| What is it about men and cars? While women dream | | | | Award in 1953. |
| of their next home or a new outfit, men are always | | | | Cross Pen believes "Fine pens and fine automobiles |
| dreaming of their next automobile, their fantasy car. | | | | have much in common: precise engineering, quality |
| My husband loves to point out certain automobiles as | | | | materials and meticulous craftsmanship." So they are |
| we drive down the road. He is even more | | | | now introducing The C-Series; pens inspired by fine |
| enthusiastic about the older models. His father was | | | | race cars and the men who adore them. |
| an antique car enthusiast, so if he can come up with | | | | "The C-Series automotive heritage is evident in |
| the year a particular automobile was built, I think he | | | | several details. The clip is reminiscent of an |
| feels closer to his beloved father and the days of his | | | | automotive tool. From a side view, there is a hex bolt |
| youth. | | | | on the pivot point. It feels like a car door hinge, |
| Mans love of cars has overflowed into an even | | | | smooth functionality with a purpose. The logo is very |
| greater obsession, race car driving. All over the world, | | | | bold, as when you open the hood of the car and you |
| millions tune in to Formula One and NASCAR racing | | | | see the name cast in the engine. It's meant to have |
| events, creating one of the greatest global television | | | | that feeling. And inside each letter, there's a chiseled |
| audiences the world has seen. | | | | treatment. People who know and appreciate cars will |
| A.T. Cross Pen Company also has a long tradition of | | | | pick up on all the details. The chrome appointments |
| race cars. Cross founder Alonzo T. Cross built the | | | | at top and bottom are meant to resemble the facets |
| first car in Rhode Island in 1896 and former company | | | | of wheel lug nuts, while the center ring has a strong |
| President, Russ Boss, a semi-professional race driver | | | | mechanical appearance. |
| in the 1950's, earned the Jaguar Driver of the Year | | | | |