Pen Resurrection Sunday Episode #15 1947 Parker 51 Demi

[@charlesbrough6185]

Nice restoration! Beautiful pen and beautiful story. Thank you, Doug!

[@Soul_Watcher]

Thank you so much, Doug for sharing this wonderful and personal story with us. I also believe and think that it is the interpersonal stories that weave together the importance of inanimate objects with our memories and hold an often sacred space inside of us. These are the ties that bind us firmly with others and makes the objects a symbol, a monolith, if you will, a reminder of those that we care for and love. To remember what is and is not important in life. Again, thank you so much, Doug, for sharing this great story with us all. I really enjoy it very much when you do. It centers my thoughts when hearing a personal story that holds much meaning for that person. It’s wonderful indeed. What a great pen to gift your friend and create a new memory for her that brings the past back to life and brings thoughtful friends into the forefront. Creating and reinforcing, once again, powerful interpersonal bonds. Take care, Doug. Cheers

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks for sharing, SoulWatcher !

[@chrisspatgen]

What an awesome story and restoration. The pen is so beautiful!

[@InkquiringMinds]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brightonbabe2139]

I could imagine that the 1947/48 manufacturing was very challenging as manufacturing moved from war to peace. Using up old stock of clips makes perfect sense. I love the story of friendship and shared experience. I think that's part of what I love about fountain pens - even new ones can have stories. My two Talismans from Benu - Dragons Blood and Peacock Ore speak to me of aspirations and parts of my life. Watching you restore the Parker 51 Demi, I think of the women working in the factory having to roll that sack back over itself as they chatter away to each other about their husbands and kids, cooking the dinner and Saturday night at the pub. The pens have stories from their manufacture, through their owners up to today. Thank you very much Doug.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thank you Babe! That was lovely.

[@monk6455]

Can’t beat a good story to go along with any item, nicely done Doug, nicely done.

[@ricfraser7436]

Beautiful story Doug, thanks for sharing. I dare say we should get more story time with Doug. Sound like you have lived an eventful life so far.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Will do

[@delkott]

Thanks for the very beautiful cover of Fire and Rain, the nice personal fountain pen stories, which certainly make them priceless. Excellent work on resurrecting the beautiful Parker 51; I am sure Beverly will appreciate and enjoy it tremendously.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Many thanks!

[@delkott]

@@InkquiringMinds You are most welcome, Doug; thank YOU for sharing your passion and creativity.

[@tce4159]

I love the restorations you do and your guitar playing (the whole intro) Also the stories that go along with the pens. I have my late mother, and father’s fountain pens they are very dear to me.

[@InkquiringMinds]

The stories of those who owned the pens are what makes them priceless.

[@Javi_C]

Thank you for sharing the story, well done Doug!

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks for listening

[@stefanwood2182]

Excellent pen restoration but an even better story! Wonderful!

[@InkquiringMinds]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tomshult3044]

Very good restoration. Nice story.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Many thanks!

[@user-gl5ld9vm7i]

Playing some James! Very smooth 👌

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thank you, R!

[@bikkies]

I enjoyed hearing about the background to this pen and its gifting. I don't have any hugely personal and significant pens, but I did treat myself to a Custom 823, an M600 and a 3776 to mark 10 years in my current job. It doesn't really count as much when I buy myself things, rather than have them presented to me, but I keep those three pens set aside and safely stored.

[@edwardwiper1323]

Nice story & nice restoration Doug👍

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks 👍

[@theProf_01]

Love the intro. Love the beautiful stories that give us a human interest context. They enhance the review. Teaching with stories enhances learning and interest. Your being a professor shines through, especially with your humor. Keep it up please.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks so much!

[@j._t.]

That was such a beautiful story. I recently found a 1937 parker vacumatic at an antique shop, and sometimes I wonder about the journey of this nearly century-old pen.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Very cool!

[@archivist17]

What an interesting pen! Nice job, Doug! 👍🏼

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@afongen]

I appreciate this story and lovely restoration. What a wonderful and thoughtful gift! I have demi “51” pen and pencil set that I love to use. As small as they are, they’re still quite comfortable.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Wonderful!

