The Parker Duofold Junior, aerometric version, was only made in England, in the early 1960s.
The pen is in first class condition with an excellent surface finish, clear imprint, and pristine Gold filled trim. The original 'pli-glass' ink sac is darkened but not stained and the ink level is still visible.
It is finished in Black with Gold filling to the clip and decorated cap band. The nib is the correct 14 Ct. Gold No.10. It is unusual in that it has some flex, giving line width variation and adding character to the writing. A person with a decent 'hand' would be able to produce very impressive results.
The Parker Duofold Junior does not live up to its name in one respect: it is by no means a small pen. At over 6 inches in length when posted it is a very long and elegant pen with a very good balance and feel.
The pen came to me in the Parker box along with the instruction leaflet. There are light age marks on the lining but it is otherwise sound and is almost certainly the original packaging for the pen. The overall condition of the pen strongly suggests that it has been kept boxed when not in use.
At the moment the Parker Duofold Junior is much underrated but that is sure to change, particularly for a pen in such superb condition and a flex nib. It is very difficult to identify a new pen with a Gold nib of this quality and 'breeding' at anywhere near the price!