Parker Duofold Lucky Curve in BHR.

Plain, unassuming pens have a way of hiding surprises. Like the pen equivalent of a sexy librarian.

I have many pens with flexible nibs, and many pens whose finish and function are artful. This Parker Duofold is not the most flexible or artful. Still, it has kept its place in the pen case. It must be the sexy librarian vibe.

This librarian’s from Canada, from the very early 20th century. There is an unofficial consensus among Parker people that Parker nibs stamped “Canada” have more flex.

Parker Duofold Lucky Curve
Parker Duofold Lucky Curve

The bottom of the barrel has a cap that twists off to reveal a button. Depress the button and a lever inside compresses the sac, which upon release sucks up the ink.

That looks like a button, all right
That looks like a button, all right

The stamp on the barrel is readable, just.

Are you feeling lucky
Are you feeling lucky

The pen has a “Christmas tree” feed, serrated on the sides. I think this is meant to improve ink flow. (I could be wrong. The feed designer could have been a fan of sharks, or corrugated cardboard.)

Christmas tree feed
Christmas tree feed

I love how the nib has oxidized into a golden inky rainbow.

A nib on psilocybin
A nib on psilocybin

The clip says “Pat. Sep. 5 16” (So 1916?) and “Parker.”

Ball clip
Ball clip

Here it is with another Parker Duofold.

Duofold duo
Duofold duo - sexy librarian meets hot tamale

I’d write with a stick if it flexed. This one is pleasantly flexible, crafted from elderwood, dragon heartstring and phoenix feather.

Accio handwriting
Accio handwriting

To be honest, I find myself getting bored with the cadence of my pen reviews. I think it’s time for a change. Don’t be too scared. This should be fun. 😉

It's just nonsense until you get it
It's just nonsense until you get it