The Parker Slimfold was added to the immensely successful Duofold range in 1962 and changed in 1968. Despite the name the Slimfold is a very comfortable 14.7 cm. in length when posted for use, only marginally shorter than the Parker 51. In use it is quite a long, and very elegant pen.
This pen is a fine example, made in England around the early sixties. It has a showroom finish, a clear imprint, and excellent gold filling. The original 'pli-glas' ink sac is completely unstained, it is very likely that the pen is unused.
The cap is a smooth screw fit, it carries a Gold filled 'arrow' clip and a chevron decorated Gold filled cap band. There are no cracks in the cap lip, this is a common and often undisclosed fault with Slimfolds, something to be very careful about. The surface of the pen is excellent as is the Gold filling. The original ink sac shows only light staining and the barrel imprint is crisp and clear.
The pen came to me unboxed but, as is it in such gorgeous condition, I have provided a new, high quality case for protection and display.
The Parker Slimfold is often underrated and seriously undervalued, new Gold nibbed pens start at well over £100. This example is a very serviceable, attractive, and reliable Gold nibbed pen with an excellent pedigree, it is a truly vintage fountain pen.