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Very interesting pens. I will look for one. Nice pictures.

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The more I look at these pens, the more they look like a Waterman Laureat with an arrow clip and the nib of a German-made Papermate fountain pen..

"Don't hurry, don't worry. It's better to be late at the Golden Gate than to arrive in Hell on time."
--Sign in a bar and grill, Ormond Beach, Florida, 1960.

 

 

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The more I look at these pens, the more they look like a Waterman Laureat with an arrow clip and the nib of a German-made Papermate fountain pen..

 

The pen is probably best described as a fancy Vector. They actually share the same nib and feed and are the same shape. The Rialto was a mid-range luxury pen because it had gold plated trim, a more detailed arrow clip and the barrel and cap were lacquer over brass. The tortoise shell pattern version like H1N has is really nice. Parker also made a green Chinese lacque version with gold specks. One of my first fountain pens was a Rialto in the red metallic lacque that I still use. I think they are pretty underrated as far as modern Parkers go.

 

The earlier 88s are nice too. Again, the same pen only a name change. The silver and gold plated Corinth versions are pretty nice. Rialtos and 88s can still be had pretty cheaply on the bay.

Parker: Sonnet Flighter, Rialto Red Metallic Laque, IM Chiseled Gunmetal, Latitude Stainless, 45 Black, Duovac Blue Pearl Striped, 51 Standard Black, Vac Jr. Black, 51 Aero Black, 51 Vac Blue Cedar, Duofold Jr. Lapis, 51 Aero Demi Black, 51 Aero Demi Teal, 51 Aero Navy Gray, Duofold Pastel Moire Violet, Vac Major Golden Brown, Vac Deb. Emerald, 51 Vac Dove Gray, Vac Major Azure, Vac Jr. Silver Pearl, 51 Vac Black GF Cap, 51 Forest Green GF cap, Vac Jr. Silver Pearl, Duovac Senior Green & Gold, Duovac Deb. Black, Challenger Black, 51 Aero Midnight, Vac. Emerald Jr., Challenger Gray Pearl, 51 Vac Black, Duofold Int. Black, Duofold Jr. Red.

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The pen is probably best described as a fancy Vector. They actually share the same nib and feed and are the same shape. The Rialto was a mid-range luxury pen because it had gold plated trim, a more detailed arrow clip and the barrel and cap were lacquer over brass. The tortoise shell pattern version like H1N has is really nice. Parker also made a green Chinese lacque version with gold specks. One of my first fountain pens was a Rialto in the red metallic lacque that I still use. I think they are pretty underrated as far as modern Parkers go.

 

The earlier 88s are nice too. Again, the same pen only a name change. The silver and gold plated Corinth versions are pretty nice. Rialtos and 88s can still be had pretty cheaply on the bay.

 

You might want another look at those ebay prices. Not cheap, unaffordium.

"Don't hurry, don't worry. It's better to be late at the Golden Gate than to arrive in Hell on time."
--Sign in a bar and grill, Ormond Beach, Florida, 1960.

 

 

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You might want another look at those ebay prices. Not cheap, unaffordium.

 

Oh, well, I guess people have finally caught on, but the prices seem a little ridiculous. Most are BIN or high starting prices, although a few are listed in the $30-35 range. Maybe if one gets listed in an auction it might go for a more reasonable price.

 

It reminds me of that Phileas nonsense. I bought my Rialto brand new in the box for about $32 including shipping (from Greece).

 

Still, if you can get one cheap Pajaro I think you will like it.

Parker: Sonnet Flighter, Rialto Red Metallic Laque, IM Chiseled Gunmetal, Latitude Stainless, 45 Black, Duovac Blue Pearl Striped, 51 Standard Black, Vac Jr. Black, 51 Aero Black, 51 Vac Blue Cedar, Duofold Jr. Lapis, 51 Aero Demi Black, 51 Aero Demi Teal, 51 Aero Navy Gray, Duofold Pastel Moire Violet, Vac Major Golden Brown, Vac Deb. Emerald, 51 Vac Dove Gray, Vac Major Azure, Vac Jr. Silver Pearl, 51 Vac Black GF Cap, 51 Forest Green GF cap, Vac Jr. Silver Pearl, Duovac Senior Green & Gold, Duovac Deb. Black, Challenger Black, 51 Aero Midnight, Vac. Emerald Jr., Challenger Gray Pearl, 51 Vac Black, Duofold Int. Black, Duofold Jr. Red.

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It's just like the Phileas nonsense. Also just like the Laureat nonsense.

"Don't hurry, don't worry. It's better to be late at the Golden Gate than to arrive in Hell on time."
--Sign in a bar and grill, Ormond Beach, Florida, 1960.

 

 

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I have bought a few 88s and Rialtos listed as Vectors, much more affordable that way. Look for the gold rings.

 

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I have one. It worked very well until I lost it. And then turned up 6 weeks later in the washing machine door rubber. The feed was filled with washing powder, but after clearing it was OK.

 

Never really loved the nib, though. The P61 is much better, and now I have a few...

 

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Talking about the Rialto, look how ridiculous the prices are on amazon, I think it is the same seller.

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Parker-Rialto-Fountain-Corinth-Pattern/dp/B0099LDMF6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1406202764&sr=8-3&keywords=parker+rialto

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Parker-Rialto-Ballpoint-Corinth-Pattern/dp/B004PH4OPG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1406202853&sr=8-5&keywords=parker+rialto

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Parker-Rialto-Fountain-Corinth-Pattern/dp/B008R5UEL0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406202853&sr=8-2&keywords=parker+rialto

 

I feel sorry person who paid £100 for the bp, who reviewed it.

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