The volume is about 1.6 – 2 CC if liquid. The Vacumatic and aerometric 51 pens hold about the same amount of ink.

How much ink is in a Parker cartridge?

Standard size cartridges are 38mm (1.5in) long and taper towards the part that goes into the nib unit (grip section). The capacity of standard-size cartridges is approximately 0.8ml.

How do I clean my Parker 51?

I think you should start by flushing it with plain water first, just put the pen into some clean water and pump away and change the water when it becomes inky. Keep repeating till the water runs clear from the pen. Then touch the nib to a piece of paper towel and wick water out of the pen until dry.

Is red ink legal?

Because it would appear faint or non-existent on a photocopy, red pens were considered taboo for signing or endorsing checks, says Wong. “When the red laser light scans the document, it turns the entire document a red color. So a signature written in red ink appears to vanish.”

Is Parker Quink ink waterproof?

The Parker bottled ink is a water based ink. It is not waterproof. Parker Quink black bottled ink is not waterproof.

How do I remove Parker 51 nib?

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Why is it rude to write in red ink?

It is a common Korean superstition that if someones name is written in red, then death or bad luck will come to that person very soon. There are a few reasons why people believe this terrible myth. In many Asian countries, red is typically associated with death (as black is associated with death in western countries).

Is it rude to write in green ink?

Both green and red inks sometimes bear an unfair connotation as unnecessarily loud or obnoxious colors for writing. I get more comments - nice ones - on my green inks at work than any other color, and they show especially well in written correspondence.

Is Parker quink permanent?

Parker Quink Ink can be used as a drawing ink, and is permanent.