Parker 51 Fountain Pen – Burgundy

A classic reimagined. The Parker 51 is as groundbreaking today as it was when first launched in 1941. This unique writing instrument is inspired by the pen once hailed as the ‘world’s most wanted’ – retaining its streamlined silhouette, distinctive hooded nib, and range of stunningly bold colours, it truly is a modern take on the original. The Parker 51 was said to mirror the image of the P-51 fighter plane. Its unusual hooded nib made it seem like a ‘pen from another planet’, and it while it enjoyed more than 30 years of popularity, production ceased in 1978. But now it’s back, having undergone slight design modifications to ensure its fit with the modern world of the 21st century. Its fighter plane profile is just the same, and the barrel is still made of glossy precious resin. It still features the sleek, streamlined hooded nib and the jewelled end cap. What’s new is that the cap now screws on and the pocket clip is slightly longer. It’s now the same length as that on a Sonnet, though still maintains the iconic Parker arrow design. Also, it will take cartridges as well as bottled ink with a converter. Dimensions: 140mm closed, 120mm uncapped. Features palladium-plated trim, and a stainless steel cap and nib. Presented in a smart gift box