The tungsten ball was revolutionary in terms of writing utensils. The rOtring rapidiograph design is another highly developed nib with some profound design and engineering aspects. Those pens are in a league of their own. Albeit they are currently around 50$ msrp. They are very tedious to clean and maintain. Ultimately, when creating art work I prefer the rapidiographs nib to ball points ink distribution method but they simply are not affordable in mass. I have used approximately 70 BiC pens on a current art piece. Had I used radiographs for the same work it would have been a several thousand percent price point difference. It's fascinating that BiC has produced such a quality product for such a low price.
@@StormyJoeseph WOW! Thank you for replying - not many people would have reason to know about the extensive design that goes into everyday objects we take for granted!
@@desicons2005 Yep! The approximate OEM diameter of the pen is .6mm, using the old English ruler guide. Had added a 1/4 by 1/2 inch clear rubber tubing salvaged from a old sport beverage container. Now diameter of the barrel is increased to 3/8 of an inch. Using a external 1/2 diameter insulation cover plug from a dysfunctional 300 ohm A/V connector to accommodate the OEM cap. Had to snip off the hardware clip molding on the cap It took an 1800 watt hair blow dryer heat to expend the applied materials to the barrel and cap configuration. Neither of the materials used was not too soft nor very plastic. The cap still posted nice and neat. Overall feel was not awkward or even some what clumsy during the writing activity. It was a more of a pleasure during the continuous two paragraphs of handwriting on a wide rule college ruled paper, Hopefully the BIC Crystal don't shatter before replacing the cartridge at the top end of the barrel.
Bic pens they are amazing When i was at school , Molin tried to compete, selling cheaper to my school, but Bic's quality was superior, and today we no longer hear about its competitors, just Bic continues with that quality we are used to. eheh 🖊...
@@mirabellemiller318 Thank you for let me know that , now they " they put beautiful refillable ones in silver and gold I didn't know I will try to buy a silver one too . Please enjoy and have very nice writings. One of my favorite pastimes is practicing ancient calligraphy, with beautiful letters. Now it's better if I can practice with BIC Thank you very much miss Mira Belle
The BIC M10 is really a true classic pen like the BIC Cristal. I've had bad experiences with it at the office, as has a colleague of mine. They are very fragile in the center where the clear part begins and often broke in the middle when writing. I always put a lot of pressure on a ballpoint pen, just like my colleague, but that should have no consequences. I also write differently than how people should write according to schools. Namely with the thumb under my index finger, which gives you more support while writing and prevents the pen from shooting out of your hand, which bothered me a lot as a child from the second year of primary school on. Here in the Netherlands you learn to write with a pen from the second grade of primary school and you are only allowed to use a pencil in the first grade. The button also popped back while writing and therefore the filling, which I have seen not only with my colleague but also with others. The BIC Cristal is also a classic pen and of course there I didn't experience those problems. On the other hand during my school time I avoided them cos During my school years I avoided them because I almost always had a BIC Cristal pen that suddenly stopped writing. I then switched to mostly refillable cheap pens in which you could put refills from mostly the German Schneider and no more problems!!!!!!!!!!!
They must be refillable as pens are now getting plastic wastes....so I always buy that ballpoint pens that can be refillable....as well as a ball point pen can't replace a fountain pen as it is environment friendly and now a days they are also provided with cartridge that prevents leaking..
Just think about it. 100 Billion sold by 2006. In the entire history of mankind, around 107 Billion humans have existed. Meaning by now this has sold enough units to give every single person who has ever lived at least one.
To me the Bic Crystal is the perfect pen, I wish I had one every time I needed to write something, but people keep "borrowing" them and not returning them.
thank you so much for this informational video!! I am obsessed with the bic Cristal (and all pens) so I enjoyed hearing the rich history of this iconic pen :)
Hi Luis, thank you very much for contributing! I had no idea about that and it also did not come across to me while I was doing my research. Are you aware if this was something that happened in Brazil only or was did it happen in other countries as well?
Same in the UK, in fact for us it wasn't until the 1980s that the end cap hole appeared and that was after a campaign by a mother whose child has choked on a Bic pen cap.
