Parker
51 Special
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Aero-metric Filler
Condition
Excellent
Estimated Value
75 to 150 USD
Era
Vintage 1950s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Aero-metric Filler
Body Material
Lucite
Trim Material
Stainless Steel
Color / Pattern
Cordovan Brown with Lustralloy Cap
Cap Type
Slip Cap
Clip Design
Parker Arrow Clip
Barrel Shape
Tapered Cigar-Shaped
Nib Details
Nib Material
Octanium
Nib Size
Fine
Nib Type
Standard
Nib Condition
Good and smooth tipping intact
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
5.3 inches capped, 5.0 inches uncapped
Weight Estimate
22 grams
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1950s
Country of Origin
USA
Rarity
Common
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Excellent
Filling System Condition
Fully functional squeeze sac mechanism
Estimated Value
75 to 150 USD
Special Features
Aerometric filling trough stamped with instructions
Ink Recommendations
Parker Quink Black or Blue-Black
Care Recommendations
Flush with clean water periodically, avoid permanent inks
Interesting Facts
The Parker 51 Special was introduced as a more affordable version of the standard Parker 51 using a steel-alloy nib called Octanium.
Overall Assessment
A robust and reliable vintage everyday writer embodying classic mid-century industrial design.