BIC Glide Black Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point (1.0mm), 4-Count Pack, Ultra Smooth Writing Black Pens

Nice quality. Works as expected without issues. Writes smoothly and is comfortable in my hand.

I am a mechanic, I need a pen to write paperwork in greasy, dirty environments. I've used bic cristal, kmart pens and even premium $10+ pens. I would always scoff at "Gel" pens, however I bought a pack of these one day at the shops and have sworn by them for over a year now. These pens write clear, bold and smoothly. They really do glide across paper, but they also glide across oil marks, dirt and grease without losing fidelity. Sometimes debris can get stuck on the ball, a simple wipe with a clean rag and the pen continues on. I've never had one stop working, even after dropping them on the tip or using them on contaminated surfaces. The only way you can kill this pen is by using it until the ink is out, putting it in the wash will result in it still working for a surprising amount of time. Only reason why I have to buy more is because I always lose them.On the same token, I would not justify paying more than $1/ea pen. Officeworks and Woolworths used to sell these packs for $4 a pack, this was reasonable and I could justify buying multiple packs, $16 would last me a month or two. Amazon sold these for $3.67 and this was very reasonable, I believe $3 to $3.5 should be the true price as they do have issues. For example they tend to be wasteful with the ink, it won't last long before you have to get a new one. If I used a single pen, it would last about a week and a half, in that time I would have wrote about A4 pages. Furthermore, the mechanism can get stuck, a couple of them would sieze and fail to retract or get stuck in the fully extended position. The materials used do not justify the price, the grip is merely a thin layer of moulded rubber and has no maluable characteristic, infact the tip of my thumb has gotten very sore as I grip pens tightly. Although I haven't yet had the metal clip break on me, it too isn't special, simply bent thin steel and I find it to be a bit tight, catching on the seem of my pocket.To summarise, the BIC Atlantis/Glide is a formidable pen, it's simple, aesthetically pleasing, durable and has a very smooth nib and ink. However the price of the pen is currently inflated, if I was paying more than a dollar for a mass produced pen, I'd expect a better finish with smoother moulds, a more ergonomic grip and a bigger ink chamber. If the price remains above $1/ea, I'll be looking at alternatives like the Anko retractable gel pen or the Keji retractable gel pen. Although their quality is expected to be lesser, their pricing is more grounded to their quality at $0.35-0.38/ea compared to the BIC which is currently $1.25-1.50/ea. I am happy to pay a $0.57-0.65 premium for a reliable, quality pen. However, why would I pay $0.90-1.15 premium for a pen that I'll probably lose halfway through it's lifetime?

They write very smooth. Great pens!

I like a pen with soft barrel touch, also this pen haps good easy flow of ink. One does not struggle when writing

These were ok pens. Not sure if they're old stock but ink wouldn't come out. Frustrating trying to write with no ink flow . Not a good investment. Price was affordable but I can't honestly recommend.

At my age, I really appreciate medium point ink pens. These Bic Glide pens are an excellent value and very reliable. With family members living in this house, I have found it hard to keep my Bic Glide pens for myself unless I hide them. I plan to give a few boxes as stocking stuffers this holiday season.

I've been a loyal Bic Glide (formerly Atalantis) ballpoint pen user for 10+ years. Whenever I needed a ballpoint pen, I would get Bic's Atalantis from a grocery store. The pens usually last for a good amount of time, but the order I received did not last long. The pens dry up too quickly, so I have to throw an old one out and use a new one. It's only been a month since I received my order, but I'm already onto my third pen. It's frustrating to constantly replace a pen. I'm not sure if something about the product has changed or if the seller is shipping out old pens. I think I might try a different brand or line within Bic.

Great writing and good price but there is no clicky sound. I must deduct a star for the lack of click

Their great to draw, you can get a great range of value depending on how much you press on the paper.

As pens go these are terrific. Light in the shirt pocket and easy glide writing.

Nice smooth writing pen,good quality and comfortable in hand

Smooth writing, no skipping, and ink lasts longer than expected. Perfect for everyday notes, work, or school without smudging.

Excellent product at a great price!The item arrived well-packaged and exactly as described. Shipping was fast, and communication throughout the process was clear and helpful. Very satisfied with the overall experience—thank you so much!