Cross Ion and Matrix Gel Ink Refill, Nucleus Black, 1 per card (8516-1)

by Cross

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007E7MC
• Item model number: 8516-1
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,446 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 28, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Cross Ion Black Gel Ink Pen Refill is an easy-to-use refill cartridge filled with smooth gel ink for a clean, even flow.

Product Description

Gel ink refill cartridges for the Ion, Vice and Matrix. Smooth gel ink makes writing even easier, and with four great colors to choose from, you can let your imagination run free!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Cross Ion Ink Refills are terrible, June 5, 2006

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Keltus - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cross Ion and Matrix Gel Ink Refill, Nucleus Black, 1 per card (8516-1) (Electronics)

I have 2 cross ion pens, which work fine out of the box. I've also tried 12 different refills, and more than half of them stopped working after a few days or don't work at all. I've had the best luck with black (3/4 are good), but the other colors are all very sketchy. Purple doesn't work at all, oranges and reds and green might work if you write slow enough. On the other hand, Cross will replace the refills for free, but it's still a hassle and you'll likely get non-working refills as a replacement too.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT BUY, May 26, 2007

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valleyboy (DC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cross Ion and Matrix Gel Ink Refill, Nucleus Black, 1 per card (8516-1) (Electronics)

As with all the previous reviews, I too have had absolutely no luck with these gel refils. They have lasted 2 days to 2 weeks, with the ink flow suddenly stopping. I have NEVER emptied a cartridge yet, of any color! This has be absolutely frustrating when I have wanted to take notes or make a quick note for someone. Stay away from this product and anything that uses it. It is an absolute waste of money.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars poor quality refills, August 28, 2006

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Macca (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cross Ion and Matrix Gel Ink Refill, Nucleus Black, 1 per card (8516-1) (Electronics)

My Cross Ion pen worked great but every refill I have purchased so far has failed within a few days to a couple of months (of light use). Some refills have completely dried up and others the ink flow is such that you can only write very slowly. Good pens but unfortunately they are let down by poor quality refills.