Name: Parker Duofold Fountain Pen & Propelling Pencil
Maker: Parker, Canada c1930s
Colour: Marbled Jade Green Green
Material: Acrylic / Gold
Nib: 14k Parker Duofold Canada 585 Nib: Soft Fine
Filling System: Button Filler
Length: 131mm (full measurements below)
Condition: Excellent
The Story
The Duofold is the pen that actually made the Parker Company one of the greatest pen-manufacturers in the world. Until the Duofold few pens were made of anything but black rubber. Here in Jade Marbled Green this beautiful Duofold set has been very well preserved. The pen carries a lovely large soft fine nib. So often early Duofold nibs write like nails, this is a soft, springy nib which is a delight to write with. The set has been serviced and is ready to write
The Nitty-Gritty
There are no major imperfections to note, no chips splits or engravings.
The fountain pen is somewhat discoloured, the barrel is darker than the cap as is common on these models. The rubber top of the cap has a couple of small indents in it and there are small marks where the barrel meets the cap
The pencil is missing its clip, the box has various signs of wear and tear, particularly to the back which has brown stains to it. Still very well preserved
Ink Recommendations
The natural pairing for this pen is Waterman's Harmonious Green, if green ink is not to your taste do try out another of Waterman's wonderful range.
Fountain Pen Measurements:
Length capped: 131mm
Length posted: 165mm
Barrel length inc nib: 124mm
Cap length: 61mm
Barrel diameter: 13mm
Cap diameter: 13.5mm
Weight: 18gms
Delivery within the UK:
1-2 Working Days via Royal Mail if ordered before 3pm
Special Next Day Delivery Available if ordered before 3pm
Delivery to Europe:
3-5 Working Days via Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed
1-3 Working Day Delivery Also Available via Parcelforce Global Express
Worldwide Delivery
5-7 Working Days via Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed (most countries)
2-3 Working Day delivery also available via Parcelforce Global Express
We ship to over 250 countries worldwide using our trusted delivery partners Royal Mail
Professional Service
We are qualified in fountain pen restoration by the Writing Equipment Society (WES) and service and restore the vast majority of our writing instruments in house.
Servicing
Serviced pens have been cleaned, checked over and fitted with the necessary parts to bring the pen into excellent writing condition.
Restoration
Restored pens have been brought back to as close to their original condition as possible.
Fountain pens are legacy items which should outlast their owners. We restore our pens sensitively and with the greatest care to ensure their integrity and value are maintained - and crucially, that they write beautifully out of the box!
All our pens come Grand Vision Guaranteed – if the pen is not up to scratch we offer a no quibble refund within 14 days of purchase
This means that if an item has a defect which has not been mentioned in the product description, or arrives to you damaged you are entitled to a full refund, including your outward and return postage costs upon safe return of the item in question.
Please notify us at the earliest possible moment as we will do everything we can do resolve the issue quickly and effectively.
If you do not like the pen and wish to return it, this can be arranged but at the discretion of Grand Vision Pens and the return postage at your expense. Once the pen has been returned a refund will be issued subject to the satisfactory condition of the pen.
We do our very best to avoid any of the above from occurring, we take the quality of our pens and our customer service very seriously, and will do everything we can to provide you with a first class service.
