BIC Cristal Xtra Smooth Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Blue, 10-Count

I've been using Bic pens since I was in elementary school. I'm now 63 & I'm still using them. I went overseas & attended a VERY exclusive private school & I still used them. I was told I had nice writing by my teachers, my reply was always the same, my obsession w/ Bic pens was part of the reason for my "nice writing". The shape of the barrel, that smooth flow of the ink, & even the ability to "erase" my mistakes (I had good binder paper!), all contributed to my neat writing assignments. I wasn't artistic like most of my female friends. They'd decorate & enlighten their essays, but I didn't have THAT talent. But boy! I could embellish my papers bc I always had all the colors of Bic pens! As for smudging, I never had that particular problem. If there were problems it was the ink itself & not the design of the pen. First the pen would explode bc of the ambient heat, or they'd dry out (maybe thickened is a better word) & the ink didn't for at ALL, but a bit of controlled heat from a lighter (some of my friends in Jr. High already smoked!) would fix that issue. All in all, Bic pens were economical, they had good quality ink, very rarely, 1 in 100 I'd say, would develop some skipping or they'd leave globs of ink (overflow of ink) as you wrote, but it WAS so rare I can still remember them doing THAT. However, they were so economical that my Grandma would buy them by the box bc all 3 of her oldest grandkids would be given those pens to use. In fact, my school would include their contracted school supplies in our school packet, & those would inevitably fail us in the 1st week or month of our school year. I'd give those to my cousins (they had the school shield & of course the name of the school) but must of us would be carrying our own supplies, & give away the school's. I was always the one using Bic pens every year, all yr. And one of my friends, HIS father was the Chinese rep for a writing instrument manufacturer, so he usually had the latest models/styles of pens & pencils. He'd show the small circle of aficionados who would appreciate whatever was brand new in the newest offered writing instruments. Bic wasn't in his father's supply chain, he'd have been mobbed if he had access! Anyway, there are more Pros than Cons to using Bic pens. I AM not just computer literate, I was a trained & certified Computer Operator in the mid-80s, & kept up my knowledge bc I REALLY like computers in all their aspects. Now I can revive legacy machines, from desktops to Chromebooks, though i can't really do business w/ my knowledge. The point is that I CHOOSE to write w/ pen & paper some aspects of my life bc a notebook & pen don't crash, & my words don't just disappear if I've forgotten to Save my work when i close my spiral notebook, & finally, I use what's been effective & dependable all these yrs. And yes, I have ordered, & will continue to buy Bic pens in every color they make (blue black, red, & green), especially through Amazon bc they've NOT let me down, & w/ the rose in gas prices, it's actually cheaper to have them delivered w/ my groceries.

Excellent price and pens! I am a writer and I am extremely picky about my pens and these are top notch. The only thing I would change about these pens would be making a fine point version. I am a sucker for a fine point pen! Blue ink is also the absolute best! We need to bring blue ink back.. it is actually beneficial to view blue ink on paper... hard to explain here but I suggest you do do a search on that. These are a true blue classic! (Pun intended! lol) I buy a pack whenever I see them on sale cheap and imagine that I always will <3

I am a child of the 70s. These pens have been my favorite since I was in junior high. They are tried and true, smooth, never disappoint and always my go-to pen. Long lasting and affordable too! I would seriously prefer writing with my bic pen than any other. I love that the casing is clear so you can see when the ink is out.

These are seriously the best pens ever! They write smoothly, feel comfortable in your hand, and make everyday writing so much easier. The fact that I found them on sale made the purchase even better—such an amazing deal and an absolute steal! I’m extremely happy with the quality and would definitely buy them again.

These pens write incredibly smoothly and consistently from the first use. The ink flows evenly without skipping, and they're very comfortable to hold. Great quality for everyday writing. Highly recommend!

I really like these pens. Although my first box arrived incomplete (only 8 out of 10), Amazon sent a replacement right away and the new set is perfect. They are comfortable to hold and the ink flow is consistent. Happy with the purchase now!

I have always lived Bic pens more than another they are not only made with great quality but they aren't costly. They have great grip and smoothness when using them to write. The color is always bright and vibrant

I love this pen. It is very simple and inexpensive. It does the job well. I love it!

This is a good set of pens to keep at home or in the office. I prefer the Medium tip. Writes smoothly and lasts a long time!

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I love these BIC medium point ball pens, I always have. They are easy to hold and always write perfectly.

Smooth,though leave slight ink when used for drawing that's acceptable but smooth in writing

Product quality is excellent