Cross
4 items in stock, $99.99 to $449.99.
What “Cross” means here
A. T. Cross of Rhode Island, the oldest American maker: ballpoints, the Townsend and Century II fountain pens. He does not buy Cross Century pens (sell-my-pens page) but sells the occasional one pre-owned.
From Drippy Musings
Sex Doesn’t Always Sell
Some ads get so ridiculous we have to laugh. The advertising campaign for the Cross Verve is always good for a chuckle, but it sure didn’t seem to help sell any pens. It isn’t difficult to imagine the ads as pinups for teenage boys, but the sales for the Cross Verve were awful. I don’t…
What Pen Does Robert De Niro Use?
I have reached a state of predictability. While out on a date with my girlfriend to see “The Intern,” a pen-and-pencil set flashed across the screen. Without missing a beat, she turned to me with a whispered question, “So, what type of pens were those?” “Cross Centuries, my dear.” For those who aren’t familiar with…
Farewell, President Obama
After faithfully serving the country for 8 years, for better or worse, through thick and through thin, President Barack Obama hands the reins over to Donald Trump today. Judging by the uproar online and everywhere else, it will be a sadder day for some than others. However, as we put aside politics for our shared…