--- product_id: 283618750 title: "Parker 51 Fountain Pen | Black Barrel with Chrome Trim | Fine Nib with Black Ink Cartridge | Gift Box" brand: "parker" price: "VT42214" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/283618750-parker-51-fountain-pen-black-barrel-with-chrome-trim-fine store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Premium gift box with long-lasting black Quink ink cartridge Glossy black precious resin barrel with chrome trim Hooded stainless steel fine nib for smooth writing Parker 51 Fountain Pen | Black Barrel with Chrome Trim | Fine Nib with Black Ink Cartridge | Gift Box **Brand:** parker **Price:** VT42214 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🖋️ Write your legacy with the Parker 51 — where timeless style meets modern mastery. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Parker 51 Fountain Pen | Black Barrel with Chrome Trim | Fine Nib with Black Ink Cartridge | Gift Box by parker - **How much does it cost?** VT42214 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/283618750-parker-51-fountain-pen-black-barrel-with-chrome-trim-fine) ## Best For - parker enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted parker brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ink Confidence:** Includes a long-lasting black Quink cartridge, ensuring you never miss a beat. - • **Ready to Impress:** Comes in a premium gift box—perfect for gifting or elevating your own desk setup. - • **Effortless Precision:** Hooded fine nib glides smoothly, delivering flawless, reliable strokes every time. - • **Iconic Modern Revival:** Experience the legendary Parker 51, reimagined for today’s professionals. - • **Sleek & Durable Design:** Glossy black resin barrel paired with chrome trim for a sophisticated, lasting impression. ## Overview The Parker 51 Fountain Pen blends iconic 1940s design with modern craftsmanship, featuring a durable black resin barrel, chrome trim, and a unique hooded stainless steel fine nib. Packaged in a premium gift box with a long-lasting black Quink ink cartridge, it offers a smooth, reliable writing experience tailored for professionals who value both style and substance. ## Description Parker 51 Fountain Pen | Black Barrel with Chrome Trim | Fine Nib with Black Ink Cartridge | Gift Box : desertcart.co.uk: Everything Else Review: An excellent modern fountain pen - I am glad I waited a while before posting this review. I had mixed feelings about the new Parker 51 when I first used it, but it has steadily grown on me. When I bought it, my expectations were quite modest (mainly on account of the largely negative reception it received from certain vintage pen poseurs, some of whose condemnations were comically 'over the top'). First, my credentials to judge this pen: I have used fountain pens almost exclusively for a good sixty years. Back in the 1960s, I owned a Parker 51 until an unknown schoolmate stole it from me. I am not, however, going to judge this new, 're-imagined' version against its illustrious predecessor. To attempt such a comparison merely because Parker, for understandable advertising reasons, has elected to revive a celebrated but long defunct model number, would be futile, not least because changes in materials and ink technology since the original version went out of production make a fair comparison practically impossible. The version I bought has a steel nib. This, while not quite as smooth as the gold nib on my 1960s-era Parker 45, is nevertheless a delight to write with, gliding effortlessly across the page. I have not experienced any of the drying problems some have alleged. The pen lays down ink without the slightest hesitation even after a couple of days without use. It works fine with my favourite ink, Pilot's Iroshizuku Take-Sumi, and also with Parker's own Quink. The pen is stunning to look at and a pleasure to use. I like to post the cap most of the time. So far, this has not left the slightest trace of a mark on the barrel. I will mention two potentially negative points that contributed to my initial mixed feelings. The first is that I occasionally detect a slight rattle when putting the pen down. This results from vibration causing momentary contact between the ink converter and the inside of the barrel. The converter's connection, while secure, is not rigid. If, unlike me, you prefer to use cartridges, this will not concern you at all. The second point is that if the user is too hasty in screwing the cap back on the barrel, the threads sometimes don't immediately engage properly. This comes from not aligning the cap and pen precisely. The remedy is simple: gently push the pen and cap together until you can feel the threads in full contact before attempting to screw the cap into place. Personally, I prefer a screw cap to a push-fit cap but I recognise that others may not share my preference. The new Parker 51 is not perfect but it is a very good modern pen. It probably deserves four and a half points rather than the five I have awarded it, but I have deliberately chosen to round the score upward as a slight antidote to the preposterously exaggerated criticism to be found elsewhere on the internet. Review: Love it! - What’s not to like about a classic pen - whilst lighter than the vintage and original Parker 51 it is still a lovely pen in the hand. Writes wonderfully but you need to use it consistently to shape the nib to your writing style - like any fountain nob. I bought a medium nib and a fine nib - prefer the medium at the moment as still breaking in the fine nib. High gloss and strong colour on the body of the pen - I bought teal colour to match my vintage one passed down to me by the Grandfather in the 70’s. Don’t let reviews that say it’s too light “compared to my old one” put you off - products always evolve and you get used to the lighter weight quickly ## Features - Parker 51 is a modern take on the original icon once hailed as the ‘world’s most wanted’ first launched in 1941 - Durable glossy black precious resin barrel and stainless steel cap with palladium finish trims and the signature PARKER arrow clip - Featuring a unique hooded stainless steel nib delivering a writing experience that is both reliable and personal - A distinctive streamlined silhouette with a seamless transition from barrel to nib, benefitting from Parker’s expertise for superior craftmanship - A unique