I’ve just stumbled across your channel and I wanted to say what a nice perspective on a great pen. I’ve recently been captured by vintage fountain pens, having been a daily fountain pen user through most of my life. The Parker 65 is such a lovely pen, and generally great writers. I started with an early 1970s flightier with a quick writing medium nib. The next acquisition was a black Custom with a rolled gold cap, the nib’s a bit drier but nonetheless writes well with a bit of flex. My last one was an all gold Cirrus, one of the so-called cloud series. Just inked for the first time today (Diamine Onxy Black) and it appears to be a fine nib that writes quickly and smoothly with a wet line. One of my take-always has been that vintage pens tend to have some variety in nib performance even when its the same model. I’m guessing that reflects their individual history, which I find attractive as a characteristic.
That is a pretty pen, classy looking. It's hard to pass up a good by though. I have just one "gold" pen, and I'm self conscious using it, as I've cought people looking at it in my pocket.
Nice review- I just bought one and can't wait to try it. If you like unusual nibs you should try the Parker 180. It's my favorite in my Parker collection. Looks awesome and writes awesome !
P.S. Took a look on online and found a pen most like yours was $180 something. Some with just a gold filled cap were more like $130-40ish. You got a steal for sure!
I don't own one, but I found one on a ebay-like site, at ~30$. I'm not sure whether I should buy it or not, because it's said that the aeromatic version of parker 65 is leaking
I’ve just stumbled across your channel and I wanted to say what a nice perspective on a great pen. I’ve recently been captured by vintage fountain pens, having been a daily fountain pen user through most of my life. The Parker 65 is such a lovely pen, and generally great writers. I started with an early 1970s flightier with a quick writing medium nib. The next acquisition was a black Custom with a rolled gold cap, the nib’s a bit drier but nonetheless writes well with a bit of flex. My last one was an all gold Cirrus, one of the so-called cloud series. Just inked for the first time today (Diamine Onxy Black) and it appears to be a fine nib that writes quickly and smoothly with a wet line. One of my take-always has been that vintage pens tend to have some variety in nib performance even when its the same model. I’m guessing that reflects their individual history, which I find attractive as a characteristic.
The history of the pens and nibs is such an attractive characteristic.
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They're on EBay in the $110 to $150 range. (US Dollars)
A beautiful pen and writer from an iconic pen company. Enjoy!
That is a pretty pen, classy looking. It's hard to pass up a good by though. I have just one "gold" pen, and I'm self conscious using it, as I've cought people looking at it in my pocket.
Yeah I understand that feeling. It is a little flashy.
Nice review- I just bought one and can't wait to try it. If you like unusual nibs you should try the Parker 180. It's my favorite in my Parker collection. Looks awesome and writes awesome !
Still looking for a reasonably priced 180!
Nice review! may i ask where you found the pen? Also, are you from the Netherlands btw?
Yes I am!
Bought it on Ebay.
P.S. Took a look on online and found a pen most like yours was $180 something. Some with just a gold filled cap were more like $130-40ish. You got a steal for sure!
I don't own one, but I found one on a ebay-like site, at ~30$. I'm not sure whether I should buy it or not, because it's said that the aeromatic version of parker 65 is leaking
Beautiful pen and nib! Have been enjoying all of your videos. I'm curious. What is that under your notebook (with illustrations)?
It's a playmat generally used when playing Magic: The Gathering. This particular one is a Fblthp mat. mtg.gamepedia.com/Fblthp