Gel insert for Parker and cross refills

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I don't think you're going to find one for a Cross style but for Parker you can use Parker Brand Quink or other parker style ones. (https://www.amazon.com/PARKER-QUINK-Ballpoint-Refills-Medium/dp/B001AFB6YI for reference) I've offered the Parker brand as upgrades on my pens for a while and they are well liked.

On the Cross ones I offer Cross brand upgrades that are a little more pricy but they also write very well.
 

its_virgil

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The best Parker style gel refill, in my opinion is the schmidt Easy Flow 9000 available from most all of our pen making suppliers.

No gel for the cross style as far as I know but I think Montverde may make a liquid ink (what ever that is ) for the cross style. Colorado pen is a good place to research.
Do s good turn daily!
Don
 

TonyL

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According to the labeling the Schmidt 9000M is a ballpoint, but does write very smoothly; not as wet as a gel.
SCHMIDT® easyFLOW 9000
I have found several excellent Parker Style gels, like them Quink, Mont Verde, etc. as mentioned above.

My experience has been similar to Don's. I have some gels write for months uncapped, and others dry-out after a few days. I have not been able to draw any conclusions as to why. I have had the same experience regardless of the brand when it comes to gels.

Slightly off-topic. I "suffered" the same with the Schmidt 5888 and 6040 fine liner rollerball refills. Unless I return the cap to them immediately, they will dry-out in a few days (even though they are labeled non-drying).

I accidently bought G2 refills from Wal-mart, then read about you guys/gals using them for rollerball refills (not as a Parker style BP replacement - too long), and have had the most success (last long, no/less drying out, more forgiving without the cap, and about 40% less expensive) and an excellent writing experience.

I actually started giving my clients the 5888 with a G-2. The 5888 just looks better and if they are going to spend X for a pen, I don't mind adding another 85 cents for a G2.

Please forgive my imposing on your thread. If someone finds a decent Cross-refill from any manufacturer, I would like to know.

Thank you!
 

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I'm new to this madness and appreciate everyone sharing their experiences with refills. I'm far from knowledgeable on the subject. I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express once.
 
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