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Hello,

 

I have been reading the various sections of this forum for a while now, but as of yet hadn't convinced myself to join, well here goes. I live in beautiful (humor) Southen Indiana (right by where they host the Derby) and anyhow I have this pen that was given to me by a dear friend...its a 90's Cross (I think) and I was wondering if anyone here could identify it? (See photos)

 

Thanks,

James Marquette

 

Post Script: I do hope this doesn't read like a letter...I never was very good at Intro posts.post-120922-0-59833900-1424918005_thumb.jpgpost-120922-0-21473200-1424918037_thumb.jpgpost-120922-0-16169700-1424918059_thumb.jpgpost-120922-0-96939500-1424918078_thumb.jpgpost-120922-0-69843100-1424918105_thumb.jpg

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Welcome, James !

 

I only know of four names under the Cross make -- ATX, Bailey, Townsend, and Century.

The "skinniest" one is Century. Others know more. I got here first. (Sorry, not well-informed,

but I'm friendly as heck.)

 

Is the pen working ? Don't force anything. Can you open it and let us look inside, please ?

If there is a converter installed, don't try to PULL it out. Some Cross converters are screwed into place.

Was it cleaned before being stored twenty years ago ?

 

Let's try to get this nice old gift into service.

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Auf freiem Grund mit freiem Volke stehn.
Zum Augenblicke dürft ich sagen:
Verweile doch, du bist so schön !

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Just stick some ink in that old Century( :lol: ) and let words fly into the world...

 

Btw, I noticed Cross pens are a bit fussy at the beginning- the pen night not start writing immediately, you could even check for old ink residue by flushing it with tap water. Flush, wipe, fill, wait....write! :bunny01:

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Hello James. Greetings from northern California and a warm welcome to FPN. Glad you've joined us; it's great to have you here.

"Intolerance betrays want of faith in one's cause." - Gandhi -

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Hello and Welcome to FPN!! Glad to have you as a member!!

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Hi James and welcome to FPN.

 

Hey it's your welcome post, so you can give it -almost- any flourish you like...

 

Enjoy the forum

 

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Hello and welcome, somehow it seems it's older than 90s, whatever, it's a nice Pen

It may be, that was simply an approximation.

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Welcome James. You found a great place to explore and develop a new hobby and interest.

 

Enjoy and discovery a really great community of new friends!

“Don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today, because if you do it today and like it, you can do again tomorrow!”

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Warning: run away before we encourage you to spend all your money!

 

So many things to buy. Pens,ink,paper,bulb syringes, needle syringes, sonic cleaners, extra fine fine medium broad extra broad italic stub oblique calligraphy nibs, carry and display cases, brass shims, and more.

 

Welcome to the addiction ;)

 

And welcome in general as well :)

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