Aug 19, 2020 · Parker has announced that they plan to reissue the Parker 51 fountain pen in the Fall of 2020. Predictably, this news has garnered criticism from the expected circles. Let's take a more balanced look at their decision.

Dec 20, 2021 · A review of the - controversial - modern interpretation of the Parker 51 fountain pens, including the Parker 51 Deluxe with gold nib.

In 2021, six of those iconic heritage finishes–Black CT, Black GT Midnight Blue, Teal Blue, Burgundy and Plum—will be revived as a tribute to the early Aerometric models produced in the USA. Like the classic, the new Parker 51 is available …

Feb 24, 2021 · The nib of the new 51 appears to be identical to the nib on the 2018 release of the less expensive Parker Jotter fountain pen, true. But many brands reuse nibs among pens priced at different points in their line-up, such as Lamy, or Kaweco.

Apr 6, 2021 · Now we have the New Parker 51, so how do they compare in general. The look of the pens is very similar, especially as there is 80 years between them. The main difference is the way the cap fits. The Original 51 is a push on fit, whilst the New 51 is a twist fit. Here I think is the biggest weakness of the New 51.

Jun 27, 2021 · Read on to discover the initial impressions, differences and similarities between the vintage Parker 51 and 2021 Parker 51 Special Edition fountain pens.

Jun 3, 2021 · With this new reissue, there are four steel nib colour options (burgundy, black, midnight blue and teal) with silver caps and trim, and two gold nib ones (plum and black) with gold caps and trim, with a substantial price difference between the two. People always ask if the gold nib is worth it, and it’s always tough to answer that.

My take on the 2021 reissue of the Parker 51. I purchased the pen for this review from Pen Chalet.

The Parker 51 2021 seems to be the most hated fountain pen by the community this year. But on its own, how does it actually fare?

A new version of Parker's iconic mid-century fountain pen, the Parker 51 features its classic hooded nib along with an upgraded cap and grip design.