I understand that. I say at some point in the video "I'm not in love with it". But I will try to get one as a loan, when released, and who knows, maybe I change my mind.
Thank you. It is harder to make a video without the actual pen to show. It is different from all my other videos. I recorded every part first (lots of previous planning) and did the narration on the endd of edditing. This allowed me to make also a Portuguese version of the exact same video! All that a first to me!
Thorough review. Thank you. It may be wise to withhold judgement on the new version since most of us have not used it in hand. I suspect the transition from barrel to section will not be obtrusive and yet it provides a screw on cap. Such a closing system is much better than the slip closures on my Parker 45 and 75. The style is still there and, who knows, the modern nibs are likely to be better given the quality of the work coming out of the modern French factory.
This was a very interesting video. I enjoyed the historical context and all the examples. It is amazing to see how many other pen companies this iconic pen model influenced.
Wow! I have been a voracious consumer of fountain pen videos these last few months .. this is the most thorough and comprehensive review that I have seen. Very entertaining too. Well done! I am happy to be a new subscriber.
Ah, great question and wonderful overview of the 51 history. Earlier in my time in the hobby, I got into Parkers in a pretty big way so of course I had to have some 51s (and variants thereof). At the risk of Parker sacrilege, I never really care for them. I found the size and weight a bit off for my hand, wasn't in love with the ink flow (often too much), didn't care for aerometric fills etc so I'm not too interested in another recasting of the 51. I did splurge on the Parker 100 which addressed almost all of those issues -- all of 'em after Mike Matzuama did his magic on the nib. I also understand that the new 51 is to be made in China. I'm Ok with that but would then just go ahead and get the Hero.
@@SlapShotRegatta22 I don't really think this pen is targeted to owners of the vintage 51, but for new users who enjooy the concept but don't want to deal with the potential trouble of vintage pens.
As I stated during the video it doesn't make that much sense to me to have a screw cap. Not at all. I agree the 51 design may be updated but I don't know it a threaded 51 design makes sense. Sure there will be people who prefer threaded caps... But I think it is not that much sense. It isn't even a part of Parker recent tradition. the only current models that have threaded caps are the Duofold and the Premier...
This is a good, comprehensive review. Thank you. I am still wondering how on earth you got your hands on one of the new 51's?! I have yet to see one myself, nor do I know anyone who has (in the U.S.). The release of the new 51's has even been postponed until February 2021 in the U.S. Still, I am going to try one with a steel nib as soon as I can find one available. Depending on the quality of the materials and the construction, I might get one with a gold nib. I hope these 51's turn out to be well made.
Thank you for your kind words. In fact I didn't. This is just an opinion based on photos and descriptions of the pen and on my experience on other pens. I'm waiting to receive one of these new Parker 51 on loan to get to review and compare it with other pens.
Comprehensive overview, Paolo; I remember when the new 51 came out last year - didn't like the filling system, or indeed the screw-on cap; having experienced this model first hand, the filling mechanism no longer bothers me, but I do hold to retaining a slip-on/off cap; the various early examples I possess, not one of them has ever come loose or scratched either the section or barrel. The writing experience is adequate, but not as smooth as its original predecessor, & of course, that is subjective, & like you, I have no plans to purchase one; it is as someone making a cover version of Zeppelin's, 'Stairway To Heaven' - it's just a no-no, & in the same context, altering a design classic, however subtle (in my opinion) detracts from the aesthetic & functionality...I'll continue to purchase the earlier incarnations, but hey, each to their own. Excellent historical narrative ! 🙂
Thank you! Because I don't have the pen - not available yet - I tried to base the video on the history, comparison and reasons why a Parker 51 is a Parker 51. Glad to know you liked it!
I am not so young anymore and so when I went to primary school I had for the last two years a Parker 51. It was very neat and clean, but I do actually prefer Japanese or German pens. I have a small collection just two of them from the US.
Good point regarding the filling system on the new 51. Obviously they're not going to remake the vacumatic but they could've went with a converter that mimicked the aerometric filling system. Modern, twist-type converters hold a pitiful amount of ink. An aerometric-style converter would hold an appropriate amount of ink as well as pay homage to past models.
That wouldn't be a bad idea. And it would still be compatible with cartridges. Nice solution. However, the Parker Company of 2021 wouldn't like to have to deal with rubber sacs in a converter and all the complaints about it failing... Just a guess. But I agree that would be a nice touch and also a evolutive new look that would respect the history of this iconic model.