I think it was around 1990 that the holes appeared on the versions made in the US (Milford, CT factory). It might have been a bit earlier. My memory is fuzzy.
I have been using fountain pens, I bought a few Bic ballpoint pens to try after watching a few of these video of it's history. I would say it is mind blowing to consider that this invention has improved literacy rate! In terms of writing experience, modern fountain pen writes smooth like driving a continental car, while this pen felt like a truck over a beach.
I prefer the Cristal over the Round Stick. The Round Stic is cheaper to purchase. So, I pull the refill from them and insert them into Cristals. I have saved all the empty pen barrels and caps. Maybe, I'll make a windchime out of them?😊
Hi, as far as the best BIC pen for handwriting, it really depends on each person's preference, as for the number of hours each pen lasts that is directly correlated with the number of hours you use it. On average each BIC has enough ink to write for 1.2miles or 2km so you can reach that distance in a single day or it can take you a couple of years to do so. I hope this helps, but if you have any other questions feel free to ask, I'll do my best to reply to them. ;)
@@desicons2005 thanks for the comment it is for exams as black ballpoint pens are only allowed sadly no fountain pens or rollerball pens so what pen would you recommend for cursive handwriting i want a pen that flows smoothly i was thinking about bic 1,6 or bic extra smooth but I haven't tried them before your comment would be much appreciated also about the many hours I was talking for how long to use it until your arm and wrist gets tired of using it as the exams are long and stressful and not how much ink the pen has got or would last you hope it makes sense
@@indian-tech-support Of course, anything we can do to help. Personally, I would recommend the BIC Extra Bold 1,6mm. Its wider tip will allow for an easier and fluid writing experience while not forcing you to press on the pen that much. This might end up saving your arm and wrist a little bit more over long periods of time. As for the time it will last, I'm pretty confident that you won't be able to go through a new BIC pen in one exam only. However, if it makes you feel more relaxed, by all means, take more than one pen to the exam. I hope this helps and that your exams go well.
@@desicons2005 I did have it in my Amazon basket but because of BREXIT it is now out of stock and before it was £11 now it's £28 and they don't even offer free delivery but I need some pens so I will order the extra smooth then extra bold but again thanks for your comment
Impressive information. Do you know name of the ball point pen with blue plastic body in the 1960's era? It has an end cap white in colour. I was seven years old at that time. My late father often used this pen in his office. I remember it was not BIC. I just couldnt recall name of the ball point pen. Appreciate you can inform me if you had the information. I think the tip is made of metal and not plastic like those seen in BIC. The shape of the tip is quite similar to BIC tip. Thank you.
1966 I was in 7th grade. Batman premiered on US network ABC. A sponsor was Bic pens. A brand new to me. I liked them. I had a problem going from school to home in the Phoenix afternoon heat. The pen could not contain the expanding ink in the heat. I should have kept one at school and one at home.The brand I stopped buying was Lindy. I haven't seen that brand since 1966 era if I wanted to go back.
The blue caps and end plugs on pens made and sold in the North American market (US/Mexico) were and are a lighter blue than the royal blue (shown here) used on the version made in France and mostly sold in Europe.
Hi Alexander, thank you very much for your contribution. During my research, I did find some different images with light blue caps however, I wasn't able to pinpoint their exact origin. Thank you very much for adding to the discussion.
@@desicons2005 The Cristals manufactured in Australia and New Zealand also use a different blue - closer to the lighter blue used in North America but slightly different.
