EPISODE 22: PENS YOU SHOULD BUY, PARKER EDITION

There are a lot of great fountain pens out there, but often overlooked are some of the more affordable vintage options that offer high-quality pens with excellent nibs. What's more, these pens can be immune from tariffs and the price increases we see from modern pen companies, and you can get gold nibs for the same price as some new pens with steel nibs. This episode looks at a series of models from Parker, with a focus on pens made after World War II that you can find for under $100 (some under $50), clean out the old ink, and start enjoying the experience only vintage fountain pen nibs can offer. 00:00 Intro (and What is "Vintage" Anyway?) 03:38 Overview of the Pens and Some General Points 08:41 Parker Super 21 13:22 Parker 45 21:02 Parker 25 27:16 Parker VS 34:44 Parker 51 43:56 Writing Samples 01:03:14 Final Thoughts and Outro Additional information about the models in this video can be found at: https://www.richardspens.com/ref/00_refp.htm https://parkerpens.net/apis.html https://parker45pens.com https://parker51.com @Doodlebud on the Parker 25: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le3P0jrA0aQ Thank you to ‪@Yoseka‬ ‪@appelboompennen‬ ‪@stiloestile04‬ and ‪@CBSNewYork‬ Footage from ‪@CBSNewYork‬ is as seen in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy2jOghaAr0 _______________________________________________________________________ Uncapped is created by Joshua Lax, proprietor of the J.J. Lax Pen Co., which specializes in nib repairs and modifications. Find out more at: jjlaxpenco.com Instagram: @jjlaxpenco Reddit: u/jjlaxpenco