American manufacturer of quality writing instruments. Cross was founded in 1846, making pencils and Stylographic pens. They now produce a full range, including roller ball pen and fountain pens. They have also made a range of products to compliment PDAs.

Cross is perhaps best known for slender ballpoint pens. In 1953, they started to produce their “Century” ballpoint, which is still in production today. If you are male and in the United States of America, you’ve probably received one as a graduation present at some point in your life.