Cross ATX Refillable Ballpoint Pen Presented in a Luxury Gift Box - Medium Point, Black Ink, Sandblasted Dark Blue

Since people may like the very similar Horoscope series, I will also add that description afterwards.This particular Cross pen has a nice brushed metal finish and feels comfortable in the hand. It is really a bargain for almost everyone. If one can find one that is a Warehouse item, even better. It makes a great gift for some kids that are going to College or someone who writes alot. It makes even a good present to gift to yourself.For those who want a bit more style here is my review for the very similar Horoscope Cross series:...I have a modest, yet somewhat amazing pen collection that goes from the modest Crosses to the top Monteblanc solid two-tone gold pen. Sadly, some are just not that practical, but this Cross is. It is not that expensive to keep at home, but it is still a beautiful clean writing pen that one can proudly carry around.Just be careful that no one steals it away. This pen series often may come with the presentation box, which while cool, decays with age...so it is not worth the extra price premium. Some of the ones in this series I bought either from the Amazon Warehouse or on Ebay. They are all nice. I do stick with the Ballpoints and some Roller Balls. The standard Cross pen refills fit fine. Do not get cheap generic refills that can leak and damage these pens. If one knows someone who likes getting gifts that go by the year of the Chinese Horoscope &/or are Asian, these can be treasured for sure. You really cannot go wrong for these pens which typically can run from $100 to $200. While not collectable, they are fun and practical pens. Enjoy!...

I’m picky when it comes to pens. It needs to be great writing quality with bold lines no matter the thickness. It needs to write cleanly with a short dry time. It needs to be made of high quality materials with easily changeable ink cartridges. This pen checks all those boxes. It is simple to use and is very smooth! Functions great and is priced extremely well. Buy two!

Great pen and the color is perfect. It writes smooth and makes my writing look better. Would buyagain

I really want to like this one more than I do. Daily, I use a Lamy Safari, which I adore. For a pen that costs three times the price of a Safari, I expect exceptionality. The Cross ATX delivers in nearly all aspects. The main reason I purchased this pen was aesthetics—it looks sharp. I have the ATX ballpoint and was pleasantly surprised. Given I generally only use fountain pens, I made the purchase.PROS:- the aesthetic: all black, sharp, great texture- the feel: sits well in the hand, on the heavier side (which I like), writes extremely smoothly (I purchased the medium nib)CONS:- plastic guts: for the price, I was expecting an all metal pen- the cap: it does not sit well and I am afraid it will fall off—possibly got an odd fitted cap, but for the price, I expect higher quality- converter: not included with the pen, must be purchased separately

Its pretty good to be in the low end of cross, works well (but i will definitely change to a fine refill instead of the medium included, it just change the whole experience), its comfortable in my hand and the weight its well distributed so it lays evenly in my hands (take into consideration i have big hands) but if I compare it with my classic cross century its completely different in every sense, from materials to details, but the price point its very different too! Its a damn good pen for the 20 dolars I paid for it, and one with lifetime warranty at that.

This is my 5th cross pen, and undoubtedly my favorite thus far.First thing to note about me. Although I use a computer for 90 percent of my day to day functions, I write a lot by hand. And almost always with a pen. I use either felt tip or fountain pens the majority of the time. I enjoy the process of writing, so a good pen is quite important to me.I was a little apprehensive of this pen due to the perceived bulkiness of the pictures. I usually like a sleek style because I enjoy the feeling of having more control over the tip. From a design standpoint, I think the pen is quite beautiful. I was tempted to go with the blue, but went with the all back option and have been quite happy.My first use of the pen was a little underwhelming. The writing style was great, but I felt like the pen was doing the writing, vs my fingers (if that makes any sense). After several days, however, I began to notice that I need less force and my fingers were barely holding onto the pen as I wrote. And while I still am getting use to the large size, I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience ever since.

I've ever used. It is very smooth to write with and feels comfortable in the hand. Nice weight, but not gaudy.

I am a collector of cross products over the years and have been pleased continuously with the longevity and quality of the cross products.