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I work in the office supply business in Operations and we acquire various other businesses from time to time so I'm always tasked with getting rid of inventory that we no longer wish to stock or otherwise won't be able to sell in a traditional online sense. In cleaning out the back room, I came across old (New Old Stock) cross nibs. I personally love fountain pens. I use a Parker Premier Deluxe and a Rotring 600 daily so I thought it would be really great to build these into complete pens for myself and buy them out of the company.

 

I called Cross and they told me what they were (Townsend Collection) and I asked whether I could buy the barrels and caps to make them complete pens. They said no. So, I'm now asking whether anybody here has any Townsend bodies they'd like to part with? See the attached pictures of the nibs.

 

One is part number 86070S (Fine point)

 

Three are part number 86074S. Two are Fine and one is Medium.

 

If anyone can help, let me know.post-136012-0-10774500-1491847487_thumb.jpgpost-136012-0-19128800-1491847501_thumb.jpg

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Hi. and first: Welcome to FPN

 

 

Your post sounds like a WTB (Want to Buy) offer. These are not allowed in our regular forums.

 

Trading is only allowed in the Classifieds, if you are a Gold member (30 days membership AND 30 relevant posts -not in Chatter-)

Also trading is allowed to Premium members restricted to the Mall.

 

 

 

Chances are very slim there is someone having 4 caps and barrels without a section.

You would have to look around on Ebay for a cheap Townsend with a damaged nib that is sold as a parts pen.

 

Other option is to sell those nib units on Ebay as there often are people who want a spare nibunit in a different size.

Or wait till you are a Gold member and offer them here through the classifieds.

 

 

D.ick

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Also, don't forget that if you know how to use a lathe and are artistic you could use them to make your own pens. (I'm dexterity challenged so I am probably making this idea sound easier than it is).

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

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Okay. How do I delete this post, then?

You can't. You can modify your post within 24 hrs. After that a moderator can adapt it or hide it if necessary. I did not find hiding necessary. I would hav done so if yours was a blatant sales post. But asking for help can also mean: Where? How...

 

Also, don't forget that if you know how to use a lathe and are artistic you could use them to make your own pens. (I'm dexterity challenged so I am probably making this idea sound easier than it is).

 

Following up on this: if you lack the skills to turn your own pens, have a look around the pen turning forum. You will find members who do make their own caps and barrels. You could find one and PM or email them, asking if they could do it and what would be the cost.

 

 

D.ick

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OH, and welcome aboard!

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I don't have a Townsend, but I read here that maybe the cheapest way to use these nibs is buying Townsend rollerballs and swap the sections,

Best luck,

Julio mX

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I don't have a Townsend, but I read here that maybe the cheapest way to use these nibs is buying Townsend rollerballs and swap the sections,

Best luck,

Julio mX

 

In most brands you can exchange the barrels between a RB and a FP, but the inner cap lining is a problem. Also, a RB barrel usually has a spring to keep the refill in place. This spring could hinder the use of converters or to ride a spare cartridge piggyback.

 

 

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I find that Cross Townsend Rollerballs convert nicely with the FP section, unlike, for example, the Parker Duofold.

 

The only obvious difference is the lack of the black spot on the filial.

 

Haven't used such a pen extensvely enough to know whether it would dry out more frequently because of the cap, but if it does, it is not obvious.

 

Cheers!

Cheers,

 

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I have owned Townsend FP and rollerball for 20 years. Have swapped back and forth a thousand times with no issues in terms or compatibility, drying out, etc. great pens; wonderful nibs.

 

John

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Maine Vintner,

 

I do not know the age of these nibs, but I venture to guess they're from from '80's or earlier. Do you know if "modern" rollerballs fit "vintage" nibs? Also, are you using the converter in your transitions?

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Maine Vintner,

 

I do not know the age of these nibs, but I venture to guess they're from from '80's or earlier. Do you know if "modern" rollerballs fit "vintage" nibs? Also, are you using the converter in your transitions?

no problem with converter in RB section!

Cheers,

 

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