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WE’VE BEEN WRITING OUR STORY SINCE 1846.

INVENTING. INNOVATING. ALWAYS EVOLVING.

THE CROSS STORY

Since our earliest days, Cross has rewritten the rules for putting pen to paper. Founder Richard Cross viewed writing as an art form – a personally rewarding experience worthy of expertly-crafted tools. When he established the A.T. Cross Company in Providence, Rhode Island in 1846, he became the leader of America’s first manufacturer of fine writing instruments.
A GLOBAL LEGACY

We’ve been writing our story for 175 years, proudly serving customers in 140 countries. Join us for the next chapter.
INNOVATION FOR TODAY

Cross continues to evolve with tech-based features and insightful designs for the ways we live and work today.
THE GIFT OF CHOICE

Generations have celebrated big milestones with a Cross Pen, a gift to be used proudly as you make your mark in life.
EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY

Committed to the highest level of craftsmanship, we deliver exceptionally reliable products to discerning writers.
LIFETIME SATISFACTION

All Cross Writing Instruments are unquestionably guaranteed against mechanical failure, regardless of age.

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Wherever entrepreneurship lives, when a vision comes to life, when teamwork builds something great , when an idea is born, plans made, or verse perfected, the essence of Cross today lies in the doing. In seeking and finding, in self expression, in the journey of success that is unique to each individual.

Classic Century Collection

An Icon of American Design and Innovation

Perhaps our most well-known pen, the Classic Century has been an icon of American design and innovation since 1946. Classic Century symbolizes the spirit of entrepreneurship and the will to succeed.

Refined lines and more iconic Cross silhouette
Click-on cap with the classic Cross conical-top profile
Now accepts a fountain pen converter
Engraved fountain pen nib features the Cross brand identity
Promote a safe workplace by carrying your own pen
Classic Century has Ballpoint, Fountain, Pencil, and Selectip Rollerball styles to choose from


Fountain Pen A favorite of the true connoisseur, fountain pens are each a work of art in their own right. Cross offers nibs in two widths: medium and fine.	Selectip Rollerball Proprietary to Cross, our most versatile tip technology allows you to 'select' from several refill options: gel rolling ball, jumbo ballpoint, or porous point.	Ballpoint The most popular tip, a ballpoint pen uses a small rotating ball to disperse ink as you write. Ballpoint pens are not capped but instead retract via a rotating barrel mechanism.	Pencil For the traditionalist as well as pros in drafting and drawing fields, Cross mechanized pencils are offered with 0.7mm in all Classic Century finishes.


	Classic Century	Century II	Cross Townsend	Cross Tech3+	Cross ATX	Cross Calais
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Customer Reviews	11,656	2,682	328	3,410	1,897	1,914
Price	$117.28	$107.20	—	—	$30.75	$22.83
10KT Gold	✓	✓	✓	-	-	-
Black	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Blue	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Brushed Black PVD	✓	-	-	✓	✓	-
Brushed Chrome PVD	✓	-	-	✓	✓	-
Brushed Rose Gold PVD	✓	-	-	✓	✓	-
Chrome	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Medalist Chrome	✓	✓	✓	-	-	-
Satin Chrome	✓	-	-	-	-	✓
Sterling Silver	✓	✓	-	-	-	-

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point type	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium	Fine	Fine
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Manufacturer

‎A. T. Cross Co.

Brand

‎Cross

Item Weight

‎0.67 ounces

Product Dimensions

‎5.24 x 0.39 x 0.51 inches

Item model number

‎AT0086-110MF

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

‎No

Color

‎Black with 23KT Gold Plated

Closure

‎Twist

Material Type

‎Metal

Number of Items

‎1

Size

‎1 Count (Pack of 1)

Point Type

‎Medium

Ink Color

‎Black

Manufacturer Part Number

‎AT0086-110MF

Additional Information

ASIN

B06XKJN58J

Customer Reviews

4.6 11,656 ratings

4.6 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#3,081 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
#85 in Ballpoint Pens

Date First Available

March 31, 2017

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Classic Century’s sleek profile and patented twist-action barrel once sparked a design revolution. Generations later, passionate fans remain loyal to the iconic silhouette, while newcomers appreciate its authenticity and timeless style. Classic Century is Cross’s best-selling writing instrument. It is known as much for its quality craftsmanship as it is for its impeccable design and sophisticated finishes. This Classic Black rollerball pen with 23Kt gold Plated appointments is part of the redesign of this beloved classic. The lines have been further refined, and the threaded cap has been replaced with a click-on cap in order to shorten the profile to reflect the iconic Cross brand identity in its truest form. The classic Century fountain pen now also accepts a converter for those who prefer to fill their fountain pen from bottled ink.

