Century II Medalist – Ballpoint Pen in Chrome with 23 CT Gold-Plated Appointments incl. Premium Gift Box – Refillable Medium Ballpen

Comparison between 6 pens I had the opportunity to compare between few pens: (will cover 6 pens here) ====================== among other pens, I managed to try, see photos for a better comparison ====================== in short Pen1- CROSS Bailey Medalist Rollerball Pen with Gold-Plated Appointments incl. Premium Gift Box looks very very nice feels premium in the had, and has some weight (37g) packaging is ok for a gift but nothing special regarding the box look or feel. it glides very smoothly when writing, and it has the right amount of ink coming out. my preferred pen Pen2- CROSS Century II Medalist Fountain with 23CT Gold Medium Nib incl. Premium Gift Box very beautiful design especially the Fountain tip very detailed oriented design CROSS Fountain pens are very good for lots of writing, it has just the right amount of ink flowing, but if you use it for singing then don’t go too fast as the line will start breaking (a solution for that is to press a bit harder on the paper) lightweight compared to the others (22g) … not bad by any means Pen3- PARKER IM Fountain Pen, Light Blue Grey, Medium Nib with Blue Ink Refill (1931655) looks very nice lightweight compared to the others (24g) I would go with the fine Nib rather than this medium Nib I noticed that PARKER Fountain pens spill more ink while writing than other brands, thus you have to write fast or the paper will start absorbing the ink, which is not ideal for a lot of writing, though it’s very nice for signing documents, as the line will not start fading when you draw line very quickly. also, that makes the pen not suitable for glossy papers. very smooth writing with it. Pen4- Parker Sonnet Medium Nib Stainless Steel Gold Finish Trim Gift Boxed Fountain Pen love the design the weight is in the middle (25g) compared to the others very lovely box, one of the best again: I noticed that PARKER Fountain pens spill more ink while writing than other brands, thus you have to write fast or the paper will start absorbing the ink, which is not ideal for a lot of writing, though it’s very nice for signing documents, as the line will not start fading when you draw line very quickly. also, that makes the pen not suitable for glossy papers. I would go with the fine Nib rather than this medium Nib Pen5- Waterman Expert Stainless Steel, Ballpoint Pen with Medium Blue refill (S0952100) this pen is different than the ones before as it’s a dry-pen, similar to regular Pic pens. looks very very nice feels premium in the had, and has some weight (34g) writes smoothly would have been one of the best pens out there except I had issues with it spilling, which made a mark on my shirt few times and it ruined it Pen6- Parker Stainless Steel with Chrome Colour Trim, Ballpoint Pen with Medium Black refill (S0809240) looks nice very slim medium to lightweight (27g) - just a regular pen, thus ok for writing (you are getting it for the looks). ============== between the pens here I would pick: Pen1, then both Pen2 and Pen5 ============== Note: All pens have been bought (by me and my family) nothing was sponsored or gifted by any retailer I like all of the designs, that’s why we got them :) - Always read the details about the pen in the description by the seller (as they may change) most Fountain pens include refills (and sometimes even extras) I prefer pens with caps to eliminate spilling problem that may happen or accidental strokes. And sorry for the video, first time and was difficult writing while the paper is away from me. Many thanks

I recently purchased this pen with gift vouchers to treat myself after I had received a Cross ball-point pen as gift last year. This is a very nice pen to hold, it works faultlessly and is nicely balanced. I think it comes with a medium nib which suited me, I am sure other nibs are available. Finger prints tend to mark the casing but are easily removed with a soft cloth. I own lots of fountain pens by Parker and Mont Blanc etc, this however is one of my favourites. Just one point the ink cartridges are quite small and wouldn't last long if used continuously, I think an ink filler convertor is available. The lifetime guarantee is a handy feature.

My Cross fountain pen is of the finest quality as is always the case with this extremely good manufacturer (I'm not being paid or coerced into writing my comments, honest.). I have purchased quite a few Cross pens over the years and still have most of them, except the couple that were stolen. Having tried out my new pen I find it glides over the paper beautifully, improving even my writing. The construction is of a very high standard, so much so I can say that this is a product that will last for years. Oh, by the way, their customer service is absolutely terrific, although you'll only need to contact them if you have broken you pen yourself. Thank you, Cross.

Stylish pen, smooth and easy to use. Makes a memorable gift and keepsake.

It's a very nice pen. It feels heavy and is small in size. I purchased it because I was tired of buying boxes of 20 pens then losing all of them. By purchasing a pen of this quality / price, I will look after it! It feels so good - just pure quality! And from the description, it contains 23 karrat gold!!! As well as this, you get a lifetime warranty. I dropped a star because the gift box was very nice and I wanted to keep it. Unfortunately, it was taped and the tape ripped parts of the gift box. Highly recommended!

