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Cross Edge Nitro Blue capless gel rollerball
A wide-girth gel pen that slides open and snaps shut with no cap and no click.
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Our verdict
85 / 100The slide-open mechanism is satisfying to use and gives an everyday pen a small wow effect, without the formality of an executive pen.
Frequently asked questions
How does it open?
It slides open and snaps shut, with no cap or click.
What ink does it use?
A medium black gel rollerball refill.
What is the body made of?
Metal and resin.
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How we score
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 →