{"product_id":"parker-duofold-af-fine-nib-c-1948","title":"Parker Duofold AF. Fine Nib. c.1948.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParker Duofold AF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereplaced the button filling version in 1948 and was, in turn, replaced by the 'Aerometric' in 1953. The 'AF' stands for 'Aluminium Filler', in place of the brass button on the earlier model. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fine example in Black with Gold filled trim.  It is in outstanding condition throughout, having undergone a complete restoration.  The pen has a deep lustrous shine which complements the Gold trim very well.  The barrel imprint is very crisp and the Gold filling is first class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen was disassembled, thoroughly cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner and hand finished.  A new ink sac was fitted as the old sac had hardened with age.  The nib was not removed from the section as it was correctly aligned and all channels were clear, it is usually best to leave the assembly intact unless there is reason to disturb it.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 14 Ct. Gold nib, is straight and well aligned.  It is clearly stamped:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParker Duofold 14K Pen. N.  \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'N' was used for the first nibs to be produced at the Parker Newhaven factory, this is an early pen, probably 1948, later pen had a number on the nib rather than the 'N'. Given that it is clearly an English nib it is curious that Parker used the '14K' designation rather than '14Ct.'. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting showed that the filling system works well, filling easily with a single press of the button.  At around six inches in length when posted the pen has a very well balanced and substantial 'chunky' feel.  The 14Ct. Gold nib writes with a very smooth, fine line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Parker Duofold AF is a large, attractive, and prestigious pen, it is very collectable but  would make an excellent every day vintage writer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectablepens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57298983158144,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/4239\/files\/P1180247.jpg?v=1769249267","url":"https:\/\/collectablepens.co.uk\/products\/parker-duofold-af-fine-nib-c-1948","provider":"Collectablepens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}