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{{DISPLAYTITLE:John Holland Pen Company}}

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[[Image:Holland-Logo.svg|center|400px|Holland Logo]]

[[Image:Holland-Logo.svg|center|400px|Holland Logo]]

The ''John Holland Pen Company'' was one of the first fountain pen manufacturers, beginning production in the second half of 1800. The apex of its success, however, was in this early period of the fountain pen history. At that time the company contributed to fountain pens spread and evolution, particularly in the early '900, when [[Holland]] distinguished itself in the research for new filling systems.

The ''John Holland Pen Company'' was one of the first fountain pen manufacturers, beginning production in the second half of 1800. The apex of its success, however, was in this early period of the fountain pen history. At that time the company contributed to fountain pens spread and evolution, particularly in the early '900, when [[Holland]] distinguished itself in the research for new filling systems.

In these early days, the pens produced by [[Holland]] were between the more advanced for quality and features, but the company always worked at the local level, relying on a network of resellers (among which stands out ''George S. Parker'', founder of the far more famous [[Parker]] company). Because of this [[Holland]] remained behind in technological advances compared to its competitors of the same time. Starting from the '20s the company was just following the trends set by its competitors, and faced great difficulties during the great depression of 1929. Since the '30s the quality of its pens decreased gradually, and in 1950, with the death of the son of the founder, [[Holland]] ceased operations. {{Infobox_Brand|Holland}}

In these early days, the pens produced by [[Holland]] were between the more advanced for quality and features, but the company always worked at the local level, relying on a network of resellers (among which stands out ''George S. Parker'', founder of the far more famous [[Parker]] company). Because of this [[Holland]] remained behind in technological advances compared to its competitors of the same time. Starting from the '20s the company was just following the trends set by its competitors, and faced great difficulties during the great depression of 1929. Since the '30s the quality of its pens decreased gradually, and in 1950, with the death of the son of the founder, [[Holland]] ceased operations. {{Infobox_Brand|Holland}}{{BrandData|Ancestor=George Sheppard|OrigDate=1941|Founder=John A. Holland|Date=1862|ProdDate=1865|Place=Cincinnati|Country=US|Fullname=John Holland Pen Company|Closing=1950}}

== History ==

== History ==

The initial fountain pens marketing was made through a network of distributors, agents and commercial travelers, among which stands out the name of ''George S. Parker'', who will start his own business by improving the feeder of an [[Holland]] pen. In [[1889]] the company was incorporated; at this time [[Holland]] probably was the largest fountain pen manufacturer on the market, but only on the 1890's the company launched a nation wide promotional campaign.  

The initial fountain pens marketing was made through a network of distributors, agents and commercial travelers, among which stands out the name of ''George S. Parker'', who will start his own business by improving the feeder of an [[Holland]] pen. In [[1889]] the company was incorporated; at this time [[Holland]] probably was the largest fountain pen manufacturer on the market, but only on the 1890's the company launched a nation wide promotional campaign.  

At the beginning of 1900 [[Holland]] distinguished itself for research on filling systems: the first automatic filling system is dated back around [[1905]], with the introduction of the [[sleeve filler]] on the [[Eureka]] model, the following year the company introduced the [[pull filler]], which remained in production until around 1918.<ref>the date is not clear, the last known advertising seems to date back to 1915.</ref> Finally since in [[1908]] the [[hatchet filler]] was introduced, which remained in production until 1919. Since [[1920]], and continuing for all the following production, the company used a [[lever filler]].  

At the beginning of 1900 [[Holland]] distinguished itself for research on filling systems: the first automatic filling system is dated back around [[1905]], with the introduction of the [[sleeve filler]] on the [[Holland Eureka|Eureka]] model, the following year the company introduced the [[pull filler]], which remained in production until around 1918.<ref>the date is not clear, the last known advertising seems to date back to 1915.</ref> Finally since in [[1908]] the [[hatchet filler]] was introduced, which remained in production until 1919. Since [[1920]], and continuing for all the following production, the company used a [[lever filler]].  

[[Image:1925-10-Holland-Jewel.jpg|thumb|upright|A 1925 advertisement]]

[[Image:1925-10-Holland-Jewel.jpg|thumb|upright|A 1925 advertisement]]

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