FAST TRACK YOUR WRITING STYLE WITH THE NEW TURISMO PEN FROM CROSS®

Rev up your writing with the latest boldly designed accessory from CROSS – the new Century® II Turismo pen. This patterned pen features swirling stripes evocative of speed with vibrant color combinations in the favored fashion palettes for spring.

Inspired by the alluring abstract illustrations adorning spring fashions, CROSS designers interpreted the excitement of a grand prix race where high performance cars blur into speedy stripes of vivid color as they charge before your eyes. Embracing the trend of fluid prints and the infusion of strong, chic color combinations, CROSS developed its new limited edition pen to be in sync with the season’s move towards bright hues, adventurous pattern, and a glimmer of shimmer.

The Turismo ballpoint pen with its dynamic, wrap-around design is set against a metallic background for just a hint of shine. The hot shot of pop-art color in this striped writing instrument delivers a racy spirit in three different color choices (track yellow, racing red, and turbo blue). Each one invites the eye with magnificent swirling hues - a design influenced by the Grand Prix events of Monaco.

Pack this pen and race to your next rendezvous. Whether your passion is a charged day of shopping, cheering with the crowd at a Formula One event, or life taken at a lesser pace, this writing instrument will win you over with its performance and style. As with all CROSS writing instruments, the Turismo comes with a lifetime mechanical guarantee.

Available in March 2009, the Century II Turismo (suggested retail price $60) will be available at CROSS stores, select retailers, and online at www.cross.com.