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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Feb 5, 2009 · Parker "51" flighter; Parker 75 cisele; Conway Stewart Dandy Demonstrator; Aurora 88P chrome; Sailor Sapporo ; Lamy 2000; Lamy 27 double L; Lamy Studio; Pilot Murex; Pilot …

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 …

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 …