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Bic Round Stic Pens (Box of 60)

The one that vanished last week, the one that rolled under a drawer, the one that's never coming back — with 60 in the box, there's always one lying exactly where you need it.

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Medium blue ink

The reliable classic that writes on the first try, no scribbling needed to get it going.

Box of 60

Enough to stock an entire office, or to never run out for months.

Standard format

The one everyone recognizes, that nobody notices — until there isn't one left.

Who is it for?

For stocking an office, a classroom, or just to stop hunting for a pen that actually works.

What to know about BIC Round Stic pens

These are BIC Round Stic Xtra Life pens: capped ballpoint pens with a 1.0 mm medium point and blue ink. They're BIC's everyday stick pen, sold in 60-count boxes for offices, classrooms and homes where pens keep vanishing.

According to the manufacturer's listing, the barrel is round and flexible for comfort, and translucent so you can see how much ink is left. The ball is tungsten carbide. BIC also says the pen writes 90% longer on average than a Paper Mate InkJoy 100 stick pen (a manufacturer comparison, not an independent test).

BIC Round Stic vs Cristal? Both are BIC ballpoints with a 1.0 mm medium point. The Cristal has the familiar clear hexagonal barrel; the Round Stic has a round, flexible barrel that many find gentler for long note-taking sessions. Ballpoint vs gel? Ballpoint ink dries fast and smudges little, which is handy for forms and for left-handed writers; gel gives a darker, smoother line but dries more slowly.

Strengths and limits

Strengths

Bulk box: 60 identical pens, easy to hand out.
1.0 mm medium point: readable line for forms and notes.
Translucent barrel shows the ink level.
Fast-drying ballpoint ink, little smudging.

Limits

Lighter, less crisp line than a gel pen or fine point.
Capped, not retractable: caps get lost.
Not refillable: it's a disposable pen.
60 pens is a lot for one person.

Before you buy

Check the ink colour selected on the Amazon.ca listing (blue here; black and red also exist).
Check the count: the listing has shown "60 Count (Pack of 2)". Confirm whether you're getting one or two boxes of 60.
Make sure it's the 1.0 mm medium point, not a fine point (0.8 mm) or the Grip model.
Check today's price on Amazon.ca and compare the price per pen, not per box.

FAQ

Is the BIC Round Stic a ballpoint pen?

Yes. The Round Stic Xtra Life is a capped ballpoint pen with a tungsten carbide ball and a 1.0 mm medium point.

BIC Round Stic vs Cristal: what's the difference?

Both are BIC ballpoints with a 1.0 mm medium point. The Cristal has a clear hexagonal barrel; the Round Stic has a round, flexible, translucent barrel designed for comfort.

Are BIC ballpoint pens good for left-handed writers?

Ballpoints like the Round Stic are often a good pick for lefties, because the ink dries faster than gel ink and is less likely to smear under the hand.