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Pen, Gift Box

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4.6 out of 5

11,656 global ratings

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Customers like the grip, appearance and value of the writing instrument. They mention that it's easy to grip, looks sharp and is well designed. Some appreciate the value of ink cartridges and refills. Some are happy with gift, and quality. Opinions are mixed on size, flow, and weight.

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919 customers mention719 positive200 negative

Customers generally like the quality of the writing instruments. They say it feels and writes beautifully, it writes well, and has a unique feel. Some mention that the mechanisms of the pencil are lifetime warrantied.

"...It's an understated luxury that is quietly sophisticated. Even if no one else notices, you know. A special gift." Read more

"Very unique finish for a Cross pen. Lovely writing instrument." Read more

"...Feels just right and always glides along paper smoothly. Highly recommend. The box it came in made it awesome to gift." Read more

"...It is a good pen, and gets the job done...." Read more

662 customers mention617 positive45 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the writing instrument. They mention that it is a good looking pen with a unique finish. They appreciate the brushed chrome with black accents and the stunning color of the rose gold. They also say that it looks great in a shirt pocket.

"...The 14K gold is highly polished and sleek. It's an understated luxury that is quietly sophisticated. Even if no one else notices, you know...." Read more

"Very unique finish for a Cross pen. Lovely writing instrument." Read more

"I don’t like bulky pens. This one is nice and small. Borderline micro-pen size. Fits in your pocket well. Ink cartridges are easy to change." Read more

"It looks great and if it last as long as my oldest cross pen I got for working on my job for over 10 years..." Read more

278 customers mention197 positive81 negative

Customers like the value of the writing instrument. They say the ink cartridges last and the refills are affordable. Some mention that the seller is great and the buying experience was great. Overall, most are satisfied with the value and quality of the product.

"...The 14K gold is highly polished and sleek. It's an understated luxury that is quietly sophisticated. Even if no one else notices, you know...." Read more

"...(which should be possible easily, even on Amazon) then this is a great value and worth every penny...." Read more

"...It's a Cross-specific twist-off. If you go OEM, it's expensive despite it only being a ballpoint pen and not a smooth ink counterpart like Uni's, or..." Read more

"Elegant and affordable (i paid $43)" Read more

100 customers mention79 positive21 negative

Customers find the grip of the writing instrument easy to grip and lightweight. They also say it feels good in their hand and has a perfect textured grip. Some mention that the mechanism is tight.

"Easy to hold and looks exclusive the pen." Read more

"The pen has an authentic cross refill in it…and the mechanism is tight, but not nearly as smooth as the one I got back in the 80’s...." Read more

"...I like that it is light and easy to hold, on the slim side but almost the same as width as a Parker jotter...." Read more

"...to people accustomed to cheap Bic pens and #2 pencils but feels odd in the hands of anyone who has used proper sized pens. It is also very light...." Read more

88 customers mention88 positive0 negative

Customers like the gift. They mention it makes a great gift, it comes in a nice gift box, and it writes well. Some say that it's a good gift for writers.

"...I like both versions of Cross pens. And a box is nice and sturdy and great gift (when shipped properly)." Read more

"1. nice looking, good as a gift.2. not so easy to hold as it is not big, definitely smaller than I thought...." Read more

"...reviews about "Made in China," however, the pen has been an awesome idea for gifts...." Read more

"...These pens are great for personal use and also make excellent gifts for friends and family since almost everyone can use a good pen...." Read more

227 customers mention141 positive86 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the writing instrument. Some mention it has a perfect weight and unique feel, while others say it's not as heavy as they thought it would be. Some say the pen is thinner than their old one and feels cheap.

