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I am new to fountain pens and looking to learn more. I bought a Jinhao 159 rollerball around Thanksgiving and then saw that there was a fountain pen version. I had never used a fountain pen up to that point and became hooked once the pen and ink arrived. I recently (today) won an auction for a Cross Radiance FP. I am looking forward to figuring out what kind of converter and ink cartriges it takes.

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Howdy from Pittsburgh! :W2FPN:

My understanding is that there are two different types of Cross converters -- one kind just pushes in and the other is threaded and screws onto the back of the feed. I know because I have a Cross Solo (push-in type) and a Cross Verve (screw-in type).

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Welcome from Lincoln, UK. You're in a lovely place and on the brink of a life-long addiction interest. I don't have any Crosses though - good luck.

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Thanks all!

 

DasKaltblut, South Central PA is Lancaster, York and Adams Counties according to the Game Commission

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Thanks all!

 

DasKaltblut, South Central PA is Lancaster, York and Adams Counties according to the Game Commission

Which is weird, because they are not in the center of state. Especially Lancaster - that is definitely east!

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Welcome! You will find lots of great information here and many suggestions to expand your collection.

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Which is weird, because they are not in the center of state. Especially Lancaster - that is definitely east!

I just looked at a map, and "south central" PA looks more like it would be the area around Chambersburg. Which is now making me wonder how Harrisburg got to be the state capital -- it's not really centrally located (not even the halfway point between Pittsburgh and Philly...).

But what do I know? I grew up in SE NYS, within 50 miles of Manhattan, and New Yorkers say that anything beyond the East River is "upstate".... :angry:

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Welcome !

 

I regret to suggest that Cross uses proprietary Cross accessories. Good hunting !

 

Grateful to Jar for the memories. Maryland was the "Land of Pleasant Living". My memories

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