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

Looks very proffesional, very funtional, excellent quality

Smooth writing, nice blue color clean lines. Fine point is a must

Great pen easy to hold and write with.

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.

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.

Pictures do not do this pen justice. I have bought other more expensive pens and this pen just feels amazing in your hand. Don't listen to other people who say this pen is to light; if you write a lot you don't want to have a heavy pen making your hand tired. The blue is beautiful. The nib is smooth, and if polished on a fine nail shiner, it becomes as smooth as ice melting. This is by far my favorite writing instrument. No skipping, no biting the paper, even flow while writing fast or slow. You can write with either side of the nib; use the front side for normal writing and the backside for fine writing. The same pen will cost you more than $100 US in any pen store or on the Cross website, but this is the same pen! Very worth it! But I do suggest buying a converter, because the Cross disposable ink cartridges are a bit expensive. Having the converter will also help to balance the weight. My father also has this pen in the pearl white color and it is beautiful. Buy this pen and you won't be disappointed!

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!...

The Cross ATX ballpoint pen is definitely not the most expensive or the highest quality pen that I own. Even so, I absolutely adore using it for everyday writing (particularly since I have it loaded with an ultra-smooth Monteverde Soft Roll blue ink refill for Cross pens). This pen has an edgy, contemporary design and many of the colorways have a modern knurled finishing. It is definitely not your father or grandfather's sedate, respectable Cross pen (full disclaimer: I am a huge fan of those too). Overall, the Cross ATX ballpoint pen really is a joy to use and looks fantastic to boot. I highly recommend that you pick one up. If you are still reading this, what are you waiting for? Hit the "Buy Now" button and don't look back!