What Cartridge Will Fit My Cross Pen?

[stephenfountain]

I have just acquired a 'Concorde' Cross pen. Will an International standard cartridge fit, or do I need a specific 'Cross' cartridge?

 

[Monophoto]

Cross use proprietary cartridges and converters.

[stephenfountain]

Cross use proprietary cartridges and converters.

 

I thought that, but I've tried a 'standard' cartridge, and have only succeeded in getting ink all over myself, it doesn't seem to want to flow into the nib! Looking online it's hard to see if the branded Cross cartridge is the same, hence the question as I didn't want to force anything and break it!

[sandy101]

Paperchase, WHSmiths & John Lewis stock Cross cartridges. They only come in blue or black.

 

You might be able to pick up a convertor, but I couldn't tell you which one.

 

There's two - a push-in one for the Townsend and a screw-in one for the Century.

 

The pen counter at John Lewis might let you try and see which one fits.

[stephenfountain]

Paperchase, WHSmiths & John Lewis stock Cross cartridges. They only come in blue or black.

 

You might be able to pick up a convertor, but I couldn't tell you which one.

 

There's two - a push-in one for the Townsend and a screw-in one for the Century.

 

The pen counter at John Lewis might let you try and see which one fits.

 

Many thanks, but here in Northern Ireland is the only UK country where John Lewis doesn't trade! However, I discovered why I got so inky! The generic Staedtler cartridges I was trying have a micro split in the plastic body, so that if you squeeze them, the very small crack appears and ink comes out. Never experienced this before. I also discovered that in the box, there was a genuine Cross converter, so not having any bottled ink, I cut open 2 x cartridges and carefully filled the convert.

 

The pen writes beautifully, and I just love the balance, it's heavy, but when posted just feels right. The nib is smooth from pretty much all angles. Some purchases in life you regret - I don't regret this one...

 

Now, I'm off to order some 'Cross' cartridges, and a bottle of ink! (Oh, any suggestions at the best way of removing ink from my hands gratefully received, yes, I know I should have worn gloves but who does that when they're excited at getting a new pen!)

[Bo Bo Olson]

I'd bet Pelikan fits....in Pelikan makes the ink for Cross....or did.

[inkstainedruth]

It gets more complicated than what other people have said.

Cross apparently makes two different styles of converters. One is a push-in type, and the other is threaded, to screw into the section.

I have two Cross pens. The Solo takes the push-in type, and the Verve takes the screw-in type. Look at the inside of the section from the back and see if you see threading -- if you do, it takes a screw-in converter.

I'm recommending a converter over cartridges, because with a converter you can use bottled ink (and any brand at that), which is more cost effective in the long run.

Goulet Pens used to have a chart of what brands take International Standard cartridges (IIRC, Pelikan is one) and which take proprietary cartridges (like Parker).

If you're still unsure, you may want to contact Cross directly and see if you can get an answer from them.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[stephenfountain]

I'd bet Pelikan fits....in Pelikan makes the ink for Cross....or did.

 

Hey, for £2.19 (!) for a pack of 6 which includes free P&P (on Ebay), I may just try them as well! Thanks for the tip...

[stephenfountain]

If you're still unsure, you may want to contact Cross directly and see if you can get an answer from them.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

 

No need to contact Cross, my pen is a 'Townsend' as it has a push fit converter that fits fine, as suggested by sandy101 earlier.

 

There's two - a push-in one for the Townsend and a screw-in one for the Century.

 

 

 

Thanks for the useful info...

[Tweel]

Pelikan cartridges are international format, like the Staedtler ones you tried originally.

[stephenfountain]

Pelikan cartridges are international format, like the Staedtler ones you tried originally.

 

Oh, maybe I'll just wait for the 'Cross' ones I ordered today...

[Mr.Rene]

It gets more complicated than what other people have said.

Cross apparently makes two different styles of converters. One is a push-in type, and the other is threaded, to screw into the section.

I have two Cross pens. The Solo takes the push-in type, and the Verve takes the screw-in type. Look at the inside of the section from the back and see if you see threading -- if you do, it takes a screw-in converter.

I'm recommending a converter over cartridges, because with a converter you can use bottled ink (and any brand at that), which is more cost effective in the long run.

Goulet Pens used to have a chart of what brands take International Standard cartridges (IIRC, Pelikan is one) and which take proprietary cartridges (like Parker).

If you're still unsure, you may want to contact Cross directly and see if you can get an answer from them.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

+1 Converter 8751 Friction Fit & Converter 8756 Screw on

[stephenfountain]

+1 Converter 8751 Friction Fit & Converter 8756 Screw on

 

Sure wish this forum had a little, 'thank you' button, all your response are much appreciated...

[Bo Bo Olson]

....about all we can do for a thank you.