Hi, just doing a quick search on Amazon, I was able to find 2 links for you: For the 50 Pack: www.amazon.co.uk/Cristal-Large-Ball-Pens-Point/dp/B001O3K5CK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=97992899255&dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAudD_BRBXEiwAudakX8hhuvA0QoyVizikpl8ja_ubZhoj8ylhvLEWIBwCAix6lIpMdz01uBoCszsQAvD_BwE&hvadid=422608189911&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1006506&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=18073043240062929652&hvtargid=kwd-314094347201&hydadcr=3982_1744170&keywords=bic+1.6mm+pens&qid=1609838680&sr=8-1-spons&tag=googhydr-21&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMUtRNDVDNkdUTzFDJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzc3MTQ0Mk0wWk1MQVVTS0ZJMCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODE0MjQzMlhGT09HMEpITzRKSSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= For the 10 Pack: www.amazon.co.uk/Bic-1-6mm-Large-Black-Bold/dp/B073MMZXQR/ref=sr_1_9?adgrpid=97992899255&dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAudD_BRBXEiwAudakX8hhuvA0QoyVizikpl8ja_ubZhoj8ylhvLEWIBwCAix6lIpMdz01uBoCszsQAvD_BwE&hvadid=422608189911&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1006506&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=18073043240062929652&hvtargid=kwd-314094347201&hydadcr=3982_1744170&keywords=bic+1.6mm+pens&qid=1609838721&sr=8-9&tag=googhydr-21 Hope this helps!
hey is there custom BIC pens, I have been on the hunt for a custom BIC pen that could satsify ones fashionable greed while keeping the familiar usefulness BIC pens typically give. My specific hunt is: a big pen cover that is different but can still swap between BIC ink holders so that i can have the one pen, all i would have to do is swap the ink holders out from a generick BIC pen
Hi Waviestblock, to be honest, I´m not aware. I know BIC does some limited edition pens but I´m not entirely sure if you can personalize your own from scratch. I´m really sorry I couldn´t help much more.
@@desicons2005 hey I have another question, what can you do with pens that are out of ink, is there a possible way to give it to a company so it can be reused sorta like how you get 5 cents per can or would I just throw em out or use em for DIY
@@waviestblock2529 That is a very good point however, I´m not aware of any recycling/reusing campaign BIC holds at the moment. Depending on where you live, I would say that you can recycle them using your normal recycling center points otherwise, using them on other DIY projects might be your only alternative.
Hi, Sriharsha C V thank you very much for contributing to this discussion. However, I do disagree with you. As an avid user of these pens, I find that as long as you use them frequently, they do not tend to dry out or stop writing.
Hi Rafael55, unfortunately I have to agree with you however, I am almost certain that BIC is already working towards a more sustainable alternative material to be used in their pens.
@@desicons2005 I hope so. I would like to see them sell a refill for their pens and accept the return of the empty ones, so the plastic shell does not end up in the trash. They should handle the recycling. Same goes for the rest of the pen companies.
Amazing engineering not only for a cheap pen, but more amazing engineering than on many expensive pens!
I could not agree more Nygel.
The tungsten ball was revolutionary in terms of writing utensils. The rOtring rapidiograph design is another highly developed nib with some profound design and engineering aspects. Those pens are in a league of their own. Albeit they are currently around 50$ msrp. They are very tedious to clean and maintain. Ultimately, when creating art work I prefer the rapidiographs nib to ball points ink distribution method but they simply are not affordable in mass. I have used approximately 70 BiC pens on a current art piece. Had I used radiographs for the same work it would have been a several thousand percent price point difference. It's fascinating that BiC has produced such a quality product for such a low price.
@@StormyJoeseph WOW! Thank you for replying - not many people would have reason to know about the extensive design that goes into everyday objects we take for granted!
@@nygelmiller5293 Exactly Nygel, that was one of the reasons why I created this channel! ;)
@@desicons2005 Yep! The approximate OEM diameter of the pen is .6mm, using the old English ruler guide.
Had added a 1/4 by 1/2 inch clear rubber tubing salvaged from a old sport beverage container. Now diameter of the barrel is increased to 3/8 of an inch.
Using a external 1/2 diameter insulation cover plug from a dysfunctional 300 ohm A/V connector to accommodate the OEM cap. Had to snip off the hardware clip molding on the cap It took an 1800 watt hair blow dryer heat to expend the applied materials to the barrel and cap configuration. Neither of the materials used was not too soft nor very plastic. The cap still posted nice and neat. Overall feel was not awkward or even some what clumsy during the writing activity. It was a more of a pleasure during the continuous two paragraphs of handwriting on a wide rule college ruled paper, Hopefully the BIC Crystal don't shatter before replacing the cartridge at the top end of the barrel.
