Cross Technology 3 Multi Pen Metallic Blue

This pen is fantastic! I would not have chosen it for myself, but received it as a gift, then bought a second one for myself. Highlights follow. [This is not a complaint because it wasn't a problem for me, but I would want to know about this particular item I received days ago--the one I'm reviewing on Amazon having purchased one here (as opposed to whatever others of this product I've seen around) came in a version of the standard gift-pen presentation box, but that box was in a matching cardboard sleeve; there was scotch tape all around the box and sleeve lengthwise, which would have been disappointing if I'd had it sent to someone, or even if I'd planned to wrap it as a gift because the sleeve tore when I removed the tape, so the whole "unboxing" was kinda clumsy.] -With a twist, it goes from a black ballpoint to a red one, then again to a pencil. -There's an eraser under the stylus tip. While I do not have much use for a stylus, it's visually pleasing to have that instead of the eraser on display unless you need the eraser. -The mechanism is impressive. (Some reviews I've seen seem to indicate that it's worth making yourself get used to turning it the reverse way only to retract the writing tip into the pen--it's tempting to go backwards to the point you were using before, but some reports of the mechanism failing over time seem connected to people using that reverse twist (for retracting) by accident too often when trying to select a different point/color. I find it intuitive and easy to be cautious of this.) -The inkflow from the refills that fit this pen is as smooth as any Cross I've ever used. -It is possible to advance/retract the pencil lead without pressing on the stylus tip because that whole end of the pen is the thing that you move to click it--just think in terms of using two fingers on the sides of the pen you twisted to select the point rather than a thumb on the stylus covering the eraser. -This pen is remarkably thin for so much function--not as slender as the traditional Cross ballpoints, but by no means fat. It has a nice heft and the satin/matte black finish is easy to grip. (I've not used the other, metallic colors.) Anecdote: I got a version of this pen as a gift; it is my favorite because it was all matte black--this one has a metallic (chrome) clip and tip, but is a little bit less expensive and ships more quickly. After one day of using it at work, I was hooked. I loved how stealth it was, not calling attention to itself with bling, but so much more than a generic, disposable, black pen. After two weeks, a co-worker--who is notorious for never returning pens, but who is also kinda my boss and whom I like a lot--needed a pen and kinda seemed to be secretly coveting mine. Thirty minutes later, he was very sorry, but had taken a call while walking outside and lost it. He has ordered a replacement of the exact item he lost because he understood it was a real gem in the matte black, but the one he got ships from Japan and I got this one to temporarily replace it and serve as a backup going forward. Disclaimer: I have been accumulating fine pens for decades and kinda got over Cross in high school. When I received this pen, I initially thought it was a sweet gift I would not likely use much--I tend to prefer writing with fountain pens and am fortunate to have some very nice ones. If the description and highlights seem like the answer to a need you have, I'd guess you need look no further. ;-)

This Cross pen is an extraordinary all in one writing instrument

For a do all & go to pen this is the one plus you get the blue color for half the price NO DIFFERENT THAN THE OTHER COLORS I’ve carried this model for the last five plus years. Great for TEACHERS .COMES WITH BLACK INK , PENCIL WITH ERACER AND RED FOR CORRECTIONS AND TOUCH SCREEN TIP . CHET D Chet D

I have long been in search of a highly-functional stylus, and have found it in the Cross Tech3+. As an added bonus, I'm also a fan of Cross and excellent pens in general. HIGH UTILITY I've found this pen to be very useful. Two colors of pen (replaceable) and a mechanical pencil too. Whether I want to write on paper or on my iPad with the stylus, I'm never short of tools to do so. BUILD QUALITY The build quality is excellent. Perfect weight in my hand (I like a pen to feel heavier than a Bic). The pen writes very well, but that's more a function of the ink cartridge. The stylus tip can be replaced, because like any soft stylus, it wears out over time. A few months into use and I have not noticed a problem yet. LIKE IT A LOT...SO I GIVE IT AS A GIFT I liked the pen so much I bought one for my wife and for my brother. My brother is a dentist and almost exclusively uses his iPad for handwritten notes, with the occasional need for a pen. They both love it. Highly recommended

