Cross Calais Ballpoint Pen, Blue Lacquer with Chrome Cap, Custom Engraved — Graduation, Promotion, Retirement, or Office Gift

The speed and quality of delivery was excellent and exactly as promised. I am impressed with the appearance of the box and the pen as it really pops. I am a fan of cross pens already but this one shows up with class. If you want to gift someone a real keepsake then this is it. Nice work.

Perfect Graduation Gift. Nicely personalised name printing

What can I say? It's a Cross and totally lives up to its name and reputation. Choosing it for a graduation gift was a no-brainer. How many other gifts can actually be cherished and used for a lifetime? And the scripted engraving was just the perfect touch - ever so subtle, but elegant. But, the big surprise? I ordered it last Friday and got it today, Monday! Granted, I paid the extra amount for fast delivery, but I was only promised a Wednesday delivery. So, yes! I highly recommend this pen for a graduation gift, or honestly? Buy one for yourself!!!

Dayspring should be very proud of their service and their products. I thought of an engraved pen for a graduation gift. Found what I want, asked if it could be delivered in time and it was

Very happy with the result. Excellent gift idea

Visually, this pen is everything I had hoped for. It's a very simple design without any unnecessary ornamentation. It's also very nicely weighted, and I really like the thicker barrel. My hands aren't particularly large, but I still find a lot of pens are a bit skinny for my taste. Also, the engraving is beautifully done. I really didn't want to be the first to not give this pen five stars, and really I lean closer to four and a half, but there are a couple of issues that bring down the rating. 1) The twisting action for retracting and extending the pen tip is a bit loose and gritty feeling, and 2) it can be difficult to fully connect the cap to the body which leaves a black line between the two (pictured). I've been able to get them to meet with a little coaxing, but it's not ideal. The pen for which this is a replacement was a Cross pen that came in a $20 Victorinox gift set. It had approximately the same dimensions, but it didn't have either of these problems, and, since that one was cheaper, i really expected this one to perform at least as well. Overall, I am very happy with this pen. It didn't meet all of my expectations, but if you're looking for a handsome pen that feels good to hold I strongly recommend this one.

I got it for my mom for Mother’s Day she loves it.

I have been using Cross pens for longer than I can remember. I started with the original gold filled pen and pencil set(they were a gift) many many years ago. This set introduced me to the world of luxury writing implements. When they finally each required service after many years of faultless operation, Cross repaired them under the lifetime guarantee. They were the slim models that I must admit I found a little difficult to hold properly over longer periods of writing. Then I discovered the larger diameter models of Cross ballpoint pens. I must now have at least six or seven of them in my office at home! This Cross "Calais" model continues the tradition and it is a beauty indeed. It has the expected Cross quality of finish and Dayspring Pens were kind enough to engrave my name on the barrel beside the pocket clip. The overall impression - the deep blue colour, the "heft" of the pen, the comfort and ease of use, the actual writing experience and the general feel of the pen and its natural fit in my fingers - is simply top notch. There are lots of less expensive pens on the market, many vying to come off as quality items. There are also many more expensive options, some ridiculously so! However, to me, the choice of pens from Cross, and this Calais model in particular, seem to strike a perfect balance between cost and ultimate satisfaction. From the moment I began to use this pen, it felt like an old friend. Natural, comfortable and eminently likeable. What more can you ask from a pen?

Very nice. Lovely appearance. Engraving was nice.

Excellent product and engraving by Dayspring Pens. Absolutely worth gifting a special one. Really appreciate your quality and promptness with regards to service provided. Would definitely recommend.

Gorgeous pen. It was a gift and he loved it. Wld buy again.

Pen is solid and looks expensive. Great value and great for gifting.

Wonderful gift to get for a graduate.