Does Cross Townsend Take Standard Cross Cartridge?

[fpenluver]

I just get my purchase of used cross townsend. Unfortunately it does not come with converter. Does it take standard cross cartridge?

[RMN]

yes

 

and you would need the green converter, without threading (push-fit)

 

 

enjoy your Townsend, good pen.

 

 

D.ick

[fpenluver]

Wow super fast reply. Thank you. I think i will enjoy the pen. I have tried the nib while cleaning it. So far seems good.

Let me try to stretch my luck further here, anyone know where to buy the converter cheaply in Sydney. It costs about $5 in the US, but all the shops i know here charge about $12. Online does not seem better (charge expensive postage)

[RMN]

Can't help you there.

 

From what I have heard, ANZAC is expensive for pens etc.

 

If you have to buy abroad, do yourself a favour, buy both types (the green and the yellow) just in case. Will save you extra posting, but OTOH it is an investment that will cost you money now...

 

 

D.ick

[fpenluver]

Thank you. I think i will wait until there is a good deal for the converter. I got the pen for 20 something bucks. So getting converter for half the price does not sink in my mind. Outside look is a bit rusty but the nib is still in excellent condition. A bargain.

[Mike 59]

Hi, Just to say that it's ok to refill the standard cartridges over and again if you own a syringe. The short cartridges and the converters seem to hold the same amount of ink so you don't gain anything there.

The Cross converters are very well made, never had any problems whatever. Price in UK is £5.50 so approx A$10.

[fpenluver]

That's what i am planning to do for the moment. It seems pretty expensive too in UK. Only cheap in US? May be I will buy it at a later date anyway.

[fpenluver]

yes

 

and you would need the green converter, without threading (push-fit)

 

 

enjoy your Townsend, good pen.

 

 

D.ick

really good. I wonder if new townsend has better nib.