How did the "Biro" get it's name? How did the Bic get its nickname?
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Although our lives are rapidly becoming more digital, most of us have experience writing with a pen. That might be limited to learning letters in primary school, filling out paperwork at the DMV, or signing receipts. Chances are, most won't be able to tell the difference between a ballpoint and a rollerball, or why that would even matter.
For writers looking to expand their knowledge, the Fine Pen Academy is a section of the Goldspot Pens website rich with helpful articles about ballpoint pens, rollerball pens, and mechanical pencils. For fountain pens, we dedicated an entire section called Fountain Pen University.
To get started, here's a video on our top ballpoint pens.
Use the navigation on the left to browse various pen topics and learn all there is to know about the wonderful world of writing instruments.
How did the "Biro" get it's name? How did the Bic get its nickname?
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How does a rollerball pen differ from a ballpoint? We compare the differences between writing modes.
See the differences between ballpoint and rollerball pens here.
Fountain pens were the original, ink-delivering writing instrument. See how ballpoints evolved from their predecessors.
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Troubleshoot a problematic ballpoint pen with this handy guide.
Find the ideal tip size for your writing needs.
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Find the ideal grade and lead diameter for your mechanical pencil.
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