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Packard Fp (Seller Thought It Was A Parker...)


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I found a great deal on a Parker Vacumatic on FB Marketplace from a seller about 100 miles away. She also had another "Parker" which I couldn't really identify from the photos, but as she wanted only $18 for it, I thought, why not? So, the Vacumatic and "Parker" arrived yesterday...


The "Parker" is actually a Packard, I'll attach photos as soon as I figure out how to do that. So far, all I can find out about Packard FPs is that they were made in the 30s and 40s and were 3rd tier items. This particular pen has a "Durable" M-B nib that writes pretty smoothly and an intact, pliable sac.


Does anybody know anything further about these pens? I may have overpaid...and to her credit, the seller will let me send it back if I decide not to keep it.


Coloring is brown swirl and is fairly attractive. The lever is unattractive but functioning just fine. The only thing that is giving away its age is the clip, which I'm trying to clean up.


Any info on Packard FPs is welcomed!

-Carolyn

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