Cross Tech3+ Refillable Tech3+ Presented in a Premium Gift Box - Medium Point, Black Ink, Blue

This pen is fantastic! I would not have chosen it for myself, but received it as a gift, then bought a second one for myself. Highlights follow.[This is not a complaint because it wasn't a problem for me, but I would want to know about this particular item I received days ago--the one I'm reviewing on Amazon having purchased one here (as opposed to whatever others of this product I've seen around) came in a version of the standard gift-pen presentation box, but that box was in a matching cardboard sleeve; there was scotch tape all around the box and sleeve lengthwise, which would have been disappointing if I'd had it sent to someone, or even if I'd planned to wrap it as a gift because the sleeve tore when I removed the tape, so the whole "unboxing" was kinda clumsy.]-With a twist, it goes from a black ballpoint to a red one, then again to a pencil.-There's an eraser under the stylus tip. While I do not have much use for a stylus, it's visually pleasing to have that instead of the eraser on display unless you need the eraser.-The mechanism is impressive. (Some reviews I've seen seem to indicate that it's worth making yourself get used to turning it the reverse way only to retract the writing tip into the pen--it's tempting to go backwards to the point you were using before, but some reports of the mechanism failing over time seem connected to people using that reverse twist (for retracting) by accident too often when trying to select a different point/color. I find it intuitive and easy to be cautious of this.)-The inkflow from the refills that fit this pen is as smooth as any Cross I've ever used.-It is possible to advance/retract the pencil lead without pressing on the stylus tip because that whole end of the pen is the thing that you move to click it--just think in terms of using two fingers on the sides of the pen you twisted to select the point rather than a thumb on the stylus covering the eraser.-This pen is remarkably thin for so much function--not as slender as the traditional Cross ballpoints, but by no means fat. It has a nice heft and the satin/matte black finish is easy to grip. (I've not used the other, metallic colors.)Anecdote: I got a version of this pen as a gift; it is my favorite because it was all matte black--this one has a metallic (chrome) clip and tip, but is a little bit less expensive and ships more quickly. After one day of using it at work, I was hooked. I loved how stealth it was, not calling attention to itself with bling, but so much more than a generic, disposable, black pen. After two weeks, a co-worker--who is notorious for never returning pens, but who is also kinda my boss and whom I like a lot--needed a pen and kinda seemed to be secretly coveting mine. Thirty minutes later, he was very sorry, but had taken a call while walking outside and lost it. He has ordered a replacement of the exact item he lost because he understood it was a real gem in the matte black, but the one he got ships from Japan and I got this one to temporarily replace it and serve as a backup going forward.Disclaimer: I have been accumulating fine pens for decades and kinda got over Cross in high school. When I received this pen, I initially thought it was a sweet gift I would not likely use much--I tend to prefer writing with fountain pens and am fortunate to have some very nice ones. If the description and highlights seem like the answer to a need you have, I'd guess you need look no further. ;-)

I am a writer, and a friend turned me onto this pen. After 5 minutes, I ordered my own. This niceley weighted pen has 2 smooth ballpoint pens - (feels like a gel pen), one blue, one red, and a pencil; everything a writer needs! I always loved Cross pens, and now I remember why. I received my first gold engraved Cross pen in 1983 and I am glad to have this one.

Excelent product , finest write pen

I have long been in search of a highly-functional stylus, and have found it in the Cross Tech3+. As an added bonus, I'm also a fan of Cross and excellent pens in general.HIGH UTILITYI've found this pen to be very useful. Two colors of pen (replaceable) and a mechanical pencil too. Whether I want to write on paper or on my iPad with the stylus, I'm never short of tools to do so.BUILD QUALITYThe build quality is excellent. Perfect weight in my hand (I like a pen to feel heavier than a Bic). The pen writes very well, but that's more a function of the ink cartridge. The stylus tip can be replaced, because like any soft stylus, it wears out over time. A few months into use and I have not noticed a problem yet.LIKE IT A LOT...SO I GIVE IT AS A GIFTI liked the pen so much I bought one for my wife and for my brother. My brother is a dentist and almost exclusively uses his iPad for handwritten notes, with the occasional need for a pen. They both love it.Highly recommended

This is a great pen as many have said, and as others have also said there are flaws.I have not had a single problem with the turning mechanism as some have. My problem is with the color and the cap. I purchased the Satin Black pen and after about 6 months of use I noticed that the color was fading a little; this is especially noticeable around the turning mechanism. It's not a big problem you can't really see it all that well when the tops on.The cap was the biggest problem. I lost it. It's small and can be lost easily. I actually lost it, I think, getting in and out of my car - some how that motion unscrewed the cap.After losing the cap I sidelined the pen for a few weeks; it looked funny without the cap. I was thinking about buying the same pen, but I thought I would see how much Cross charges (around $50). On their site I found a section for replacement parts. The cap was not listed on the website so I called customer care. The caps are $3 a piece and shipping is only $1 (it does take a LONG time but $1 shipping is nice).When I received the replacement caps (I ordered 5 because I knew I would lose more) I began using the pen again. Three weeks later I caught the clip on something and tore it off damaging pen. Now I have a damaged pen with no clip and 4 extra caps.Overall, I am going to buy another pen. I miss the convenience of red ink, black ink, and pencil. It's a great pen. Plus it seems silly to keep 4 caps and no pen.UPDATE:I did end up purchasing another pen and again, it is a great pen. I am happy I bought another one. Having three in one is a great feature. No problems with the replacement.