Cross Classic Century Fountain Pen Cleaning

[max dog]

Well if you encounter the dreaded nib wobble, send it to Cross and they will replace it with a new Century II. Not the same pen, but you won't have to throw it out. Their life time warranty goes a long way.

 

My first classic century was completely clogged with dried ink. It was listed in ebay as new, but I think it sat in a drawer for a couple of decades with the original cartridge left in it with the ink turned to powder. It took almost a week of soaking in an ammonia/water bath before I was able to unclog it. It is now a wet smooth writer. I've had it for some 5 years so far and no nib wobble.

Edited July 2, 2016 by max dog

[asincrono]

Well if you encounter the dreaded nib wobble, send it to Cross and they will replace it with a new Century II. Not the same pen, but you won't have to throw it out. Their life time warranty goes a long way.

 

My first classic century was completely clogged with dried ink. It was listed in ebay as new, but I think it sat in a drawer for a couple of decades with the original cartridge left in it with the ink turned to powder. It took almost a week of soaking in an ammonia/water bath before I was able to unclog it. It is now a wet smooth writer. I've had it for some 5 years so far and no nib wobble.

I wonder. If you send your 14k nib, gold filed, Century Classic, what would they send you back. ¿A Century II with gold nib or the steel one?

[max dog]

They would send back a comparable one, ie 18k nib as they dont do 14k any more. Cross are very good with their warranty as I can vouch for based on my experience many times with them.

[max dog]

Of course if you attempt to dis- assemble the nib that would void the warranty.

[pajaro]

The way I read the warranty with my 14K gold filled Century with 14K nib, the nib was not covered by the warranty, and it stated that explicitly. Does Cross just cave in and warrant the nib anyway?

[asincrono]

Of course if you attempt to dis- assemble the nib that would void the warranty.

I didn't attempt to disassemble de nib, It just came loose. Every time I capped the pen, with each click It came a bit more out, sliding off the feeder.

 

Anyway It's working just fine right now. If it breaks I will contact Cross

[dadbar]

To the original poster-

 

If you are using the Cross ink cartridges, then stop using them and try a different ink.

 

I have one of those Cross Century pens with similar flow problems which went away once I started using Montblanc inks.

[jwoods]

Sorry I don't know the correct terminology, but looking at your photo - how were you able to dismantle the part of the nib section which screws into the barrel?

 

I have two of those pens and I'l trying to switch over the coloured metal bands

 

[ayush12345]

I am sorry not sorry for resurrecting this old thread. I may need some help from you fine gentlemen. 

 

I found the century classic lying around in my dad's pen draw. It was like finding a shell at the beach. As I picked it up to inspect, i found that the section had a crack towards the nib. Any advice on how it can be remedied ? I would love to use the pen rather than just forgetting about it.

 

Thanks in advance for any comments and suggestions !

[JonDoh]

Unfortunately Cross no longer repairs pens.  If you send it in to them plus the warranty fee listed on their website they will send you a new one.  If the pen has sentimental value to you and you want to see if it can be repaired reach out to the many pen repair shops and see if you can find somebody who can repair the pen.  Do a Google search for fountain pen repair and start there.  I've found these folks to be very helpful in the past, but beware most shops are backed up for several months.