Question? I went into a pen store today to see if they sell an extra fine nib for my Cross Apogee. The one I currently use is a fine, I think; it writes a little thicker than I like for what I'm using it for. Anyway, the guy told me that Cross doesn't make an XF nib. Is this true, and if so, what options do I have for getting an XF nib that will work with my Cross? Help?
Thanks in advance....
Foulg

Cross makes an XF on the Solo. And it is SWEET!!! More like a Japanese XF. The best part is that the pen can be had for less that $10 (got mine on ebay).

Don't know if it will fit the Apogee.

On Cross's website there are Apogees for sale with the choice of an XF nib. You can call Cross and see how much it is to get your nib switched, or you can also have your nib reground to an XF by any number of people who do this. Best of luck!

So it sounds like they at least make one. I'll check with Cross directly then. Thanks for your help!

You're certainly welcome! I am in the same boat, having ordered a discontinued Century II FP for my brother. The site only had a medium left and of course he prefers an F or XF like me. Since it's his first FP, I want it to suit his writing as best as possible. Hope your response from Cross is positive--I'd be interested to know what they say.

You can also buy the nib section through Cross's website here: http://www.cross.com/customerservice/repla...placement+Parts

Under the Customer Service link and then to Replacement parts and then to nibs. So, you can even buy a replacement gold nib for your steel nib. The entire section/nib assembly is the replacement part, so as along as you buy the correct model (Century II, Townsend, Verve, etc.), it should fit your pen.

Hope that helps!

Foulg I have the exact same pen and had the exact same issue. I just called Cross USA and asked them about an Extra Fine and they said to just send it in and they would switch out for free. Sent in and they switched it out for free.

This is a helluva good thing to hear, thanks! I was thinking I'd have to get the nib reground, maybe I won't have to after all.

That makes me feel a lot better, because I was looking around for a nib that might work, and they were pretty expensive. I will call them and see if I can get the same deal for me. Thanks for the info. By the way, how are you liking it with an XF point?