Cross Atx Extra Fine Nib

[jaimielee]

Hi all,

 

I'm looking for something really extra fine.

I was thinking of buying a Cross ATX Matt Chrome Fountain Pen with an XF nib.

 

Would you say this pen does really fine lines? Could you estimate width in [mm]?

If there's a sample online, it would also be great.

 

Thanks

[Liquidmetal490]

Hello!

 

Attached is a review of my Cross ATX with some comparisons to other pens with fine nibs. This is the only EF pen I have so I can't compare it to another EF. But, it's comparable to most of the F nibs I have in the line it lays down.

 

I find it a little scratchy on regular computer and filler papers and if you write on cheaper papers it tends to drag fibers out and clog up a little. It does this particularly on filler paper. On computer paper it isn't really that bad. I use it with red ink to correct papers and notes for school. I bought this to replace a M nib on the same pen and the M nib was also pretty thick for a M nib.

 

The ATX pen itself is an excellent pen, one of my favorites. It's well made, well balanced and easily puts up with the abuse of daily school use without showing it. I have heard people complain about the stainless steel grip and although it shows fingerprints I find that not to be a problem.

 

I've actually just ordered another ATX with an F nib that I plan on making my go to pen for daily use.

 

I hope this helps out!

Cross ATX Review.pdf

[jaimielee]

Hello!

 

Attached is a review of my Cross ATX with some comparisons to other pens with fine nibs. This is the only EF pen I have so I can't compare it to another EF. But, it's comparable to most of the F nibs I have in the line it lays down.

 

I find it a little scratchy on regular computer and filler papers and if you write on cheaper papers it tends to drag fibers out and clog up a little. It does this particularly on filler paper. On computer paper it isn't really that bad. I use it with red ink to correct papers and notes for school. I bought this to replace a M nib on the same pen and the M nib was also pretty thick for a M nib.

 

The ATX pen itself is an excellent pen, one of my favorites. It's well made, well balanced and easily puts up with the abuse of daily school use without showing it. I have heard people complain about the stainless steel grip and although it shows fingerprints I find that not to be a problem.

 

I've actually just ordered another ATX with an F nib that I plan on making my go to pen for daily use.

 

I hope this helps out!

 

Thank you very very much for your Extra Fine review!

 

I gather that the pen is not really extra fine, but a workhorse nonetheless.

From your account it sounds as if it fell down three flights of stairs and survived

 

It does look very smooth compared to the others.

 

I think I'll get it for the everyday use.

 

I wonder why manufacturers don't produce a written sample for buyers to see before purchase, it's very helpful.

 

Thanks again for your service, I'm sure others appreciate it as well.

 

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