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| 3.68 inches | | Product Width:
| 7.37 inches | | Product Height:
| 2.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.32 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.6 inches | | Package Width:
| 3.9 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.35 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 9 reviews |
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6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 cheaper is better this timeJun 09, 2010
By Hal A. Lupinek
I've used only Cross pens for years now, have over a dozen, always the slim ballpoint design. I have a mirror chrome - a gift, too shiny for my taste. Then one more muted, slippery to grip. This satin finish Cross is obviously cheaper to make, given the price, but I like the finish better than the other two, both for texture and look. The chrome trim is subdued and attractive, the ribs give the little extra grip I like. It's my 2nd favorite Cross, just behind the 'Century Sport'.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 For The MinimalistJun 15, 2011
By Justin Likes Hugs
For someone who appreciates good design and affordable products, the Cross Classic Century Satin Chrome Ballpoint Pen was a satisfying investment. The materials used look and feel of high quality. The pen has an appreciative weight which gives the experience when writing a sense of durability and reliability.
The pen has a width of 0.3 inches, while the length being 5.23 inches; quite a thin profile, similar to the average wooden pencil. Personally, the grip is comfortable for me as I prefer pens without rubber inserts, grips, whichever you'd like to call it. It has a streamlined appeal, aesthetics a minimalist like me finds lovely.
Occasionally, the ink may skip, but that's no fault regarding Cross or the design of the pen. Like all pens, stray ink from previous use on the nib will likely dry up, causing first attempts when writing to have skipping issues. This can easily be fixed by simple maintenance (which should be considered, since you're investing in a fine writing pen). With responsible care, the longevity of this pen will be delightfully reasonable.
This pen features Cross' patented twist-action propel/repel barrel, their lifetime mechanical guarantee, and comes with a premium gift box. The ink that comes with your pen is the Black Medium Ballpoint refill (#8513). Ink refills are available in additional widths and colors.
The price is reasonable, considering the other choices in this collection can be expensive, depending on the materials used. The satin chrome is beautiful and functional compared to it's reflective counterparts, while the three sections of grip etched in the pen add convenience.
Overall, I found the Cross Classic Century Satin Chrome Ballpoint Pen to be a fine choice used in my line of work, and I would definitely recommend this product along with the Cross company to others I know.
6 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 Doesn't look so good in person, not smooth in any way.Jan 25, 2010
By A Customer
"customer12345657"
This model has Cross' "satin chrome", not the normal bright polished chrome. You can look at it hanging on the wall of any major office supply store instead of ordering it blindly online.
"Satin" is a nice excuse for what might otherwise be called frosted or sand-blasted. It's that cheap-looking finish often used in low-priced products to avoid having to brush or polish the metal carefully, and when you see it in front of you, it looks like junk.
The Classic Century model (in all forms), sadly, is now a little rougher to operate than the old one my Grandfather had. It's OK, but the two halves of the pen don't fit together solidly, and wiggle too much. The polished model looks nicer with its brighter finish and neat grooves, but also costs twice as much. This bottom-rung model doesn't even look nice, which is normally a major quality for expensive Cross products.
The Classic Century uses a standard ballpoint cartridge (not a smooth roller or gel), so writing with it isn't especially great either.
Being a cheaply-made Chinese product, this ugly ballpoint probably shouldn't cost any more than a couple dollars. Thanks to this new entry in their lineup, we can see what fraction of Cross' income they expect to get just for their name.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Cross Classic Satin Chrome PenMar 27, 2011
By W. Hahn
"music manager"
This fits in the Day-Timer leather wallet. Balance is good and refills available in fine black at Amazon or in any office supply store.
If it breaks, just replace it. Forget the "lifetime warranty"; it costs $10 and takes three months.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Excellent PenMar 20, 2011
By Jeffrey
At first, I was skeptical of this Chinese version of the Cross pen, however, I really like the subdued finish and the better gripping lines etched into the pen. In fact, I believe its craftsmanship equals or exceeds the older US versions.
Great product!
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