Parker 50 - Falcon Matte Black CT

Parker 50 Falcon — Matte Black CT

Model and design

• The Parker 50, also known as the Falcon, belongs to Parker’s late-1970s and early-1980s range.
• It uses the integral-nib layout previously seen on the Parker T1.
• The pen has a slim, tapered body, with the nib forming a continuous extension of the grip section.

Production

• The photographed example was made in the United States. This variant was also produced in the United Kingdom.
• Matte Black belongs to the late-1970s Falcon range. The earliest date code identified so far is NL. Examples without a date code may have been produced earlier.
• The black finish was offered on both fountain pens and matching ballpoints.
• Example on the photos has date code QE – Quarter 1, 1980.

Body and finish

• The metal cap and barrel have a matte black epoxy finish.
• The coating has a fine surface texture.
• The grip section has a grey colour finish
• The clip, cap-top surround and ring between the section and barrel have a polished silver-coloured finish.
• The barrel narrows towards its rounded end.

Nib and section

• The stainless-steel nib is made in one piece with the outer grip section.
• The exposed nib has a silver-coloured finish. The grey section coating ends in a pointed outline behind it.
• A black feed beneath the nib supplies ink to the writing tip.
• Parker supplied the nib and section as one replacement unit.

Filling system

• The pen accepts Parker ink cartridges or a removable converter.
• The original squeeze converter has a metal guard and a pressure bar.
• The barrel unscrews from the grip section to give access to the cartridge or converter

Cap and clip

• The cap has a snap-on closure and pulls off for use.
• The silver-coloured arrow clip has a broad, smooth feather section and a narrow shaft
• The cap top has a circular silver-coloured centre surrounded by a black ring and a polished metal rim.

Markings

• The imprint is stamped near the open end of the cap.
• American-made examples carry the Parker emblem, the Parker name and the MADE IN U.S.A. marking
• Dated examples also carry Parker’s production date code.