Cross
Cross Calais ballpoint pen, matte metallic crimson
A thicker-barrel Cross ballpoint in matte metallic crimson, delivered in a gift box.
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Our verdict
83 / 100A boxed Cross pen in a bold color is easy to give across a desk, and the thicker barrel makes it a pen they will reach for daily.
Frequently asked questions
What is the finish?
Matte metallic crimson.
Which ink does it write in?
Black, medium point.
Does it come boxed?
Yes, in a Cross gift box.
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The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →