At last, a small pen that's easy to hold with the pleasing weight and features of a full-sized pen. This Cross Compact three-quarter size pen comes as a ball point pen or fountain pen and features a cap lacquered in brilliant translucent hues and chrome body with unique etched ring pattern. When the cap is slipped atop the pen, it extends the size and balance for comfortable, effortless writing. Cap it up and the Cross Compact Pen slips easily in a pocket, purse or Cross leather agendas.