Vintage 1963 Parker VP Fountain Pen Advertisement – “Dial the Writing Angle” – Mounted 17×24 cm

Description

Description:

Own a stylish slice of writing history with this original 1963 Parker Pen Company advertisement, promoting the innovative Parker VP (“Very Personal”) fountain pen. This classic black and white ad emphasizes Parker’s breakthrough design: a customizable writing experience that lets users dial the writing angle to suit their personal style.

With an emphasis on elegance, ergonomics, and technological refinement, this ad highlights the 14k gold nib, contoured grip, and the wide range of 15 interchangeable points—from needle-fine to broad executive style. Originally priced at $10, this pen was a symbol of mid-century sophistication and utility.

Perfect for collectors of vintage pen advertisements, Parker memorabilia, or retro stationery ephemera, this advert has been professionally mounted on black cardboard and measures approximately 17 x 24 cm—ready for display or framing.

• Publication Year: 1963

• Original Source: National Geographic

• Size: Approx. 17 x 24 cm

• Manufacturer: The Parker Pen Company, Janesville, Wisconsin, USA

• Artist/Designer: Not credited in the advertisement

• Series: Parker VP – “Very Personal”

Condition Note:

This is an authentic vintage print, over 60 years old. While it has been well-preserved and professionally mounted, please expect minor signs of age such as faint yellowing, soft corners, or slight surface wear—these only add to the ad’s nostalgic appeal.