[@paulmchugh1430]

I appreciate your story for the pens you showed at the beginning. My story involves my father in law. When he passed away, my wife and I went to his house to prepare it for sale. When emptying one of his desk drawers, I discovered a Bible gifted to him from his Mother and a Waterman. My guess was that both were given to him around the same time, being 1946. The pen was in great shape but the sack inside was calcified. I sent it out to be repaired. When it was returned the feed had been changed. I was told that the original feed was in pieces and could not be restored. In any case I tried it out and it is a bit scratchy but the nib is Extra Fine, possibly narrower. I think these nibs were made for accountants who needed a narrow line. It is now stored for my youngest son who has always been fascinated with pens. Your restoration is spot on as it has been from the beginning. Great stories and I certainly appreciate watching how these pens are brought back to life. Thank you, Doug.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks for sharing, Paul!

[@santauxia]

Great story and a great gesture from all of you. My respect.

[@miker5502]

Lovely gesture to your friend, and a great restoration. My understanding was that Parker made these fountain pens to compete ( some what ) with the up and coming new kid, the Ball Point pen. The pen was marketed with the idea of the stiff nib being able to write and be pressed hard enough to make carbon copies easily. Their early advertisements seemed to focus on the military as well, ( who we know love everything in triplicate, hence the pens carbon paper advantage ) plus the fact the clip made the pen post deeply in the pocket of a service uniform. Thanks Doug.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Many companies made “manifold” nibs from the 20s on to use on carbons.

[@thedirtygot9570]

great guitar

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thank you, The Dirty Go T!

[@lucm6476]

I can see why it's a special-ler video , stunning pen in my opinion ,Thank you for sharing

[@InkquiringMinds]

My pleasure!

[@amyr.862]

And the story of this pen continues, thanks to Doug and Friends!

[@konradyearwood5845]

What a story? Made myself a coffee and settled in. It was worth it!

[@paulherman5822]

Personally, I use different ink in my '47 51 Vacumatic. I have Serenity Blue, but it tends to be some sort 1940s Parker Quink I reach for. Microfilm black. Permanent green. Washable and permanent brown. (They're what I currently have in Quink.) Like the restoration job! Pretty sure they're going to enjoy it.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Quink has a much lower pH value. Waterman Serenity has a pH of water (7).

[@paulherman5822]

Might have changed formulas. Quink was noted to keep sacs conditioned in the "with Solv-X" Quinks. Haven't used modern. 😁

[@oscarmedina1597]

I just happened to finish up a rotation with my Parker 51. It was a smooth writer at first, but I noticed that the tines came out of alignment. I guess I rotate my grip a little as I write, so I have to work on that. Nice restoration, Doug.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks, Oscar!

[@archivist17]

Everyone is more specialer than everyone else!

[@InkquiringMinds]

“That's the news from Lake Woebegon, where all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average.” ― Garrison Keillor

[@DBachiniLima]

This story was wonderful and was worth the Sunday. If someone jumped, it's because they don't have a heart. I have a very similar feeling with my first pen, and this little hobby is very much connected to these unique emotions. Thanks for the video Doug and congrats on it, the restoration, and the gift of giving this beautiful Parker 51 as a gift.

[@InkquiringMinds]

So true!

[@MrAndrew1953]

You'll never see the current bean counter owners of Parker bring something like this back. Restoring these particular Parkers is like restoring history. Special.

[@InkquiringMinds]

You got that right Andrew! Parker isn't Parker anymore.

[@MrAndrew1953]

@@InkquiringMinds SNIFF😢

[@bradbeth63]

Gotta love a good fountain pen story. Wouldn’t get that with a Bic!🤣

[@alohm]

Very nice. Under promise, over deliver.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Absolutely!

[@ztienapm]

A Martin?

[@InkquiringMinds]

Indeed! Martin 000-28vs

[@Soul_Watcher]

13:38 what was the mistake made, Doug? I’m more confused as ever. I certainly do not want to make whatever mistake it was. Would you share it with us? If it had to do with the polishing and or something additional as well? It would be much appreciated. I haven’t restored a pen yet, but I know with my growing love for these pens I will fall down that rabbit hole. And help and/ or advice would be greatly appreciated. Now back to the program.

[@InkquiringMinds]

If you are going to aggressively polish the surface of the pen with micromesh, leave the blind cap attached.

[@Soul_Watcher]

@@InkquiringMinds thank you much, Doug.