| A few months ago I decided to treat myself to a | | | | This could be due to the fact that this is the first |
| new fountain pen and decided to buy one from the | | | | extra fine I have used. I didn't find it scratchy, but |
| Cross range. The Cross Century II fountain pen that | | | | there was a feel of friction. After using it for a period |
| I bought came in black and gold with a glossy lacquer | | | | of time I did get used to it and it always laid down a |
| finish. As pens go it's a fairly thin pen the feels really | | | | nice wet, steady line. The ink is supplied using either |
| good in the hand. However, I prefer to use it without | | | | proprietary cartridges or a screw in converter. |
| the cap attached as it feels more unbalanced in my | | | | I do feel the part of my problem with using his pen is |
| hand with it on. I feel this is due to the fact that this | | | | the extra fine nib. I actually got this pen for less than |
| is a Brass pen covered in lacquer, which accounts for | | | | $20 so really can't complain too much, but next time |
| the weight. | | | | I would definitely go for a medium nib. What really |
| The nib is gold plated, being decorated with some | | | | works in this pen is its weight and shape. It has |
| elegant etched lines. The pen I chose came with an | | | | classic styling and really does sit well in your hand. |
| extra find nib which on first use didn't quite feel right. | | | | |