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Fun facts about the BIC ballpoint pen (video)

Jason Weisberger

Aug 26, 2024
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If you want to try writing with a cheap plastic disposable pen, the BIC Crystal is the pen for you.

I hate scribbling back and forth on a piece of paper, trying to get a rollerball pen to start flowing after they've sat for a long time. The BIC, however, is pretty classic in its ability to fill the void when you really need …

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