Hero 616 Fountain Pen Parker 51 Clone

For over 60 years, hooded nibs have been associated with quality. Since its first releases in 1941, Parker¡¯s landmark 51 fountain pen has earned a reputation for neat mythic design and performance.

With its cleanly hooded nib, sleek barrel and slip cap, the 51 took the market by storm. Whether vacumatic, the Aeromatic or the rare UK cartridge converter model, the 51 holds a prodigious volume of ink, a quality universally appreciated and praised by writers. Because of its revolutionary collectors, the 51 rarely leaks, this during an era when many pen manufacturers, even makers of quality pens still relied on unreliable rubber ink sacs.

Because of its worldwide popularity, the 51 has become one of the world¡¯s most inspiring fountain pens. Parker itself followed the 51 with the similar 61 ( see Hero 100) and 41 models. Parker¡¯s many competitors were inspired to produce pens with similar streamlined shapes both in America and Overseas.

Even today, new models resembling the 51 continue to appear. For example China came up with the Hero 616, a total resemblance of the 51.

This Stainless Capped 616 wrote well, immediately, consistently and wet. Its converter holds a sustainable amount of ink This pen responded well to ink considered thick and thin, a pleasure to use .

Available in three colors of black, chestnut red or apple green, this pen has the weight enough to feel impressive on a shirt¡¯s pocket and yet properly balanced to satisfy any hand. Be the proud Owner of this Hero 616 and brings back the wonderful memories of hooded nibs.

US$20

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