The Parker Duofold , along with the smaller Demi version, was the first Aerometric Duofold to be made in the Newhaven factory in 1951. This is a superb example, bearing a clear date code for the first quarter of 1956.
The pen is in outstanding condition, it has a bright showroom finish, with a clear imprint. The Gold filling to the clip and decorated cap band is pristine. The clip is secured by a colour coded 'jewel'. The original 'pli-glss' ink sac is clear and unstained, always a sign of little, careful use.
The pen is in mint condition throughout and is presented in it's original Parker box. the box is claean and sound, a very light stain on the outide of the lid is the only indication that the pen has been used.
The original, correct, No. 25 14Ct. Gold nib is straight and well aligned. It writes with a wonderfully smooth broad line, well suited to someone with large, bold handwriting.
The Parker Aerometric Duofolds of the 1950s were excellent writing instruments which sold very well, despite the competition from the ballpoint. Parker probably under-priced the pen in order to resist the pressure. Over seventy years later the pen is still outstanding value, particularly when compared with a new Gold nibbed pen of similar quality. It would make a very good vintage daily writer.