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Parker never formally defined eras or generations for the Vacumatic series. However, collectors seek to categorize the evolution of their chosen collectible. So, we shall have a go at it. Note that in discussion here, the term "Vacumatic" will include the pre-Vacumatic pens known as Parker Vacuum Filler and Parker Golden Arrow. Also note, that the "vacumatic filler" appeared in two other Parker series- the 1940's Parker Duofold and the earl Parker "51", but that such pens are not discussed in this essay. During the Vacumatic's roughly 16 year run (possibly 22 year run in Canada) , one can find watershed periods during which the pen changed enough to define a new "generation". Be aware that these generations did not always feature crisp changes- edges can blur. Four discrete generations of Parker Vacumatic will be considered, and are labeled 0th, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Generation, respectively. Below, find a spreadsheet showing the core features found in the four generations of pens. Subsequently, examples of each generation will be shown. Keep in mind that this is a basic exposure. Exceptions occur to the generalities posted here. The details of evolution within a generation and of both sizes and price points offered within each generation, will be addressed elsewhere. |
| GENERATION | JEWELS | FILLING UNIT | CLIP | SECTION | Nib:arrow motif, with exceptions. | Blindcap |
0th: Pre-Vacumatic pens
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Double | Metal Lockdown | Feather | Matches Barrel Plastic* |
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Short.Jeweled. |
| 1st: mid 1933-1938, with "stragglers" | Double | Metal Lockdown | Feather |
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Short. Jeweled |
| 2nd: Mid 1937-1941 | Double* | Metal non-locking
(so-called "Speedline) |
Several Styles can be found, depending on date of manufacture and price of pen | Varies with year and with model
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Long. Jeweled or Pseudo-Jeweled |
| 3rd: 1942+ | Single | Plastic | Either "blue diamond" or "feathered-Parker", depending on model | Black | Monotone* arrow nibs | Long. smooth |
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Examples of the 4 Generations of Parker Vacumatic
Please view the images below, in the context of the spreadsheat offered above.
0th Generation Parker Vacuum-Filler
1st Generation Parker Vacumatic
2nd Generation Parker Vacumatic
3rd Generation Parker Vacumatic
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