My mother just dropped off, among other things, a Cross 2106-M Gray fountain pen that was my dad's. She said he never used it and it certainly looks new. It's still in the case (with the outer box) and has the booklet and accessories, including a little ink and a converter.
I'll likely start using it alongside my daily driver, which is a TWSBI Eco Clear 1.1 pen with Pelikan (mostly) or Diamine ink. I looked it up and saw very little other than some listings for $80+. There's also one for sale at $400, but that seems especially optimistic. In any case, I don't need the money, so I'm not giving up my dad's pen, even if it didn't mean much to him.
Is there anything I should know about what inks to use or avoid in this pen?
I'll likely start using it alongside my daily driver, which is a TWSBI Eco Clear 1.1 pen with Pelikan (mostly) or Diamine ink. I looked it up and saw very little other than some listings for $80+. There's also one for sale at $400, but that seems especially optimistic. In any case, I don't need the money, so I'm not giving up my dad's pen, even if it didn't mean much to him.
Is there anything I should know about what inks to use or avoid in this pen?
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