Editing Parker 51 (section)

==2021 Re-Issue==
In 2020 Parker announced the launch of a re-issue of the iconic Parker 51. The original launch was set for October of the same year, but it was moved to February 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. <ref>5 Reasons Why Parker Nailed the Parker 51 Reissue by The Gentleman Stationer</ref>

Parker re-launch the Parker 51 maintaining the hallmarks of the original that gave the 51 its identity while leveraging technical advancements and our expertise and craftsmanship to ensure its fit for use in the modern world. The name Parker 51 was no coincidence, Parker had named all their models until then, but had come to the conclusion that if a model was given a name, this name detracted from the name of the brand. A number would therefore suffice better for a new pen, also because a number has the same meaning in all languages. A trial run of the newly developed pen was put out in 1939, which was the 51st year of the Parker Pen Company's existence. The pen was therefore given the type number "51" - according to the official account of the factory. The new Parker 51 is identical in silhouette to the original. Different is the shape of the nib, the length of the clip and closing system. The nib is not tube shaped but has a traditional pen blade, of course this nib is completely hidden in the front part of the pen. This construction ensures that the pen always starts easily and does not dry quickly. Furthermore, also the length of the clip is slightly longer than the original and the new Parker 51 has a screw cap. <ref>Appelboom's Parker 51 page</ref>