The threaded cap may not pay homage to the original, but I find it a far better method of capping a pen. If I had my way, all pens would have threaded caps. The Parker 51 was a great pen, and i think every good collection should include one. That said, there isn't much about it that I like on a personal level. I've always though it looks very cheap, and I don't like hooded nibs. Well, I think it's the cap that makes every version look cheap. As for hooded nibs, the last thing I want to do is hide something as beautiful as a well-made nib. People didn't stop buying other pens and other inks because of the 51, and it didn't take long for ink companies to make inks that did dry much faster. I love the Parker Duofold fountain pen, especially the old button filler. But old or new, it's one of my favorite pens, and I prefer it over pens that cost many times as much. I also have a Parker Duofold mechanical pencil that I use frequently and love. But the 51 one is pretty much everything I dislike in a fountain pen. Any fill system is fine with me, but I think the cap makes it look cheap, I don't like the size, I don't like the hooded nib, I don't like the difference in color between cap and body, and I don't like the way the cap fits on the pen. That said, I don't think the new Parker is overpriced. I have far more expensive steel nibs, and far more expensive gold nibs. There are seven hundred dollar pens with steel nibs on the market, and I've paid two hundred and fifty for a pen with a steel nib. A very fancy steel nib, but still made out of steel. And the price of gold now is making all gold nibs go up in price as old supplies run out. The Parker just isn't a pen I like, primarily for aesthetical reasons. Just personal taste. So I definitely won't be buying one.
I would buy it, although not soon. I love the Parker 51, and I actually planning on buying a 51 special vintage so a modern take would be excellent. Now, about the prices, well, I can only afford the steel nib, but I'll wait until the reviews start to appear on internet to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Thanks for another informative review. I have a suggestion, the fabric you use for your backdrop is distracting from viewing the pens, please consider changing it to a cut mat or a tightly weaved fabric. Have a great day.
Thank you... I noticed that in some videos more than in others. It is my way of showing in a different way. You recognize me immediatly from the background... I need to give it some thought. Thank you for your suggestion.
Some good points and a very interesting 51 overview! I was pretty sure to buy the new model, but I think I'll wait until I've seen your review. btw, Today I bought a Harley Davidson pen (the stypen version), I hope it will arrive next week, thank you for the inspiration ;-)
I don't want to detract anyone from buying the new pen, just sharing my very personal thoughts. The Harley Davidson Stypen is quite nice. Which colour did you buy?
@@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita I received it yesterday, a very nice pen, the alignment of the nib on the feed wasn't perfect so I had to readjust a little, it was never inked, and it writes really good now with Faber Castell black, the nib has even some 'Springiness'.
@@biharijivandana6894 Not many. I have a big Varuna Gajendra, some cheap Flair, Parker by Luxor, Camlin, Wality... Even the Medico. I need to start making reviews of those. I only made the Medico, so far.
This new Parker is a big disappointment alright , if I want a modern incarnation of the Vacumetic filler 51, I will just get myself the Wing Sung 601, and if I want the Aerometric Filler , I will go for the Hero 100, and for real for the price asked for this new 2021 Parker 51 , I might just add some and get a real vintage and restored Parker 51 instead. And I do agree the Parker 100 is way better a modernized version of the old favorite
thank you for your insightful point of view, what makes me wonder is the price difference between Gold and Steel nibs as i heard that 51s Nib is not that springy, i love the Pen for its classic concept and sentimental value but to put 160 € extra for a gold HIDDEN Nib that won't give line variation and neither shine in my eyes ... hmmmmm would you please tell me if its worth it? aside from its a matter of taste. Cheers!
I didin't try the pen yet. These were my thoughts about it just based on photos and the online description of the pen. But it is now on its way to me, so I'll be able to talk about it more in depth soon. I don't think the gold nib is worth the extra money (not only on Parker 51, but in most of my pen experience). The only reason I see someone paying the extra price is that certain colours (such as the plum) are only available with gold nib... So that may be a reason, if you really love the colour.
