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    Default New pen day, Big Reds and a 61 Ballpoint?

    I got these for a good deal so I couldn't pass them up, $30, with a jotter.

    I know the patriotic one was for the Bicentennial. It has the pieces on the Parker refill to allow it to fit in the pen.

    The other big red is the first edition, I think, with a felt tip.

    Not sure on the gold Ballpoint. I was hoping someone could help me with this. I think it is a 61 Ballpoint?

    I have read some about turning these big Reds into fountain pens. I tried a Pilot metropolitan section and nib and they screw in perfectly, but the cap will not screw on then. I read a Cross solo would work, but I wonder if it would be the same issue with the cap. I also read a Parker IM might work. Any thoughts?

    Any idea on how/where to get the parts to put on a Parker refill, like I have shown?

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    Default Re: New pen day, Big Reds and a 61 Ballpoint?

    Anyone have any ideas?

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    Default Re: New pen day, Big Reds and a 61 Ballpoint?

    http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/fo...bigred1166.jpg

    How is that? Big red, Solo section, 18K Sonnet rhodium plated nib. Cap closes. Also closes down if you use the Solo nib.

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    Default Re: New pen day, Big Reds and a 61 Ballpoint?

    Is this yours?

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    Default Re: New pen day, Big Reds and a 61 Ballpoint?

    Yes, that is my pen. It writes decently, no leaks, but it tends to dry out overnight. Just like a real Sonnet. I don't think an airtight seal was felt necessary by the designers.

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