Cross ATX Refillable Fountain Presented in a Luxury Gift Box - Medium Point, Black Ink, Sandblasted Black

I used ordering this item as a catalyst to begin writing again. My first non-bic pen was a Cross and I thought the nostalgia would jump start the process.

Would have got ven it 5 stars, but it did not come with ink cartridge. Seems to imply that it comes with cartridge in the description.

Very nice pen, heavier than just a regular ink pen feels robust and of a superior writing quality!

Good pen except for one small flaw. Feels very good in the hand, and still feels good after an hour or more of rapid note taking. This is a twist pen that has no lock after the pen is extended, and it sometimes begins to slip a bit as I write for long periods of time. This causes the tip to get shorter.Several refills available. I think the gel pens are smoother, but not by a lot.

I've always been a fan of Cross pens, but I don't like to spend a lot of money on them. When my previous pen got old and ugly (peeling paint), I decided to replace it with this one. This model is polished metal and (as far as I can tell) is not painted, so it should last for a very long time.

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!

Edit: not was it was before, ink don't last, the colors are peeling off...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.