Parker
Vacumatic (Major or Senior Maxima size)
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Vacuum Filler (Vacumatic diaphragm filling system)
Condition
Good to Very Good vintage condition with minor wear typical of age
Estimated Value
$150 - $300 USD depending on restoration status
Era
Vintage 1940s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Vacuum Filler (Vacumatic diaphragm filling system)
Body Material
Celluloid (laminated pearl)
Trim Material
Gold-Plated or Sterling Silver (nikkel-chromium alloy / gold fill depending on exact submodel, typically gold-plated trim)
Color / Pattern
Emerald Green (Green Pearl striped transparent celluloid)
Cap Type
Screw Cap
Clip Design
Parker Arrow clip with blue diamond emblem indicating lifetime guarantee
Barrel Shape
Tapered / Torpedo
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Medium
Nib Type
Semi-Flex
Nib Condition
Tipping appears intact, tines aligned properly
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 130mm capped, 120mm uncapped, 155mm posted
Weight Estimate
20-25 grams, well-balanced
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1940s
Country of Origin
USA
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Good to Very Good vintage condition with minor wear typical of age
Filling System Condition
Requires restoration if diaphragm is original (non-functional), common for vintage vacuumatics
Estimated Value
$150 - $300 USD depending on restoration status
Special Features
Blue Diamond clip denoting lifetime warranty, striped laminated celluloid body allowing ink level visibility
Ink Recommendations
Standard dye-based fountain pen inks such as Parker Quink or Waterman Serenity Blue to protect vintage materials
Care Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight, avoid harsh modern permanent or pigmented inks, and have the rubber diaphragm professionally serviced
Interesting Facts
The Parker Vacumatic was introduced in the 1930s and revolutionized the industry with its revolutionary high-capacity filling mechanism and striking striped appearance.
Overall Assessment
A classic icon of golden-age fountain pen design, highly collectible and a fantastic writer once restored.