What a splendid pen indeed! But then the Parker 45 always is. I already have a few and I still want another one, specifically a 14k gold nib like this. I have tried but found oblique nibs don’t suit my style. But if I could find a 14k in cursive italic, I’d bid anybody out of the room to get that Parker 45. Thanks Chris for reminding me again of the timeless, simple elegance of the 45 and endless enjoyment it provides its fans. If yours was sterling silver, I’d plead with you to sell it to me. 🙂
Thanks for the interesting video on an interesting pen. I have two Parker 45’s. Mine have nibs stamped “S”, which I think signified a “Stub”. They are not “Oblique”, but are cut straight across. I also have an extra stub nib and two extra “B” nibs. I still use these pens fairly regularly. You are so right ; they are of excellent quality. I bought mine in the 1960’s for about $5.00 each (I wish I had bought 5-6 extra ones).
I found a list of 12 - 45 nib sizes. Doesn't show an S nib. Need to add that to the list. You are lucky to have a variety of nibs. Thanks for watching.
Lovely pen with a lovely nib. It is certainly one I wouldn't mind owning. Don't have much in way of vintage, so that is another rabbit hole to fall into.
@@chrisrap52 Well that would make some pens from 1950s, nearly 70 years old non-vintage. People have differing definitions, as this is a pont of view, of one's age, etc. I would certainly call pens older than me vintage. Same with pens out of production for 30+ years. Pens from manufacturers that are no longer around. That sort of this. But of course this is all subjective, and will vary for everyone.
Martin Lebl To me, not vintage is a good thing. Personal taste-wise, gold and siver together clash in my eyes, wiping out quite a few pens. Ciselé silver is the most beautiful finish there is imho.
@@ichirofakename I do like all the pens in Cisele. Parker has few new and vintage, plus few very similar patterns. Some Japanese pens have similar sterling silver patterns which look pretty good. Of course, sterling silver pens are a bit more than just plastic, or other baser metals, so I will only add these very slowly.
Congratulations! I own two plastic 45s. I had to mend the barrel by the threads on one of them. A weakness in the construction i think. So I got myself a stainless steel one. As for the golden version I had to make do with the japanese Spaceman. ”Heavily inspired”by the 45 but with a fully hooded nib. No chase-striping, so fingerprints do show. What is your opinion as an engineer on the short length of threading in the middle of the pen, that has to withstand occurring bending forces? The plastic is remarkably thin at that point also. Do you know if cracking by the threads is common? I only heard of the tendency of the section to deform slightly, influencing the looks. Your ”golden boy” might not have that susceptibility as the cap snaps in place, instead of ”wedging”? Will you some day explore the difference in construction of the inner cap? It would be very interesting!
I have a few distorted sections. No issues with threads on any of my 45s. I have not explored what different caps I may have. I have many times tried caps on different pens, they all snap on well.
The most successful fountain pen ever with a spectacular nib. Well done, well done indeed!
Thanks Chris, I appreciate the kind shout out. Glad you enjoy it. Robb
Thanks again! You made it possible.
What a splendid pen indeed! But then the Parker 45 always is. I already have a few and I still want another one, specifically a 14k gold nib like this. I have tried but found oblique nibs don’t suit my style. But if I could find a 14k in cursive italic, I’d bid anybody out of the room to get that Parker 45. Thanks Chris for reminding me again of the timeless, simple elegance of the 45 and endless enjoyment it provides its fans. If yours was sterling silver, I’d plead with you to sell it to me. 🙂
I have a collection of Parker 45s with different nibs. I love using them. Thanks for a great video.
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching.
The Spirit of 45! Love them. Fascinating nib.
Thanks for the interesting video on an interesting pen. I have two Parker 45’s. Mine have nibs stamped “S”, which I think signified a “Stub”. They are not “Oblique”, but are cut straight across. I also have an extra stub nib and two extra “B” nibs. I still use these pens fairly regularly. You are so right ; they are of excellent quality. I bought mine in the 1960’s for about $5.00 each (I wish I had bought 5-6 extra ones).
I found a list of 12 - 45 nib sizes. Doesn't show an S nib. Need to add that to the list. You are lucky to have a variety of nibs. Thanks for watching.
Lovely pen with a lovely nib. It is certainly one I wouldn't mind owning. Don't have much in way of vintage, so that is another rabbit hole to fall into.
I'd call this pen the edge of vintage. When pens had cartridges they were modern. In my view it not just the pen's age. Thanks for watching.
@@chrisrap52 Well that would make some pens from 1950s, nearly 70 years old non-vintage. People have differing definitions, as this is a pont of view, of one's age, etc. I would certainly call pens older than me vintage. Same with pens out of production for 30+ years. Pens from manufacturers that are no longer around. That sort of this. But of course this is all subjective, and will vary for everyone.
I love the 45 and have several but none with the finish of yours. That one is distinctive and, to me at least, is really attractive.
Excellent! Great pen, and great ink, too!
That's a handsome gold pen. Someday I'd like to own something similar, as well as something sterling.
I have a lovely Parker Sonnet in sterling silver cisele, which looks great, with gold nib. It was a new production though, and not vintage.
Martin Lebl To me, not vintage is a good thing. Personal taste-wise, gold and siver together clash in my eyes, wiping out quite a few pens. Ciselé silver is the most beautiful finish there is imho.
@@ichirofakename I do like all the pens in Cisele. Parker has few new and vintage, plus few very similar patterns. Some Japanese pens have similar sterling silver patterns which look pretty good. Of course, sterling silver pens are a bit more than just plastic, or other baser metals, so I will only add these very slowly.
"Inking this puppy up"... so, that's how your Dalmation got its spots.
Don't tell Milo.
Congratulations! I own two plastic 45s. I had to mend the barrel by the threads on one of them. A weakness in the construction i think. So I got myself a stainless steel one. As for the golden version I had to make do with the japanese Spaceman. ”Heavily inspired”by the 45 but with a fully hooded nib. No chase-striping, so fingerprints do show.
What is your opinion as an engineer on the short length of threading in the middle of the pen, that has to withstand occurring bending forces? The plastic is remarkably thin at that point also. Do you know if cracking by the threads is common? I only heard of the tendency of the section to deform slightly, influencing the looks. Your ”golden boy” might not have that susceptibility as the cap snaps in place, instead of ”wedging”? Will you some day explore the difference in construction of the inner cap? It would be very interesting!
I have a few distorted sections. No issues with threads on any of my 45s. I have not explored what different caps I may have. I have many times tried caps on different pens, they all snap on well.
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