PA3871 Parker Slimfold (Semi-Flexible Broad Stub)

PA3871 Parker Slimfold (Semi-Flexible Broad Stub)

Date: c1950s

Size: Length Capped - 127mm; Length Posted - 148mm.

A very attractive, deep green Slimfold in excellent condition.  There are no splits, cracks or noticeable scratches on it.  All trim is rolled gold and is bright and shiny. I cannot see any damage at all on the lovely-looking pen.  There is a complete but typically shallow imprint on the barrel - "PARKER SLIMFOLD / MADE IN ENGLAND".  The barrel unscrews to reveal the Aerometric filler.  This is also in nice condition - the sac guard still has all its plating intact with no corrosion, and the original pliglass ink sac shows hardly any internal ink staining, which suggests to me that the pen has seen very little use over the years.   The cap has a green conical end "jewel" with a rolled gold Parker arrow pocket clip and cap band.  The lovely little 14ct gold nib is in a super-unusual semi-flexible broad stub point.  

I have fully serviced this pen.  The nib writes with a good wet line and a super action.  It is a semi-flexible nib, which all adds to its charm.  You can expect almost effortless line width variation from a fine on the horizontal strokes to a solid broad-to-double-broad on the verticals.