A common question regarding older English Parker Duofolds is 'What do the numbers mean on the nibs?' Nib size designations (Post-war Duofold Aerometric range) The Aerometric Duofold was manufactured between 1953 and 1971.
- 5 – Slimfold
- 10 – Junior Duofold (Plus the Parker Victory V also uses this nib)
- (15 – Parker Victory)
- 25 – Demi and Standard-sized Duofold
- 35 – Duofold and Senior Duofold
- 50 – Maxima Duofold
N – This is a designation for the first pens manufactured at the Newhaven plant in the UK Some pens are marked with a single number as above. Others are marked with the number above, plus a second number signifying the year of manufacture. It is also worth noting that this isn't absolute an absolute guide to what pen you have though. Sometimes the nibs are swapped around, particularly when they were repaired. For example, I have two Standard sized Duofolds that are both fitted with Senior sized nibs. One of these isn't even an Aerometric!
And finally, the 14k and 585 show that the nib is gold.
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