Ballpoint pen: 7 essential models from disposable to luxury

From an early age, we are led to use ballpoint pens on a daily basis.

Small children use it to learn to write, children need it at school, and adults for work.

In short, it is an essential object that can be found in all homes and which has many uses.

This accessory is thus available for all needs and the models are very varied on the market.

You can find disposable and very affordable models as well as high quality ballpoint pens in beautiful materials and neat design.

Your choice will then be defined by your future use, but also by your means because prices can vary a lot from one ballpoint pen to another.

In this selection made by us,

we have unearthed several flagship models so that you can find the one you need.

Brand, style and price, everyone will find what they are looking for.

our selection

Original 4-color ballpoint pen, Bic

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  €1.73

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  €1.59

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  €2.85

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  €4.45

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A real must-have, the Original 4-colour ballpoint pen from the Bic brand never goes out of style.

Suitable for school children and workers, it is multi-generational.

Very practical, it has 4 colors integrated in the same tube, you just have to choose the one you need at the moment T. This pen is affordable and has a very practical little handle for hanging it.

• Price

• 4 colors

• Easy to use

• Classic

• hook

FlexGrip Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Paper Mate

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  €2.35

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  2,49 €

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Bet on this blue FlexGrip ballpoint pen from Paper Mate.

It is retractable, so you can push the lead inside with a simple press to avoid making marks with the tip.

Its body is made of rubber and has grooves to guarantee you a good grip every time you use it.

It is made from 42% recycled materials.

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• retractable

• Writing comfort

• 42% recycled materials

Urban Twist black ballpoint pen, Parker

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  23,23 €

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  23,23 €

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  24,28 €

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  €35.99

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With its modern design, this Urban Twist black ballpoint pen from Parker does not go unnoticed.

It is available in several colors, and its hourglass shape offers a very good grip and optimal comfort of use.

A very pleasant ballpoint pen to use because it is very light, but which can end up lacking in solidity.

• Gift box

• Several colors

• Modern design

• Light

• Solidity

Hemisphere ballpoint pen, Waterman

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  €44.20

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  €44.42

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  €44.42

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  €46.57

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Choose a luxury pen with this Hemisphere model from the Waterman brand.

Made in France, it is designed in stainless steel as well as in fine 23 carat gold.

It allows you to make nice clean lines.

This ballpoint pen is delivered in a beautiful box to store it safely.

A beautiful model, but a little thin, especially for those with large hands.

• Stainless steel

• 23 carat fine gold

• Line quality

• Box

• Made in France

• Price

• Very fine

Ballpoint pen, Scriveiner

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  €52.99

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Made of brass and finished in 24 carat gold, this ballpoint pen from Scriveiner is very elegant.

It is very ergonomic to allow a good grip and comes in an ideal gift box to spoil a loved one and store it when not in use.

If the refillable side of this ballpoint pen is a plus, the cartridges are however difficult to find.

• Brass

• 24 carat gold finishes

• Refillable

• Ergonomics

• Gift box

• Price

• Refills hard to find

10 Cristal Multi Color ballpoint pens, Bic

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  5,39 €

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Red, blue, green, purple, pink… you will find absolutely all the colors you need in this set of 10 Cristal Multi Color ballpoint pens from Bic.

You even have two neon inks with yellow and orange.

The ink flow is regular to allow a homogeneous and aesthetic writing.

Note that the tips are thick, this will not necessarily be suitable for all uses.

• Pack of 10

• Multicolored

• Fluorescent inks

• Smooth ink flow

• Thick tip

10 Cristal Original ballpoint pens, Bic

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  €7.62

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A must-have pen for all classrooms, the Cristal Original ballpoint pen from the Bic brand is present in almost all homes.

Here in blue, the most used color, it comes in packs of 10 so you can see ahead or equip the whole family.

This set is very economical since each ballpoint pen costs less than 1 euro each.

• Price

• Pack of 10

• Color blue

• Classic

Which ballpoint pen to give?

An object that may seem very basic, the ballpoint pen remains a safe bet if you have a gift to make.

First of all, it has the advantage of being able to be aesthetic, for example when it is made of beautiful materials, but also useful since it will allow you to write.

It can therefore be used for work, but also for correspondence and everyday life.

Ballpoint pens from fine brands are often offered at key stages in people's lives.

For example an eighteenth birthday, a diploma obtained, a first job and many others.

Among the most famous brands, we can cite the ballpoint pens Mont Blanc, Parker, or Waterman.

Another advantage, a ballpoint pen can be offered to a man as well as a woman, without distinction of gender.

Regarding age,

the beautiful models of ballpoint pens are aimed more at young adults than at children or teenagers.

They are beautiful objects, but they can be fragile and must be handled with care.

How to clean a ballpoint pen stain?

As with all everyday objects, an accident can quickly happen with a ballpoint pen.

If the tip comes into contact with another surface, it may leave a mark that is difficult to remove.

Here are a few tricks you should know to clean those ballpoint pen stains:

• On light-coloured clothing:

  highly visible pen stains on light-coloured fabrics can be removed using a mixture of lemon juice, warm milk and toothpaste;

• On leather:

  if your leather sofa is stained, don't panic, apply rubbing alcohol and water to dilute the ink present;

• On suede:

  if your suede shoes or clothing have been touched, use 90° alcohol or acetone to clean the stain;

• On a cotton garment:

  for a white t-shirt for example, bet on lemon water to rub on the stain.

  For a colored garment, nothing like 90° alcohol;

• On synthetic textiles

  : Many clothes and home textiles these days are synthetic.

  A sponge dipped in warm milk will remove an ink stain.

  This trick also works on linen or velvet;

• On jeans

  : jacket or pants, many clothes are made of jeans.

  If you made a ballpoint pen stain, use a mixture of white vinegar and rubbing alcohol.

  It will be enough to rub well, then to put the garment in water to dilute the stain.

  This technique also works on satin.