Launched in 2021, the 'New Parker 51' or 'Parker 51 Reimagined' is a modern version of the iconic original, introduced sixty years earlier.
While very similar in appearence to the original, this pen has a screw cap, a redesigned clip, and a cartridge/converter filling system. This filling arrangement is now ubiquitous and is found on pens at the very top of the new pen price range.
The pen is attractively finished in Cedar Blue, one of the 1941 colours. In immaculate condition, it came to me as new with no signs of use, although I have inked the pen for testing purposes.
It writes beautifully, delivering a super smooth, medium line with virtually no pressure needed, a very 'easy' writer. It is well balanced, and has a solid, good quality feel.
The pen is fitted with a Parker de luxe screw type ink converter and is supplied with a new ink cartridge so it is ready to write in either configuration.
I have provided a new, good quality box which will serve well for transportation, protection and display.
In 2021 I must admit to having some reservations about a screw cap, cartridge filling Parker 51, but now, after using a few of these pens, I think parker did a prety good job. It would make a greally good, practical and stylish evry day writer.