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I have two Cross fountain pens (Flat Black finish) "Cross Classic Century Black Fountain Pen with Gold Plated Appointments and 23KT Gold Plated Fine Nib (AT0086-110FF)" each is new. One writes smoother than the other. The one that writes take any ink I put in it. The other pen sounds and feels rough and the ink does not flow well. When I do the loop thing it does not complete the loops. I scribble a lot in my attempt to maybe smooth out the nib. I do not want to press down hard on the nib in an attempt to separate the tins(sp) but get frustrated that it is not like the other pen. Any suggestions besides maybe ordering another nib?

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Sorry to hear that you are frustrated with your new pen. There is nothing more frustrating that unpacking it's shiny goodness, inking it up and gah! it won't write. Did you flush it out before inking up? Sometimes new pens still have residual stuff inside that affects the ink flow. Also, try a different ink. Surprisingly, I have Parker pens that just don't like Parker Quink as well as say Waterman or Mont Blanc.

 

You also should not have to press any harder to get the ink to flow. If I am having flow issues try touching the tip to a paper towel. If you have good flow, the capillary action should give you a nice circle that spreads out. If you don't well, you're gonna have to work on it.

 

Hope that helps some!

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Sorry to hear that you are frustrated with your new pen. There is nothing more frustrating that unpacking it's shiny goodness, inking it up and gah! it won't write. Did you flush it out before inking up? Sometimes new pens still have residual stuff inside that affects the ink flow. Also, try a different ink. Surprisingly, I have Parker pens that just don't like Parker Quink as well as say Waterman or Mont Blanc.

 

You also should not have to press any harder to get the ink to flow. If I am having flow issues try touching the tip to a paper towel. If you have good flow, the capillary action should give you a nice circle that spreads out. If you don't well, you're gonna have to work on it.

 

Hope that helps some!

 

Thank you for your response. I did not clean it, thoroughly, before using it. I will take that step now. I have used 3 different colors and brands of ink and they all feel scratchy compared to the smoothness of the other pen. I tried the Mont Bland and will get a Waterman ink (I love the pen I have) and see how that works. Thanks again for your response. Have a great day.

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I did a thorough cleaning with "Goulet Pen Flush" and filled the pen with a Noodlers Blue/Black ink and it writes smoother.

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I did a thorough cleaning with "Goulet Pen Flush" and filled the pen with a Noodlers Blue/Black ink and it writes smoother.

 

Did you also try running a brass shim thru the tines to clear up any debris?

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Did you also try running a brass shim thru the tines to clear up any debris?

No I did not think about that. In addition I do not have any shims and just for one pen I am not interested in purchasing a pack or how ever they are packaged. Thanks for the idea as I will take it into consideration. I will work with this pen and see if it clears up any more. As I wrote it is smoother now than before.

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Hello SeniorNovice. All of my pens are steel nibbed and I have used, with great success, the metal strips found inside anti-stealing sensors from electronic goods as nib floss(the stick-on rectangular ones; about 1 1/2"× 1/4"). Slice one open and you'll find two thin, spring steel strips that fits between tines, and portable enough. I've used mines in Lamy, Cross, Esterbrooks, Pilot, and Waterman nibs without harm. Can't vouch for gold or gold plated nibs as I think the strips are not as maleable. Flush and floss and see how it goes. Have you checked for tines alignment? Good luck.

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Hello SeniorNovice. All of my pens are steel nibbed and I have used, with great success, the metal strips found inside anti-stealing sensors from electronic goods as nib floss(the stick-on rectangular ones; about 1 1/2"× 1/4"). Slice one open and you'll find two thin, spring steel strips that fits between tines, and portable enough. I've used mines in Lamy, Cross, Esterbrooks, Pilot, and Waterman nibs without harm. Can't vouch for gold or gold plated nibs as I think the strips are not as maleable. Flush and floss and see how it goes. Have you checked for tines alignment? Good luck.

 

I discovered this tip some time ago. Genius!

 

I'm glad that your pen is writing smoother!

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Remember, Cross pens come with a lifetime guarantee. So, if the pen does not work - send it back to Cross and they'll repair it for the cost of postage.

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Did you check that the tines were aligned and that they weren't victim to baby's bottom?

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