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I'm trying to do a nib swap on a '99 Townsend (possibly a Medalist? It's in gunmetal gray.) It's a gold-colored steel nib.

 

I've been told that one can just yank the nib and feed out, but mine is being stubborn. I'm using a piece of grippy shelf stuff to grab the nib and feed.

 

I've soaked it in water and pushed through soapy water with a bulb syringe. I suspect that there's simply dried ink surrounding the feed but I'm not sure how else to loosen it.

 

Before I continue, were there no feeds with a lock ring on the back? Or screwed in? Just making sure.

 

Other than that, any ideas?

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Oh, one other question: Can I safely tap on the cartridge poker? It seems like that might provide direct pressure, although I don't know how delicate it is.

 

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Sorry, can't help on the disassembly but the Medalist version of the Townsend is (bright, shiney) chrome with gold trim, not gunmetal grey. 

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I hope I didn't come across as patronising!

I do hope you sort out the nib replacement issue. Although I love the Townsend, I've never tried or needed to disassemble one.

Maybe Cross might be able to help? I did contact the UK company many years ago and it was extremely helpful, though a lot of water has passed under the bridge since then.

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No worries. Thanks for the clarification. You can tell from the OP that I wasn't sure.

 

I've never needed to replace it either. Unfortunately, this means that there's potentially 25 years of dried ink in there. I was hoping for either a clear, "The only thing that works is an ultra sonic cleaner." in which case I could give up until I found one, or, "Just take some dental floss and do this..." which would be handy if it existed.

 

oh well, I guess I'm just going to swap the whole grip sections.

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Yes you could get a replacement, though probably a bit pricey, or soak in some tepid water and a drop of washing-up liquid and see if anything starts to come out if you don't have a friend with an ultrasonic cleaner. 

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The nib and feed can be pulled out. I've disassembled mine many times. However, the first it may be a bit stuck - as you're finding.

 

When you eventually get it disassembled be careful when putting it back together. The feed and nib only go in one way. Have a look at SBRE Brown's youtube channel. He did a disassembly video of the Townsend. https://www.youtube.com/sbrebrown

 

Love the pens. Write really well and generally very wet.

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Thank you for this link! I hope I don't need to do a disassembly but nice to have the guidance if needed.

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