{"product_id":"cross-century-ii-ballpoint-pen-black-lacquer-gold","title":"Cross Century II Ballpoint Pen - Black Lacquer \u0026 Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cross Century II Ballpoint Pen - Black Lacquer \u0026amp; Gold pairs the Century II design with a Black Lacquer \u0026amp; Gold finish. The exact finish gives the familiar Cross design its own visual identity while preserving the proportions and writing format associated with the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCentury II takes the visual language of the original Classic Century and gives it a more substantial profile and greater weight in the hand. Cross positions the collection as a bolder, wider interpretation of its classic design, with balanced proportions suited to everyday writing and presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example is distinguished by its Black Lacquer \u0026amp; Gold finish. The color and surface treatment give the familiar Century II proportions a different character while preserving the recognizable clip, trim, and overall Cross design language appropriate to the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCollector \u0026amp; Design Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCross has produced many finish variations across its major collections, and subtle changes in lacquer, plating, texture, and trim can significantly change the character of an otherwise familiar model. For this listing, the title and technical details are intentionally limited to what is established in the source inventory data rather than assigning an unsupported production year, country of manufacture, nib alloy, or limited-edition status. That approach keeps the listing useful to both writers and collectors without overstating provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWriting Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn ballpoint form, the pen uses Cross's familiar twist-operated refill system. The mechanism keeps the writing point protected when not in use and makes the pen convenient for daily notes, signatures, and desk use. Cross ballpoint refills are replaceable, allowing the instrument to remain in service long after the original refill is exhausted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrand Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA.T. Cross traces its history to 1846 and has played a long role in the development of American writing instruments. The company introduced the Century mechanical pencil in 1946, the Classic Century ballpoint in 1953, and later expanded into collections such as Townsend, Century II, Solo, and Metropolis as its catalog evolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Century II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Lacquer \u0026amp; Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWriting Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twist-action ballpoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twist action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cross","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54744287019283,"sku":"CR-CII-BLG-BP","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2083\/6627\/files\/run3-10551796039955-293.jpg?v=1793298439","url":"https:\/\/www.truphaeinc.mom\/products\/cross-century-ii-ballpoint-pen-black-lacquer-gold","provider":"Truphae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}