BIC Cristal Xtra Bold Ballpoint Pens, Bold Point (1.6 mm), School Supplies for Color-Coded Notes, 24-Count Pack in Assorted Colors

I've used a lot of pens over the years, but somehow I only recently discovered the BIC Cristal Xtra Bold. To say I'm impressed would be an understatement. These pens write with a rich, dark line that glides across the page with almost no effort. The 1.6mm point produces a bold, confident stroke that makes ordinary handwriting look better and turns even the most mundane note-taking into something enjoyable. The ink flow is smooth, consistent, and reliable from the first word to the last. What surprised me most is how satisfying these pens are to use. In an age of expensive fountain pens, gel pens, and every other writing instrument imaginable, this humble BIC manages to deliver a writing experience that simply feels right. There is something wonderfully honest about it. No gimmicks. No learning curve. Just a dependable pen that writes beautifully every single time. I originally bought one box to try them. Then I bought two more boxes because I realized I never wanted to be without them. That's probably the highest recommendation I can give any pen. If you enjoy journaling, writing letters, making lists, taking notes, or simply appreciate a good writing instrument, do yourself a favor and try these. They have earned a permanent place on my desk, in my notebook bag, and in my home. Sometimes the simplest tools are the ones that bring the most pleasure. For me, the BIC Cristal Xtra Bold is one of those rare discoveries.

Bought these for the ink to put in my 3D printed pens. Love the variety of colors. Great quality!

By far my favorite pens ever! Have ordered these multiple times. Writes great, grewta price, love the color selection, and last a long time.

All-time favorite pen. You cannot go wrong with these at all. The colors are bold and show up well on paper. It's a ball point so it writes so smooth and they do not smudge!!!

Great pens! Nice bold line; smooth; comfortable. A classic.

I am a bit of a pen snob. I used to use Uni-ball Jetstream pens. But, then I saw the Bic Glide bold pens at an attractive price, loved them, and never looked back. Now, I see that the price is right on the other Bic pens. So, I am wondering if I could go even cheaper. So, I tried the Bic Glide Bold against the Bic Xtra Bold and the Xtra Life. Long story short, the pens are well named. The Glide pen is heavier and smoother and very easy to write with. The Xtra Bold is a very light pen which means it takes more effort to write with. But, the color is indeed bolder than the Glide. Also, the ink is blobbier than the Glide. The XtraLife on the other hand is lighter, more faint, and scratchier. The above is for black ink. I also compared the Xtra Bold Blue vs Black. The black ink is blobby and uneven. The blue ink is less much less blobby - fewer dots and streaks. And the lines are more even. So, here is where I stand. My #1 is the Bic Glide Bold. It’s fun to use and makes my writing look good. It will be my go-no for writing in general. My #2 is the Bic Xtra Bold in Blue. This will likely be a distant second because I mostly type so I don’t want writing to take effort. I might use these up along with cheap legal pads with thin paper. The others will be throwaway pens that I loan out, jot down quick notes with, and use for contrasting ink with capturing thoughts. I might also use the Xtra Life for drawing fainter lines on unlined paper until they either run out or are lost.

Pencils write smoothly.

I love this inexpensive pen. It’s staple on my desk. Rolls smooth with great color.

They are awesome for making notes on my journal. Colours are vibrant.

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These are the smoothest biros to write with. They're my favourite pen. Thick, smooth ink.

以前の旧型Bic の書き心地が忘れられず、今回購入。書き心地、太さに満足です。（１．６ミリ）

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