Rare 1960s Made in England PARKER 45 "Custom Deluxe" Dark Navy Blue & Rolled Gold 14K Gold F Semi Flex Nib Fountain Pen Item ID: PAR-051

Parker 45 Deluxe Navy Blue

Manufacturer/Model: Parker/45 Deluxe Navy Blue/England
Year of production: Mid to Late 1960s
Filling system: Cartridge or converter (Original bladder converter included)
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 rare stunning dark navy blue body and section. 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 "Rolled Gold - Made in England" engraving. The pen can be used with any ink cartridge but also with bottled ink via the bladder converter, the original one is included with the pen. 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 pen is in good condition with some minimal signs of use. There is one scratch on the top of the cap but barely visible and not compromising to its looks and appeal. 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.