The BIC Round Stick Extra Life Ball Pen is a dependable favorite that offers performance and value, making it the #1 selling ball pen in the US. Great for daily use at home, school, or the office, this pen writes 90% longer on average than Paper mate Ink Joy 100 Ball Stick Pen. It features a versatile 1.0 mm medium point that creates vivid lines and has a reliable tungsten carbide ball point that spreads the ink smoothly and evenly, making this pen ideal for a variety of writing applications from note-taking to doodling. The flexible round barrel rests comfortably in your hand, while the translucent barrel shows the remaining ink supply, so you know when you're running low.