Glide Original

I like these pens. They're like the old ballpoint pens. I'm not a fan of gel pens bc they smear. But these are good and smooth writing.

The BIC Glide Black Retractable Ballpoint Pens are fantastic for everyday writing. The ink flows smoothly and consistently without skipping or smudging, which makes note-taking and signing documents effortless. I really like the retractable design—it’s convenient and keeps the pen tip protected when not in use. The grip is comfortable enough for longer writing sessions, too. Overall, these are reliable, high-quality pens that I’ll definitely keep buying.

These are not as good quality as the old Atlantis brand that they had but it does right like the Atlantis does. I used to work at a theme park outside all the time and used these pins because they write on wet paper although it's not advertised for that that's just how good these pens are.

Nice pens. The click button sticks sometimes. Ink doesn’t smear .

These are one of my 2 favorite everyday pens (& they're both from BIC ). These do write SMOOOOOTH, but the ink does seem to take an extra second or two to dry, which is the reason it can't take sole possession of the number one spot on my list.

I'm a nurse and you know how nurses are about pens. This is absolutely my favorite one. Comfortsle to hold, perfect width ball, smooth as silk, never skips.

BIC Glide Black Retractable Ball Pens are okay for everyday use, but they didn’t fully meet my expectations. When they work well, the ink flows smoothly and the grip is comfortable enough for longer writing sessions. However, I noticed some inconsistency—occasionally the ink skips or isn’t as bold as expected, which can be frustrating when you’re trying to write quickly or neatly. The build quality is decent, but nothing particularly standout. Overall, they get the job done, but there are more reliable options out there if you want consistently smooth writing.

The pens worked wonderfully for a very long time, yet have not worked since last year or before at some point once the ink was used half way (visible at half-way mark down the shaft). In fact I bought them locally as well and same occurred

smooth- as expected - good product

They write very smooth. Great pens!

I do a lot of writing and I love these pens. They are so smooth to right with especially for your penmanship.

Great pens, work as intended.

I am a mechanic, I need a pen to write paperwork in greasy, dirty environments. I've used bic cristal, kmart pens and even premium $10+ pens. I would always scoff at "Gel" pens, however I bought a pack of these one day at the shops and have sworn by them for over a year now. These pens write clear, bold and smoothly. They really do glide across paper, but they also glide across oil marks, dirt and grease without losing fidelity. Sometimes debris can get stuck on the ball, a simple wipe with a clean rag and the pen continues on. I've never had one stop working, even after dropping them on the tip or using them on contaminated surfaces. The only way you can kill this pen is by using it until the ink is out, putting it in the wash will result in it still working for a surprising amount of time. Only reason why I have to buy more is because I always lose them. On the same token, I would not justify paying more than $1/ea pen. Officeworks and Woolworths used to sell these packs for $4 a pack, this was reasonable and I could justify buying multiple packs, $16 would last me a month or two. Amazon sold these for $3.67 and this was very reasonable, I believe $3 to $3.5 should be the true price as they do have issues. For example they tend to be wasteful with the ink, it won't last long before you have to get a new one. If I used a single pen, it would last about a week and a half, in that time I would have wrote about A4 pages. Furthermore, the mechanism can get stuck, a couple of them would sieze and fail to retract or get stuck in the fully extended position. The materials used do not justify the price, the grip is merely a thin layer of moulded rubber and has no maluable characteristic, infact the tip of my thumb has gotten very sore as I grip pens tightly. Although I haven't yet had the metal clip break on me, it too isn't special, simply bent thin steel and I find it to be a bit tight, catching on the seem of my pocket. To summarise, the BIC Atlantis/Glide is a formidable pen, it's simple, aesthetically pleasing, durable and has a very smooth nib and ink. However the price of the pen is currently inflated, if I was paying more than a dollar for a mass produced pen, I'd expect a better finish with smoother moulds, a more ergonomic grip and a bigger ink chamber. If the price remains above $1/ea, I'll be looking at alternatives like the Anko retractable gel pen or the Keji retractable gel pen. Although their quality is expected to be lesser, their pricing is more grounded to their quality at $0.35-0.38/ea compared to the BIC which is currently $1.25-1.50/ea. I am happy to pay a $0.57-0.65 premium for a reliable, quality pen. However, why would I pay $0.90-1.15 premium for a pen that I'll probably lose halfway through it's lifetime?