I have a ton of fancy pens, but I always go back to my reliable Bic Cristal 1.6mm. My favorite writing instrument, hands down.
I like the Bold 1.6mm but it dries out faster then the classic one.
The Bic Cristal Pen: A cassettes best friend.
Bic pens they are amazing
When i was at school , Molin tried to compete, selling cheaper to my school, but Bic's quality was superior, and today we no longer hear about its competitors, just Bic continues with that quality we are used to. eheh 🖊...
I like them too and am happy to learn, that they put beautiful refillable ones in silver and gold. I'm going to purchase one in silver, yay!😅🎉.
@@mirabellemiller318 Thank you for let me know that , now they " they put beautiful refillable ones in silver and gold I didn't know I will try to buy a silver one too .
Please enjoy and have very nice writings.
One of my favorite pastimes is practicing ancient calligraphy, with beautiful letters.
Now it's better if I can practice with BIC
Thank you very much miss Mira Belle
The BIC M10 is really a true classic pen like the BIC Cristal. I've had bad experiences with it at the office, as has a colleague of mine. They are very fragile in the center where the clear part begins and often broke in the middle when writing. I always put a lot of pressure on a ballpoint pen, just like my colleague, but that should have no consequences.
I also write differently than how people should write according to schools. Namely with the thumb under my index finger, which gives you more support while writing and prevents the pen from shooting out of your hand, which bothered me a lot as a child from the second year of primary school on. Here in the Netherlands you learn to write with a pen from the second grade of primary school and you are only allowed to use a pencil in the first grade.
The button also popped back while writing and therefore the filling, which I have seen not only with my colleague but also with others.
The BIC Cristal is also a classic pen and of course there I didn't experience those problems. On the other hand during my school time I avoided them cos
During my school years I avoided them because I almost always had a BIC Cristal pen that suddenly stopped writing.
I then switched to mostly refillable cheap pens in which you could put refills from mostly the German Schneider and no more problems!!!!!!!!!!!
Fun fact: The plastic hexagonal barrel of the bic pen is made of polystyrene (The same material as styrofoam but without getting puffed up by gases)
They must be refillable as pens are now getting plastic wastes....so I always buy that ballpoint pens that can be refillable....as well as a ball point pen can't replace a fountain pen as it is environment friendly and now a days they are also provided with cartridge that prevents leaking..
Thank you for your comment Souvik. Yes, I also believe that that's where they will be going in the near future!
As much as I like the glamour of a fountain pen, I write lefty, so...
This plastic used in the pens are recyclable
they have refillable metal ones
Just think about it. 100 Billion sold by 2006.
In the entire history of mankind, around 107 Billion humans have existed. Meaning by now this has sold enough units to give every single person who has ever lived at least one.
Hi Mysterious Booze Bunny, indeed that is a very good and interesting point. Thank you very much for adding into the discussion.
You need three pens, one for yourself, one to loose and one for a friend.
Hi TheBuggy736, I have always heard that as well.
Bic pens are my favorite
To me the Bic Crystal is the perfect pen, I wish I had one every time I needed to write something, but people keep "borrowing" them and not returning them.
thank you so much for this informational video!! I am obsessed with the bic Cristal (and all pens) so I enjoyed hearing the rich history of this iconic pen :)
Hi Alonzo Quirk, it is indeed a very interesting story but specially product. Thank you very much for your comment and feedback.
You can also turn the cap into a whistle via blowing into it with the clip on the bottom.
My favorite pen. Interesting video.
Thank you very much David.
Bic's caps did not always have a hole to avoid suffocation risks. Back in the 1970s those found in Brazil, at least, did not.
Hi Luis, thank you very much for contributing! I had no idea about that and it also did not come across to me while I was doing my research. Are you aware if this was something that happened in Brazil only or was did it happen in other countries as well?
I remember those even in the late 90's. After many years they started having caps with holes. I don't know about other countries tho
Same in the UK, in fact for us it wasn't until the 1980s that the end cap hole appeared and that was after a campaign by a mother whose child has choked on a Bic pen cap.
I think it was around 1990 that the holes appeared on the versions made in the US (Milford, CT factory). It might have been a bit earlier. My memory is fuzzy.
