Cross Pens

I like the roller ball cross pens. I have always bought the Medalist. It had a nice weight and a good feel. I buy about five a year because I am always losing them!

Tonight I went to Staples to buy another Medalist. When I picked it up, I noticed that they are about half the weight as the old ones I use to buy. To get the same weight feel, I up-purchased to the newer Medalist Centurion. This new pen was $44 Vs the $29 that I use to pay. I think that Cross cut all the corners on the Medalist to make it as cheap (Cost & quality) as possible and sneak it by the customers better judgement of quality and value....Your thoughts?

 

Those bastards!

DL

 

Ummm....Peter? I think you need more to do.

 

NO! This is a serious subject! A pen is a very personal tool. Your pen is always with you and it inks deals. It's impact is the same as a firm handshake.
A man's pen is as sacred as Al Bundy's time on the john!

 

OK, so why not get a better pen?

Cartier
Montblanc
Waterman
Dupont

DL

 

A pen is serious business! Just ask the CIA

 

I have looked at most of these and pref the Cross for it's partucular feel.

 

peter - are you left handed by chance?

I ask this because I am, and most pens just flat out do not work for me, along with those scissors with the green handles.

 

I think I do understand what Peter says. I collect pens, and lately, I prefer RollerBall Point Pen, too.

Some pens are getting lighter so it won't sag in your pocket of suits or shirts.

Cross Medalion doesn't work for me as my fingers tend to slide down as I keep writing, so I have to re-grip. I prefer more fat pen!!

I don't like Montblanc since many people use it.

My current favorites are Gucci's (maybe too feminine for you), Vuitton's leather-wrapped pen, & teak wood pen by unknown maker for Roller Ball pen. For ball point pen, Bvlgari stainless gets compliment every time. (well almost) I use Sensa, or Dr.Grip for everyday use.

I forgot the name for Swiss (or is it German) made pen, but it is comfortably heavy to write. The pen was originally made for engineer drawing. It used to be my favorite.

 

Why do you think they keep going to the well with "New Coke" or "Coke V2" (and even resurrecting Nazi-cola (Fanta))? The ingredients selected 100 years ago are getting pricy. Is "new coke" priced lower? Bwa-ha-ha-ha.

"New and Improved" means "more profitable", not "better".

Cogito ergo sum.
Stupido ergo consumer.

 

The precision technical pen is made by Rotring.

great balance, good grip, works well.

 

I am right handed.

 

I use a Formula Ferrari pen. It writes fairly fast, although many other pens can beat it in a straight line. But it's not meant for dragging, and it does nicely through the curves.

It does start kind of rough if it hasn't been used in a while - it was a rarely used "pocket queen" when I got it. I should find an independent around here for a service, maybe change the fluids.

 

WOW, RYAN THATS GREAT

DOES IT HAVE CHAINS OR CAM BELTS, AND WHAT IS RECOMMENDED FOR SERVICE 15K MILES OR 5 YEARS.................

 

Daes anyone know where I can purchase a left handed bat?

 

Not sure about the belts, I know the bearing are getting a little worn and the gasket could use replacing. I guess the service is more like a vintage Ferrari, needs new fluids every year or ~5,000 feet.

 

WWW.THELEFTYSTORE.COM

 

Yes, that's the maker I was thinking! It's rather heavy but very comfortable to write drawings. I noticed it's not for a pen to write long though.

 

I've had my cross pens (2) for ten years. been all over the world with me. only requires refills from time to time.

Cartier, Montblanc, Waterman, tried them all, unimpressed and for the price of one of these "high end" pens, i'll have refills for the next decade...

Mario

 

I really like my Waterman. It has a nice heft to it, writes smoothly and looks great. It also has sentimental value which makes it even better!