1945 Parker Vacumatic Major Azure Blue Pearl *SOLD* ($250 US)

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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.

These two pens are practically identical, but they’re not. This is my 1945 Parker Vacumatic third-generation in Azure Blue Pearl, and this is another 1945 Parker Vacumatic third-generation in Azure Blue Pearl. They’re both major models, featuring the blue diamond split arrow clip and the large chevron cap band. One is gorgeous, like it’s brand new, while the other is not.

I love these kinds of resurrections. I found this pen on eBay, and because it was so tarnished and old-looking, people would say, “Eww, I don’t want that pen.” So, I got it relatively inexpensively. The nib is almost black. Let’s compare the two.

The one on the right should look like this, and the one on the left is almost pitch black. You can barely see any writing on it. But that’s the way I like them. It’s just old dried ink and tarnish. Within minutes, that nib will come up beautifully. In fact, this nib is in better shape than it was when I restored it several years ago. I was working on the nib on this one when the tine snapped off, and I had to grind it into a stub. It was the first stub I’d ever ground on a gold nib. This is one of the best writing pens I own. It’s smooth, gushy, and thick, with beautiful line variation. So, let’s triage this pen and see what it needs to come back to life and be ready for writing.

THOUGHTS

So, what are my thoughts on this pen resurrection? If you’ve been following my channel, you know my favourite vintage pen is the Azure Blue Pearl third-generation Parker Vacumatic. Of all the pens I’ve restored, this is the only one I keep. It’s my 1945, custom-ground into a stub, and it writes like a dream. It’s always full of ink and within easy reach, so I can write whenever I want.

This pen is almost an identical twin to my favourite. The only difference is this one didn’t have a broken nib, unlike the one I restored earlier. As you saw, it was almost completely jet black, especially the nib. Look at that nib now! Isn’t it amazing? There was a lot of wear and tarnish, as expected for an 81-year-old pen. I was surprised the blue diamond didn’t disappear and didn’t need to be replaced.

The clip gave me a bit of trouble. It took a few days of gnashing my teeth to get the top jewel out. Patience is key; you can’t rush it and damage the pen. That won’t give you good results, even if it’s quick.

This pen is almost brand new. It had a working diaphragm, but whoever replaced it cut it about 5 mm too short. It wasn’t even taking up about 1 millilitre of ink, so it now takes 1.5 millilitres. I used Lenny Eiger’s technique for polishing the nib, and it’s now writing beautifully.

I don’t need two of these beautiful 1945 Parker Vacumatic Azure Blue Pearl fountain pens. I only need one, so I’m selling it. If you’re interested in buying it, I’m selling it for $250 US plus shipping. Email me at inkquiringminds@gmail.com with your name and address, and I’ll get you a shipping quote and PayPal payment instructions. Members of my channel get 10% off the price. If you’re a patron at $5 a month, you’ll enjoy a 20% discount on the sale price and be the first to see this video. If you like it, please like and subscribe. Don’t forget to ring the bell for instant notifications of new videos. Joining my channel is just a dollar a month, and I promise to respond to your comments. You’ll also get cool emojis, badges, sneak peek unboxing videos, and instant access to my videos as soon as I post them. Finally, you’ll receive the discounts I mentioned earlier. Thanks for watching!

And that's all she wrote.