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How long of a line can a BIC pen draw?
A regular BIC ballpoint pen can draw a line that’s about 2 kilometers long. That’s more than 6 times longer than the height of the Eiffel tower! The United States produces more than 2 billion pens a year.
How much can a ballpoint pen write?
An average ballpoint pen will write approximately 50,000 words – or about 100 pages of text. 4.3 pens are used, on average, by each person in the United States each year. Ballpoint pens range from about 7-cents each, to over $730,000 for the Mont Blanc ballpoint.
Why are BIC pens so good?
Bic has sold over 100 billion of these pens since they were first launched in 1950. Though Europe gets the awesome orange barrels, in the States we’re “stuck” with what to me is the “classic” Bic Cristal, featuring a clear plastic hexagonal barrel and a plastic cap that matches the ink color.
How long is a ballpoint pen?
The length of 415 ballpoint pens was stated on the retailer’s website that was for sale and we can see that the average length of a ballpoint pen is between 130 and 140mm, 13 – 14 cm or 5.11 – 5.51 inches.
How long can a Bic ballpoint pen write?
HOW LONG WILL A BIC® PEN WRITE BEFORE IT RUNS OUT OF INK? Each BIC® ballpoint pen produces more than 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) of writing.
How long does it take to finish a ballpoint pen?
Each pen contains enough ink to write a continuous line 4 to 5 kilometers long. Assuming that on average someone uses 1 to 2 meters of ink to write with each day for 365 days.
How many Bic pens are made in a day?
BIC manufactures and sells 22 million stationery and pen products every day around the world. BIC is the number one manufacturer of ballpoint pens in the world and a leader in stationery products.
Are Bic ballpoint pens waterproof?
The oil-based ink writes well on many surfaces, is smooth, and dries quickly. It is also water-resistant, making it a good choice for outdoor use as well as waterproof paper such as Rite in the Rain.
How long do Bic pens write for?
It would be interesting to know because Bic claims its ballpoint pens will write for 2 to 3 kilometers. However, BIC ballpoint pens are not the longest writing pens out there as the eco-friendly company Seltzer makes their “7-year pen”.
How far can you write with a ballpoint pen?
A dry ink ballpoint pen typically writes in the kilometer range- it can draw a continuous line of about 1-3km. For example, Papermate has a economy disposable pen line called “Kilometrico”. Bic pens fall into this category. A roller ball pen has a typical writing distance about 5-10 times less than that.
Where can I get a refill for my Bic pen?
If you are a U.S. consumer, you can order refills at www.shopbic.com. HOW LONG WILL A BIC ® PEN WRITE BEFORE IT RUNS OUT OF INK? Each BIC ® ballpoint pen produces more than 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) of writing.
Is it necessary to store a bic pen with its point facing down?
It is not necessary to store a BIC ® pen with its point facing down. However, we do recommend protecting the point when the pen is not being used. In the case of retractable pens, the point should be retracted when not in use, and pens with caps should also be protected after each use.