1942 Parker Vacumatic Debutante Emerald Pearl *SOLD* ($175 US)

THIS PEN HAS BEEN SOLD!

Hello there! Welcome to Inkquiring Minds. My name is Doug, and I’m back with another Pen Resurrection Sunday video.

Today’s featured fountain pen on the slab, ready for resurrection, is a 1942 Parker Vacumatic third-generation in emerald pearl. This is a debutant model, specifically the senior debutant model. It was the first year of the newly redesigned third generation, featuring a rounded blind cap plastic plunger rod, and a split arrow clip with a blue diamond. There was also a smaller debutant model called the subdeb or subdebutant, which was 4 1/2 inches long and capped. This one is 4 3/4 inches long and capped. Here’s a side-by-side comparison with a standard model. Everything was slightly smaller, including the clips.

For those who dislike waiting through the 30-minute restoration process for the video, it actually takes me longer than 30 minutes to restore these pens. However, the video only shows the restoration process taking 30 minutes. I’ll show the pen’s appearance before restoration up here, and then we’ll show it after restoration down below. Some of you might just close your eyes during that part to avoid a spoiler.

So, let’s talk about my experience with this pen resurrection. It was surprisingly easy, with only a black cap band and clip needing polishing. There were a few minor scratches, like bite marks at the end of the barrel and a blind cap, but nothing too serious. The nib needed a slight tweak, and I thought the only challenge would be removing the initials. They weren’t deeply engraved, so it was easy to take them off. I don’t mind removing initials from barrels, but I’m hesitant to do it to full names because they carry some history and personality.

The section came off easily, but the pump required a bit of heat. When I discovered a working diaphragm, I thought I was done. However, it wasn’t functioning properly and was too short. I was surprised to find that the nib was marked 1945, while the barrel was marked 1942. The nib could be replaced, but I’ve never seen a replacement nib with anything other than an “R” stamped into it. The “P” on the nib puzzled me. If you know what that means on a Parker Vacumatic nib, let me know in the comments or write me at inkquiringminds@gmail.com. I’d really appreciate it.

Now, this pen is a beautiful small pen with a stunning chatoyant emerald green stacked celluloid that’s translucent, allowing you to see your ink levels. It holds a full milliliter of ink and writes a smooth, juicy line with a slight bounce. However, it’s too small for my grip, and I still starry-ed over her Yard o Led Pocket Victorian. So, I’m selling it for $175 US plus shipping. If you’re an Inkquiring Minds member, you’ll get 10% off the purchase price, and members at the patron level of $5 a month will get a 20% discount.

Email me at inkquiringminds@gmail.com with your name and address, and I will give you instructions on how to purchase.

That just leaves it for me to say thank you for watching.

And that's all she wrote.