The Parker Victory mk.V. made it's debut in 1953 as Parker introduced the 'aerometric' filling system to all the U.K. Duofolds. This pen carries a date code for the first quarter of 1956, just turned seventy years old.
The Victory was made in four colours: red, green, blue, and black with green being, by far, the least common. Finished in green with Gold filled trim, this is a good sized, well balanced and hansdsome pen with a solid and well made feel.
The pen has been fully serviced and tested, the filling system works well and the correct 14Ct. Gold number 10 nib is unusual in that it has a broad oblique tip. It delivers a smooth line and offers a good amount of line variation effortlessly, without the need for excess pressure as in the case of a flex nib. This allows individual 'character' to be added to the handwriting, an enjoyable writing experience.
The surface is excellent, it has a deep shine and a clear barrel imprint. The cap, which has a green end stud, is a smooth screw fit, tightening with one and a quarter turns.
At well over six inches in length when posted for use this is a very long and elegant pen, it would make an eyecatching and reliable vintage writer.