1960s Made in England PARKER 45 "Deluxe" Dark Olive Green & 14K Rolled Gold Cap with 14K Gold F Semi Flex Nib Fountain Pen Item ID: PAR-049

Parker 45 Deluxe

Manufacturer/Model: Parker/45 Deluxe Green/England
Year of production: Mid 1960s
Filling system: Cartridge or converter
Nib: Solid 14K gold, F Fine size, Semi Flexible, writes up to B Broad
Material: High grade plastic body, Rolled Gold Cap 
Length (pen closed): 135mm

Condition and information:
The Parker 45 model is one of the best pens ever made by Parker. It was their first cartridge model, one that captured the hearts and souls of the people with a modern design and versatility. The 45 model became so popular that Parker started to produce high-end luxurious variations of it. This was one of those models, baring the name "Deluxe" with a rolled gold cap and a stunning dark green body. This pen here is the first generation Parker 45, and this pen was made in UK. It features a heavy rolled gold cap with a long engraved lines, and fine "45" imprint on both sides. The pen can be used with any ink cartridge but also with bottled ink via the bladder converter. The nib is superb, a true F size, soft and smooth with a touch of flexibility, it will write up to B broad on the down strokes if pressed gently while writing. Its great pen to use for small typeface letters, such as writing in pockets notebooks and similar activities. Very clean pen with steady ink flow, no ink mess, and also a very easy to clean and maintain; the entire front section, the nib and feed assembly are easily removable by simple unscrewing action. The pen has a great grip posted or not posted due to its weight, and great balance and feel in the hand. The Parker 45, hardly any pen had or ever will surpass the stunning looks, build quality, performance, ease of use and many more factors which make for a remarkable pen. The pen is in NOS new old stock condition, never used.