BIC Cristal Original Ballpoint , Comfortable Biro Pens, Medium Point (1.0mm), Assorted Colours, Pack of 10

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a b "Humble Masterpieces" (PDF). New York: The Museum of Modern Art. 27 September 2004 . Retrieved 13 March 2017. On top of all this, how one wrote with these old pens was very different from today, beyond having to keep dipping a nib pen in the ink every few words. With a ballpoint pen, one presses the tip to the paper and the ink simply rolls out onto the fibers. However, with a nib or fountain pen, the ink flows out under gravity or, in more elaborate fountain pens, the force of a piston. In addition, writing with them required great concentration to avoid splattering ink or tearing the paper with the sharp metal nib. In 1961 Bic Orange pen was introduced, featuring a fine 0.8mm (0.031in) point and an orange barrel instead of translucent. Bic makes this pen at its own plants in Europe. a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Russell-Ausley, Melissa (April 2000). "How Ballpoint Pens Work". Howstuffworks, Inc. Archived from the original on 4 May 2017 . Retrieved 30 March 2017.Small wonder that writers and clerks could be easily identified by their ink-stained fingers and shirts. Loud’s pen was indeed able to write on leather and wood, but it was too rough for paper. The device was deemed to have no commercial value and the patent eventually lapsed. There’s also a tiny hole in the barrel to help keep air pressure inside and outside equal, helping the ink flow and preventing it from leaking. Bic themselves also produce a range of pens made from 74% recycled plastic while other pen manufacturers like Paper Pens Co. and Eco-Pens have replaced the plastic body with tubes made of cardboard, or metal. As it turns out this seemingly simple creation is responsible for changing history when it comes to the way we write.

Collingridge, M. R. et al. (2007) "Ink Reservoir Writing Instruments 1905–20" Transactions of the Newcomen Society 77(1): pp.69–100, p. 69 Smith, David (14 June 2008). "It's 70 today, but our favourite pen just keeps rolling along". The Guardian.Before the Biro, writing was a ritual. Go into any hotel more than a century old that hasn't been extensively renovated, and you're likely to see writing desks in the lobby and even in the rooms for the guests.

a b c d Liddell, C.B. (3 April 2002). "The hair-raising art of Lennie Mace; Lennie Mace Museum". The Japan Times. Tokyo: Toshiaki Ogasawara. ISSN 0447-5763. OCLC 21225620. Archived from the original on 22 November 2012 . Retrieved 30 March 2017. Fountain pen of the ball point type". United States Patent Office. Archived from the original on 31 March 2017 . Retrieved 30 March 2017– via Google Patents. In general, the more viscous the ink, the faster it will dry, but more writing pressure needs to be applied to dispense ink. But although they are less viscous, hybrid inks have a faster drying time compared to normal ballpoint inks. Also, a larger ball dispenses more ink and thus increases drying time. The common ballpoint pen is a product of mass production, with components produced separately on assembly lines. [54] Basic steps in the manufacturing process include the production of ink formulas, molding of metal and plastic components, and assembly. [4] Marcel Bich (leading to Société Bic) was involved in developing the production of inexpensive ballpoint pens. [5] Standards [ edit ]

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Red ball point fountain pen inks and colorants therefor". United States Patent Office. Archived from the original on 6 May 2016 . Retrieved 30 March 2017– via Google Patents. The hexagonal body makes it easy to grip; the “transparent shaft that allows you to see the ink running out”, Hensher says. A tiny hole in the body equalises the air pressure both inside and outside the pen. Then there is the ink, drying in a couple of seconds instead of the 10s of seconds. “To be perfectly honest, the Bic pen is just such a miracle you don’t even think about it anymore. Some ballpoint pens use a hybrid ink formulation whose viscosity is lower than that of standard ballpoint ink, but greater than rollerball ink. [30] The ink dries faster than a gel pen to prevent smearing when writing. These pens are better suited for left-handed persons. Examples are the Uni-ball Jetstream and Pilot Acroball ranges. [32] These pens are also labelled "extra smooth", as they offer a smoother writing experience compared to normal ballpoint pens.