Sep 5, 2010 · In 1969 the legendary capillary filling system was discontinued in favour of mk III, a cartridge/converter fillied pen in the manner of the Parker "45". The capillary "61" was one of the last Parker models that didn't take converter. In that same paragraph, 1969 also saw the introduction of new barrel colours. The Caribbean green and Rage Red ...

Apr 13, 2010 · Parker 61 . Parker launched the Parker 61 in 1956. It was made to "self-draw" ink from the bottle. I understand the Parker 61 was designed to hold enough ink to last for six hours of steady writing.

Jun 7, 2008 · Parker 61 has the same basic design of the 51 with its slip cap and hooded nib. To me the 61 looks and feels like a slightly smaller and slimmer version of the 51 but more modern looking and more comfortable in the hand.

Apr 13, 2024 · Parker also made the 61 out of cheaper plastic (which was not an improvement but probably helped the bottom line). Oh, and bits which cannot be easily replaced randomly fall off the pen. I own at least a dozen 61s, including some prototypes, but would much rather use a “51”.

May 14, 2021 · Here is my next "under-rated" pen: the Parker 61. This pen was, as I understand, intended to be the successor to the popular 51 and was released in 1956, just as ballpoints were starting their long conquest of quality writing. Due in part to this unfortunate timing, it never reached the popularity of its older brother.

Sep 3, 2006 · I agree completely. I have a handful of 51's and I do love them. Recently a friend of mine who sells vintage pens talked me into checking out his collection. He is a big 61 fan. I ended up buying a Parker 61 "Jet Flighter" pen and pencil …

Jul 28, 2008 · Otherwise, a 61 full of Washable Blue suits me to a tee (when it's loaded -- my 61 has been resting for several months now). I also use Quink Washable Blue in my standard "51" (not the desk pen, which stays loaded with Legal Lapis for check-writing) -- same reasoning.

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Sep 10, 2013 · Hello All I have a few Parker 61s, all capillary fillers, all for writing. I love the visual design of the pen, the way it handles, and I admire the engineering design of it. I now have enough nibs (8+) that I am curious about the nib sizes.

Feb 10, 2013 · No pen Parker has made since the 51 has eclipsed the 51. Or come close. Parker could with reasonable sincerity advertise the 51 as "the world's most wanted pen." Never true of the 61, or the 75, or the Sonnet, or the current version of the Duofold. As Tony Fischier explains on parkerpens.net, one reason why Parker developed the 75 was that the ...