Which Cross Did I Win At Ebay ?

[Anirban4u]

Here's the link: http://www.ebay.in/itm/301310773352?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

Item: 301310773352

 

Attaching few images in case, the auction doesn't show up on ur browsers

 

 

 

 

 

Considering that I got it dirt cheap, is it at least a decent one ? or a fake ?

 

[usk15]

Cross Solo / Radiance Fountain Pen

 

 

 

this is not my picture!

[Biber]

Those are great everyday workhorse pens. I think you'll find that it easily stands up to pens costing many many times more (and then some) than it usually does - last I knew these can usually be had for $20-$40. Congratulations on your catch.

[Anirban4u]

Cross Solo / Radiance Fountain Pen

 

 

Thanks a bunch.

[Anirban4u]

Thanks, as this happens to be my first Cross. (though I own a franklin-covey, manufactured by cross!)

 

Those are great everyday workhorse pens. I think you'll find that it easily stands up to pens costing many many times more (and then some) than it usually does - last I knew these can usually be had for $20-$40. Congratulations on your catch.

While, I am not a newbie to fountain pens, I definitely am one in case of cross. I researched a bit and saw that it takes proprietary carts and converters, which is kinda ok, as I got the converter thrown in here..

 

And I don't have ANY idea what nib I'll be receiving.

 

What I intend to know more is about the section of this workhorse.

 

Does it use single channel or multi-channel Feed?

How is the stock nib generally (Dry or wet)?

Should I expect any line variation, or are they very stiff nibs?

And most importantly, if I swap the nib with a similar sized semi-flex one,would the feed be able to keep up ? (Intend to use waterman inks, which are pretty wet!)

 

Also, Cross inks look like repacked pelikan 4001.

Edited September 18, 2014 by Anirban4u

[Anirban4u]

well, many have looked, but nobody shed light on the questions I asked.

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[RMN]

well, many have looked, but nobody shed light on the questions I asked.

 

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Yes, but have YOU looked?.....

 

 

 

 

In the FPN pen reviews, that is.

 

There are two reviews on the Cross Solo, one confirming (as I already seemed to remember), that the nib was made by Pilot/Namiki. They also do say some about the performance.

The rest of your question about the feed etc are highly specialistic, and even if I did have the pen myself I could not tell you.

 

So have a look there.

 

 

D.ick

[Anirban4u]

Yes, but have YOU looked?.....

 

 

Yep, I did.