"I don’t like bulky pens. This one is nice and small. Borderline micro-pen size. Fits in your pocket well. Ink cartridges are easy to change." Read more

"...It is also very light. The PVD creates a very thin coating - much thinner and lighter than Cross’s more traditional lacquer finish...." Read more

"Slim design allowing two to be placed in the same pocket of uniform shirt" Read more

"...Overall, it's a good quality pen that is easy to carry around." Read more

87 customers mention44 positive43 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the pen. Some mention that they like the size for their hands, and it fits nicely in the hand. However, others say that it's too small for serious writing and relegated to note taking.

"I don’t like bulky pens. This one is nice and small. Borderline micro-pen size. Fits in your pocket well. Ink cartridges are easy to change." Read more

"...I think this is actually a good thing. This pen is too small for serious writing and is relegated to note taking...." Read more

"Good quality Cross Pen. Its smaller diameter is helpful for storing the pen in wallets and bags...." Read more

"...Further, the new eraser is awful TINY!My pen shipped with a medium black refill and one graphite in the "switch-it" mechanism...." Read more

85 customers mention49 positive36 negative

Customers are mixed about the flow of the pen. Some mention that it's the smoothest they've ever written with, and the ink flow is smooth. However, others say that the twist mechanism also feels less than smooth, and rough. They also say the twist action feels almost grity, and that the mechanism tends to loosen up.

"...Anyway, the flow of the pen is beautiful, the weight is perfect, and the rose color is perfect...." Read more

"...better than many of the cheap Chinese nibs I’ve used, but it doesn’t have the smoothness or consistency of nibs made in Europe or Japan...." Read more

"...The smooth finish on the barrel is so smooth but still Hardy...." Read more

"...The edges on the rotating top wasn't smooth. There were too much gaps between the pieces that shows its questionable craftsmanship...." Read more

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Elizabeth

Luxurious

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024

Style: Ballpoint PenColor: 14KT GoldVerified Purchase

Lost my favorite Cross ball point pen and decided to splurge on an upgrade for my birthday. The 14K gold is highly polished and sleek. It's an understated luxury that is quietly sophisticated. Even if no one else notices, you know. A special gift.

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psm1626

Beautiful pen

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024

Style: Ballpoint PenColor: Brushed Rose-Gold PVDVerified Purchase

Very unique finish for a Cross pen. Lovely writing instrument.

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melisa melly mel

Classic cross pen sweetness

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024

Style: Ballpoint PenColor: ChromeVerified Purchase

This pen is a go to for many types of people who use pens on a regular. Feels just right and always glides along paper smoothly. Highly recommend. The box it came in made it awesome to gift.

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024

Style: Ballpoint PenColor: Black PVDVerified Purchase

I don’t like bulky pens. This one is nice and small. Borderline micro-pen size. Fits in your pocket well. Ink cartridges are easy to change.

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Andrew P

My mini-essay on the Cross Classic Century

Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2021

Style: Fountain Pen with Fin NibColor: Brushed Rose-Gold PVDVerified Purchase

Cross Pens. Given as gifts to hundreds of thousands of people and bought for personal use far less often. People bemoan China's role producing this pen, but I don't really understand why. It is a good pen, and gets the job done.

I made the switch to fountain pens about ten years ago when I was gifted a Cross Century 2, and it was my only Cross until just recently. It was OK. It worked. It also served as a gateway into a world of pens that I never knew existed. I fell into a deep pool full of vintage, modern, cheap and expensive pens of all types and descriptions. I am an accumulator, grabbing all sorts of fountain pens. I also became an avid collector and fan of Sheaffer pens, grabbing most of the models made from the late 1910's through today. That interest in Sheaffer lead me back around to Cross, as A. T. Cross purchased Sheaffer back in 2014. I like most of the recent Sheaffer pens (even though Cross has pushed the brand down-market trying to make Cross seem more premium. Shudder.) So, I decided to give Cross another shot.

My 193rd pen was this Classic Century with Rose Gold PVD. This is a small, light pen. It feels right to people accustomed to cheap Bic pens and #2 pencils but feels odd in the hands of anyone who has used proper sized pens. It is also very light. The PVD creates a very thin coating - much thinner and lighter than Cross’s more traditional lacquer finish. I think this is actually a good thing. This pen is too small for serious writing and is relegated to note taking. My ideal quick note taking pens are usually plastic with fine nibs. Lighter pens ride easier in shirt pockets or clipped to my shirt placket, and a narrow nib behaves better on cheap paper. This little beauty fits the bill nicely even though it is made of metal.

