have a look here:

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/156222-parker-25-converter/page__p__1555422__fromsearch__1#entry1555422

 

I support using the Lamy converter - it's as if designed for the P25.

 

Regards, Shaughn

[Maethelwine]

Thanks, folks. Exactly the information I was looking for. Interesting about the Lamy converter, too. Now I'll just keep my fingers crossed that all the pen needs is a long bath.

[Shaughn]

Bathing and flushing will probably do.

 

The nib section consists of three pieces, the shell and the nib-and-feed assembly which is fricton fit. Once removed (pulled out), the nib can be removed from the feed, if necessary for futher cleaning.

 

More info:

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/140116-parker-25-variations