A.T. CROSS ADDS FUN TO THE FORMULA WITH POLKA DOT PENS AND COORDINATED NOTEBOOKS -- Fashionable Color and Chic Style Create a Noticeable Way to Take Notes --

Lincoln, RI, May 25, 2005 -- A.T. Cross Company (AMEX: ATX – news) introduces a new group of bright, colorful coordinated pens and notebooks to its diverse product line. Eye-catching and enviable, the new Cross® Century® II Polka Dot ball-point pens and coordinating notebooks will be at the top of the list for summertime writing, whether at your desk, in the office, on the beach or in the classroom.

The new Polka Dot pens are the latest version of the popular Cross Century II. Slim and sleek, this lightweight yet substantial pen has long been a favorite in the A.T. Cross product line. Available in pink or green color themes, the small, medium and large dots are sprinkled over a white, lacquer coated finish. Like candy dots, the cheerful colors will brighten any day.

“The Polka Dot Pens and Notebooks are a great example of us listening to our customers’ requests for products that enhance their lifestyle,” said Bruce Willox, Director of Global Marketing at A.T. Cross. “In addition to exciting consumers, retailers will find the new products a striking visual in their product displays and perfect items for the season.”

Use a Polka Dot pen with one of the coordinated Wire-O notebooks, and it’s instantly fun to take notes, sketch, or doodle. The notebooks with dotted covers, 6” x 8.5”, are available in either green or pink themes with 200 sheets of fine quality white lined paper, perforated at the margin for easy filing. Another version, 5.75” x 5.75”, is available in solid hues of medium blue green or medium hot pink, creating a singularly bright surface on which the pen clip can easily rest. This version comes with unlined white quality paper, also perforated at the margin. The contrast of the Polka Dot pen on both the dotted and solidly decorated notebooks makes a great ensemble.

Cross teamed up with the popular accessories designer, Rafé, to create the Polka Dot pens and matching Wire-O notebooks. Both the pens and notebooks incorporate Rafé’s signature gumball print. Rafé’s famous fashion sense and Cross’ quality products add up to a winning combination.

The Cross Polka Dot pens are available in ball-point versions only at a MSRP of $60.00. The MSRP for the Wire-O notebooks is $10.00 and $12.00. All products are available at the two Cross retail stores in Massachusetts; Harvard Square, Cambridge and the Mall at Chestnut Hill, and here for a limited time only.

About A.T. Cross

Since 1846, the A.T. Cross Company has crafted award-winning writing instruments appreciated by consumers across the globe for their quality and innovation. Today, A.T. Cross complements its writing instrument heritage with a broad range of premium personal accessories including timepieces, leather goods, reading glasses and Costa Del Mar sunglasses. These products are sold worldwide, in upscale department and specialty stores, as well as in shop-in-shops in many major international cities. For more information, please call A.T. Cross Consumer Relations at 1-800-282-7677; visit the Costa Del Mar website at www.costadelmar.com or Cross website at www.cross.com.