The holes were added in 1991
Fantastic video.
Hi Corn Fed, we really appreciate your feedback.
I have been using fountain pens, I bought a few Bic ballpoint pens to try after watching a few of these video of it's history. I would say it is mind blowing to consider that this invention has improved literacy rate! In terms of writing experience, modern fountain pen writes smooth like driving a continental car, while this pen felt like a truck over a beach.
One of the most clean looking pens ever
Couldn't agree more with that.
When a pen runs out, I save the caps because they get lost easy.
That's a very good hack Anthony. Thank you for sharing!
I prefer the Cristal over the Round Stick. The Round Stic is cheaper to purchase. So, I pull the refill from them and insert them into Cristals. I have saved all the empty pen barrels and caps. Maybe, I'll make a windchime out of them?😊
Great video 🍿
Thank you very much Mobsters Inc, I am glad you enjoyed it.
What's the best bic pen for handwriting and many hours at a time
Hi, as far as the best BIC pen for handwriting, it really depends on each person's preference, as for the number of hours each pen lasts that is directly correlated with the number of hours you use it.
On average each BIC has enough ink to write for 1.2miles or 2km so you can reach that distance in a single day or it can take you a couple of years to do so.
I hope this helps, but if you have any other questions feel free to ask, I'll do my best to reply to them. ;)
@@desicons2005 thanks for the comment it is for exams as black ballpoint pens are only allowed sadly no fountain pens or rollerball pens so what pen would you recommend for cursive handwriting i want a pen that flows smoothly i was thinking about bic 1,6 or bic extra smooth but I haven't tried them before your comment would be much appreciated also about the many hours I was talking for how long to use it until your arm and wrist gets tired of using it as the exams are long and stressful and not how much ink the pen has got or would last you hope it makes sense
@@indian-tech-support Of course, anything we can do to help. Personally, I would recommend the BIC Extra Bold 1,6mm.
Its wider tip will allow for an easier and fluid writing experience while not forcing you to press on the pen that much. This might end up saving your arm and wrist a little bit more over long periods of time. As for the time it will last, I'm pretty confident that you won't be able to go through a new BIC pen in one exam only. However, if it makes you feel more relaxed, by all means, take more than one pen to the exam. I hope this helps and that your exams go well.
@@desicons2005 thank you so much
@@desicons2005 I did have it in my Amazon basket but because of BREXIT it is now out of stock and before it was £11 now it's £28 and they don't even offer free delivery but I need some pens so I will order the extra smooth then extra bold but again thanks for your comment
Impressive information. Do you know name of the ball point pen with blue plastic body in the 1960's era? It has an end cap white in colour. I was seven years old at that time. My late father often used this pen in his office. I remember it was not BIC. I just couldnt recall name of the ball point pen. Appreciate you can inform me if you had the information. I think the tip is made of metal and not plastic like those seen in BIC. The shape of the tip is quite similar to BIC tip. Thank you.
It sounds like you might be describing the Paper Mate pen from the 1960s.
@@EhsanYaseen8 Thank you for your reply, do u have picture for the pen?
May I ask where are you from?
Your accent sounds familiar
1966 I was in 7th grade. Batman premiered on US network ABC. A sponsor was Bic pens. A brand new to me.
I liked them. I had a problem going from school to home in the Phoenix afternoon heat. The pen could not contain the expanding ink in the heat. I should have kept one at school and one at home.The brand I stopped buying was Lindy. I haven't seen that brand since 1966 era if I wanted to go back.
engineers need to study bic.
Hi E.W., I couldn't agree more! People tend to overlook these simple, yet very complex everyday products.
I want to work in a bic company when I grow up.
The blue caps and end plugs on pens made and sold in the North American market (US/Mexico) were and are a lighter blue than the royal blue (shown here) used on the version made in France and mostly sold in Europe.
Hi Alexander, thank you very much for your contribution. During my research, I did find some different images with light blue caps however, I wasn't able to pinpoint their exact origin.
Thank you very much for adding to the discussion.
@@desicons2005 The Cristals manufactured in Australia and New Zealand also use a different blue - closer to the lighter blue used in North America but slightly different.
