Parker Registry
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Parker · c. 1941-1945
Parker Duovac
Golden Age
Filling System
Vacumatic (diaphragm)
Nib
14k gold
Material
Laminated celluloid
What to Look For
Wartime budget version of the Vacumatic. The name 'Duovac' is a collector's term — Parker never officially used it. Simplified Vacumatic mechanism.
A wartime budget variant of the Vacumatic — the name “Duovac” is a collector’s term, not one Parker officially used.1
Construction
The Duovac uses a simplified version of the Vacumatic diaphragm filling mechanism.1 Produced during WWII when materials were rationed, it represents Parker’s effort to maintain a mid-range offering while premium resources went to the war effort.