Parker
Parker 21
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Aero-metric Filler
Condition
Excellent in original box with instructions
Estimated Value
$40 - $80
Era
Vintage 1950s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Aero-metric Filler
Body Material
Lucite / Plastic
Trim Material
Lustraloy (Stainless Steel)
Color / Pattern
Black with Lustraloy Cap
Cap Type
Slip Cap
Clip Design
Classic Parker Arrow clip
Barrel Shape
Streamlined Torpedo
Nib Details
Nib Material
Octanium (alloy)
Nib Size
Fine
Nib Type
Hooded Standard
Nib Condition
Excellent, well-aligned hooded nib
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 135 mm capped, 120 mm uncapped
Weight Estimate
Approximately 15 grams
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1950s
Country of Origin
USA
Rarity
Common
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Excellent in original box with instructions
Filling System Condition
Functional squeeze-filler bladder
Estimated Value
$40 - $80
Special Features
Includes original presentation box and promotional tag highlighting the Octanium point
Ink Recommendations
Standard Parker Quink or any safe, non-staining fountain pen ink
Care Recommendations
Rinse periodically with cool water; avoid using shimmer or highly pigmented inks to protect the hooded collector
Interesting Facts
Introduced in 1948 as a lower-cost, high-performance alternative to the legendary Parker 51, utilizing Parker's proprietary Octanium alloy nib
Overall Assessment
A wonderful, highly preserved vintage Parker 21 complete with its original box and instructional pamphlet, representing a staple of mid-century American pen design