The flowchart goes something like this: Own Parker 51? yes, Are you a die-hard fan? yes = buy the pen; Own Parker 51? no, Are you a die-hard fan? yes = buy the pen; Own Parker 51? yes, Are you a die-hard fan? no = wait and see; Own Parker 51? no, Are you a die-hard fan? no, Are you even curious? = wait and see; all else is pass on the pen or what's a Parker 51? ;-p
And a bit time together… ¡I bought a Parker Sonnet (2008) pen set! 😂 I don't know… I have the tentation to buy a Parker 51 2021 (midnight blue and steel). But the crank barrel issues and the Jotter/Vector nib-feed… no, I don't like at all. And… I have a steel Jotter since one year too! 😂 (with an awesome performance). And I earned than Parker will retire the new 51 2021…
The only strong opinion I hold in these matters is regarding the clip. The original, or at least the one on the pen you show last, that one I'm crazy about. The modern version looks like a joke to me - I hate it. It looks like a cost-saving measure. Thus I am relegated to lusting after the vintage version.
I kind of like the new clip. But this comment of yours made me remember of something I forgot to say in the video. If the section had the same size as the vintage, they could have a new cap with a new clip and if you had a vintage cap you could exchange it. But that would only work with the same capping system. Not with the threads.
Very informative. The name and number can be repeated, but the magic and aura of the original 51 cannot be recreated now. With so many good pens with the hooded nib in the market now, the original charm is lost. In India in the 60s the original Parker 51 was not available, except in the black market, due to import control regime. But we had a local brand called "Wilson" which imitated the Parker, including its famous arrow clip.. It had both the hooded and open nib versions. It was inexpensive, but it was very good. At one time, I had three of these pens fitted with gold nibs and they were with me for more than a decade till the late 70s when I lost them. So for me, this new version Parker 51 holds no charm. As a pen for regular use, it offers nothing special at this price , while as a collector item, I can get the original 51 for much less. Anyway, we await your detailed review.
Thank you so much for your comment. I agree the aura of the original 51 cannot be recreated. Times changed. A lot. I never heard of the Wilson brand before. I guess I need to search for one online. If all goes according to the pans I'll have one as a loan in February to try and review.
No worries @@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita ! I pray you live a long joyful life Paulo. Thanks again for all the content you have shared with us. I am so very happy you are still doing your best!
@@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita have you done a review on the pilot vanishing point, it's awesome. I have a pink one myself. Because pink is my favorite color. Even though people may judge me because I'm a "boy"
@@shreeraghavatrivikram290 I did: th-cam.com/video/exOLM1qXu6o/w-d-xo.html (here in Europe it is called Capless). I don't see a problem about using pink pens at all. It should be a matter of personal preference and not of gender.
You are really excited with this model. I'm not that much based on the previews. But I need to try one to really know what to expect. Also I am curious to know if they delaying the release of the pen means they are making some changes from the pictures they already released... I'm not excited, but very curious!
@@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita I think I am excited because this is one pen neither my brother or I ever owned. And we are big fan of the Agatha Christie serie Poirot. And there you will see a lot of fountain pens. And both my brother and I, got in to fountain pens because of Parker and Poirot.
The 2021 new editions are utterly terrible. There's a reason that the original 51 was so popular and why so many still exist (and work well) today... they were an innovative and high quality product. This new creation is truly embarrassing to the name.
I think it will always happen with the Parker 51. It made sense at the time and it was innovative and became a classic. It is hard to bring back the same kind of feeling. And because it is a classic, people tend to criticize even more. The Parker 51 2002 SE was not a success when it was released and people said terrible things about it. Now they are very sought after and they reach high prices. The same happened with Parker 100 that was not a re-creation but a pen inspired by. There is always lots of resistence to new variations. But this time I don't think this new pen pays a real hommage to the vintage 51.
This is a great video! The first 51 still looks modern even after all these decades.
Thank you. Ii think the old design of the Parker 51 is kind of ageless.
Yes yes yes
@@arshedmahmood29 😀
@@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita I couldn't agree more. Quality never goes out of style...
@@FirefighterSEIN It is an icon!
Fascinating and interesting review of the history of Parker 51. Thank you for posting this!
Thank you for watching and for the nice comment.
I've been interested in this pen, but I probably won't be a first buyer. I'll wait and see what other pen reviewers like you think of it.
I understand that. I say at some point in the video "I'm not in love with it". But I will try to get one as a loan, when released, and who knows, maybe I change my mind.
This is a terrific overview - interesting and instructive. Thank you.
Thank you. It is harder to make a video without the actual pen to show. It is different from all my other videos. I recorded every part first (lots of previous planning) and did the narration on the endd of edditing. This allowed me to make also a Portuguese version of the exact same video! All that a first to me!
