What is inside the pen and what does each part do?
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Inside the Cross Tech 3+ are three writing tips and a stylus, all housed in one slim barrel. The black ballpoint handles everyday writing, note-taking, and signing. The red ballpoint is there for grading, editing, and annotating, and the 0.5mm mechanical pencil is for sketching, drafting, or anything you might want to erase. The plus is the stylus. At the very top, a soft-tipped capacitive stylus can now navigate phones and tablets, and it unscrews to reveal a concealed eraser for pencil corrections.
How do you switch between the ballpoint, red ink, and pencil on the Cross Tech 3+?
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The Cross Tech 3+ switches between its black ballpoint, red ballpoint, and 0.5mm mechanical pencil with an effortless twist of the barrel. There's no button to remember and no complicated mechanism to learn. Keep twisting until the tool you need appears like magic.
How do you refill the pencil lead?
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To refill the pencil lead, pull the two halves of the barrel apart to reveal the internal mechanism, then gently pull the entire pencil component out of its socket. Drop one or two 0.5mm leads directly into the exposed tube of the pencil mechanism, push the component back into the pen, and slide the barrel back together. Don’t fill the entire chamber, as this can cause the lead to jam. From there, the push-top ratchet advances the lead as you write, a click at a time.
Is the Cross Tech 3+ worth the money?
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The Cross Tech 3+ is worth the money if you are a chronic multitasker who hates cluttering your pockets or desk with four different instruments. Most people buy it because it skillfully crams a pen, a second editing pen, a mechanical pencil, and a stylus into a single, surprisingly slim barrel. You pay for the sheer convenience of having an entire desk drawer's worth of tools living in your shirt pocket.
What refills does the Cross Tech 3+ take?
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The Cross Tech 3+ uses a black and a red Cross Micro D1 ballpoint refill and standard 0.5mm pencil lead. One of the best advantages of the Tech 3+ is that you don't have to replace an entire multifunction pen when one component runs dry. You can just swap the specific refill or lead.
Can you replace the stylus top when it wears out?
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Yes, the stylus top on the Cross Tech 3+ is completely modular and can be replaced separately. If the rubber tip eventually wears down from hours of screen scrolling or simply goes missing after a trip down the couch cushions, you don't have to throw away the whole pen. You can screw on a fresh replacement cap and be good to go.
Is the Cross Tech 3+ covered by a warranty?
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The Cross Tech 3+ is backed by Cross's Lifetime Mechanical Guarantee, which covers the pen's internal mechanical functions. Given that multi-pens house a complex, rotating game of writing roulette inside the barrel, having a lifetime guarantee on that mechanism means you can twist and switch tools all day long with total peace of mind.
What is the difference between the Cross Tech 2 and the Cross Tech 3+?
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The difference between the
Cross Tech 2 and the Cross Tech 3+ is the number of tools in the barrel. Both include a stylus, but the Tech 2 pairs it with a single black ballpoint, while the Tech 3+ adds a red ballpoint, a 0.5mm mechanical pencil, and a hidden eraser. The Tech 2 is the slimmer, simpler choice if black ink and a stylus cover most of your day. The Tech 3+ is for anyone who has wished a pencil and a second color lived in the same pen.
Does the Cross Tech 3+ stylus work on modern touchscreens?
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The Cross Tech 3+ stylus works with modern touchscreen phones and tablets for everyday tasks like tapping, scrolling, and navigating apps. It's built as a convenient stylus at the top of the pen rather than a dedicated drawing tool, so it won't offer pressure sensitivity or palm rejection. If the stylus tip eventually wears out, it can be replaced separately.
Can the Cross Tech 3+ be engraved as a gift?
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Yes, the Cross Tech 3+ can be engraved with a name, initials, or short message through our in-house engraving service. Engraving adds that special touch and gives them a reason to remember who gave it to them. It also comes in a premium box ready for gifting.
Cross Tech 3+ Multi Functional Pen in Metallic Blue with Chrome Trim
Cross Tech 3+ Multi Functional Pen in Satin Black with Chrome Trim
Cross Tech 3+ Multi Functional Pen in Lustrous Chrome with Chrome Trim
Cross Tech 3+ Multi Functional Pen in Brushed Black with PVD Trim
Cross Tech 3+ Multi Functional Pen in Green with PVD Trim
Cross Tech 3+ Multi Functional Pen in Dark Blue with PVD Trim
