The Bic pen - transparent barrel pen that writes so well for ages. Cheap, comfortable and so good to write with. Despite so many pens over the years with miles of writing, the Bic pen is always the favourite for long haul work. Whilst the cap is usually lost and the pen end often chewed, the actually ink flow and weight of the pen still suits ....a classic.

The little Bic man is also a beaut design - the silent sentry who has the shiny ballpoint head.

Across the internet sites showcase much work in illustration done with ballpens. Is it true that Bic invites customers to completely use a ballpoint? How many letters will a Bic write I wonder..