Bought a C-Series (and it´s great)

[smerdiakov]

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Yes, I bought the vilified C-Series FP Champagne with a fine nib, and it writes beautifully. Excellent performer, very smooth writer. Solid construction, spring loaded clip. Weighs about 3 cartridged Lamy Safaris. Moleskine friendly. I´ll post a review with more pics within a week.

 

So, for those in the minority who like the looks of the pen, take the dive, it´s a performer.

Another hit for the underappreciated Cross.

 

http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww23/smerdiakov44/C-Series.png

[penumbra547]

http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww23/smerdiakov44/NibCloseup.png

 

Yes, I bought the vilified C-Series FP Champagne with a fine nib, and it writes beautifully. Excellent performer, very smooth writer. Solid construction, spring loaded clip. Weighs about 3 cartridged Lamy Safaris. Moleskine friendly. I´ll post a review with more pics within a week.

 

So, for those in the minority who like the looks of the pen, take the dive, it´s a performer.

Another hit for the underappreciated Cross.

 

http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww23/smerdiakov44/C-Series.png

 

 

I just got into the fountain pen scene with the Waterman Expert City Line (Urban Silver) and I'm loving it. I saw the Cross C-series and I like the masculine lines on the pen and its heft. It looks and feels solid.

 

Can I ask where you got the C-Series with the fine nib?

 

More pics please. :thumbup: *especially a pic of a capped pen*

Edited April 21, 2009 by penumbra547

[penumbra547]

and higher resolution

Edited April 21, 2009 by penumbra547

[nesrual]

Do either of you happen to have a photograph of the direct overside and underside of the nib on the C Series?

 

I'm curious.

 

Added, edit:

I actually picked up one of the C-Series a few days ago. The nib seems to feel a bit loose however, and doesn't look like it's quite sitting right.

Edited April 22, 2009 by nesrual

[smerdiakov]

Did a quick review of the pen, with high resolution photos.

 

C Series Review

 

http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww23/smerdiakov44/P1030812-Copy.jpg

 

 

Mine does not have a loose nib, not at all. Did you mail order it?

[smerdiakov]

More pics:

 

http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww23/smerdiakov44/P1030810-Copy.jpg

 

http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww23/smerdiakov44/P1030806-Copy.jpg

 

There are more pictures in the review.

[Pippin60]

I like the clip and the over all look however as I almost always post my cap; how does it post and is it comfortable to hold posted? The main problem I have with it is that the lines of the pen are not pleasing to the eye when posted. Kind of like some convertible cars, not all look good with the top up, but down they have very pleasing lines.

[Professor]

Thanks for this post, and for your great review. I posted a more extensive reply in your Review Forum post here. As one of those who originally panned this pen back in early March, it was good to get a second - and much better - look at the C Series.

Edited April 23, 2009 by Professor

[HerosNSuch]

I'm not the hugest fan of the clip but, other than that, I'm sold. I like it quite a bit.

[smerdiakov]

Thanks for this post, and for your great review. I posted a more extensive reply in your Review Forum post here. As one of those who originally panned this pen back in early March, it was good to get a second - and much better - look at the C Series.

 

Thanks. Maybe they delete the review, maybe not, because of the image size (the image resize tool on Photobucket doesn't seem to work). So maybe I'll have to repost it.

 

The pen has it's charm. It's not as traditional styled - and distinguished - like a Townsend, but it's the kind of pen that goes well with nice casual clothing and a somewhat big watch, that's why I pictured it with a Rado Original Chonograph.

 

Also, I did the review when I was using Lamy ink. Now I'm using Noodler's Black and the the pen exhibits noticeable nib creep.

[smerdiakov]

I'm not the hugest fan of the clip but, other than that, I'm sold. I like it quite a bit.

 

Me neither. I think it's the weakest part of the design. While I do like the fact that it's spring loaded, the big CROSS lettering, which is perforated to match the body, looks a tad glittery to me. I just doesn't go well with the masculine look of the pen.