Thorough review. Thank you. It may be wise to withhold judgement on the new version since most of us have not used it in hand. I suspect the transition from barrel to section will not be obtrusive and yet it provides a screw on cap. Such a closing system is much better than the slip closures on my Parker 45 and 75. The style is still there and, who knows, the modern nibs are likely to be better given the quality of the work coming out of the modern French factory.
Now that I used it, I have to say that the nib is really good!
This was a very interesting video. I enjoyed the historical context and all the examples. It is amazing to see how many other pen companies this iconic pen model influenced.
Thank you so much. It was fun to create this more complex video than usual.
If you are not interested in the pen as a collector’s item then the Jinhao or the Hero would be the best everyday writer.
The new one? That we don't know yet because it is still not available...
Wow! I have been a voracious consumer of fountain pen videos these last few months .. this is the most thorough and comprehensive review that I have seen. Very entertaining too. Well done! I am happy to be a new subscriber.
Thank you so much for your comment. Glad you liked it. And thank you for subscribing.
Ah, great question and wonderful overview of the 51 history. Earlier in my time in the hobby, I got into Parkers in a pretty big way so of course I had to have some 51s (and variants thereof). At the risk of Parker sacrilege, I never really care for them. I found the size and weight a bit off for my hand, wasn't in love with the ink flow (often too much), didn't care for aerometric fills etc so I'm not too interested in another recasting of the 51. I did splurge on the Parker 100 which addressed almost all of those issues -- all of 'em after Mike Matzuama did his magic on the nib. I also understand that the new 51 is to be made in China. I'm Ok with that but would then just go ahead and get the Hero.
Thank you for your comment. I think the Parker 100 is somehow a perfect successor to the Parker 51. Glad to find someone else who likes the 100.
Well said regarding the new 51. No clutch cap? Cartridge/converter fill? Made in China? Yeah, I'll definitely go with a Hero for 3/4 the price.
@@SlapShotRegatta22 I ordered a Jinhao 85 just for comparison, when I receive this one on loan, for review.
@@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita I look forward to the comparison. In the mean time I'll stick with my vintage 51. Excellent writing instrument.
@@SlapShotRegatta22 I don't really think this pen is targeted to owners of the vintage 51, but for new users who enjooy the concept but don't want to deal with the potential trouble of vintage pens.
I like the Parker 51 Aeromatic. I would buy a brand new 51 with gold nib if there wasn't the threaded cap.
As I stated during the video it doesn't make that much sense to me to have a screw cap. Not at all. I agree the 51 design may be updated but I don't know it a threaded 51 design makes sense. Sure there will be people who prefer threaded caps... But I think it is not that much sense. It isn't even a part of Parker recent tradition. the only current models that have threaded caps are the Duofold and the Premier...
This is a good, comprehensive review. Thank you. I am still wondering how on earth you got your hands on one of the new 51's?! I have yet to see one myself, nor do I know anyone who has (in the U.S.). The release of the new 51's has even been postponed until February 2021 in the U.S. Still, I am going to try one with a steel nib as soon as I can find one available. Depending on the quality of the materials and the construction, I might get one with a gold nib. I hope these 51's turn out to be well made.
Thank you for your kind words. In fact I didn't. This is just an opinion based on photos and descriptions of the pen and on my experience on other pens. I'm waiting to receive one of these new Parker 51 on loan to get to review and compare it with other pens.
@@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita I am very enthusiastic to see that review.
@@jasondaniel918 It will be posted soon. The pen is already coming in the mail to me!
@@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita Thanks for the advance notice. I am watching! 😎
@@jasondaniel918 Thank you. Meanwhile I just released the unboxing video of the pen, which arrived today!
It,s a very interesting review on the oldless PARKER 51.Thank you very much.Valery from Ukraine.
Thank you. Thanks for watching!
Comprehensive overview, Paolo; I remember when the new 51 came out last year - didn't like the filling system, or indeed the screw-on cap; having experienced this model first hand, the filling mechanism no longer bothers me, but I do hold to retaining a slip-on/off cap; the various early examples I possess, not one of them has ever come loose or scratched either the section or barrel. The writing experience is adequate, but not as smooth as its original predecessor, & of course, that is subjective, & like you, I have no plans to purchase one; it is as someone making a cover version of Zeppelin's, 'Stairway To Heaven' - it's just a no-no, & in the same context, altering a design classic, however subtle (in my opinion) detracts from the aesthetic & functionality...I'll continue to purchase the earlier incarnations, but hey, each to their own. Excellent historical narrative ! 🙂
Very comprehensive and impressive, well done from Leiria
Thank you! Nice to have viewers from Portugal!
