MyConsumerGuide Says:
You would be surprised at the number and variety of Cross pens available. That's because most stores don't carry as complete a line as you can find at the official Cross web site.
Cross makes many desirable pens. In our opinion, the most prized is the Townsend brand. These come in a variety of styles. From genuine jade with 24K gold flakes to sterling silver, these are some premium pens. Finishes include precious metals and imported lacquers, accented by 23-karat-gold plated, silver plated or chrome appointments. They come in ball point, rolling ball, fountain and pencil options. The design is inspired by the 1930s Cross fountain pen.
Also available on the site are the ATX, Ion, Morph, Radiance, Century II, Pinnacle, Classic Century, MicroPens, Military Pens (check out the great selection of these), PDA Stylus and a variety of executive accessories.
Cross pens not only make a statement, but they can actually save money over time. If you've been to any supply store, you may have noticed the price of pens these days. Those simple pens your office supplies you, actually can cost from $3 to $7 each. One of Cross's most popular pens is the Classic Century Chrome ball-point which has a suggested retail price of $20 (And, a lifetime guarantee!). Considering that Cross pens use ink refills that only cost around $2.75, it can pay for itself over time.
Cross pens come with a great guarantee. If it ever has a mechanical failure, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge to you.
Site Ease of Use:
There is a surprising amount of depth to this site that can be easily overlooked. We have linked to the store section of the site because that seemed the easiest place to start. If you went straight to the homepage, it takes a few clicks to find your way around and place an order. The storefront seems better organized.
Start by either clicking on the pen design you like or by using the navigation on the side. Next, you will have to determine the type of writing instrument you want (ballpoint, fountain, etc.) Then, you can select the styles (sterling silver, jade, etc.), which greatly determines the price. Once you have done that, you are ready to order. Remember, many of these can be engraved and even gift wrapped.
More Company Details: What Merchant Says:
"For more than 150 years, Cross has re-invented writing instruments, combining design ingenuity with jewelry-quality craftsmanship. We were America's first manufacturer of quality writing instruments, and that means that we've been making pens people use, depend on and enjoy for a long time.
While our history is a story all its own, it all began with Richard Cross, who founded the company the same year both the Smithsonian and the sewing machine were born, just as Samuel Morse’s magnetic telegraph pushed Westward and America braced for a war with Mexico.
Cross was a highly skilled pen and pencil maker, who passed his knowledge on to his son, Alonzo Townsend Cross. In 1916, the Cross family sold the company to an employee, Walter R. Boss, who led our growth into the company you know today. Today, Walter's grandsons are at the helm of the company, which became a public security traded on the American Stock Exchange in 1971 (AMEX) (hint: type in the "ATX" stock symbol).
What we’re most proud of, though, isn’t all that’s changed in the 150 years we’ve been around. It’s what hasn’t changed. Headquartered in beautiful Lincoln, Rhode Island, just outside Providence, A.T. Cross is proud to still be a part of the community we helped build. And we still make products unsurpassed in quality and value, one at a time and by hand, just as Richard Cross did."
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