You can take your email, text messages, and IMs, but Cross Pens prove that old-fashioned means of communication are still the most stylish. The company has helped Americans send each other words of love and cheer for 160 years, and this holiday season, you can choose from more varieties of affordable and luxurious gifts from Cross Pens than ever before. Pens are what Cross does best, and this year’s lineup of writing instruments upholds that legendary tradition.
The Autocross pen takes its cue from 1930s luxury autos, available in five flattering colors and bearing glamorous details such as leather wrapping and chrome accents. This pocket-sized pen is the latest example of Cross’s long-standing interest with auto racing, and it performs like a Cross pen too. Take the compact and tapered yet wide-barreled Autocross in your hand, and twist it in either direction to retract or advance the ballpoint for fluid writing. The Autocross Collection encompasses more than pens; you can also pick from agendas, passport holders, and more, all adorned in rich, lush tones.
From the racetrack to the catwalk, Cross has pens for the fashionista as well. On the surface, the Chantilly pen by New York City handbag designer Rafe wears a pretty, delicate design that owes as much to neoclassical French design as it does to the noted namesake lace pattern. Available in honey, olive, and plum, the pen is a fine example of Cross’s medium-diameter barrel design, twist-action ball point, chrome detailing, and the trademark conical top. It would look right at home tucked away in the season’s most desirable totes or clutches.
A pen is only as useful as its writing surface, so Cross also offers leather padfolios, the perfect choice for an executive or any busy individual who wants to be organized. This stylish, modern incarnation of a portfolio, the Cross padfolio is outfitted in full-grain leather, while the inside accommodates cards and paperwork. It includes a quality Cross pen, which serves as a clasp for the flap cover. Both the padfolio and the pen can be personalized with imprints of up to three characters or engraving, respectively.
A new category, watches are the latest addition to the Cross family, and as you might expect, 
they’re as elegant as they are practical. Contemporary design characterizes the Cross Town collection. There’s the striking, oversize Tribeca, the sleek Soho, the demure Hamptons, and the distinguished Greenwich. Cross’s Executive collection of watches are just as modern and chic, but they offer a more professional appearance. Chances are, you’ll find a fit in either collection.
Rounding out Cross’s holiday bundle are affordable accessories, many of which can be hand for less than $50. Pen/key ring sets, leather photo key fobs, cases, and pearly pens are a few of the choices. Even better, every Cross writing instrument comes with a lifetime guarantee.
Like cuff links, a pocket watch, and a gilded compact, a quality writing instrument is the mark of eternal style. Cross is not only aware of this fact, but for 160 years, a Cross pen has been the distinguishing detail that separates the trendsetters from the masses. This holiday season, more people can join this chic group than ever before, thanks to Cross’s extensive line of gifts and accessories.