From where I can buy these pens ?
1.6 mm
Hi, just doing a quick search on Amazon, I was able to find 2 links for you:
For the 50 Pack: www.amazon.co.uk/Cristal-Large-Ball-Pens-Point/dp/B001O3K5CK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=97992899255&dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAudD_BRBXEiwAudakX8hhuvA0QoyVizikpl8ja_ubZhoj8ylhvLEWIBwCAix6lIpMdz01uBoCszsQAvD_BwE&hvadid=422608189911&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1006506&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=18073043240062929652&hvtargid=kwd-314094347201&hydadcr=3982_1744170&keywords=bic+1.6mm+pens&qid=1609838680&sr=8-1-spons&tag=googhydr-21&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMUtRNDVDNkdUTzFDJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzc3MTQ0Mk0wWk1MQVVTS0ZJMCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODE0MjQzMlhGT09HMEpITzRKSSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
For the 10 Pack: www.amazon.co.uk/Bic-1-6mm-Large-Black-Bold/dp/B073MMZXQR/ref=sr_1_9?adgrpid=97992899255&dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAudD_BRBXEiwAudakX8hhuvA0QoyVizikpl8ja_ubZhoj8ylhvLEWIBwCAix6lIpMdz01uBoCszsQAvD_BwE&hvadid=422608189911&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1006506&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=18073043240062929652&hvtargid=kwd-314094347201&hydadcr=3982_1744170&keywords=bic+1.6mm+pens&qid=1609838721&sr=8-9&tag=googhydr-21
Hope this helps!
hey is there custom BIC pens,
I have been on the hunt for a custom BIC pen that could satsify ones fashionable greed while keeping the familiar usefulness BIC pens typically give.
My specific hunt is:
a big pen cover that is different but can still swap between BIC ink holders so that i can have the one pen, all i would have to do is swap the ink holders out from a generick BIC pen
Hi Waviestblock, to be honest, I´m not aware.
I know BIC does some limited edition pens but I´m not entirely sure if you can personalize your own from scratch.
I´m really sorry I couldn´t help much more.
@@desicons2005 that's fine, ima still continue for this hunt of a unique bic pen
@@waviestblock2529 I believe that is a pursuit worth having!
@@desicons2005 hey I have another question, what can you do with pens that are out of ink, is there a possible way to give it to a company so it can be reused sorta like how you get 5 cents per can or would I just throw em out or use em for DIY
@@waviestblock2529 That is a very good point however, I´m not aware of any recycling/reusing campaign BIC holds at the moment.
Depending on where you live, I would say that you can recycle them using your normal recycling center points otherwise, using them on other DIY projects might be your only alternative.
Im here to find the best pen for drwing
That will depend from person to person. However, I think that a BIC Cristal drawing has always a good charm associated with it.
I am a bit unsure, though. The ink doesn't flow nicely on these pens. They constantly remind me of their cheapness.
Hi, Sriharsha C V thank you very much for contributing to this discussion. However, I do disagree with you.
As an avid user of these pens, I find that as long as you use them frequently, they do not tend to dry out or stop writing.
Even I disagree with you,,,, no hard starts even after 10 years here in tropical India 🇮🇳,,, my favourite ball point pen.
Best pen
I couldn't agree more! ;)
BiC spells it "CriStal", not "Crystal" as you have in the title. 👍
Hi Stormy, thank you very much for letting me know. I'll correct the title.
I am hungarian
I am Australian
This is biggest real titan team
What is refillable quill.
Quills were medieval writing instruments made out of feathers.
A nice pen but produces a lot of plastic waste.
Hi Rafael55, unfortunately I have to agree with you however, I am almost certain that BIC is already working towards a more sustainable alternative material to be used in their pens.
@@desicons2005 I hope so. I would like to see them sell a refill for their pens and accept the return of the empty ones, so the plastic shell does not end up in the trash. They should handle the recycling. Same goes for the rest of the pen companies.
@@rafael55 Yes, that is a pretty good idea. I think that in the future plastic product companies will be obliged/incentivised to do that anyway.
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