Parker
Vacumatic (Sub-Deb or Junior size)
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Vacuum Filler
Condition
Very Good vintage condition with minor brassing and light surface wear consistent with age
Estimated Value
$150 - $250 USD
Era
Vintage 1930s-1940s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Vacuum Filler
Body Material
Celluloid
Trim Material
Gold-Plated
Color / Pattern
Grey Pearl and Black (Slender style with laminated rings)
Cap Type
Screw Cap
Clip Design
Classic Parker Arrow clip
Barrel Shape
Tapered / Torpedo
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Fine
Nib Type
Semi-Flex
Nib Condition
Good condition with correct branding, proper tines alignment, and functional tipping
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 120 mm capped, 108 mm uncapped, 145 mm posted, 11 mm diameter
Weight Estimate
Approximately 14 grams, well-balanced
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1930s-1940s
Country of Origin
Canada
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Very Good vintage condition with minor brassing and light surface wear consistent with age
Filling System Condition
Requires restoration (diaphragm replacement) to be fully operational
Estimated Value
$150 - $250 USD
Special Features
Canadian production Vacumatic with distinctive laminated celluloid pattern and arrow clip
Ink Recommendations
Water-based fountain pen friendly inks, preferably Parker Quink or similar safe traditional dyes
Care Recommendations
Professional restoration of the plunger and diaphragm system; avoid harsh solvents and modern permanent inks
Interesting Facts
Parker's Vacumatic line revolutionized ink capacity with its translucent striped body and innovative filling mechanism, introduced in the 1930s
Overall Assessment
A classic Canadian-produced Parker Vacumatic in Grey Pearl, representing a pinnacle of 2030s pen design and engineering
User Notes
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