Paper Mate InkJoy 100ST Ballpoint Pens, 1.0 mm, blue, 100 ct vs BIC 4 Color Smooth Gradient Multicolor Ballpoint Pen, 12-Count
Overall winner: BIC 4 Color Smooth Gradient Multicolor Ballpoint Pen, 12-Count
Key Differences
BIC (B0DJFSZCQY) offers four colors in one retractable pen and is sold as a 12-pack with bright, clear, gel-like ink; Paper Mate (B00CA312G6) is a 100-count of blue InkJoy ballpoints focused on smooth, reliable single-color writing. Choose BIC if you want multicolor convenience and a smaller multi-pen pack; choose Paper Mate if you need a large supply of standard blue ballpoints for consistent single-color use
Paper Mate InkJoy 100ST Ballpoint Pens, 1.0 mm, blue, 100 ct
InkJoy 100ST ballpoint pens with 1.0 mm medium point deliver smooth, clean lines. Customers note reliable ink flow and enjoyable color options, including blue. One insight highlights solid writing quality and durability concerns vary
Pros
- smooth ink flow
- reliable writing performance
- clean lines
- blue ink color option
Cons
- mixed longevity opinions
BIC 4 Color Smooth Gradient Multicolor Ballpoint Pen, 12-Count
A 4-color retractable ballpoint pen set with smooth gel-like ink for easy writing. Customers highlight bright colors and smooth flow for note-taking and grading
Pros
- four ink colors in one pen
- smooth writing experience
- bright, clear color variety
- multi-pack value (12-count)
Cons
- color switching may be frequent
- ink colors are limited to black, blue, red, purple
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | BIC |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | BIC |
| User Reviews | Tie |