Pre-Owned Pens

Cross had a real hit on its hands with the Starlight Midnight finish on its wider-bodied Century II pens. This one-year design pattern features golden star points glistening on a shimmering midnight blue background. It sold out in short order. Ours is a preowned pen in almost mint condition. Minimal traces of wear. It is a nice solid pen with a brass barrel construction. The Cross ballpoint refill works well and advances and retracts with a twist of the tail cap. 13.8cm.

It is tough to capture the perfection of this pen with its pearlescent finish that blends a little too well into our backdrop. Still the pen is virtually new old stock in mint condition. The refill works well, retracting and extending with a twist of the tail cap. The perfect Cross Century for someone looking for a very nice pen that doesn't cost a fortune. 13.3cm.

You know how hot rods have a little metallic sparkle in their blue paint? That is what this unknown Cross ballpoint pen looks like. Sure, it looks a little like a Peerless, but it isn't. About twice as wide as a traditional Cross Century pen, it is much easier to great, and it looks almost like new. Twist the tail cap to activate the ballpoint refill. The black refill works great, but we don't know how much ink remains. 13.9cm.

If you love Cross refills but wish they made thicker pens, your prayers have been answered. The Cross Calais has a much wider grip that won't cramp your hand. The refill extends with a twist of the tail cap. The sapphire blue barrel looks stunning, with minimal wear. The chrome cap has a big scratch you can see in the photos, but the rest of the clip looks pretty good. Its refill writes well, although we have no idea how much ink is left. 13.5cm.

Vintage pen fans might especially love this modern Cross Spire fountain pen. It combines Victorian styling with a modern edge. We think this preowned pen is New Old Stock. Except for dipping it on a test scribble, the pen does not appear to have seen ink. The gold-plated harlequin decorated cap and barrel are free of scratches and dents. It is a surprisingly slender pen. The nib is 18k gold and marked fine. It writes a very nice fine line. This pen uses Cross cartridges, and we aren't sure if a converter will fit. It comes with neither. 14.1cm capped.

Vintage pen fans might especially love this modern Cross Spire fountain pen. It combines Victorian styling with a modern edge. We think this preowned pen is New Old Stock. Except for dipping it on a test scribble, the pen does not appear to have seen ink. The chrome and red lacquer are immaculate. It is a surprisingly slender pen. The nib is white 18k gold and marked fine. It writes a firm line that is close to extra fine. This pen uses Cross cartridges, and we aren't sure if a converter will fit. It comes with neither. 14.1cm capped.

Cross pens date back to 1848, and this Cross Spire looks as if it was pulled from a much earlier design idea. It is a modern luxury Cross with a smooth operating ballpoint system. You get the classic look and modern functionality. This particular color patter is called "Black Cavier." Almost new looking and the refill works well. 13.5cm capped.

Cross makes some fantastic fountain pens that are very affordable. This Cross Solo is a great example. Classic and modern design mesh well in this British racing green pen. The golden nib is its heart and soul. It is marked medium, but it writes nicely on the finer side of medium. It comes with a converter, and it also uses Cross cartridges. In excellent condition with minimal wear. 14cm capped.