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How the BIC Cristal ballpoint pen became ubiquitous

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Re: How the BIC Cristal ballpoint pen became ubiquitous

#7
It's not very comfortable, its hard edges are unpleasant for the fingers and it feels too thin.

The flimsy cap gets lost easy and there is an endless amount of ballpoint pens you can click, that don't even need a cap in the first place.

Average clicking ballpoint pens have a plastic that's more comfortable to suck, lick and bite.

I always hated them.

Re: How the BIC Cristal ballpoint pen became ubiquitous

#8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It’s a service not a product.

Just thinking out loud - in terms of adoption might be up there regardless. But, fair point.-

It's not an apples-apples comparison. Logistics and physical sales is a massive barrier.

Re: How the BIC Cristal ballpoint pen became ubiquitous

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post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Just thinking out loud - in terms of adoption might be up there regardless. But, fair point.-

It's not an apples-apples comparison. Logistics and physical sales is a massive barrier.

Granted granted ...
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