This is clearly not the early black hard rubber pen known as the Parker
15. This is a fairly recent object, and one of the least costly
of Parker's line, so there's not a lot of reference material
about for it. Apparently roughly interchangible with Parker's
Jotter, it is a much better pen than the poor Reflex at what one takes for very slightly more money (this one is second hand, so I don't know the relative costs as new).
This is an example of "Flighter" trim, first produced in a "51" and
predicated on the desire of the then-CEO of Parker to make pens which
would take air travel and look somewhat like his personal aircraft--
Richard Binder's valuable site has a very clear explanation
of the style. While the interior parts of this pen are no
different than any other 15 of the same age, the brushed steel and gold
trim allow it the exalted title.
In writing, this is a rather sweeter pen than the ill-starred Reflex, for all that the points appear to be very similar.
Specifications: Medium gold-plated steel point. Cartridge filler. 12.1cm long capped, 13.8cm posted.
Condition:
Some amount of scuffing on the body, particularly at the base where the
the posting of the cap has marked the body. The clip is spotted
with corrosion (this pen lived in England and its moist air). No
dents, happily.
Repairs: None.
Location: My collection.
For sale?: It's
an indistinguished little pen, and not in particularly good shape.
I'd suggest finding a new Esprit or Vector if you want a Parker
of similar value.
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