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 in the early 1960s.1964. It has a showroom finish, a legible imprint, and excellent gold filling.
The correct 14 Ct. Gold No. 5. nib is unusual in that it has some flex. A little pressure on the downward stroke gives a slightly broader line allowing character to be added to the writing.
The Parker 'polka dot' box is in pristine conditon, as is the instruction leaflet. There is little doubt that these are original to the pen as the recess is the perfect size and the leaflet specifically refers to the Slimfold.
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.