 

If Cross changed the clip, with more subtle, non "glittery" lettering and offered a brushed stainless steel version, I would sell this one and buy that version.

[JEBennett]

I like the clip and the over all look however as I almost always post my cap; how does it post and is it comfortable to hold posted? The main problem I have with it is that the lines of the pen are not pleasing to the eye when posted. Kind of like some convertible cars, not all look good with the top up, but down they have very pleasing lines.

 

The cap posts very well, with an honest-to-goodness positive stop on the back. I was impressed.

 

The clip is still kind of wussy, though. Don't test the spring too far, or you may wind up having to use that awesome Cross warranty.

[nesrual]

Did a quick review of the pen, with high resolution photos.

 

C Series Review

 

http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww23/smerdiakov44/P1030812-Copy.jpg

 

 

Mine does not have a loose nib, not at all. Did you mail order it?

 

I do agree with your analogy to Mike Tyson. The CROSS lettering can become quite annoying at times.

 

I purchased mine though our local dealer. Flakes my mind as to why it's loose, given I've used it just a few times since purchase. Though I didn't notice it initially in the store.

[smerdiakov]

Update: Regarding Moleskine use with Noodler´s Black

 

Hello everyone. When I reviewed the pen I was using Lamy T-52 Black Ink and the C Series worked beautifully on Moleskine paper. The situation is very different with Noodler´s Black. When using Noodler´s Black on Moleskine paper, my C Series (fine) tends to skip intermitently when drawing lines that go from top to bottom (like with the letter ¨l¨). The problem only appears on Moleskine paper and not on cheap filler paper, where it continues to write smoothly. I flushed the pen to check again how the T-52 worked on Moleskine paper, and the skipping stopped. As always, ¨your mileage may vary¨, but just as a precaution, keep this in mind.

 

 

[Chazzozz]

Hmmm...I love the look of the pen, but I made enquiries at my local retailer only to discover that here in Australia it will be selling at AUD$499. Kind of rich for me at the moment. I'd have to test one in-store and really fall in love with it before I part with that kind of money. I'd happily spring for another Townsend at that price, but the C Series is still an unknown quantity.

[paul l]

Ouch, how on earth do they justify that Chaz. when the price here in the UK without any shopping around is 120 GBP = 250 AUD

[Chazzozz]

Ouch, how on earth do they justify that Chaz. when the price here in the UK without any shopping around is 120 GBP = 250 AUD

 

Beats me. For example, the RRP of a Townsend FP in Lustrous Chrome on the Cross web site is US$115. Here it's AUD$259; a bit of shopping around may save me $20-$30. Checking today's exchange rate the AUD$ is sitting at 72 US cents. So, that means I can walk into a retailer in America and pay ~AUD$160, thus saving myself $100.

 

All I can think of is they used the recent dive of the AUD$ as leverage to raise the local prices. As much as I love Cross, there's no way I can afford to pay the local premiun when purchasing. Hence, I'll only buy second-hand or overseas.

[crosspens]

I am actually thinking of buying myself one in the Black or the Blue finish as i like the look and feel of them all.

I very different looking pen for Cross in my opinion anyone else got one or thinking of buying one?

[Silvermink]

I've been considering buying one in Monaco Blue, but the Champagne one I tried was a little heavy for my liking. Anyone know if there's a significant weight difference between the finishes, like there is between (say) the chrome and titanium Townsends or Apogees?

 

I'll probably end up going with a titanium herringbone Apogee instead.

[crosspens]

I've been considering buying one in Monaco Blue, but the Champagne one I tried was a little heavy for my liking. Anyone know if there's a significant weight difference between the finishes, like there is between (say) the chrome and titanium Townsends or Apogees?

 

I'll probably end up going with a titanium herringbone Apogee instead.

 

Hi Silvermink

I have just had a little feel and i have to admit that they are pretty much the same weight across the FP range.

If you would like axact weights then let me know