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Have two Cross Townsend fountain pens both with medium nibs, and I like them both. The more treasured is the sterling silver (lined) with gold nib, and the other chrome also lined with steel nib. Obviously I prefer the sterling silver one, as I mainly collect sterling silver fountain pens. But since I like the Townsend I purchased the chrome Townsend to use outside, whilst I only use the sterling silver one at home, as I would not like to possibly lose it. :)

 

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Dd you know that the nib making equipment and no how was sold by the Wearever Pen Co at Deer Lake, Pa in the early 1970's.. My friend traveled to Rhode Island and spent close to 10 days setting the equipment up and helping to train workmen.

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Love to get a Lapis - where do they show up so I can get one?

 

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The only place I've ever seen them is eBay, where you can usually find one or two available at any given time. But I suppose various dealers of older and/or used pens must get them in stock occasionally.

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Greetings all,

 

When it comes to Cross pens; no matter the model, I'm an absolute sucker for their quintessential classic:

 

Satin black with gold trim.

 

:puddle:

 

Although the Medallist is stunning, too.

 

 

Sean :)

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bemon Vintage

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I have the black lacquer CT version with the two tone nib. I chose it because at the time it was the only one I could find with the two tone nib, which is a must. So I guess my answer would be any finish that comes with the two tone nib!

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I was just looking at Townsends on Cross' site. All of the ones I looked at have steel nibs, but mind's 18k. Has Cross stopped making 18k nibs for these pens? Or am I just looking in the wrong place? I'm not interested in getting another, I'm just curious.

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Good question. I have a couple and they both have steel nibs. I haven't seen one lately. I think a gold nib would have some indication on the nib.

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Good question. I have a couple and they both have steel nibs. I haven't seen one lately. I think a gold nib would have some indication on the nib.

 

Mine does- 18k/750 is stamped on it. It’s the two tone nib.

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