Adventures With Holly Pens (1996 Christmas Issue)

[pajaro]

Unsatisfied with the 1996 Holly set as issued, I endeavored to make some changes:

 

 

 

 

Basically, I bought an extra box, an extra Holly ballpoint, a couple of Holly fountain pen caps and put the extra Holly caps on two Touchdown filling extra fine burgundy Imperials. Then I bought a dark green Imperial pen and switched caps with the extra Holly ballpoint. I actually use the left hand set with the Touchdown Imperials. I really liked the caps on these pens, but not so much the red Sheaffer chose. I got this idea from a Terim offering of a dark green Imperial pen. I liked burgundy better for the fountain pens, but used green for the ballpoint. Having fun in my old age.

 

[Barkingpig]

And I think the most important thing is your enjoying the pens you are interested in.

 

My first Parker 51 was a Black Super with it's boring cap, BUT did have a Broad nib. After realising I could replace the body, thanks to Mr. Kullock & cap with whatever I wanted, I liked the pen a lot better! I think I have six now & none of the parts are original to any of the pens. I didn't buy them for a collection, don't plan on selling them, BUT have enjoyed each of the different pens I have ended up with.

[pajaro]

I also have a few of the Kullock 51s. They bring color to the 51.