Excellent video. I didn't know that about the ink. Whether I buy one (with a steel nib) will largely depend on your review.
Thank you! Because I don't have the pen - not available yet - I tried to base the video on the history, comparison and reasons why a Parker 51 is a Parker 51. Glad to know you liked it!
I am not so young anymore and so when I went to primary school I had for the last two years a Parker 51. It was very neat and clean, but I do actually prefer Japanese or German pens. I have a small collection just two of them from the US.
Good point regarding the filling system on the new 51. Obviously they're not going to remake the vacumatic but they could've went with a converter that mimicked the aerometric filling system. Modern, twist-type converters hold a pitiful amount of ink. An aerometric-style converter would hold an appropriate amount of ink as well as pay homage to past models.
That wouldn't be a bad idea. And it would still be compatible with cartridges. Nice solution. However, the Parker Company of 2021 wouldn't like to have to deal with rubber sacs in a converter and all the complaints about it failing... Just a guess. But I agree that would be a nice touch and also a evolutive new look that would respect the history of this iconic model.
@@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita Agreed and agreed.
@@SlapShotRegatta22 🙂
The threaded cap may not pay homage to the original, but I find it a far better method of capping a pen. If I had my way, all pens would have threaded caps.
The Parker 51 was a great pen, and i think every good collection should include one. That said, there isn't much about it that I like on a personal level. I've always though it looks very cheap, and I don't like hooded nibs. Well, I think it's the cap that makes every version look cheap. As for hooded nibs, the last thing I want to do is hide something as beautiful as a well-made nib.
People didn't stop buying other pens and other inks because of the 51, and it didn't take long for ink companies to make inks that did dry much faster.
I love the Parker Duofold fountain pen, especially the old button filler. But old or new, it's one of my favorite pens, and I prefer it over pens that cost many times as much. I also have a Parker Duofold mechanical pencil that I use frequently and love.
But the 51 one is pretty much everything I dislike in a fountain pen. Any fill system is fine with me, but I think the cap makes it look cheap, I don't like the size, I don't like the hooded nib, I don't like the difference in color between cap and body, and I don't like the way the cap fits on the pen.
That said, I don't think the new Parker is overpriced. I have far more expensive steel nibs, and far more expensive gold nibs. There are seven hundred dollar pens with steel nibs on the market, and I've paid two hundred and fifty for a pen with a steel nib. A very fancy steel nib, but still made out of steel. And the price of gold now is making all gold nibs go up in price as old supplies run out.
The Parker just isn't a pen I like, primarily for aesthetical reasons. Just personal taste. So I definitely won't be buying one.
I would buy it, although not soon. I love the Parker 51, and I actually planning on buying a 51 special vintage so a modern take would be excellent. Now, about the prices, well, I can only afford the steel nib, but I'll wait until the reviews start to appear on internet to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Yes... We all need to wait before having a real opinion. We just need to wait a little more...
Great video ! Thanks for your pre-review, as always very helpful.
Thank you. I hope this is somehow useful, although I can not give a real personal perspective based on experience with the pen.
Many thanks for pointing me to the English version. Jeff in UK
You are welcome! I just made this time a two language veersion because, after all, this is a Parker 51! 😁
Thanks for another informative review.
I have a suggestion, the fabric you use for your backdrop is distracting from viewing the pens, please consider changing it to a cut mat or a tightly weaved fabric.
Have a great day.
Thank you... I noticed that in some videos more than in others. It is my way of showing in a different way. You recognize me immediatly from the background... I need to give it some thought. Thank you for your suggestion.
Thank you, I learnt several details about 51 I was not aware of!
Thank you. This video was a very different approach from what I'm used to. But it had to be, because the pen is not available yet for a real review
Some good points and a very interesting 51 overview! I was pretty sure to buy the new model, but I think I'll wait until I've seen your review. btw, Today I bought a Harley Davidson pen (the stypen version), I hope it will arrive next week, thank you for the inspiration ;-)
I don't want to detract anyone from buying the new pen, just sharing my very personal thoughts. The Harley Davidson Stypen is quite nice. Which colour did you buy?
