| The Cross Apogee is a great pen that is within most | | | | ink-flow. The nib isn't really that flexible, however it |
| people's budget, with a very sleek, modern design. | | | | does give enough to allow some variation in the ink |
| Taking the cap off reveals the rhodium plated gold | | | | line. In general I found this pen extremely easy to |
| nib, although it looks a bit on the small side. This, I | | | | write with. I was using a medium nib, however I |
| feel adds to the design, although some people may | | | | would recommend a fine nib. I suppose this all |
| not like it. I would also add this is one in the heavier | | | | depends on your writing style. I found the medium |
| fountain pens that I have used. This gives the pen | | | | nib did give a very clean line with a nice amount of |
| the feeling of substance, this weight does not make | | | | wetness. Here is an occasional skip, but not enough |
| it uncomfortable when writing. | | | | to cause a problem. |
| The Apogee comes with a converter and a couple of | | | | The only real complaint I had about this pen was the |
| cartridges. The converter screws into place and is | | | | clip, as I found it very difficult to operate. Being |
| very sturdy and easy to use. The only downside | | | | spring loaded you need to push down on the clip at |
| with this is that I feel it could hold a bit more ink. I'm | | | | the end of the pen, which is very difficult in one |
| not sure it holds enough for a full day's writing. | | | | handed use. The fact that this is quite a slippery pen |
| So how does it write? I must say first impressions | | | | makes it difficult to clip it into your shirt pocket one |
| were excellent. As soon as I put pen to paper there | | | | handed. Overall though I would definitely recommend |
| was no scratching but a smooth and pleasant | | | | the Cross Apogee as I'm extremely pleased with it. |