Parker
Vacumatic Major
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Vacuum Filler
Condition
Very Good to Excellent vintage condition with minimal brassing and clear transparency.
Estimated Value
$150 - $250 USD
Era
Vintage 1940s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Vacuum Filler
Body Material
Celluloid
Trim Material
Gold-Plated
Color / Pattern
Emerald Pearl
Cap Type
Screw Cap
Clip Design
Parker Blue Diamond clip with open arrow design
Barrel Shape
Cigar-Shaped
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Fine
Nib Type
Semi-Flex
Nib Condition
Clean, well-aligned tines with good tipping material and smooth writing feedback.
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 128 mm capped, 115 mm uncapped, 150 mm posted
Weight Estimate
Approximately 20 grams, well-balanced
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1940s
Country of Origin
USA
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Very Good to Excellent vintage condition with minimal brassing and clear transparency.
Filling System Condition
Requires diaphragm replacement to be fully operational.
Estimated Value
$150 - $250 USD
Special Features
Laminated celluloid barrel providing ink visibility through transparency stripes, iconic arrow clip with blue diamond designation.
Ink Recommendations
Parker Quink Blue-Black or Waterman Serenity Blue for vintage safety.
Care Recommendations
Flush gently with lukewarm water. Avoid harsh solvents and ultra-sonic cleaning on vintage celluloid.
Interesting Facts
The Parker Vacumatic was introduced in 1933 and revolutionized ink capacity by eliminating an internal rubber sac in favor of a diaphragm pump mechanism.
Overall Assessment
A classic icon of mid-20th-century pen design, highly collectible and a joy to restore and write with.