{"product_id":"cross-contour-ballpoint-pen-red","title":"Cross Contour Ballpoint Pen - Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cross Contour Ballpoint Pen - Red pairs the Contour design with a Red 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\u003eContour brings a contemporary, ergonomic emphasis to the Cross catalog, combining a clean modern profile with the brand's familiar refillable writing system and polished finish work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example is distinguished by its Red finish. The color and surface treatment give the familiar Contour 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 Contour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\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":54744290984211,"sku":"CR-CONT-R-BP","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2083\/6627\/files\/cross-contour-ballpoint-pen-red-746.jpg?v=1793294618","url":"https:\/\/www.truphaeinc.mom\/products\/cross-contour-ballpoint-pen-red","provider":"Truphae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}