Cross Classic Century Lustrous Chrome Ballpoint Pen, Black Ink

Love it— Cross classic line pens are perfectly balanced in the hand. This one is gorgeous and affordable as all Cross pens tend to be. I’ve always carried a high gloss yellow gold pen but the rose gold is lovely. I like this “brushed” surface a little less than the shiny ones I’ve had, but the price made it completely worthwhile. A personal favorite for 45+ years!

The Cross Co. has made The very best pens for a long time. Classic style, workmanship, and always flawless performance. A must for any professional.

Beautiful, pricey pen. Had engraved on the handle. Quality and writing smooth. Weight nice, ink flow nice.

Update: 2024 I’ve had this pen for 8 years now and regularly return to it. I’ve used the Jetstream, Power Tank, Jotter, Acroball, Rotring, and Bic Cristal, among others, and while each has advantages, I often consciously return to my reliable Cross Classic Century in black and gold. Why? The slim profile fits my hand; it doesn’t rattle or make any noise at all (unlike many click pens); it looks professional yet with an understated not ostentatious style; and the refill is reliable. As to the refill, I’ve noticed an improvement over the last year. The newest Cross medium refills are slightly smaller at the plastic top section that screws into the pen, but still fit securely. The ink seems to have been improved. It isn’t Jetstream or Acroball level low-viscosity, but it is, IMHO, on par with the Parker Quinkflow. Overall a great improvement over past Cross refills. If you can swing the price (which remains admittedly annoyingly high), this pen and refill is a winner. Also, some reviews criticize the smooth section on the top part of the PVD models. That’s not a flaw, it’s designed that way to allow engraving, which otherwise couldn’t happen due to the texture on the rest of those models. _____________ I’ve had this pen for going on 5 years now and although I’ve not used it exclusively during that time, I have used it a fair amount and it’s held up well. The classic black is much easier to grip and write with than the chrome or gold models (more slippery polished surfaces). I’ve come to appreciate the screw in style refill and the pen writes well for long periods of time without straining my hand. I highly recommend!

Love this pen! My mom has had one for many many years I always wanted. But hers is gold… it was a gift and I certainly couldn’t replace it! So found this one and it’s a really nice replacement! I guard it diligently…

Not quite what I'm looking for, a replacement for my favorite pen of 25 years. Got it from DH while he was the construction superintendent on the New York New York hotel and casino. Someone he worked with gave it to him. Loved it then. Love it now, but she's showing her age. No clue who made the pen. This Cross Century Diamond Cut ballpoint pen, no refill included was $24.42 delivered right to my door. Look great. Writes great. So skinny my hand cramped in the time it took me to jog this down. If this pen had a larger barrel, I would look no further. If you do not have arthritis or large hands, this is a great deal for a very good pen. I need one with a bigger girth.

I received exactly what I ordered in a timely manner. Cross always makes a smooth writing device.

The elegant look, the slenderness, and the way it writes make for a mighty fine pen.

Stylo fin, élégant, et surtout précis, j'entends par la que là mine ne bouge pas dans le corps du stylo, ce qui rend l'utilisation du stylo très agréable.

Excellent in looks, very sleek pen. Pen has black medium nib, writes smooth. For big hands, it might be a bit slim.

Good presentation and support day to day function

Me encanta la marca Cross. Es muy fino y pesa poco para llevar de viaje o en el día a día. Y tiene materiales resistentes

great pen