The Parker 61 cartridge filler was introduced in 1969, replacing the capillary filling model. This pen is a 61 Insignia version with a 12 Ct.Gold filled cap and barrel, a high end pen. The Insignia was dicontinued in 1972.
The pen is in very good condition and has been fully seviced and tested. There are a couple of small dints at the end of the barrel but the Gold filling is in excellent condition with a very good surface.
The Gold arrow insert in the nib section is present, secure and in good order. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find a Parker 61 that still has the arrow in place.
The 14Ct Gold nib is a superb writer. It delivers a very smooth and consistent medium line, a real pleasure to use.
Supplied with a new Parker slide converter and a new ink cartridge, the pen is ready to write. The Parker 61 Insignia has a great deal of 'presence' and would make an excellent daily vintage writer.