Best Cross Pen?

[JonB55198]

Hex,

A Cross Solo is probably the least expensive and is pretty darn reliable. But, the Cross Signature is probably my favorite and can be found for ~100 or so. I had some for sale a few months ago. I can check to see if I have more if you are interested....

-Jon

[tutelman]

My 2 cents worth: Verve is #1 (both the Platinum and Merlot finishes). Townsend is #2 (Lapis lazuli, Jade, Titanium Herringbone, Citrine, Ruby, etc.). #3 Pinnacle in the Peacock finish.

[hazcat]

I have a well balanced, gold plated Century Fine and an ATX Medalist medium point that feels wonderful in my hand, but neither write as reliably and pleasurably as my Solo extra fines. I do crossword puzzles in the newspaper with them, they write so smoothly and fine. I forget about them for months at a time, but they write again immediately with no fuss at all. The Century and ATX, even after being serviced by Cross, just are not any fun for writing. They are unforgiving if not used daily, and are not as effortless as the Solo. I've used the Pelikan, Noodlers, and Aurora inks in them. I suppose I should sell them.

[hazcat]

BTW, I would LOVE to have a Townsend Lapis Lazuli.

[Hex]

Hex,

A Cross Solo is probably the least expensive and is pretty darn reliable. But, the Cross Signature is probably my favorite and can be found for ~100 or so. I had some for sale a few months ago. I can check to see if I have more if you are interested....

-Jon

 

E-mail sent re interest in a medium nib. Says, "cannot accept PMs"

[JonB55198]

Not to stir up controversy. But instead of a Lapis lazuli Townsend, I would prefer an Aurora Optima in Blue Celluloid with Gold trim. Has anyone seen that?

[gvl]

The Apogee Executive is a great looking pen.

 

If I was looking for a good ballpoint, I would be tempted by this one: Ebay Apogee Executive

 

(No connection with seller)

[tenney]

I like the Verve and it was $100 (maybe even a bit lower).

[rogerb]

Another vote for the Verve Merlot,the only Cross I have kept .... I paid 70 GBP for it, new.

Lovely smooth nib (by Namiki, I think), and interesting styling.

[Geniesser]

Definitely the Cross VERVE. Easy writing with a touch of grandness. I realy like the long long nib which is the outstanding trait in combination with the "cigar" occurence.

[JonB55198]

I got a deal on a Verve for $50 on ebay a while back. You just have to watch out for a used one. they sometimes list them with no reserve and a starting bid of $1.

[tenney]

Never happens to me... :-(

[JonB55198]

Yeah its rare that it happens. I guess I just maintain a list of pens that I would like to try, and cruise around looking for deals on those and take them as they come. Then, when I get bored I sell the pens.

[tenney]

I could always use another Verve for $50 when you get bored...

[Quixote]

I am probably going to get killed for this, but I would say C-Series. It's just a cool, different, smooth pen.

[patjoyce]

My choice is the Sterling Silver Century II. This is a wider bodystyle, close to Townsend dimensions and comes with a solid 18K Rhodium Plated Nib. Although it currently lists at retail for $300.00 many can be found for less. Mine was made in the USA and is coupled with the Sterling Silver Century II BP and 5.0 Pencil.

[JonB55198]

Cool I've never seen the Sterling Century II. I have the gold-filled one.

[RLTodd]

I don't think this is an answerable question.

 

I guess it is more what the OP thinks and values rather than any of the rest of us.

 

I think I like my Cross Solo better than my Cross Century II, and I only like my Townsend to any degree if it is unposted.

[Timur]

Hello,

my first posting. I think also that this golden Cross 150th Anniversary fountain pen is most beautifull ones. But costly.

Especially in Germany. As seen on äbay

 

http://kleinanzeigen.ebay.de/anzeigen/s-anzeige/cross-150th-anniversary-fuellfederhalter/39665397

[OTDoc]

Gotta go with the Townsend. I have a Jade and Lapis Lazuli (sp?)