Cross Townsend Sterling Silver

[Adryan900079]

Dear friends!

 

I bought a Pen recently Cross Townsend Sterling Silver with nib spiritual medium 18k. I still didn't receive the pen. I would like to know that you talk me about the pen, tends in view that I am inexperienced user of the mark Cross. I stopped buying a Pen Montblanc 146 to buy that pen Cross Townsend Sterling Silver. The one that you speak to me about that. Did I make a good business?

[Chris]

I have a Cross Townsend in sterling silver and medium nib. It is my No. 1 best pen (and I have two other Townsends and several MBs as well as many other good pens that write well but are much less expensive).

 

I do not take it out of the house for fear of losing it but love to write with it at home - everything from crossword puzzle answers to long documents.

 

I am currently hoping to get another Cross Townsend in sterling silver, but funds are limited.

 

Chris

[Interceptor]

I have a Cross Townsend in sterling silver and medium nib.

It is my No. 1 best pen

(and I have two other Townsends and several MBs as well as many other good pens that write well but are much less expensive).

Chris

 

Adryan:

 

I'm with Chris on this one too. You made a great business and personal decision to go with the Cross Townsend.

Not withstanding the "made in China" connotation, this model is a very nice pen, writes a wet line with their ink,

smooth, and a flexible nib. You will enjoy it no doubt. I have a MB 146 but find I enjoy the Cross a little better.

 

Have a great time with your new Cross when you receive it.

 

Dan

[Adryan900079]

Dear friends!

 

Today I received my pen Cross Townsend Sterling Silver, nib 18k Solid Gold. The pen is wonderful. He/she writes super soft. It is a little heavy, but even so she has a perfect balance in the hand. Before that pen to arrive, I had already bought another Townsend Green Lacquer Translucent, nib 14k solid Gold yellow. I can say that the two pens write same. The nib are perfect for a soft writing. Later, I will be making a review and posting here.

[Russ]

I'm so glad you like your Townsend! They are outstanding writers! I'd love to have one in SS too...

[Adryan900079]

Russ,

 

My Townsend Sterling Silver I bought for USD 130.00 with the included shipping. I saw their depositions on Townsend, what encouraged me to be also a lovers of Townsend. I hope soon you also acquire a Townsend Sterling Silver for his/her collection. I know that you have several Townsend.

[pelikan3]

Not sure if this will help you with your confidence in your decision, but unless something has changed recently, their nibs are made by Pelikan. Though I haven't owned one in some years, my Pelikan was always one of my best writers, and my Cross is as well.

 

Enjoy!

[Adryan900079]

Pelikan3,

 

Really the nib of my Townsend in a lot if it seems with the nib of my Pelikan M-800. Then that is true: nibs of Townsend are really manufactured by Pelikan.

[Blade Runner]

The Townsend in sterling is terrific.

 

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Cross Townsend sterling and 150th anniversary in sterling.

[Adryan900079]

Congratulations Blade!

 

This anniversary commemorative pen is a spectacle. Today I've used my very Townsend Sterling Silver. It really is an excellent pen, which was bought when I was looking to buy a Montblanc 149. I think I made the best choice!

[pelikan3]

Pelikan3,

 

Really the nib of my Townsend in a lot if it seems with the nib of my Pelikan M-800. Then that is true: nibs of Townsend are really manufactured by Pelikan.

 

One of my best friends was managing partner of Bertram's Inkwell, in Baltimore, which was/is one of the meccas of fountain pens in the country, like Fahrney's and Fountain Pen Hospital. I often visited his store, occasionally worked for him part time, and attended/worked pen shows with him (mostly DC, Chicago, Phili, and Detroit). So, I had my ear to the ground, so-to-speak, about such things. But, to be fair, I've been out of the loop for a bit, so that relationship COULD have changed.

 

I suspect the nib manufacture may go beyond the Townsend. I have a Cross Matrix that has a steel nib (BOOOO! HISSSSS!) that is one of my best, smoothest, writers. The nib shape is very reminiscent of the Pelikan M-400 series, and writes as smoothly as my Pelikan did.

[Silvermink]

Townsends are nice. I've got a Medalist with a medium gold-plated steel nib that's one of my most enjoyable pens to write with.