Opinions On Parker 65

[gomboly]

Hello everybody!

 

I hope this topic goes to the right place.

I'm new to the forum and don't really know that much about fountain pens.

I'd like to ask your opinion and information on a Parker 65. A few information were provided:

It's a Cirrus Insigan with a 14K medium nib and it's made in England circa 1973.

However, according to my research the Cirrus Insigna was released in 1975 so it can't be a "circa '73".

Well it could mean '75 it's just +2 years but I think it's a mistake or I'm in lack of info about this model.

I have also noticed that it says Parker U.S.A. on the converter (or convertor?) but on the cap the Made in England engraving is clearly visible. Maybe it was replaced?

Informations are from parkerpens.net but I'm sure this site is well known here.

Anyway I have a Parker Vector (stainless steel) and a Parker Inflection (stainless steel with gold trim).

And now I'll try to insert a few pictures.

 

 

Thank you for reading my post and sorry for my english!

[Ernst Bitterman]

I'm a big fan of the 65. The one potential problem is a seal on the underside that can ooze, and taking the pen apart to seal it is not the easiest task, but that aside, it's a joy. Don't let the different nationality on the converter worry you, either. The 65 is an English pen, it just hides its nature (the word ENGLAND is between the 14K and the 585, but it's behind the Dracula hair-do).

[Inkysloth]

It's entirely possible the converters were made in the USA and shipped to England for fitting to the pens. I have a Parker with a similar converter made in USA but the nib & cap say "England"

 

Best wishes

 

Robin

[richardandtracy]

Looks like it may be a Cirrus pattern, though mine is more of a brushed finish than the lines you show. The magnification may be higher than I have ever seen mine at. Need a more 'all over' photo to positively identify the pattern.

 

The P65 nib is fairly soft and deflects a bit - but without noticable flex. I like the weight and shape, but prefer the Parker 61, which has the same cap & barrel but with a hooded nib.

 

Regards,

 

Rochard.

[gomboly]

Thanks for the replies!

 

I'll insert a better picture about the barrel.

I wonder how much does it worth? Maybe 120-130£? I don't know much about these pens.

 

I forgot to mention that I've seen a MK1 in an antiquities shop. I think it's a MK1 because it had a converter like the one on this picture.

The plastic jewel on the top of the cap was missing but the other one on the bottom was plastic.

Picture and almost all of my informations are from parkerpens.net. I've read about the problems of this model too.

They are selling it for 22000 HUF (=60.95£, 25.03 18:56)

If my interpretations are correct it's not a good idea to use it because the thin, plastic tube could break easely and it won't work with anything else. It's expensive for me bexause I'd like to use a pen but I understand it is a rare and old model.

 

Thank you for your help!

[sherbie]

It's a nice pen, but it deserves to be used. So I,d flush it out with water ( many many times, using the converter, if it still works), fill with ink, and enjoy.

 

Just don't leave it lying around on your desk at work unattended!

 

Cheers, Paul

[richardandtracy]

In the good condition your Cirrus is in, it may be worth around the £100 mark. With a good polish to the section, maybe the £130 you hope for.

 

The Mk 1 should really be used as a pen with a premanently fixed filler. That way there will be much less risk of breaking the end off. Personally I wouldn't want one, purely due to the risk of it breaking.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[gomboly]

Thank you very much for your advices!