The Parker 50 Falcon was introduced in 1978 and production ended in 1982 after a relatively short production run, always a good sign for collectors. As Parker date coded pens from 1979 and this pen carries no date code it must have been made in 1978, one of the first Falcons to leave the nest!
The pen is constructed in brushed stainless steel with Gold trim. The familiar Parker 'Arrow' clip has a different look, the feathers are not individually defined. I find this quite odd for a pen called a 'Falcon'!
A cartridge/converter filler, it is a slim and elegant pen that looks much like other slim Parkers until the cap is removed to reveal the revolutionary and unique 'unitary' nib section. Only one other pen had this, the ill fated and now super rare T1. The T1 was constructed in Titanium, a metal which proved too expensive and difficult to efficiently be coerced into the complex shapes required by the design. The Falcon is essentially an updated T1 made in a more realistic material.
The pen is in remarkable condition, it could well be unused. It has a splendid finish and is devoid of any dings or bumps. The silver coloured nib section is unmarked, unusual in a Flighter as many used pens show wear or discolouration. The nib is extra fine, ideally suited to someone with a small 'hand'.
In addition to the short production run and relative rarity of the Parker 50 Falcon, the pen's future as a very collectable item is further enhanced by its unique and very striking design. .