The Parker 45 Fountain Pen

Let's talk a little about the Parker 45 fountain pen, circa 1960 to 2007. I will show you a few different variations of the 45 and how they compare to other Parker models.
Here is the web page I referenced in the video. parkerpens.net...
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[@paulherman5822]

When I got my first Parker 45, I'd read on FPN not to pay more than $40 for the 45. Forward a few years, and I regularly see them for double that, today. But, because there's still SO many out there, and basically don't need anything besides a good cleaning and they're ready to use, I try to keep a few on hand to give to friends that are familiar with fountain pens, but haven't used one in years. Though they can be double or more of that original quote of $40, tops, just look. Plenty are still to be found for around $15, and if you've never used one, you're missing out. They're really decent writers. (Hey, they were the Presidential pen through several administrations, and heads of state don't tend to use junk. 😁) Thanks for showcasing one of my favourite Parker pens! P.S. They also can be found with a 14K gold nib.

[@HaberfieldchiropracticAu]

Great collection troy enjoyed your enthusiasm

[@janisforehand7690]

I appreciate the history of pen when you review vintage pens. Thank you.

[@adriangaylard9523]

Great content, as ever. Really nice to see you cover the fabulous Parker 45. I have 12 of various ages and finishes. I like the combination of a nicely sized pen that's robust, unfussy, easy to take apart and clean. Some of my favourites are the 1960s all-plastic "Arrows" that often show up with the 14k gold nib. They write really well. Add in the ability to pick up new nibs and use any Parker cartridge or converter and they are a great option.

[@juanpablomoreno732]

Excellent video! My favourite model is Parker 45 Custom (Gold Filled Cap). Parker 45 pens made in Argentina have a Cap very similar to Parker 61. Greetings!

[@danroseberry]

Great comparison review and history lesson!

[@lizcolton9936]

I really enjoy the vintage Parker brand pens. Great video, Troy! You have a great collection - thank you for sharing it with us.

[@kevinlandon7578]

the Parker 45 was my 1st fountain pen and I wore that one out and the second one as well. Today, I own 3 and use them with as much pleasure as my 1st. PenBBS has a converter that fits the 45 and is not a squeeze converter or 1 of those slide converters.

[@kauaiphotography]

Aloha Troy! Awesome video of the Parker 45. Very thoroughly researched as always. I was able to pick up a Parker 45 last year and while the overall condition is quite nice, the medium nib was either very well used or damaged at some point as I can see the tines are not the same length (and I'm sure it's not a oblique nib!?) I know that I can easily swap the nibs, but sometimes buying a whole new pen is cheaper! I believe the Moonman 80 is an exact copy of the Parker 45, so you could easily take a nib from that pen, but then it would no longer be a Parker!? That gold one you just picked up is a beauty. Mahalo, Thomas

[@HaberfieldchiropracticAu]

The parker 45 gold nib is what you want...a moonman 45 copy writes like a nail

[@kauaiphotography]

@@HaberfieldchiropracticAu Mahalo for your feedback. I have put the fountain pen hobby on hold, at least the acquisition aspect, but I will keep that in mind if I ever look at adding to my collection. Your comment did inspire me to ink up my (M) steel nib and for sure the nib doesn't write or feel the best (explained in my original comment). Mahalo, Thomas

[@quionario2559]

I had Silver Parker 45 made in U.S.A I inherited from my father.