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I have a Townsend with a BB nib - one of my favorites. Hadn't used it in a while. Got it out today, flushed it good with water, and filled converter with ink. After writing with it a few minutes I had ink all over the finger where the pen rests when I'm writing. It appears to be leaking below the little gold ring which is just below the base of the nib - I think - not sure. Any ideas as to where the ink is coming from and how to fix this?

 

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It could just be excessive ink in the cap. Make sure that the converter is sealed tightly inside, and that the cap is clean. Also, did you attempt to fill it right after you washed it? I've also had problems like this with one of my Parker Sonnets.

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could be the convertor! I have had this happen before on other pens (mostly waterman convertors). Try using a different convertor or use a cartridge.

 

I have had this happen enough times, that I now just refill a cartridge using a syringe (easy for me to get these supplies, since I work in a hospital).

 

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I have a Townsend with a BB nib - one of my favorites. Hadn't used it in a while. Got it out today, flushed it good with water, and filled converter with ink. After writing with it a few minutes I had ink all over the finger where the pen rests when I'm writing. It appears to be leaking below the little gold ring which is just below the base of the nib - I think - not sure. Any ideas as to where the ink is coming from and how to fix this?

 

Judybug

 

One thing to not lose sight of....

 

Cross has a lifetime warranty on their Fountain Pens...with certain exclusions...abuse, modifications, etc..

 

The warranty work is done in Rhode Island I believe.

 

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Try using a cartridge. If the problem goes away then you need a new converter. Fortunately they are cheap and easy to find. This pen takes the green style press on model. After a while, the plastic gasket that seals the converter to the section stretches out and leaks. Pretty typical and not such a big deal.

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I just threw away 2-3 green push-in converters for small leaks in Townsends. The new ones Cross makes now are all black, screw in and push-in. If when you draw ink, the converter turns even slightly, throw it away.

 

I have been through the process of repairs in the past, it was a roughly 6 week turn-around time for a complete nib section replacement on a 2012 Year of the Dragon. I've had numerous dealings with Cross customer service, mostly pre-order stuff, only two returns/repairs, and each time they have been absolutely phenomenal.

 

 

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But it is possible for ink to creep into that space between the gold ring and the plastic of the section if there is any gap in the internal sealing. Capillary action means if it can, it will. Some inks will be worse than others (the 'thin' ones that bleed and feather are suspect). IF this is indeed the problem, the fix is not a job to try at home.

 

Sometimes, after some use, ink will dry in the miniscule spaces and block them, curing the matter (till you give the pen another thorough flush through).

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I just threw away 2-3 green push-in converters for small leaks in Townsends. The new ones Cross makes now are all black, screw in and push-in. If when you draw ink, the converter turns even slightly, throw it away.

 

I have been through the process of repairs in the past, it was a roughly 6 week turn-around time for a complete nib section replacement on a 2012 Year of the Dragon. I've had numerous dealings with Cross customer service, mostly pre-order stuff, only two returns/repairs, and each time they have been absolutely phenomenal.

My experience with Cross Customer Service has also been EXCELLENT.

 

Initial communication via email is slow...they apparently are understaffed for correspondence.

 

BUT, once they are engaged the CS is very very good...

 

Yet another Pen brnad that is under discussed and appreciated...

 

I find the Townsend and the PEERLESS 125 with the Sailor nib to simply be excellent Fountain Pens.

 

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