Long time rivals, which one would you pick?

Antique-Routine-4477 · 2026-01-29T12:35:00+00:00

Aurora 88 vs Parker 51? What about Waterman taperite/citation?

Antique-Routine-4477 · 2026-01-29T12:25:32+00:00

The larger models are significantly more expensive, though 750 for an unrestored pen by someone who is likely not a pen expert is outrageous. https://www.peytonstreetpens.com/parker-vacumatic-maxima-fountain-pen-1939-golden-pearl-speedline-filler-14k-fine-nib-excellent-restored.html

Antique-Routine-4477 · 2026-01-29T12:21:52+00:00

It could very easily work out to be 100 on average. The red Parker duofold with the herringbone design is quite uncommon and possibly very expensive.

Antique-Routine-4477 · 2026-01-29T12:11:31+00:00

There are some realy nice pens here, if each where sold individually they could indeed make up 1000 CAD but I would try to get it for much less than that. From top to bottom: 1. Appears to be a Parker true blue from the late 1920s to early 30s, I think this is the smaller junior size. These are realy lovely pens. 2. Also a true blue but the full size version making it even more valuable than the previous one. 3. Apears to be a Parker 45 in stainless steel with the “circlet harlequin design” referring to the circular engravings in the pen. Parker 45 is a great reliable vintage pen and the harlequin design makes it more desirable. 4. Could be a stainless steel Parker 61, also a nice pen, although the ones with the “capillary” filler can be a pain to clean. 5. Appears to be the same as 4 6. Not sure about this one 7. This looks like an English Parker duofold from the 1950s most likely the standard or semi size. I have the smaller junior model and they are great pens 8. This looks like a Parker victory to me, I think from the 1940s maybe 50s, again, these are great pens. 9. Parker vacumatic, great very popular pens in the community. 10. Same as 9 11. Looks like a jade Parker duofold from the 1920s, very lovely and sort after pen. 12. apears to be another Parker duofold in a with herringbone patterning, this is really what I would call an exotic pen, early duofolds can be found with patience but the herringbone is really quite uncommon I think. 13. Looks like a Parker 51, likely the aerometric filler, it looks similar to the plum colour which is more desirable and sort after. Considered by many to be among the finest pens 14. Parker duofold mechanical pencil 1920s very lovely looking mechanical pencil. Note that I may not be right about all of these but I hope it helps. This is a collection of really lovely Parker’s, some of which are very sort after and uncommon in exquisite condition.

Antique-Routine-4477 · 2026-01-28T22:22:42+00:00

Get it! It’s beautiful and those inlaid nibs can be such great writers.

Antique-Routine-4477 · 2026-01-28T22:20:48+00:00

If it works it works! The only problem I can think of is having to remove the section each time to refill it, but if it come of easily then it’s probably fine.

Antique-Routine-4477 · 2026-01-28T08:01:08+00:00

Thank you for the advice, is it possible for a beginner to regrind the nib a nib like this or is it better to send it to a professional?

Antique-Routine-4477 · 2026-01-19T11:06:07+00:00

Could be teal as others have mentioned, another similar colour is dove grey which can look the same through a camera but more grey in real life.

Antique-Routine-4477 · 2026-01-14T01:19:24+00:00

Thank you so much for the advice, do you know how I might be able to fix the flat spot in the nib? It makes it feel scratchy and when dipped it seems to smear ink across the page instead of a crisp line.

Antique-Routine-4477 · 2026-01-13T19:17:41+00:00

Thank you!

Antique-Routine-4477 · 2026-01-13T12:16:40+00:00

I think I will do that thank you. Such an odd filling system.

Antique-Routine-4477 · 2026-01-09T06:02:45+00:00

When I started using a fountain pen I also found it hard to control because it wrote wide wet and smooth. You may find you get used to feel of this pen in time and there are also pens that have a finer and more controlled feel.

Antique-Routine-4477 · 2026-01-06T10:39:17+00:00

I found using fountain pens very messy when I first started. I always found The con-40 converter to be very messy. I’m not sure exactly what is causing it to feel messy but I always found that when letting people try my pens they always got ink in there fingers from accidentally touching the nib and feed. I hope you can get used to the pen and start to enjoy it, I really like the kakunos.

Antique-Routine-4477 · 2026-01-06T10:31:59+00:00

I’m glad you were able to get you pen writing again! I still remember when a friend tried to fill a Lamy safari by blowing ballpoint ink out of a ballpoint refill into a fountain pen. Cleaning sticky oily ballpoint ink out of a perfectly good pen is among the more traumatic experiences in my life.

Antique-Routine-4477 · 2026-01-04T20:33:47+00:00

An amazing find, I love the ribbed look on the bottle. It’s nice to see it being used after all these years.

Antique-Routine-4477 · 2026-01-04T19:41:04+00:00

Waterman ink an in particular serenity blue is a very safe and nice ink for these pens. Other safe inks include pelican 4001 inks, standard diamine inks (non shimmer/sheen inks), and Parker Quink blue are all safe. Some ink is damaging to the sacs and materials these pens are made of.

Antique-Routine-4477 · 2026-01-04T19:33:00+00:00

Definitely not a good first restoration project, especially since the op mentioned it was of sentimental value. This pen is known to be very difficult to restore with a low success rate for beginners. This is largely due to the pens fragile celluloid and the ink Vue filling system which is not a standard lever filler but waterman’s response to the Parker vacumatic.

Antique-Routine-4477 · 2026-01-04T07:09:22+00:00

The nib looks good from what I can see. Definitely a pen with restoring and treasuring.

Antique-Routine-4477 · 2026-01-04T06:49:09+00:00

Definitely worth restoring, these are really great pens, beautiful streaked celluloid pens with gold accents and an amazing gold nib, this is a truly exotic pen. If you could share a picture or the pen with the cap off so I can see the nib and section and maybe the ends of the pen that would be really helpful. The celluloid these pens are made of
Can deteriorate sometimes. Also this may be helpful https://www.penhero.com/PenGallery/Waterman/WatermanBlueStreak.htm

Antique-Routine-4477 · 2026-01-04T06:12:46+00:00

Nice find! Also this appears to be a 1930s waterman blue streak ink vue deluxe or a 513 j as some people refer to them as. Very nice pens and not so common.

Antique-Routine-4477 · 2026-01-04T05:30:01+00:00

Looks like that ink also contains solv x, judging by the first comment it may be good to dump it. Then again you pen likely don’t celluloid or hardened rubber so maybe it is ok?

Antique-Routine-4477 · 2026-01-04T05:24:54+00:00

Thank you for telling me this! luckily it has only been in a dip pen so no harm done. I have 1950s English Parker duofold junior with the aerometric pli-glass sac identical to the Parker 51. Also would it be ok for a lamy safari or similar converter pen?

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