# PARKER 51 Fountain Pen, Fine Nib, Black with Chrome Trim

The PARKER 51 is a fine-nib fountain pen with a black lacquer barrel and chrome trim. Its streamlined design and hooded stainless steel nib suit everyday writing, while the listing also presents it as a gift-boxed option.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: PARKER
- Model: 51
- Category: Office & Stationery > Stationery & Writing
- Price: 59.89 GBP
- Previous price: 70.49 GBP
- Discount: 15%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T10:16:59.369Z
- Rating: 4 / 5
- Reviews: 1092

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## At a glance

- The listing describes a modern Parker 51 design with a streamlined shape and hooded stainless steel nib.
- Glossy black precious-resin barrel, stainless steel cap and palladium-finish trim are described in the feature text.
- A pocket clip is listed, and the pen is described as supplied in a Parker gift box.

## Pros

- Fine nib and black ink colour are suited to buyers looking for a traditional everyday writing setup.
- The streamlined silhouette and black-and-chrome finish give it a distinctive classic look.
- The listed two-year manufacturer warranty may be useful to buyers who value stated support.

## Specifications

### Identity and writing
- Brand: PARKER
- Model: 51
- Writing instrument: Fountain Pen
- Nib point: Fine
- Listed line size: 0.9mm
- Ink colour: Black
- Grip type: Smooth
- Handedness: Ambidextrous
- Recommended use: Writing
- Age range: Adult
### Design and materials
- Colour: Black Lacquer with Chrome Trim
- Material listed: Stainless Steel
- Body shape: Cylindrical
- Special feature: Pocket Clip
- Ink base: Water
### Dimensions and weight
- Dimensions listed: 22 x 12 x 3 centimetres
- Weight listed: 0.23 Kilograms
### Origin and support
- Country of origin: France
- Manufacturer warranty: 2 year manufacturer

## Before you buy

- The listing is inconsistent about materials: its colour description and feature text identify a precious-resin barrel and stainless steel cap, while the technical details list the material as stainless steel. The fine nib is also paired with a separate 0.9mm line-size claim, whose relationship is not explained. The title claims a black ink cartridge and gift box, but the explicit components list names only an ink cartridge, so confirm the selected listing's box contents and nib details before purchase.

## In the box

- Ink cartridge (Included)
- Parker gift box (Check selected pack): Claimed in the title and feature text, but absent from the explicit components list. Check the selected listing.

## A good fit for

- Writers seeking a black, fine-nib fountain pen for everyday writing.
- Buyers looking for a Parker pen with a streamlined silhouette and gift presentation, subject to checking box contents.

## Less suited to

- Buyers who need fully consistent material, nib-width or included-gift-box details without confirming the listing.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback praises the pen's elegant, classic appearance, but reports mixed experiences with writing performance, nib quality, ink flow, reliability and durability. That matters if dependable daily writing is the priority: the listing specifies a fine hooded stainless steel nib, but those specifications do not settle the reported variation in performance.
- Positive themes: Customers praise its elegant, classic appearance.
- Negative themes: Some customer feedback reports that the pen does not write at all.
- Mixed feedback: Writing performance, nib quality, ink flow, reliability and durability receive mixed feedback.

## Frequently asked questions

### What nib does the PARKER 51 listing specify?
It specifies a Fine point, but also lists a 0.9mm line size without explaining how that figure relates to the nib. Check the listing details if width is important.
### What ink is listed?
Black ink is specified, and the feature text describes a long black QUINK ink cartridge. The explicit components list names an ink cartridge.
### Is a gift box included?
The title and feature text describe a Parker gift box, but the explicit included-components entry lists only an ink cartridge. Confirm the box contents for the selected listing.
### What material is the pen made from?
The details list stainless steel, while the feature text describes a precious-resin barrel and stainless steel cap. The listing does not reconcile these claims.

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## Images

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