Product Description
Type Fountain Pen
Product Name Townsend
Manufacturer and Year Cross, USA. Cross released two special finishes (lapis and jade) in 1998-9.
Length 5-15/16"
Filling System Cross cartridges and Cross Townsend converters. These are the push converters and not the threaded ones. The new Cross converters are clear and called, "Push-in style."
Color Lapis Lazuli is a blue lacquer with gold flakes in it. The blue looks solid at first glance, but it looks like there's a very subtle gradient present. The trim is gold plated. The fountain pen section is black.
Nib FINE 18k Cross nib is two-tone. The nib was made by Pelikan.
Condition Excellent + condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a large, heavy, beautifully colored fountain pen that is nice and shiny. The cap and barrel have light signs of usage, but the enamel is unblemished and very shiny. The gold trim and clip have some microscratching and polishing marks. The imprints are clear.