@@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita The silver version, I think your black version with the
turquoise rings looks just a bit cooler.
@@hermannschottler9396 There were many variations. But it is a nice pen. Please let me know how it writes when you receive it.
@@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita I received it yesterday, a very nice pen, the alignment of the nib on the feed wasn't perfect so I had to readjust a little, it was never inked, and it writes really good now with Faber Castell black, the nib has even some 'Springiness'.
@@hermannschottler9396 They are great. The biggest problem with Stypen pens is the quality of the plastic on their full plastic pens.
Ya that's a pen from Parker I was waiting to hear about and it's a glad news for me that I'll be able to see the review of yours.
Not yet the review because the pen isn't available yet. It is just my thoughts about what it is and what I think it could have been.
@@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita Then also it would be also equivalent to the review of yours.
But I'll try to get one for review in February to compare with these thoughts I'm publishing today.
@@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita have you ever tried any Indian brand?
@@biharijivandana6894 Not many. I have a big Varuna Gajendra, some cheap Flair, Parker by Luxor, Camlin, Wality... Even the Medico. I need to start making reviews of those. I only made the Medico, so far.
This new Parker is a big disappointment alright , if I want a modern incarnation of the Vacumetic filler 51, I will just get myself the Wing Sung 601, and if I want the Aerometric Filler , I will go for the Hero 100, and for real for the price asked for this new 2021 Parker 51 , I might just add some and get a real vintage and restored Parker 51 instead. And I do agree the Parker 100 is way better a modernized version of the old favorite
Parker 100 was one of the best modern Parker pens. The design is so clever!
thank you for your insightful point of view,
what makes me wonder is the price difference between Gold and Steel nibs as i heard that 51s Nib is not that springy, i love the Pen for its classic concept and sentimental value but to put 160 € extra for a gold HIDDEN Nib that won't give line variation and neither shine in my eyes ... hmmmmm
would you please tell me if its worth it? aside from its a matter of taste.
Cheers!
I didin't try the pen yet. These were my thoughts about it just based on photos and the online description of the pen. But it is now on its way to me, so I'll be able to talk about it more in depth soon.
I don't think the gold nib is worth the extra money (not only on Parker 51, but in most of my pen experience). The only reason I see someone paying the extra price is that certain colours (such as the plum) are only available with gold nib... So that may be a reason, if you really love the colour.
@@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita thank you for your reply!
i will put my purchase on hold till you test yours hehe
Thank you for English version! I am Ashim from India.
Thank you for watching.
I prefer Twsbi pens they are, beautiful, cheapest and superior writers than any parker instrument, included new 51
Preferences are perrsonal, of course. But I can never agree with your statement about being superior writers than Parker
An excellent explanation, well illustrated, thanks.
I will go and give a like to the Portuguese video now.
Thank you. I gave a lot of thought on this. But this is just my opinion. I believe there will be many others.
I really loved that vaccumatic colour. And was it the booklet you showed in starting?
This one: Parker 51; David and Mark Shepherd; Surrenden Pens Limited; Brighton, UK; 2004; ISBN 0954687515
I'm not sure if it is still avaiable.
@@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita thank you so much
The flowchart goes something like this: Own Parker 51? yes, Are you a die-hard fan? yes = buy the pen; Own Parker 51? no, Are you a die-hard fan? yes = buy the pen; Own Parker 51? yes, Are you a die-hard fan? no = wait and see; Own Parker 51? no, Are you a die-hard fan? no, Are you even curious? = wait and see; all else is pass on the pen or what's a Parker 51? ;-p
I think your decision tree makes a lot of sense! Thanks for sharing.
And a bit time together…
¡I bought a Parker Sonnet (2008) pen set! 😂
I don't know… I have the tentation to buy a Parker 51 2021 (midnight blue and steel). But the crank barrel issues and the Jotter/Vector nib-feed… no, I don't like at all. And… I have a steel Jotter since one year too! 😂 (with an awesome performance).
And I earned than Parker will retire the new 51 2021…
what is that demonstrator at 7:01 ??? totally want
It is the Wing Sung 613.
@@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita thank you
@@MissMarilynDarling 😉
The only strong opinion I hold in these matters is regarding the clip. The original, or at least the one on the pen you show last, that one I'm crazy about. The modern version looks like a joke to me - I hate it. It looks like a cost-saving measure. Thus I am relegated to lusting after the vintage version.