This is a very attractive pen, there is no doubting that, but I have some reservations. Firstly, especially noticeable for the larger-handed gentleman, this is a *very* slim and lightweight pen. In severe contrast to that delicate feel, the cap is extremely difficult to remove with any sort of flair or aplomb -- one almost has to hold both parts with a death-grip and pull them apart with enough force that the thread may or may not be snapped off in the barrel. If one has recently applied any sort of hand cream this operation will result in an embarrassing failure, and any given onlooker may well receive an unexpected and uninvited black eye. Once past that trial the nib writes quite smoothly, it has to be said. While small, the nib has an interesting profile and looks more expensive than it really is. I would categorise this more as a broad nib than the claimed "medium", on the basis of the amount of ink deposited, if using the supplied cartridges. Note that the pen accepts the usual Cross converters, so one might use any ink one wishes, and many will deposit more in line with the medium claim, handwriting puns notwithstanding. The finish of the body is really quite attractive but it does attract greasy marks with a shocking level of earnest, so one will spend a lot of time polishing it. A glasses cloth or similar is recommend as a companion to this particular pen. For the casual note-taker I would recommend the lacquered editions of the Cross Bailey as an alternative model. They are less slim and therefore easier to grip and de-cap, and while they do not have metal bodies their finish is more eye-catching with a pleasurable and comment-worthy level of depth to the lacquer effect.

You can tell this pen is higher quality, than some as it writes beautifully. Even when it hasn't been used for a while it still writes straight away as opposed to some cheaper pens which tend to dry up a bit. It feels very comfortable in the hand when writing with it, and it looks good as well. A nice instrument to own.

Wow! I've used cheap fountain pens since I was in the late 1970s and suffered with their leaks, propensity to not start writing unless the nib is wetted, and ability to mysteriously get ink on the lower body where it transferred to my fingers. This Cross is my first higher priced fountain pen, and what a difference. It writes smoothly like a roller ball. The ink flows evenly without wetting the nib, even after leaving it uncapped for a while or leaving it unused for days. No leaks. No ink getting where it shouldn't. Nice choice in weight -heavy with the cap on the back of the pen and light with it left off. Nice balance in either configuration. Well made and there is no going back to cheap fountain pens. Well worth the money and I'd buy another if I lost this one.

Very nice pen. A gift for my daughter - she was very happy with it.

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Order took a bit longer to arrive than expected at the time of purchase, but it came in time since I gave myself a month. Just give yourself an extra week or two if you have a deadline, and you should be fine. It was packaged well and looks great. Very nice pen—slim and sophisticated

As both an amateur writer and artist, I was looking for a pen that would fulfill several roles. Here are some points on this pen from both points of view, categorized: I just seem to like fountain pens, despite my young age. Also, if anyone wants to know why I'd use a fountain pen over a dip pen for drawing, its the mobility - I can use them anywhere. 2.) Ink - width, cartridge-loading, converter & bottle-loading: Ever since I first used a rollerball as opposed to a normal ballpoint, I loved the strong, black line that some of them gave. It made my work stand apart from others. Fountain pens are even better. The stroke this pen gives is a powerful, thick black (assuming, of course, that black ink is used! I'm willing to bet that for those who like, for example, blue, that this would look beautiful with blue ink. =:o). When used with the provided Cross black ink cartridges (I bought some extras), it goes on fluid & slick, and dries quickly. I also used the pen with Higgins Fountain Pen India - a non-waterproof bottled ink formulated for fountain pens (you'd still NEVER want to use normal India ink - this one was made to be fountain-pen safe!). Despite what some folks say, works quite well in this pen without gumming it up (it doesn't have the shellac normally in India ink, which destroys pens. That makes it the best of both worlds)! The Higgins ink - while it requires a bit more nib-flushing than the Cross ink (mainly for cosmetic reasons) - writes quite well, drying quickly. On the paper types I tried it on, it also seems to be a slightly deeper black, and doesn't bleed through quite as badly - making it better for the heavy ink saturation used in drawing. Since the cartridges aren't available in this town - but the bottled ink is - the ability to use either load format is a Godsend. The converter - which screws in securely to the nib section, and draws up ink with its screwing piston - is a "sturdy" plastic, not a "rottable" rubber like the pens of yesteryear. Nevertheless, I can always have a couple cartridges around, if I need them in a pinch. 3.) Feel: The pen is slim - reminicent of many rollerballs and ballpoints. However, the pen's weight feels great to me. It's reasonably light; in some positions, I'll use it in the "American style" - i.e., posting the cap on the far end. In others, I'll use it in the "European style" - holding the cap in my other hand, or placing it on a desk. Something I find myself doing, by the way, is holding the pen between my fingers - opened and posted - while reading magazines. If I want to mark something, I use it... and it feels great in between the fingers. =:o) The feel of writing with this pen is wonderful - it's a smoothness I've never felt before, even from rollerballs or other fountain pens (cheaper ones). In fact, the smoothness may make one's writing a bit sloppy for a while, while they get used to it! =xoD When they do, though, they'll carry the pen everywhere they go! 3.) Appearance, carry, and miscellaneous: The pen is simply beautiful - even if the gold plating were to eventually wear off, the chrome alone would still be stunning. The photos fail to show something wonderful about the pen - its nib is engraved with an intricate, beautiful pattern. =:o) It reminds me of the Gates of Moria from The Lord of the Rings. As far as carrying, I don't have a shirt pocket - and so, I clip it into my left front pants pocket. The fact that the pen is very leak-resistant is evident by the fact that the cap has caught very little spatter - and I have a habit of twitching my legs up and down. **** It should be remembered, that with an item like this, only time will tell how good it will be. Fountain pens are known to be able to last for decades, if well cared for... and at only a couple of weeks, I really haven't tested the pen well yet. While I like it so far, keep that in mind, when reading this. I doubt most folks buy fountain pens - particularly metal-barreled ones - with the intention of trashing them in a few months or a couple of years.