Bic Orange Fine - Blue, Black & Red Ball Pen is the pen that has made the world more educated and brought a cheaper writing instrument to the market globally. This design has remained the same since its launch, though they do have aluminium, silver, gold and other precious metal variants as well.
I adore these ball pens just like my daugther who, despite having so many ball pens available in the home, asked me to go buy these ones for her final exams last year.
I bought these Bic Pencils in an 8-piece pack in different colours. These are 0.7mm mechanical pencils, and these are really awesome in their white trims. The body colour is metallic and totally desirable for your kids. These come with 2 extra refills each inside the barrel and are available around the world in many different colours. Check them out!
The lead is really soft and dark. This is a perfect everyday use pencil because it's lightweight and has some fancy coloured bodies. I have used the normal coloured orange ones earlier, way back in London, but this is the first time I have bought them.
BIC Pens needs no introduction and as a student, you must have had some exam written using the same. For me, BIC pens were a luxury in India as there are cheaper pens available in the market that we used to write with but then also BIC four-in-one pen was something I really wanted to own. The same came true when I came to South Africa and bought one from the Pick n Pay store at a discounted price. The one I got has a mechanical pencil also built into the same. The same has traveled with me ever since and I do use it if I have to do some forms for a VISA or any kind of government work.
Last year I came across a unique packaging at the Pick n Pay store where the 4 Colours as they are called in South Africa, are in the pen shape pack. It was really a unique packaging and I bought it from the Pick and Pay at Nicole. This year I saw another kind of packaging at Makro which really inspired me to pick some more of them. This time the same was available in Tin packaging which was really awesome.
Check out the video that I created of using the same and also doing a small unboxing for you guys. This packaging has 5 pens inside the box. There are 3 pens with metallic bodies in our normal ink colours - Red, Blue, Green and Black. The other two have Pastel coloured body designs and ink colours are also unique. I really love the smooth flow of ink on the paper. The great plastic quality on these pens and also the colours of inks that are available in this range. The best part is that you can use them for years and can carry them wherever you want. You can keep them in your backpack, pencil case or just randomly in your desk or table and they will start writing when you are ready to do so.
I got to meet the BIC Team at one of their events for Global Education Week. I showcased what I have collected over the years from the brand. This set is definitely going into the Stationery museum that I have created for myself. It brings me a lot of joy to not only use the pens but also to just admire the beautiful writing instruments in their resting place inside the tin box. I wish that along with the body colours they should have all 20 refills in different colours for a special edition packaging. I am sure it's going to happen soon as BIC have those kinds of refills available with them.
I am grateful to Applebee Pens in South Africa owner Barry Lategan who brought them all the way from Australia on his recent holiday trip. I am eternally thankful to him for all his support on the Whatsapp group for enthusiasts and collectors alike. You can also check his website - https://www.applebee.co.za/ for new pens and sale deals.
There are thousands of inks available and you can also save on the courier charges if you stay in Johannesburg to pick them up from their office in Bedfordview. Check out these amazingly beautiful ball pens from BiC France and bought from Amazon Australia online retailer.
There is an Applebee Pens (Simply Great Stationery) meet and greet happening on Saturday 30-Sep-23 at FotoZA Gallery in Rosebank. Kindly make your way there from 9am-1pm and enjoy the fellow collectors and enthusiasts attending the meet. Facebook invite is here - https://fb.me/e/3WKkCqSKO
I am looking forward to meeting you all! Thanks!!! Aashish #BiC
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