I kind of like the new clip. But this comment of yours made me remember of something I forgot to say in the video. If the section had the same size as the vintage, they could have a new cap with a new clip and if you had a vintage cap you could exchange it. But that would only work with the same capping system. Not with the threads.
Grandfather's pen is best 🤓
😀Too used, too worn. But it has that special value to me!
Very informative. The name and number can be repeated, but the magic and aura of the original 51 cannot be recreated now. With so many good pens with the hooded nib in the market now, the original charm is lost. In India in the 60s the original Parker 51 was not available, except in the black market, due to import control regime. But we had a local brand called "Wilson" which imitated the Parker, including its famous arrow clip.. It had both the hooded and open nib versions. It was inexpensive, but it was very good. At one time, I had three of these pens fitted with gold nibs and they were with me for more than a decade till the late 70s when I lost them. So for me, this new version Parker 51 holds no charm. As a pen for regular use, it offers nothing special at this price , while as a collector item, I can get the original 51 for much less. Anyway, we await your detailed review.
Thank you so much for your comment. I agree the aura of the original 51 cannot be recreated. Times changed. A lot.
I never heard of the Wilson brand before. I guess I need to search for one online.
If all goes according to the pans I'll have one as a loan in February to try and review.
Thankyou for making video on this topic and ya please give revview on real pen nice video and have a nice day.
I hope I'll get one in February for review.
@@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita THANKYOU ; )
Well done and very informative. I look forward to your review.
Thank you!
MUY BUEN VIDEO,EXCELENTE
Muito obrigado! Obrigado por assistir ao vídeo!
:D
great video
Thank you!
(sorry for the late reply)
No worries @@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita ! I pray you live a long joyful life Paulo. Thanks again for all the content you have shared with us. I am so very happy you are still doing your best!
@@channelwonnews4322 Thank you so much for your kind words!
Personally I just dont like how the parkers look
I can understand that! Not all the designs please everyone.
@@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita have you done a review on the pilot vanishing point, it's awesome. I have a pink one myself. Because pink is my favorite color. Even though people may judge me because I'm a "boy"
@@shreeraghavatrivikram290 I did: th-cam.com/video/exOLM1qXu6o/w-d-xo.html (here in Europe it is called Capless).
I don't see a problem about using pink pens at all. It should be a matter of personal preference and not of gender.
I want to buy the one with the gold cap, I can't wait to buy it. And I want to buy 2 of them 1 for my brother.
You are really excited with this model. I'm not that much based on the previews. But I need to try one to really know what to expect. Also I am curious to know if they delaying the release of the pen means they are making some changes from the pictures they already released... I'm not excited, but very curious!
@@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita I think I am excited because this is one pen neither my brother or I ever owned. And we are big fan of the Agatha Christie serie Poirot. And there you will see a lot of fountain pens. And both my brother and I, got in to fountain pens because of Parker and Poirot.
@@ShaifN I see. Maybe you are the kind of user Parker is aiming for: the people who dream with a Parker 51 but never had one before.
@@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita maybe haha
When will it be available
February 2021.
I must have i
Do you like its design?
@@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita great
Hmmm....sell a chicken but call it a cow, and sell it at price of a cow, nice try, I hope it works for them
To be fair we need to see it in person...
I don't mind they make a new pen, but naming it parker 51 when it is totally different is misleading imho
@@invisibleshit8479 I understand your point. But I don't think anyone will think it is any of the previous versions of the Parker 51.
Nice video interesting.
Thank you!
The 2021 new editions are utterly terrible. There's a reason that the original 51 was so popular and why so many still exist (and work well) today... they were an innovative and high quality product. This new creation is truly embarrassing to the name.
I think it will always happen with the Parker 51. It made sense at the time and it was innovative and became a classic. It is hard to bring back the same kind of feeling. And because it is a classic, people tend to criticize even more. The Parker 51 2002 SE was not a success when it was released and people said terrible things about it. Now they are very sought after and they reach high prices. The same happened with Parker 100 that was not a re-creation but a pen inspired by. There is always lots of resistence to new variations. But this time I don't think this new pen pays a real hommage to the vintage 51.
the side profile of the Parker 51NG looks like a Parker 21
Yes it does. It is a bit of a disapointment in that regard.