Pen Resurrection Sunday Ep 85 - 1950 Parker 51 Aerometric Conversion

[@InkquiringMinds]

UPDATE: The pencil/pen in the Parker 51 set is, indeed, a Parker Liquid Lead pencil. The refill that looks like a desk-set ballpoint refill is a genuine Liquid Lead from Parker. They were made from 1955 to 1962. You learn something new everyday!

[@johnpetrucellijr.8167]

Pentooling sells refills for Parker liquid lead pens. It is simiiar to a Paper eracermate pen.

[@RainmanP99]

Doug, I actually appreciate seeing numerous versions of the same process video. Because they are not identical, so some cover the same little steps slightly differently to address different videos. I have an old 51 that I got for a song on eBay that I would like to try restoring and converting like this. While I am still trying to work up the nerve, watching these videos is helping inspire me!

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thank you, @RainmanP99!

[@theprof_001]

I will watch any restoration you do regardless of how many times you repeat one As you so thoroughly explain at the end of this video, each restoration has its own “curve balls” to enhance the learning process. Keep on doing what you do. Thanks. 👍

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thank you so much, @theprof_001!

[@davidnygard1817]

Your last Parker 51 Aerometric conversion inspired me to purchase another one on eBay for $28 USD. I would not have purchased it had I not seen your earlier post. The pen was perfect for an aerometric conversion. It had tarnish on the cap, an engraved name and the aerometric filler was defiled and/or defaced by something that cannot be fixed with an ever so careful application of mineral spirits or acetone. The engraved name and cap tarnish were all easy to address and make them disappear. The fine Parker gold nib was dated 1948 - jackpot! That and the aerometric filler, while ugly as hell, works! I have a conversion unit on order from India and hope to replicate your process soon. Thank you, Doug! Please keep these Resurrection Sunday posts coming!

[@InkquiringMinds]

Awesome!

[@Braynstorm]

Every time I see another one of these aerometric conversion videos, I'm one step closer to working up the courage to do it myself on the one I found!

[@InkquiringMinds]

Fantastic!

[@steeleblue9665]

Love ALL the resurrection videos. I learn something new with every one. 😊

[@InkquiringMinds]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@gratiaification]

I really enjoy the resurrection videos and would be sorely disappointed not to see them! One of these days, I hope to be able to be quick enough to buy one of your conversions 😊😊

[@InkquiringMinds]

I hope so too! I got your email! :)

[@delkott]

Thanks for yet another excellent pen resurrection, Doug. I disagree with the negative comments! I greatly appreciate the effort that you put into creating such technically-rich content, let alone the video editing work. Thank you for sharing all your excellent work with the world!

[@InkquiringMinds]

Right on! Thanks!🙏

[@lynnhayes5514]

Yes, enough coversions, enough Parkers. We enjoy the the resurrection shows, but not all Parkers. You taught my husband how to work on my vintage Sheaffers, and I'm most grateful!

[@texasmom8827]

Imagine telling someone on THEIR channel what they need to focus on in terms of content. The gall of it is insane.

[@davidnygard1817]

There are just so many fantastic Parkers to resurrect. That and many were made in Canada and the USA. All resurrections are welcome here!

[@judyjacobs5827]

To quote Tonto, "What you mean 'we', Paleface?" Please don't presume to speak for Doug's entire audience, just because YOU are sated with the Parker resurrections. Nobody is holding a knife to your throat and forcing you to watch the videos, and they have clear descriptions in the titles. Don't like Parkers? Don't watch.

[@tonybinns-er4xi]

Hello Garry. I am not sure where the community page is! I am using my phone so it may not be available. Anyway, I do have a couple of Preppys and three Lamy 2000s. My vote goes to the Lamy. It is difficult to fault the design and build quality and it's a lovely writer

[@Copperplate_69]

Call me an odd duck, but I always find the well choreographed presentations a real treat! You are the lighthouse in the wild sea of pen resurrection! 💡 Thank you! 🙏

[@InkquiringMinds]

Wow, thank you!

[@creato938]

First of all, i don't video those videos repetitive, it's always fun to see the different states every pen is and what it requires to fix, second, what e beautiful pen, that blue shell is very nice.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thank you so much, @creato938!

[@paulmchugh1430]

I never heard of liquid lead from anyone. It is really interesting. I found a 51 set in the original box. I considered getting it but did not for feear of resacking and future maintenance. But this conversion is a great idea. If it is still available I may go for it. Thanks agsin, Doug.

[@archivist17]

I'm happy to see whatever you post, Doug. 😀

[@InkquiringMinds]

I appreciate that!

[@nope8535]

I got a couple Parker 51 clones that are cartridge converters. I would love to have a vintage 51 cartridge converter.

[@FountainPenWorld-z4i]

If it were up to me, you should continue to publish each of the resurrection works regardless of negative comments. I and others can only learn and, furthermore, such comments are superfluous because one can just keep scrolling through the video or ignore a video altogether if one think one already know or has seen everything. I assume that most people don't even know how much work and time has to be invested in producing such a video.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thank you so much, @FountainPenWorld-z4i!

[@haroldmarenger3435]

Hi Douglas. To me, each resurrection is different and interesting to see what went on to resurrect the pen, especially if you run into any issues-this is where problem solving and technique comes into play. Also it’s a good way to see what into each specific pen, so you know what you are purchasing., if it’s for sale. The Frankin-pen/pencil kind of looks like a “liquid” pencil that Parker came out with.

[@InkquiringMinds]

It is exactly that; a Parker Liquid Lead Pencil

[@michaelmable336]

Interesting Doug, but I can't get past the use of brass for the conversion section. Parts of it are in direct contact with the ink, and almost certain to react with it - tainting the ink and corroding the brass. It seems like the manufacturer cheaped out on this. For a bit more expense, the same part machined from 316L stainless would have been vastly superior - and a more worthy fitment into a Parker 51.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Since brass has been used in many brand name fountain pens (like Kaweco) and also in plumbing for centuries, I expect this brass fitting will be fine.

[@andrewrothman7805]

Perhaps that pencil is a "liquid lead" variety?

[@InkquiringMinds]

I was wondering that. But I've never seen one.

[@InkquiringMinds]

I checked with Tony Fischier at Parker Pens Penography, and it is, indeed, a Parker Liquid Lead ('55-'62).

[@MrAndrew1953]

Just on the subject of the Nahvalur Eclipse,have you had any issues with your pen drying out? I watched a Doodlebud video where he found a problem of excess plastic (from injection moulding) preventing the trap door closing. This caused the ink to dry out after a short period of time.

[@InkquiringMinds]

I don't have a problem with the trap door, I have a problem with the back end screw knob to remove the nib unit. It fell off of the plastic liner and now it doesn't work properly.

[@MrAndrew1953]

@ So if you owned a pen shop,had ten of these,hadn’t sold any of these, what would you do with them?

[@InkquiringMinds]

10 Eclipse?

[@soulreaper8163]

I had no idea fountain pens were popular I've always wanted one do you have any recommendations for one under 60$ ?

[@InkquiringMinds]

Popular starter fountain pens are the Lamy Safari, and Pilot Metropolitan. I always recommend the Pilot Explorer with a Con70 converter. But look at online retailers like Goulet Pens in their under $50 fountain pens section.

[@johnsomers8269]

Would you please email me the Parker identification link? I have a 51 Special, then I have a 41, which I had never heard of until I got one in Margaret's collection!

[@InkquiringMinds]

Is this the link you were asking about? parkerpens.net/index.shtml#gsc.tab=0