Cross pens have been always known as writing instruments of unsurpassed quality, as the A. T. Cross Company manufacture writing instruments, combining design inventiveness with prodigious craftsmanship.

The company‘s history began with Richard Cross. He was a highly skilled pen and pencil maker, who passed his knowledge on to his son, Alonzo Townsend Cross. In 1916, the Cross family sold the company to an employee, Walter R. Boss, who led our growth into the company you know today.

Cross pens are among America’s number one quality products. They are used, relied on and enjoyed by people.

First of all, Cross pens are famous for their fountains. The fountain pen by Cross offer the most personal way to write with. The nib adapts to your hand, creating lines that are uniquely your own. These pens are engineered to accept push-in ink cartridges or traditional converters. The well-known models are: Townsend Platinum Plated Fountain Pen, Townsend Sterling Silver Fountain Pen, Townsend Tango Black Lacquer and others.

The Cross ballpoint pens are a combination of true art, finesse and sophistication. Different models are made of silver, have gold or platinum plated appointments, diamond-pattern engraving. A great choice for serious pens collectors.

Cross pens also bring the word of innovation together with them. Such are the Cross Selectip Rolling Ball Pens. You can select among four different refill tips for these pens. They will accept a gel rolling ball refill, jumbo ball-point refill, porous-point refill or a document marker.