I think there is something very special about writing with a Cross pen. Maybe it is because one of the most thoughtful gifts that I remember receiving was a Cross pen from a teacher upon graduating 8th grade. It was engraved with my name on it and I still have it today. Can you believe 40 years later, I still have that pen? I don’t use it anymore, it is a keepsake now but that is the wonderful thing about receiving a cross pen, they are cherished forever. A Cross pen is truly the gift that will last a lifetime. I have continued the tradition of gifting Cross pens to graduates, on birthdays and on Christmas, they are the perfect gift for every occasion.

Cross has some incredible collections,  one of which is in the Botanica Collection. 6 beautifully crafted pens that I know my daughters will love are featured. As stated by Cross, these elegant pens are “Inspired by the beautiful floral patterns used in henna designs, Botanica is sure to captivate. Eye-catching colors are used to artfully illustrate three lush floral designs on pearlescent ivory lacquer. Tendrils of deep-etched metallic highlights bring the layers together, creating an element of depth and dimension. Like nature itself, Botanica is at once elegant, whimsical, and boldly original.” I know when my girls receive their Cross pen, it will be cherished.

Have you been listening to all the BUZZ lately over the new Start Wars movie? You might want to think about gifting a  Star Wars pen which Cross recently introduced. There are 3 pens in the series and each features a themed character emblem and detailed designs that are absolutely spectacular. These gel ink pens are available in Storm Trooper (shown above) CP3O and Darth Vader all with a “click mechanism”.  They are designed with a smooth-flowing gel ink technology. Make your gift even more spectacular by choosing a Star Wars pen from the Jot Zone Line. The gift set is shown above with a pen shown in a coordinating character-themed gift box. This medium sized journal is made of a high-quality leatherette finish containing 160 lined acid-free pages. If you know a Star Wars fan, this pen and gift set is a must have for their collection.

I do want to tell you about another special pen, one that has a cause, the Cross Limited Edition Fonderie 47 Peerless Fountain Pen.  CROSS has partnered With Fonderie 47  “To Stop Gun Violence In Africa”. I was touched to read that proceeds from this extravagant pen will enable the destruction of 10 more assault weapons in Africa helping to save human lives.

These pens are extremely special as stated by Cross, “CROSS has created only forty-seven of these limited edition fine writing instruments. The series’ signature is a disk of blackened steel from a melted-down, AK47 which is embedded in the cap and marked with the Fonderie 47 logo. Additionally, the center band that encircles its 18 KT, gold-filled barrel bears the unique serial number of the gun taken out of circulation in Africa to create it. For purposes of authenticity, each fountain pen is also engraved with a CROSS limited-edition number, representing each pen’s unique number in the limited series of forty-seven pens.”

The features of the Fonderie 47 Peerless Fountain Pen are exquisite with;

A disk of blackened steel from a melted down AK47 embedded in cap

An 18KT gold filled/rolled gold with an elegant fluted engraving pattern with a wide nib made of 18 Karat Solid Gold

The Center band on barrel shows unique serial number of gun taken out of circulation

Included is a keepsake box with a romance booklet and acrylic pen stand etched with the Fonderie 47 logo. A Certificate of Authenticity signed by Peter Thum, Fonderie 47 founder and the Cross designer is featured. Remember, there are only 47 in circulation and if you want to be part of this amazing charity you must act fast.

Cross pens and their collections are available cross.com and it is not to late to add a pen to your gift list.