Imagine what could happen if the person buying your holiday gift had deep pockets and really wanted to show how much he or she cares. This, after all, is the generally accepted description of Santa Claus, who was known pretty much around the world as Saint Nicholas (c. 270–343 CE) before everything got all jingly and filled with “God rest ye merry, gentlemen.”
What pen would you choose? Don Fluckinger, my ever-hopeful son-in-law, has listed his top candidates in his Extra Fine Points column this month. I try not to let my jones for cool pens show around this time of the year, but I’m often daydreaming — and Don’s idea got me to thinking that although I’m thrilled with my shiny new 1948 Vacumatic-filling “51” demonstrator, I wouldn’t complain too much if Santa happened to have a spare aluminum-collared Red Band “51” lying around without a gift tag on it yet. Not that I’m foolish enough to expect such a treasure under my tree, but it’s fun to fantasize.
So now that you know our innermost desires, it’s only fair that you share, too, right? This is your blog entry, and don’t forget the title up there: in his perennial quest for the best gifts, Santa really does read blogs. Join in on the fun by adding a comment to register your holiday fountain pen wish here; maybe you’ll make that list Santa checks twice — if you’ve been nice, that is…
Please keep your entries positive: “I’d like …” Let’s all avoid the temptation to blast pens we don’t like. After all, it’s the Christmas season, right?