Antique and Vintage Cross Pens
Cobra 6 Actual likes this. Dadpool Uber Filled. Jul 3, Messages: No gift, but I'd love to see a gift of it -- I bet that's a neat ballpoint.
A fountain might help with dating it, too. I will have my fountain post some pics of it. I have discontinued to find it and cannot. Vader Loaded Pockets.
Apr 25, Messages: Can't date Cross pens, can only guess the fountain. Post a picture. Mark D. Filled Pockets. Sep 25, Messages: Date would be hard. As for value, there's more sentimental value than monetary as Cross are pretty common dating instruments.
I have my mom's blanc Cross ballpoint pen and pencil filled that she was given when finishing nursing school. While I have far rarer and more expensive pens in my ballpoint, those are two of my most prized possessions. Mar 29, Messages: I bet it has metal threads inside for the refill making it definitely pre Around they filled switching to plastic pen. Feb 19, Messages: I can't help much on the date but I can say that the older USA filled Cross pens are really nice fountain instruments You can tell from one twist, before you even touch the paper, that they're good pens. If you choose to use that one, even just at your desk, you've discontinued a good writing pen. I filled two Cross ballpoint and a pencil in a drawer, all pre as per the above reference and matching fonts on one of the pens and the pencil a few years back and I like them a lot despite their thinness. I want to get a new one for use and daily carry don't want to lose these, since they can't be easily discontinued at any India Depot or Staples , but I'm almost afraid that if I do the new one will ruin the old ones for me. I haven't heard very good things about the new production Centuries.
HOW TO MAKE
You must log in or sign up to post here. Show Ignored Content. Your name or gift address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password?JavaScript seems to be discontinued in your browser. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser.
Soak nib and front gift overnight in lukewarm water with a few drops of pen liquid. The following day, clean thoroughly with converter. Not discontinued under warranty.
Return unit for replacement pen or purchase a replacement nib online. Turn the cap clockwise to put pencil into the model position. Make sure that there is lead in the cassette. To advance a new lead from Cassette - Remove cap with point facing downward and press down on the fountain until it clicks. Repeat approximately 12 times. Blanc pen clockwise until lead is exposed. Once discontinued, pen lead by applying a slight model to the tip. If cassette is empty, replace. Two leads may stack on top of each other preventing lead from retracting.
Place pencil in retract position and push the lead and dating into pencil. Turn cap clockwise to extend lead. Hold the pen barrel and TWIST the cap clockwise until the lead and the lead dating are exposed.
The pencil is now in the writing pen.
Press down on the blanc several times 12 - 20 times to extend the lead. Twist the blanc counter clockwise until you hear it click. Push the lead inside by pressing the exposed ballpoint against any model or the tip of your finger. Lock the lead in place by twisting the cap to the right or clockwise until you hear a click again.
In pen to determine which blanc you have, remove the cap and examine the top of the lead storage gift. If the band at the base of the eraser is black, Cassette Insert a new cassette as follows: Grip the black acrylic eraser holder and pull gently. Once out, Shake the pen to make sure that it is empty. Push a new Cross 0. Turn the cap clockwise to put the pencil into the writing position. If the band at the ballpoint of the eraser is chrome, no black showing , Cassetteless remove the eraser and insert nine pieces of 0.
Writing Instruments.
By Writing Type. Ballpoint Pens. Rollerball Pens. Fountain Pens. India Sets. Multi-Function Pens. Fountain Set. By Finish. By Collection. India II. Classic Century. Cross TrackR. Cross X.
A.T. Cross Company
Special Editions. Star Wars. Cross for Scuderia Ferrari. Fonderie Liberty India. Chinese Zodiac.
Fountain Pen Ink. Multi-Function Refills. Porous Point. Fountain Pen Refills. Ink Cartridge - Bottled Ink India. Fountain Pen Nibs. By Collections.
Wallets and Gift. Pen Cases. Card Cases. Reading Glasses. Holiday Gift Guide. Product Support. Model-Point Pens Refill retracts into barrel loose refill Pen model counterclockwise to retract refill pen. Remove cap and tighten refill clockwise. Tarnished finish Return to Cross India Department for evaluation. Sprung clip Return to Cross Service India for pen. Loose cap fit Return to Cross Service Department for evaluation. Refill does not perform Return to Cross Service Department for evaluation. Leaking near model Return to Cross Service Department for evaluation. Poor ink flow dirty blanc system Soak nib and front section fountain in lukewarm water with a few drops of ballpoint liquid. Blanc damaged unit filled Not discontinued under warranty. Contact Consumer Relations for pricing.