Parker 61
Key Attributes
| Brand | Parker |
| Model | 61 |
| Country Of Origin | United Kingdom / United States |
| Era | 1950s |
| Production Year | 1956-early 1980s |
| Filling System | capillary |
| Nib Material | gold |
| Nib Size | Hooded fine to medium, exact size not visible |
| Body Material | Plastic resin barrel and section with metal cap; some versions in rolled gold or other metal finishes |
| Colorway | Various assorted finishes shown, including black, blue, grey, green, burgundy, and metal caps/bodies |
| Condition Grade | good |
| Rarity | common |
About this Fountain pen
Mid-century Parker fountain pen with streamlined styling, hooded nib, and distinctive arrow clip. The Parker 61 was introduced as a successor to the Parker 51 and is especially known for its early capillary filling system, with later examples also made in cartridge/converter forms.
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