Where to get Cross Townsend repaired?

[Ravenmoon]

(mods - if this belongs in repair Q&A, I'll be happy to repost there)

 

I know there are several terrific repair folks out there for vintage pens. Is there anyone who specializes in contemporary pens, specifically Cross? I have a much-beloved Townsend that (cringe) got dropped nib down, knocking the nib out of alignment in the section. (See the photo below of the damaged M. nib next to another TW F. nib.) It's not bent, but I think the section will need to be taken apart.

 

So who's the best Cross fixer out there, as far as you are concerned?

 

Thanks!

 

Here's what I mean:

Edited April 12, 2010 by Ravenmoon

[jsroe]

Cross repair might be a good place to start. They seem to take pride in repairing and restoring their pens to their original condition in my experience so far. I sent my 18 year old Cross Century ball point pen in to get the loose clip fixed, and they went out of their way and repaired a big chip in the front tip of the pen that got damaged when I dropped it, and buffed out all the scratches accumulated on the gold filled barrel and cap over the years. I thought the pen was brand new when I got it back. I also sent in my new Apogee fountain pen to Cross repair after I accidentally put a deep scratch in the cap hoping they could repair it at a fair cost, and they fixed or replaced the cap at no charge at all. Dont know if they fixed or replaced it as the pen came back like brand new. At best, they may fix or replace your nib at no charge, or give you the option of paying a nominal fee. They take pride in fixing their pens so you can keep enjoying them.