{"product_id":"parker-61-flighter-de-luxe-1970-1974","title":"Parker 61 Flighter De Luxe. 1970-1974.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eParker 61 Flighter De Luxe \u003c\/strong\u003ewas introduced in 1970 and the cap stud was changed in 1975 to a Gold filled stud, as in this pen.  Apparently there was some concern about toddlers ingesting the plastic stud, the next time I need to remove one I'll ask a two year old how to do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Parker Flighter pens, named as a result of Kenneth Parker's obsession with aviation, are renowned for the robust build, the 61 is alongside the 51 and the 75 as the best of the Flighters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen is in first class condition throughout.  The arrow motif on the hood is secure, the metal body is ding free and the hood has a good finish.  The motif is Gold filled on the De Luxe pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen has been fully serviced and tested. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e The filling system is efficient and easy to use and the 14 Ct. Gold nib is a gem.  It writes with a wonderfully smooth and consistent broad line, a pleasure to use.  It has some stub characteristics in that the vertical strokes are wider than the horizontals, allowing character to be added to the writing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen is supplied a new box, it is good quality and will serve well for protection, transport, and display. The pen has the Parker slide ink converter fitted and is supplied with a new cartridge so that it is ready to write in either configuration..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood Parker 61s are becoming increasingly difficult to find, partly because of the tendency for the inlaid arrow on the section to come adrift.  At over fifty years old this fine example is clearly of collectable quality and condition but would also make a first class vintage daily writer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectablepens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58888658256256,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/4239\/files\/P1200650.jpg?v=1788848233","url":"https:\/\/collectablepens.co.uk\/products\/parker-61-flighter-de-luxe-1970-1974","provider":"Collectablepens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}