CROSSTech3+ Metallic Blue Multi-Function Ballpoint Pen with Stylus incl. Premium Gift Box – Refillable Ballpen & Pencil

NOTE: This version of the pen (Cross Tech-3) DOES NOT have the stylus attachment which replaces "normal" cap at the top of the pen.The pen contains a black, red and 5mm pencil function.Twisting the pen clockwise allows the user to change function, so turn it once and the black nib pops out, turn clockwise again and it disappears, turn it again and the red nib appears and so on.Replacing the ink is easy, you just pull the top half of the pen away from the bottom half (it might feel a bit stuff but just keep pulling) and then can pull out the inserts as necessary.I'd recommend using these as replacements : http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008DRZ548/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3VJ1GOX51LFQ9They are much cheaper and give equal, if not superior, writing quality as Cross branded refills.PROS:There is the option to turn counter-clockwise and retract the nib you are using so it appears when you turn clockwise again (saves having to scroll through all 3 again).Build quality is superb - the black matt finish is extremely nice to hold in the hand and doesn't get sweaty/greasy from extended use. I personally don't find the pen heavy, it seems a good weight considering it's cast from metal.The ink writes well and hasn't smudged or blobbed on the page.The presentation case that the pen comes in is a nice touch; makes it ideal for a gift.The top of the pen has a cap which can be unscrewed to reveal a rubber at the top which can be replaced pretty easily.CONS:The pencil function is a bit confusing - I can't figure out how to refill it without manually pushing the leads into the nib end whilst holding the pen in a "clicked" position. I haven't had the guts to pull the insert out yet.The clip on the pen is stiff and probably wouldn't last too long if it was being clipped onto a shirt every day. It would likely bend out of shape or snap. Not a problem for me personally but others will use the pen differently.CONCLUSION:Extremely good pen. Great build quality. Writes extremely well. Handy having 3 options in 1 slim pen. Well priced if you get it below £30. Will last a lot longer and feels much nicer than the standard biro pens lying around.

Excellent purchase.Writes very nicely as you would expect from a Cross pen. Both inks flow smoothly and the pencil is a great added touch.Easy to use, with a single turn right to rotate between Black, Red and Pencil and left to retract whichever is in use. Despite having 3 functions, the pen retains a slim profile but still has a nice weight and sits very comfortably in the hand, particularly with the satin finish, no feel of it slipping out.The stylus is OK, still quite squidgy and doesn't work great if you have a screen protector on your tablet, but still much better than a cheap £1 stylus available everywhere. Not sure how much I'll use this bit and you can get a standard cap instead if desired. I did try it on a colleagues Windows 8 Touch laptop and it worked much better.The rubber for the pencil is neatly hidden under the stylus (but doesn't impact the stylus performance)The only concern I (may) have is that to retain the slim profile, the individual ink cartridges are very slim, so I am unsure how long the ink will last - As I use the pen every day, I'll update the review when they run out.....

These pens are great, purchased for a gift for a special birthday so hope it’s well received

Smooth feel, easy to hold and change colour. Stylus works well

I've always liked the IDEA of multifunction pens, but found the execution to be lacking - they're bulky, clunky, and not especially cool. This one, though, is slim enough to pass as a single-function pen, and therefore excellent for confusing people who borrow it from you, fiddle with it absently, then carry on writing only to find the ink is now a different colour. That never gets old.The build quality feels good, it writes well, and it looks neat. My only complaint was the stylus tip, which feels like a bit of a gimmick, and wears through fairly quickly. But I can't really even deduct a star for that, since when I sent Cross an email about it, they dug out a non-stylus tip from an earlier model and posted it to me free of charge. Outstanding service, strongly recommended.

Ordered the pen to add to my collection of the same style. Looks the part but much smaller than the old tech+ I had, I noticed there was a tech 4+ available in the same style but appears to be discontinued? Returned and hope Cross re-introduce the tech 4+.

I've used a Cross Tech 3 pen for years as I find it so useful to have black, red and pencil available at all times in one stylish pen. So when my previous one finally failed (the pen selection mechanism wore out after about 10 years) I immediately replaced it with an identical one. It's slim, stylish and reliable and value for money given it's versatility. I would hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

I've always liked Cross pens having had my last one for nearly 20 years until a colleague borrowed and lost it :-(I liked the idea of a multi function pen but was always put off by the cheap plasticy things that they were.Came across this and thought I'd give it a go.I'm so glad I did - Been using it 6 months now. The pen writes beautifully, feels comfortable and still looks like new despite being chucked in my bag with my laptop and other stuff daily.Like others I was concerned about the life of the refills being as they are quite small. However a refill lasts me 3 months, I use the pen daily, which is about the same as I was getting from the gel ink refills on my old Townsend.I've only used the pencil a couple of times and it seems OK. The stylus tip seems sturdy enough to me, similar to many purpose built styli, however I can't comment on it's use as I don't use it, I prefer to use my finger.