yet sophisticated gift, your Parker 51 fountain pen is presented in a premium PARKER gift box with a long black QUINK ink cartridge ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08LDK7NVK | | Best Sellers Rank | 36,616 in Stationery & Office Supplies ( See Top 100 in Stationery & Office Supplies ) 141 in Fountain Pens | | Brand | PARKER | | Colour | Black Lacquer with Chrome Trim | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (979) | | Date First Available | 4 Jan. 2021 | | Grip Type | Smooth | | Ink Colour | Black | | Item Weight | 230 g | | Line Size | 0.9mm | | Manufacturer | Newell Brands | | Manufacturer Part Number | 2123491 | | Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Model Number | 2123491 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Point Type | Fine | | Product Dimensions | 22 x 12 x 3 cm; 230 g | | Size | 1 count (Pack of 1) | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** Adult - **Brand:** PARKER - **Colour:** Black Lacquer with Chrome Trim - **Ink colour:** Black - **Material:** Stainless Steel - **Model name:** 51 - **Point type:** Fine - **Special feature:** Pocket Clip - **Unit count:** 1.0 count - **Writing instrument form:** Fountain Pen ## Images ![Parker 51 Fountain Pen | Black Barrel with Chrome Trim | Fine Nib with Black Ink Cartridge | Gift Box - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91TPTexwfSL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is converter included** A: Hi, No, the converter is not included. If you wish to use the converter you should buy it separately, as an additional item. Hope this explanation proves helpful. Kind regards, Anna Writing Instruments Consumer Service **Q: Does it fill like the classic one which has a refillable cartridge built in or is it cartridges only?** A: The new Parker 51 fountain pen does not have a built in filling system and can be used with the current range Parker converter or cartridges. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent modern fountain pen *by J***Y on 17 November 2025* I am glad I waited a while before posting this review. I had mixed feelings about the new Parker 51 when I first used it, but it has steadily grown on me. When I bought it, my expectations were quite modest (mainly on account of the largely negative reception it received from certain vintage pen poseurs, some of whose condemnations were comically 'over the top'). First, my credentials to judge this pen: I have used fountain pens almost exclusively for a good sixty years. Back in the 1960s, I owned a Parker 51 until an unknown schoolmate stole it from me. I am not, however, going to judge this new, 're-imagined' version against its illustrious predecessor. To attempt such a comparison merely because Parker, for understandable advertising reasons, has elected to revive a celebrated but long defunct model number, would be futile, not least because changes in materials and ink technology since the original version went out of production make a fair comparison practically impossible. The version I bought has a steel nib. This, while not quite as smooth as the gold nib on my 1960s-era Parker 45, is nevertheless a delight to write with, gliding effortlessly across the page. I have not experienced any of the drying problems some have alleged. The pen lays down ink without the slightest hesitation even after a couple of days without use. It works fine with my favourite ink, Pilot's Iroshizuku Take-Sumi, and also with Parker's own Quink. The pen is stunning to look at and a pleasure to use. I like to post the cap most of the time. So far, this has not left the slightest trace of a mark on the barrel. I will mention two potentially negative points that contributed to my initial mixed feelings. The first is that I occasionally detect a slight rattle when putting the pen down. This results from vibration causing momentary contact between the ink converter and the inside of the barrel. The converter's connection, while secure, is not rigid. If, unlike me, you prefer to use cartridges, this will not concern you at all. The second point is that if the user is too hasty in screwing the cap back on the barrel, the threads sometimes don't immediately engage properly. This comes from not aligning the cap and pen precisely. The remedy is simple: gently push the pen and cap together until you can feel the threads in full contact before attempting to screw the cap into place. Personally, I prefer a screw cap to a push-fit cap but I recognise that others may not share my preference. The new Parker 51 is not perfect but it is a very good modern pen. It probably deserves four and a half points rather than the five I have awarded it, but I have deliberately chosen to round the score upward as a slight antidote to the preposterously exaggerated criticism to be found elsewhere on the internet. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it! *by M***M on 4 December 2024* What’s not to like about a classic pen - whilst lighter than the vintage and original Parker 51 it is still a lovely pen in the hand. Writes wonderfully but you need to use it consistently to shape the nib to your writing style - like any fountain nob. I bought a medium nib and a fine nib - prefer the medium at the moment as still breaking in the fine nib. High gloss and strong colour on the body of the pen - I bought teal colour to match my vintage one passed down to me by the Grandfather in the 70’s. Don’t let reviews that say it’s too light “compared to my old one” put you off - products always evolve and you get used to the lighter weight quickly ### ⭐ Not like the original Parker 51 *by J***M on 7 December 2025* Disappointing! The ink hardly flows and it needs good shaking before one can use the pen, The Parker quality has slipped down. ## Frequently Bought Together - Parker 51 Fountain Pen | Black Barrel with Chrome Trim | Fine Nib with Black Ink Cartridge | Gift Box - Parker Quink Permanent Ink Fountain Pen Refill Cartridges, 10 Black Ink Refills (3011031PP) - PARKER Fountain Pen Converter, Standard Twist Fill (S0050300) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/283618750-parker-51-fountain-pen-black-barrel-with-chrome-trim-fine](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/283618750-parker-51-fountain-pen-black-barrel-with-chrome-trim-fine) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-06*