Parker · 1914-1921+
Parker Black Giant
Variants
| Model | Material | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Knife Safety (main) | Screw cap, most common Black Giant | ||
| Slip cap (early) | Earlier, rarer cap style | ||
| Short size (c. 1920) | Half-inch wide cap band variant | ||
| Trench variant | Ink pellet storage under blind cap (WWI) |
What to Look For
155mm long, 19mm cap diameter. 'The King of Pens.' Marketed from 1914. Jack Knife screw cap most common. Earlier slip cap versions rarer. Short-size variant with wide cap band from c. 1920. Trench pen variants stored ink pellets under blind cap. #12 gold nib. $10 originally. Barrel: 'GEO S. PARKER JANESVILLE' with Lucky Curve banner.
“The King of Pens” — Parker’s second giant, larger and more durable than the Red Giant.1
Construction
155mm long with a 19mm cap diameter, even larger than the Red Giant.1 #12 gold nib. $10 originally. Primarily found with a Jack Knife Safety screw cap (the most common), though earlier slip-cap versions exist.1
Variants
- Jack Knife Safety (main): Screw cap, most commonly found1
- Slip cap (early): Rarer, earlier production1
- Short size (c. 1920): Variant with ½-inch wide cap band1
- Trench variant: Ink pellet storage under blind cap for WWI soldiers1
The Ultra-Giant
A related model — the Parker Ultra-Giant (c. 1912) — measured 224mm (8.75 inches) and contained a hidden miniature Red Baby pen inside its hollow end piece. Only about 12 were made.1