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 1964, there is a date code on the nib. It has a good 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 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.