I don't understand the obsession some people have with Heavy=Quality. If you have that particular hang-up, you will not like this pen. Don’t buy it. Track down an original Waterman Philéas – they added weights in the barrel so it should feel hefty enough and it’s an excellent pen.

The cartridges are ridiculous - odd, expensive, and annoying. But if I remember right, Cross ink is just rebranded Pelikan ink (good stuff) so no complaints with what's in the cart. The converters are easy to find so I can ditch the cartridges and move on.

The nib is nothing special. It is better than many of the cheap Chinese nibs I’ve used, but it doesn’t have the smoothness or consistency of nibs made in Europe or Japan. I haven’t been able to find out where the steel Cross nibs are made, so I suspect they come from China like the rest of the pen. The nib feels more like the higher quality Chinese nibs sold on some of the better Chinese pens. It’s a bit dry for my tastes but dry nibs handle cheap paper better and fit my role for this pen well.

Value. How about that value. If this pen finds it’s way into your hand in the normal way – as a gift – then it is a good value. If you pay full MSRP you should be ashamed and embarrassed. If you paid somewhere around half of MSRP (which should be possible easily, even on Amazon) then this is a great value and worth every penny.

Don’t expect this pen to ever be a true collectable, or to appreciate in value in any way. It’ll most likely be a great pen to drag around and use until it gets crushed, lost, or stolen. And then you can just go grab another. Mostly because Cross moved production to China in order to stay in business. Now they can continue to operate for another century or two.

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Luis

I love my black cross pen!

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024

Style: Ballpoint PenColor: Brushed Black PVDVerified Purchase

It looks great and if it last as long as my oldest cross pen I got for working on my job for over 10 years (which makes the pen now over 35 years old) I have this one for my lifetime as well. Just be careful where you put it down, people have a tendency to walk away with your cross pens — I cannot tell you the number of times people at work would walk off with my pen!!!!!

Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024

Style: Ballpoint PenColor: BlackVerified Purchase

Slim design allowing two to be placed in the same pocket of uniform shirt

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024

Style: Ballpoint Pen & 0.7mm PencilColor: Titanium Gray PVDVerified Purchase

I have had 4 or 5 CROSS Pen & Pencil Sets in my career, of over 35 Years ! They have used them as they were constructed to be used, as Pens & Pencils.
But, they have been used and abused for many other things ! They have NEVER LET ME DOWN !
They have been requisitioned by Bosses, Used as PICKS FOR ITEMS, and Flat out Stolen because of their reliability ! Those people regretted their actions, eventually ! The Pen & Pencil were never recovered. So I Bought New items !

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Ann

Writes beautifully!

Reviewed in Canada on January 19, 2024

Style: Ballpoint PenColor: ChromeVerified Purchase

I had a cross pen a long time ago, my parents bought me one for school, I used it until the chrome wore off.
It went missing & I always wanted to replace it.
These write so clean, no ink globs, smooth, just lovely to use.

Miguel Llaguno

Exelente

Reviewed in Mexico on October 22, 2023

Style: Ballpoint Pen & 0.7mm PencilColor: Titanium Gray PVDVerified Purchase

Todo muy bien

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AP

As described and arrived earlier than expected....

Reviewed in Canada on March 17, 2023

Style: Ballpoint PenColor: Brushed Black PVDVerified Purchase

Nice looking pen. Simple but elegant design. Perfect little token gift for someone who doesn't really need anything

MAURI FELIX DE SOUSA

Maravilha!

Reviewed in Brazil on August 3, 2022

Style: Ballpoint PenColor: Scuderia Ferrari Matte Rosso Corsa Red LacquerVerified Purchase

A caixa superou as expectativas, muito chique!! A caneta muito bela. O aniversariante adorou!

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Petr

I enjoy it very much. good looking writing tool.

Reviewed in Canada on March 21, 2022

Style: Ballpoint PenColor: Chrome -MedalistVerified Purchase

Great pen:)

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Brand	Cross
Writing Instrument Form	Fountain Pen
Color	Black with 23KT Gold Plated
Ink Color	Black
Age Range (Description)	Adult

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