Filling Mechanism: Rollerball

Cross pens turned to its history when it turned to a modernized version of an early pen they now call the Cross Classic Century. This slender rollerball has some elegant Edwardian-era accents. The matte black finish is nearly perfect, but the golden trim has some tiny micro scratches, particularly where the cap screwed on to the tail. It isn't particularly noticeable from writing distance, let alone farther, but finicky connoisseurs might be turned off. The refill was in good working order when we tested it. 13.2cm capped.

Finding a Cross CLICK ROLLERBALL GEL pen is pretty difficult to do. This pen looks like the classic Cross Century...only those are twist ballpoints. Ours also has a nice pearlescent sheen to its white body with black trim. It is a stunning looking pen with almost no trace of wear. In great working order. 13.4cm.

We always thought the designer of the Mont Blanc Starwalker Mystery Black pen must have loved "Donkey Kong" or "Pitfall," as a kid playing the Atari. Part of the design includes what look to us like the little ladders in the video games. With platinum trim, this preowned luxury pen is still very attractive. We include a new refill but NOT the macro filters for a camera also seen holding up the cap in the photo. There are a few thin scratches on the platinum trim, but otherwise this pen looks great. Guaranteed authentic with its serial number and "Pix" under the clip. Clip is on tightly. 14cm capped.

Mont Blanc Starwalker pens were a stunning advancement in modern luxury pen design when they were first released. This rubberized model of the rollerball refill is our favorite. The metal trim is platinum plated, but the rest of the cap and barrel have window panes of rubber. It has phenomenal grip and texture. Also impressive is that they finally designed a threaded tail section so that you can safely post the cap by screwing it on. We checked, and you can count on this pen having an serial number and "Pix" under the clip. It also comes with the big box but no papers. Oh, and it has a working refill! Minimal wear. 14.1cm capped.

Sparkly flecks of deep jade green wink at you from the depths of the handsome forrest green of this Conklin Glider of the modern era. Large but not oversized in girth, it is a very comfortable writing experience that won't cramp your hand. Very little wear or tear can be found on this fine pre-owned luxury pen. The silver plated cap band has a little stubborn discoloration, but there are no cracks and a strong imprint. We installed a new refill. 14.5cm capped.

Based loosely on the vintage Conklin Nozac, this is definitely a sacless pen. (Nozac was code for "no sac."). Pearl white, this rollerball pen is very handsome. Very little discernible wear shows through on this cap and barrel. We installed a brand new rollerball refill. We particularly like the fact that the pen looks circular but it is really a 12-sided cap and barrel. It is much larger than most of the vintage Nozacs we've seen. Wide-bodied for an easier, cramp-free grip. 14.8cm capped.

No longer in production, these bordeaux color Mont Blanc LeGrand rollerball pens are in greater demand than ever. More than a luxury pen sought after in the board room, it is becoming a collector's item, too. Ours is guaranteed authentic, with its serial number in the clip band. It was a user, with light wear and a couple scuffs in the finish that won't quite buff out. Still, there are no cracks, and most of the wear can't be seen at arm's length. It comes with a working refill. 14.5cm capped.

The large Aurora Talentum rollerball pen is both elegant and really great for writing all day. Lightweight and wider-bodied, it is easy to grip without your hand cramping. The periwinkle (light purple) coloring is bright and unique for a luxury pen. We installed a new refill. Light wear. 13.6cm.