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I've started a collection of Skyline Executive Size pen and pencil sets. So far I have: Brown body with brown and tan striped cap (pen and pencil) Maroon body with brown and red striped cap (pen and pencil) Blue body with blue and green striped cap (pen and pencil) Solid black (pen only) I know I'm missing the black pencil (executive size). I've heard there is a black and grey striped version, but have not seen one. Am I missing any? (I'd include a picture but I left my phone at work.)

There is a Skyline set on ebay. It is listed as being 5 5/8 inches and an Executive size. It is boxed and stickered. http://www.ebay.com/itm/A-Vintage-New-Old-Stock-Eversharp-Executive-Skyline-Fountain-Pen-and-Pencil-set-/272223013481?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 I have watched Skylines for a few years and own many Skylines, including 3 Executives. I have not seen a gold filled cap Executive before, and in general, Executive size Skylines have teardrop nibs in the time I have been a pen nut, Then again, I have not been at this for that many years, so I am sure there is a lot I have not seen. So, 1. Are there executive sized skylines with gold filled caps? (or is there something odd about this pen?) 2. Are all Executive sized nibs the teardrop type? Or can there be other imprints on Executive nibs?

I just got a used Waterman Executive. It's a gorgeous, vibrant blue, with a nice and soft 18kt nib offering some variation. But when I was trying to insert a cartridge—it didn't come with a converter and I don't have any extra ones lying around—the end was never pierced and it fell out. I believe the nipple that the C/C fits on has been broken off or has otherwise been lost. The nib/feed unit is also very loose. http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t595/fivecatpenagerie/5A6E8C8A-3290-4775-A577-E755DB2DD63F-5657-000000D320269443_zpse0dc5c7f.jpg http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t595/fivecatpenagerie/54CE1B48-5681-481A-B020-54EB276848A1-5657-000000D31A29708F_zpsc62a6277.jpg Question #1: I'm pushing as hard as I can to get the cartridge pierced to no avail. Should I trying pushing harder? Question #2: Anyone know a good place to get a replacement section or a cruddy parts pen for cheap? eBay is the obvious answer, and I'm already keeping an eye on that. Thanks!