I really like this pen but it runs out of ink and lead quickly

Let me start by saying that I absolutely love this pen: relatively inexpensive, good name/reputation, great build quality. It looks very professional and feels great in the hand. I love how thin the pen is, and Cross ink lays down a good line for traditional medium ballpoint. I prefer a fine tip, but I'm sure I can find alternate refills to suit my needs when these run out of ink. Additionally, it has "stops" in between each tip so that you can lock your pen in the "off" position when not using it (one of the big complaints about the famous Zebra Sharbo X). But there are a few things that set this back from being perfect, and I think they all stem from the fact that this multi-function pen also includes a pencil. First, my ideal multi-pen would just have 3 pen colors and would not have a pencil. This would eliminate the need for an eraser (and the screw-off cap) and would eliminate the need to have the pen be able to depress/plunge. Instead, the back half of the pen is thicker than the grip part so that the back can go down when you depress it, which makes it feel off-balance and look a little odd. Additionally, you can depress when you're using the pen tip, which makes the tip stick out really far while it's being depressed. (It doesn't stay stuck out there, just while you're depressing the back. I only mention it because it's annoying, not that you would ever do this, even accidentally.) But just imagine this pen with 3 pen tips (black, blue, red), the back is just as slim as the front, and there is no cap to lose! I cannot imagine a more perfect pen than that. Now if only they would make it...

NOTE: This version of the pen (Cross Tech-3) DOES NOT have the stylus attachment which replaces "normal" cap at the top of the pen. The pen contains a black, red and 5mm pencil function. Twisting the pen clockwise allows the user to change function, so turn it once and the black nib pops out, turn clockwise again and it disappears, turn it again and the red nib appears and so on. Replacing the ink is easy, you just pull the top half of the pen away from the bottom half (it might feel a bit stuff but just keep pulling) and then can pull out the inserts as necessary. I'd recommend using these as replacements : http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008DRZ548/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3VJ1GOX51LFQ9 They are much cheaper and give equal, if not superior, writing quality as Cross branded refills. PROS: There is the option to turn counter-clockwise and retract the nib you are using so it appears when you turn clockwise again (saves having to scroll through all 3 again). Build quality is superb - the black matt finish is extremely nice to hold in the hand and doesn't get sweaty/greasy from extended use. I personally don't find the pen heavy, it seems a good weight considering it's cast from metal. The ink writes well and hasn't smudged or blobbed on the page. The presentation case that the pen comes in is a nice touch; makes it ideal for a gift. The top of the pen has a cap which can be unscrewed to reveal a rubber at the top which can be replaced pretty easily. CONS: The pencil function is a bit confusing - I can't figure out how to refill it without manually pushing the leads into the nib end whilst holding the pen in a "clicked" position. I haven't had the guts to pull the insert out yet. The clip on the pen is stiff and probably wouldn't last too long if it was being clipped onto a shirt every day. It would likely bend out of shape or snap. Not a problem for me personally but others will use the pen differently. CONCLUSION: Extremely good pen. Great build quality. Writes extremely well. Handy having 3 options in 1 slim pen. Well priced if you get it below £30. Will last a lot longer and feels much nicer than the standard biro pens lying around.

毎日、使う上で、程よい重さで、書きやすい

maravilloso, calidad, funciona bien el cambio de escritura. confianza con la marca

Two colour ball pens + pencil + capacitative screen stylus on the back, all fit into one compact sleek product. The two pens and pencil cycle in and out on continuous clock-wise rotation. The stylus nub on the top can be unscrewed to expose an eraser. Light-weight, classy and easy to grip as well. A very well thoughtfully designed piece of equipment.

Excelente producto