Cross Click: Easy to wrap!
It’s a multi-tasking evening here, and one of the things I’m chipping away at is my Christmas wrapping. I’m making good progress, but every now and then I come to a gift that’s hard to wrap (i.e., it’s not a square), and I kick myself for buying irregularly shaped things. The Cross Click Gel Pen boxed set that I recently picked up at Staples (one for me, and a few others for gifts) is a cinch to wrap. Big check in the plus column!
I’ve been eyeing the Click online for awhile, and after reading this review on Gourmet Pens, knew I had to try it out for myself. The pen consistently runs $25 online, but on a trip to Staples, I spied the boxed version for $19.99. Sold! What’s cool is that this set includes three refills, a black one in the pen, and a black and a blue for later use. There’s also a small velvet pouch for storing your Click.
Satin Black body
The only downside is that Staples doesn’t carry the cool teal color that I’ve seen online. I kind of had my heart set on that, but when that choice wasn’t available, I picked the Satin Black version. I’m partial to matte finishes and this is a nice one. Other colors available were white, royal blue, and a darkish pink, all in the matte finish.
Serious clickage
The clicker (or “knock”) on this pen is SOLID…a joy to click. The mechanism feels sturdy and not at all wishy-washy. The only problem is ME. I’m so used to Cross pens being twist-type pens, that I find myself trying to extend the tip by twisting the body before I remember that there’s a clicker. Old dog, new tricks.
The branding is very tasteful, just the word “Cross,” in white, on the top of the clip. Nice.
This is a narrow pen, and may be too narrow for some. I’ve apparently gotten used to using thicker pens, as I’m still a bit surprised by the thinness when I first pick it up. But I quickly adjust and go on my merry writing way.
Matte black body and the 0.7 mm gel tip
The gel refill is 0.7 mm so the line is a medium width and is also very dark and solid. Even though it’s a thicker line than what I’ve become accustomed to, I enjoy using the Click. The build quality is apparent and the writing experience is a smooth one.
Smoooooth writing with the Cross Click
So if you need a gift that’s affordable, useful, well-made, and EASY TO WRAP, look no further than the Cross Click Gel Pen gift set at Staples. With a deal this good, who needs Santa?
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I’m not affiliated with Staples or Cross Pens, just a happy customer.
Who am I kidding…I still need Santa.
From the Pen Cup 
Yaaay! Lovely pics, as always. I do fancy the black matte but I too wish I could have gotten my grubby little paws on the teal hehe. I totally totally love the clicker too. SO. CLICKY!
Really nice images, so you managed to get it for $19 at staples? Hmm, time to warm up the car and go head to staples! Thanks for the great review 🙂
I have to disagree on the feel of the click mechanism. It feels flimsy to me, compared to other click action pens I own. My first few uses saw 3 jams in the first 10 “regular speed” clicks. That has not reoccurred, and the pen has worked perfectly since. Otherwise, the Click is a nice pen that does put down a dark and smooth line on lots of papers.
Hmmmm…mine’s been a solid performer thus far. I’m a compulsive “clicker” so we’ll see how it holds up under a nervous tic!
Picked up the white version which actually turns out to be “Pearl”.On closer inspection you can see metallic flake in the white enamel. I would also second Hubert’s opinion on the clicker.Even a cheap G2 mechanism seems sturdy in comparison.
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