The Parker 61 Flighter De Luxe was introduced in 1970 and the cap stud was changed in 1975 to a Gold filled stud, as in this pen. Apparently there was some concern about toddlers ingesting the plastic stud, the next time I need to remove one I'll ask a two year old how to do it.
The Parker Flighter pens, named as a result of Kenneth Parker's obsession with aviation, are renowned for the robust build, the 61 is alongside the 51 and the 75 as the best of the Flighters.
The pen has been fully serviced and tested. The filling system is efficient and easy to use and the 14 Ct. Gold nib is a gem. It writes with a wonderfully smooth and consistent broad line, the stub profile offering line width variation between horizontal and vertical strokes. It is a pleasure to use and would particularly suit someone with a large, bold 'hand'
The pen is supplied with the original and correct metal ink converter and a new cartridge so is included the pen is ready to write in either the cartridge or bottled ink configuration.
The Parker 61 De Luxe is a high quality vintage pen, the robust build and practicality make it an excellent daily writer.